The Best Hotel Venues for an Amazing Wedding
Imagine descending the grand staircase of an elegant hotel in your wedding gown and posing while photographers snap breathtaking photos. Making this a reality is as easy as opening the Giggster app and scrolling through the amazing venues in the city of your choice.
It is easy to get inspired when searching through the 340 handpicked locations on Giggster for your dream nuptials. We offer affordable, unique, and luxurious wedding venues with an ambiance that will leave your guests breathless—all while staying within budget.
Turn a small, intimate wedding into an unforgettable night, you can transform a lounge or rooftop bar into an incredible space instead for a smaller guest list. The bride and groom will celebrate their big day in style with a hotel wedding venue on the Giggster app.
Why Choose Giggster for Hotel Wedding Venues
The top fabulous hotel wedding venues can be found on Giggster—book a special location like 1880 Victorian Manor with On-Site Lodging on the Giggster app. From intimate rooftop bars to grand ballrooms, you'll find the perfect space to exchange your vows with the love of your life.
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A budget-friendly fairy tale wedding can happen in an elegant hotel lounge. To save money, host the ceremony and party in the same space. Guests will appreciate the cozy ambiance of a lounge.
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Expand your guest count and host a huge reception in a hotel ballroom. Friends and family will gather to celebrate with you and toast your new life in an elegant ballroom. Dance the night away under specialty lighting.
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The wedding party will have rooms blocked off for their use. Room rentals are sometimes included in the price of a hotel wedding venue and allow the group to attend to last-minute details and get dressed before the big event.
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Host your ceremony and reception at a rooftop bar. The view of the city as a backdrop is every photographer's dream, and the photos will be amazing. Your guests will find the modern setting charming and breathtaking.
Fabulous Hotel Wedding Venues Start at $20/hour
Exceptional Variety & Quality: The bride and groom can pick from small meeting spaces perfect for micro weddings to elegant ballrooms. Giggster's 340 hotel wedding venues will have something for every bride's dream wedding.
Hassle-Free Booking: It is easy to book on Giggster. Use the interactive map to find the best area and venue to showcase your love story. Book the perfect hotel wedding venue for as low as $20/hour.
24-Hour Free Cancellation Policy: Sometimes life happens and things need to be canceled or postponed. Rest easy with our 24-hour free cancellation policy. Easily reschedule or cancel your reservation within 24 hours of confirmation if the event is not within 48 hours of the booking.
Platform Protections: Protect your wedding day from the unexpected proactively with Giggster's optional protection packages. When booking a space, add the event liability insurance for bonus protection.
The Best Type of Venue for Your Hotel Wedding
When you want your wedding to be a show-stopping affair, find 340 hotel wedding locations on Giggster. Scroll through our wonderful selection of hotel venues for the perfect spot for your dream wedding.
- Luxuriant Lounges – Intimate Settings. While you may not think of a lounge as a bright, cheerful place to hold your reception, the right decor goes a long way in creating a magical space. Small weddings are perfect in the coziness of a lounge where guests can interact on a more personal level.
- Elegant Ballrooms – Large Weddings. Planning a huge wedding with all your family, friends, and colleagues can be a challenge. But finding an elegant ballroom big enough for everyone is easy on the Giggster app. Have your Cinderella moment in a breathtaking ballroom.
- Rooftop Bars – Gorgeous Views. Not your typical wedding venue, a rooftop bar is ideal for micro weddings where you can celebrate your love story with close family and friends. Planning to the last detail should be a breeze as the ambiance is already set.
- Hotel Restaurants – 5 Star Service. Hosting a reception in a hotel restaurant gives you so many amazing options. Plan a menu fit for a king, or let your guests choose from the regular menu. Everyone will have a great time over food, wine, and lively conversation.
- Meeting Rooms – Intimate Ceremonies. Not all weddings have to be gigantic affairs. A small, tasteful ceremony in a more understated wedding venue can be as memorable as a huge blowout bash. A meeting room or function room can be transformed into a wonderland for your special day.
Top Features to Look for In a Hotel Wedding Venue
Don't pick your space until you have considered a Giggster venue. Our venues will knock your socks off and exceed your wedding expectations. Think of the memories you and your significant other will make with your family and friends celebrating with you.
How big of a space is needed for the ceremony and reception? Once you have your guest count, you can start narrowing your search for the perfect space for your nuptials. Small weddings do not need the added expense of a grand ballroom when a lounge or function room can be transformed into a wonderland.
Do you need to provide extra accessories? Not all hotels offer all-inclusive wedding packages. When making your reservation, ask what is included in the rental cost. Table and chair rentals are not always included. Some hotels have specific rooms blocked off for the wedding party's use, but this may be an extra expense. Does the hotel offer catering or do you need to hire your own?
Is the venue easily accessible for guests? If guests are traveling from out of town, a hotel wedding venue is perfect. They can rent a room and spend the weekend in style rather than sofa surfing with relatives. You want to ensure there is nearby parking and if valet parking is offered, is it included in the rental cost?
Planning Your Hotel Wedding
Hotel venues will offer some decorations and even have specific florists and catering staff they prefer to work with, giving you the freedom to focus on the event and create a storybook wedding. But, hotel wedding venues are not without challenges and need careful planning. To help you prepare, here are a few steps to get you started.
Determine the Guest Count – The number of guests will determine the type of venue you will need for your happy day. Create a list of family and friends and then decide who makes the guest list.
Search Hotel Venues – Start by exploring Giggster's 340 handpicked hotel wedding venues. You don't have to pick the grand ballroom if you are planning a micro wedding; the restaurant, lounge, or even rooftop bar would be perfect.
Contract with Vendors – If the hotel you pick does not offer all-inclusive packages, you will need to contract with service providers yourself, from florists to caterers and everything in between. Hire a wedding planner if you are not comfortable negotiating contracts.
Acquire Necessary Permits – Most hotel venues will have the necessary permits for your special occasion but check to verify if there are any permits or licenses that you need to get. Don't forget the important marriage license!
Make Guests' Comfort Priority – Your guests' comfort should be your priority. If they are not happy with the seating or the venue as a whole, you will feel it and not have a good time. Make things memorable by prioritizing your guests' comfort so their complaints are kept to a minimum. Offer fun activities, entertainment, and party favors to make your special day memorable.
Hidden Costs of a Hotel Wedding
Budgets are set for a reason and you do not want to blow yours completely apart when unexpected costs pop up. Hotel wedding venues start at just $20/hour on Giggster but let's take a look at some other costs that can take a chunk out of your wallet.
Does the hotel offer wedding packages?
Ask if there is a base wedding package you can choose and then add on any extra touches you would like for your wedding. Some venues do have a set package that is cost-efficient and creates a beautiful wedding for you and your significant other.
Did you budget for gratuities and taxes?
When you have people providing a service, gratuities are usually expected. These costs can add up quickly. Add the gratuity amount to the contract or have a specific place in the budget for these extra expenses. Most contracts will have taxes included in the final price but double-check so you are not surprised when the bills come in.
Are you hosting an open bar or a cash bar?
Most weddings do offer open bars; however, this can be pricey. An alternative would be to offer the first round of drinks free and then switch to a cash bar so your guests will be responsible for their own alcoholic beverages and tipping the bartender.
Plan Your Hotel Wedding with Giggster
Brides dream of a fairy tale wedding complete with an elegant ballroom and grand staircase. Giggster is here to help make those dreams a reality. With so many amazing options on the app, you'll find the perfect hotel wedding venue for your ideal wedding. From breathtaking ballrooms to elegant lounges, it's easy to create the wedding of your dreams.
