From sea to shining sea, the United States is home to some of the world's most diverse terrain. Whether you're after breathtaking beaches, monumental skylines, spellbinding deserts, or awe-inspiring mountains, you'll find your own little slice of heaven right here within our borders. So put away your passports and book your destination wedding -- itineraries to follow -- at one of these all-American hot spots.
Country Jackson Hole, Wyoming With its working ranches and rugged peaks, this valley evokes the spirit of the Old West. You'll feel like a cowboy (or cowgirl!) exploring wildlife-rich Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks or strolling the saloon-filled streets of Jackson. Cuddle up by the fire in a room at Spring Creek Ranch, spread over 1,000 acres, or unwind in the rooftop hot tub at the eco-friendly Hotel Terra.
Welcome Saddle up. Spring Creek Ranch arranges guided horseback rides along scenic trails, like the one that meanders atop 7,068-foot-high East Gros Ventre Butte, with expansive views of the National Elk Refuge.
Rehearsal Dinner Join a caravan of horse-drawn covered wagons for a chuck-wagon campfire meal -- barbecued chicken, corn on the cob, baked beans -- in Cache Creek Canyon with Bar T 5.
The Big Day Take the Bridger Gondola halfway up Rendezvous Mountain and exchange vows on the wildflower-bedecked patio of a wood-and-stone lodge with views of the winding Snake River.
Sonoma, California An hour north of San Francisco, Sonoma's celebrated vineyards, world-class dining scene, and romantic inns make it the perfect setting for a sophisticated wine-country wedding. Wrought-iron accents and Craftsman-style furniture are hallmarks of the Spanish-style Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa, while Vintners Inn, a 44-room boutique hotel, attracts foodies to its John Ash & Co. restaurant.
Welcome Host a wine tasting at Chateau St. Jean, a restored 1920 mansion, where you'll sample award-winning winemaker Margo Van Staaveren's Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, and reserve Malbec, and snack on artisanal cheeses.
Rehearsal Dinner At El Dorado Kitchen on Sonoma's historic town plaza, dine on chef Justin Everett's seasonal fare, like endive salad with Point Reyes blue cheese, and homemade charcuterie.
The Big Day At the base of the Mayacamas Mountains, St. Francis Winery & Vineyards, with its Tuscan-style villa and bell tower, is an idyllic nuptials venue. Then settle into an alfresco dinner with St. Francis wines, including the winery's signature merlot.
Manchester, Vermont Deep in the Green Mountains, this quintessential Vermont town is rich with Colonial-style buildings and steepled white-clapboard churches; antiquing and apple picking are just a few activities to enjoy. Stay at the Equinox Resort & Spa, which has hosted the likes of Teddy Roosevelt. At the Dorset Inn, built in 1796, rooms with village-green views come with four-poster beds and fireplaces.
Welcome Learn how to fly-fish catch-and-release style at Equinox's Orvis Fly Fishing School, which arranges half-day angling lessons for your group at its private ponds, stocked with rainbow and brown trout.
Rehearsal Dinner Step back in time amid the Americana antiques at Ye Olde Tavern, operating since 1790, and taste traditional New England lobster bisque, stuffed trout, and cranberry-apple crisp.
The Big Day Tie the knot in the hilltop gazebo at White Rocks Inn on a 23-acre former farm in Wallingford, then enjoy a reception (pig roasts are popular) in the Gothic post-and-beam barn.
Aspen, Colorado This ultra-glam ski resort in the Rockies is a magnet for movie stars, but it also draws nature lovers who appreciate the former silver mining town's sylvan scenery. Try an Aspen Crud -- a bourbon milkshake -- at the Victorian-style Hotel Jerome's beloved J-Bar. Or, for the ultimate in Aspen glitz, there's The Little Nell, a ski-in, ski-out hotel with an outdoor Jacuzzi and pampering apres-ski spa treatments.
Welcome Hop aboard the Silver Queen Gondola and hire a private guide to lead your group schussing down 11,212-foot Aspen Mountain, better known as Ajax. When the lifts close, sip a hot toddy on the heated deck of The Little Nell, legendary for its post-ski scene.
Rehearsal Dinner Snuggle during a horse-drawn sleigh ride around Pine Creek Cookhouse, a log cabin in the woods outside Aspen (daredevils can cross-country ski or snowshoe in), and savor wild-game dishes like roasted elk loin.
The Big Day Dreaming of a winter-wonderland wedding? Sip hot cocoa on a gondola ride up, then say "I do" by the fire in the candelit Living Room of the exclusive Aspen Mountain Club atop Ajax.
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