{"id":98885504,"date":"2016-09-09T14:30:57","date_gmt":"2016-09-09T18:30:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/?p=98885504"},"modified":"2019-12-18T10:09:23","modified_gmt":"2019-12-18T15:09:23","slug":"cheap-wedding-venues-3-us-states-with-affordable-parks-for-saying-i-do","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/cheap-wedding-venues-3-us-states-with-affordable-parks-for-saying-i-do\/","title":{"rendered":"Cheap Wedding Venues: 3 US States with Affordable Parks for Saying \u201cI Do\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Getting married can be an expensive experience. Don\u2019t worry, there are plenty of places to hold your wedding ceremony that are very affordable, like public or state parks and landmarks. We&#8217;ve scoped out places in three scenic US states \u2013 Georgia, Virginia, and Minnesota \u2013 to celebrate your special day\u00a0without blowing up your budget.<\/p>\n<h2>Georgia<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-98885506\" src=\"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/shutterstock_125652431.jpg\" alt=\"shutterstock_125652431\" width=\"1000\" height=\"665\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/shutterstock_125652431.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/shutterstock_125652431-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/shutterstock_125652431-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/shutterstock_125652431-810x539.jpg 810w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Georgia\u2019s diverse geographic landscape means that there are lots of cheap outdoor wedding venues to fit almost any taste. Whether you opt for the mountains or the coast, Georgia\u2019s state parks offer affordable wedding packages with romantic scenery. In addition to its natural beauty, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.gastateparks.org\/IndianSprings-weddings\" target=\"_blank\">Indian Springs State Park<\/a> has a historic stone pavilion where you can say your vows and celebrate after.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-version=\"7\">\n<div style=\"padding: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 49.9487179487% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"margin: 8px 0 0 0; padding: 0 4px;\"><a style=\"color: #000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BHnRvTRgrTZ\/\" target=\"_blank\">#Wedding portrait at Indian Springs State Park, between #Atlanta and #Macon. www.GaStateParks.org\/weddings #bride #photography #reception<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\">A photo posted by Georgia State Parks (@gastateparks) on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2016-07-08T20:21:23+00:00\">Jul 8, 2016 at 1:21pm PDT<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\" async=\"\" defer=\"defer\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>The wedding arbor next to the river at\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.gastateparks.org\/CrookedRiver-weddings\" target=\"_blank\">Crooked River State Park<\/a> is a delightful spot to say \u201cI do.\u201d Likewise, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.gastateparks.org\/BlackRockMountain\" target=\"_blank\">Black Rock Mountain<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.gastateparks.org\/CloudlandCanyon-weddings\" target=\"_blank\">Cloudland Canyon<\/a> deliver big time romance for a small price tag. You\u2019ll have to book these popular spots well in advance, so be sure to visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.gadnr.org\" target=\"_blank\">www.gadnr.org<\/a> to plan your special day.<\/p>\n<h2>Minnesota<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/cheap-flights\/minneapolis-msp-minnesota-deals\" target=\"_blank\">Minneapolis<\/a> has numerous parks and landmarks that would make for a great wedding ceremony site. Say \u201cI do\u201d by the mighty Mississippi at Central Riverfront Park, or opt for an artsy experience at the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden (home of the iconic Spoonbridge and Cherry sculpture) located in downtown Minneapolis. Urban lake parks such as those at Lake Harriet, Lake of the Isles, and Lake Calhoun make for romantic settings that will delight couples and guests alike.<\/p>\n<p>Also located in the &#8220;Land of 10,000 Lakes&#8221; is Harmony Park, on the shores of Lake Geneva. An easy 90-minute drive from the Twin Cities, Harmony Park is a gorgeous spot that is sure to please couples on a budget. You\u2019ll need a permit to tie the knot in these locations, so be sure to consult the <a href=\"http:\/\/dnr.state.mn.us\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\">website<\/a> of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources before sending out your wedding invitations.<\/p>\n<h2>Virginia<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-98885507\" src=\"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/shutterstock_296022272.jpg\" alt=\"shutterstock_296022272\" width=\"1000\" height=\"662\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/shutterstock_296022272.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/shutterstock_296022272-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/shutterstock_296022272-768x508.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/shutterstock_296022272-810x536.jpg 810w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Virginia\u2019s Bear Creek Hall Meeting Facility at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.dcr.virginia.gov\/state-parks\/bear-creek-lake\" target=\"_blank\">Bear Creek Lake State Park<\/a> is an affordable place to celebrate your wedding in style. If you\u2019re planning a smaller affair (with fewer than 65 guests), this intimate venue is for you. Your guests can even stay on site at the park\u2019s various accommodations \u2013 the lodge, three-bedroom cabins and two-bedroom cabins. There are also campsites, group camping and a bunkhouse\u00a0on the property.<\/p>\n<p>Another option is historic Douthat State Park, located in the Allegheny Mountains. The perfect place for an outdoorsy couple to tie the know, Douthat has numerous mountain hiking trails, breathtaking views, as well as spots for swimming and fishing.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_98885519\" style=\"width: 1010px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-98885519\" class=\"wp-image-98885519\" src=\"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Virginia-State-Parks.jpg\" alt=\"Image by Virginia State Parks via Flickr Creative Commons\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Virginia-State-Parks.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Virginia-State-Parks-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-98885519\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image by Virginia State Parks via Flickr Creative Commons<\/p><\/div>\n<p>If you\u2019re looking for a reception venue, you can rent the park\u2019s Alleghany Room, which accommodates 65 guests. Visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.dgif.virginia.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\">www.dgif.virginia.gov<\/a> to find out everything you need to know about permits and rental fees.<\/p>\n<p>[perfectpullquote align=&#8221;full&#8221; cite=&#8221;&#8221; link=&#8221;&#8221; color=&#8221;&#8221; class=&#8221;&#8221; size=&#8221;&#8221;]Did you get married at an inexpensive state park or historic landmark? Would you recommend it to others? Let us know about your experience in the comments section.[\/perfectpullquote]<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Getting married can be an expensive experience. Don\u2019t worry, there are plenty of places to hold your wedding ceremony that are very affordable, like public or state parks and landmarks. We&#8217;ve scoped out places in three scenic US states \u2013 Georgia, Virginia, and Minnesota \u2013 to celebrate your special day\u00a0without blowing up your budget. 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