Breathtaking architecture and serene surroundings combine to create one of the most popular South African wedding venues: Bosjes.

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Couples have fallen in love with Bosjes since it was opened to the public in 2016, and it’s clear to see why. The glass-walled chapel features a unique curved roof, making it appear as it the building rests on the body of water. It was designed by Steyn Studio and is inspired by Psalm 36:7

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Couples wanting to host their wedding at this Avante-garde venue will have to restrict their guest list. Bosjes can only accommodate a maximum of 100 guests.

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The price of booking this iconic venue includes the use of the chapel, Bosjes Kombuis and gardens, as well as private use of Die Skuur Guesthouse for two nights for a maximum of 13 guests, among other perks.

For details on hosting your wedding here, read all about Bosjes’s wedding package: Wedding-Package-March-2020-Feb-2021

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There are stunning wedding venues across the globe, each offering their own unique charm. From libraries to barns, people can tie the knot at pretty much any venue that speaks to them.

If you love to be surrounded by art and culture, a museum might just be the perfect wedding location for you. Museums naturally offer a dramatic setting, beautiful architecture and built-in decor with all of its art, making them great as wedding venues.

Here are a few of our favourite museums from around the world where you can tie the knot.

Zeitz MOCAA – Cape Town

Zeitz MOCAA offers an otherworldly venue hire experience attributed to its understated eccentric interior design and artwork that embody what modern Africa has to offer to the world.  Each venue space in the museum is marked by its unique offerings.

Due to the exceptional acoustics in the BMW Atrium, the cathedral-like architecture exceeds high expectations for performances and cocktail events. The Level 6 restaurant offers a cosmopolitan dining experience. The space is tailored for luxury dinners and cocktail events. The restaurant is run by Zeitz MOCAA Events who provide all catering services for private events in the museum. The venue also extends to a rooftop terrace that leaves guests with breath-taking views of the V&A Waterfront and Table Mountain.

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Winterthur Museum & Country Estate – Winterthur, Delaware

Nestled in the picturesque Brandywine Valley, Winterthur Museum & Country Estate sits amidst nearly 1,000 acres of rolling meadows, woodlands and a dazzling 60-acre garden. The estate, which once belonged to famed American horticulturist and antiques collector Henry Francis du Pont, house one of the most important collections of Americana in the United States of America.

Acres of grounds, picturesque gardens, various indoor locations- the possibilities are as endless as the hospitality you will experience at Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library.

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Iziko Museum – Cape Town

Iziko Museum was one of the first museums built in the country, and houses important African zoology, palaeontology and archaeology collections, some dating back to the 1600s. Create memorable moments at an historic location featuring stunning architecture.

Imagine picnics in lush landscaped gardens, dancing in stately ballrooms, a romantic interlude under velvet night skies,  jazz in historic courtyards and dining with whales and dinosaurs. All this and more are on offer at Iziko Museums venues, which include the Slave Lodge, Groot Constantia, Rust en Vreugde, the Planetarium and the Castle of Good Hope. All these venues offer unique settings for unforgettable functions.

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Bristol Museum & Art Gallery, Bristol

The popular Bristol Museum & Art Gallery  features sections from various periods such as natural history, as well as local, national and international archeology. The art gallery is the same, and contains works by internationally renowned artists such as Banksy.

Museum of Science – Boston, Massachusetts

For a truly unique venue, the Museum of Science in Boston is a great choice. The museum is both a science museum featuring over 700 interactive exhibits and an indoor zoo to over 100 rescued and rehabilitated animals. The grounds also contain the Charles Hayden Planetarium and the Mugar Omni Theater, the only domed IMAX screen in New England.

Offering a matchless riverfront location, the Museum presents a complete range of options for your special day. Choose from an array of unique indoor venues, or opt for the open-air, riverfront Washburn Pavilion. There is even a giant T.Rex skeleton looking on in the expansive Blue Wing, who makes an exciting addition to wedding photos.

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Fernbank Museum of Natural History – Atlanta, Georgia

If you’re a dinoasaur lover, we’ve got the venue for you. Fernbank Museum of Natural History is home to some the world’s largest dinosaur fossils, Atlanta’s biggest movie screen and one of the largest assemblages of urban Piedmont forest in the United States.

The venue offers stately elegance and unique character for wedding parties, with a variety of settings ranging from intimate to grand. Incredible features, including the world’s largest dinosaurs, limestone fossil floors and the twinkling Star Gallery, add a touch of cultural elegance to your occasion.

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Brooklands Museum, Surrey

Take photos under the wings of the first production Concorde, with your wedding car on the oldest remaining British motor racing track, in amongst the stunning scenery of the Aircraft Factory or next to the most remarkable motor racing vehicles ever produced.

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If you’ve spent most of your life with your nose buried in a book, a library is the perfect place to tie the knot. This way, you can honour your love of reading without making it a wedding theme that you may deem tacky in a few decades.

There are beautiful libraries across the globe that also double as wedding venues. Here are a few of our favourites.

Centre for the Book – Cape Town

The Centre for the Book in Cape Town city centre has a mission is to promote a culture of reading, writing and publishing in local languages. The library is dedicated to providing book publishing information and advice as well as advocating for, and promoting the culture of, reading, writing and publishing in South Africa.

The building has a stunning domes strium for the central reading room, and a hall that is perfect for receptions.

George Peabody Library – Baltimore

Opened in 1878, this library is widely recognised as one of the most beautiful library spaces in the world. It was designed by Baltimore architect Edmund G. Lind, in collaboration with the Peabody Institute’s first provost, Dr. Nathaniel H. Morison.

Six tiers of stately cast-iron columns and ornate railings embellished with gold leaf encircle the Reading Room, creating an ambiance that is both enchanting and scholarly. Filled with over 300,000 volumes of books, the Library creates a stunning backdrop for ceremonies and receptions, providing each with a timeless and storied setting to create your personal memories.

The New York Public Library – New York

Founded in 1895, the New York Public Library is an historic institution and highly sought-after wedding venue. It was even featured in the Sex and the City movie as the place where Carrie got stood up on her wedding day.

The Library’s landmark Stephen A. Schwarzman Building is a quintessential New York City icon. Located in the heart of Manhattan, this magnificent Beaux-Arts building caters to intimate gatherings and lavish extravaganzas, lending a sense of grandeur and distinction to any occasion.

Chawton House Library – Hampshire

This stunning restored Elizabethan library located just outside of London was once owned by Jane Austen’s brother. The famous author would often visit the location, and would refer to it as the ‘Great House’ in her letters.

Licensed for civil ceremonies, Chawton House is one of the most unique wedding venues in the UK. As you sweep up the imposing drive, Chawton House welcomes you into an era of elegance, grace and wit. Follow in Jane Austen’s footsteps by dining in the Oak Room, dancing in the Great Hall or strolling across the South Lawn to a classic marquee with your own Mr Darcy or Miss Bennet.

The Signet Library – Edinburgh, Scotland

The Signet Library, situated in the very heart of Edinburgh, Scotland and just a stone’s throw from St Giles Cathedral, is the unique wedding venue of choice for brides and grooms who are searching for a magical combination of breathtaking setting, gorgeous design and details.

There are several rooms to accommodate nuptials of any scale. The Lower Library is perfect for a drinks and canapés reception. The Upper Library can accommodate 50-220 guests for any type of reception from a wedding breakfast to an evening affair.

The Kansas City Public Library, Kansas City, Missouri

What makes this venue truly unique is its giant display of books outside the library, which makes for the perfect backdrop for book-lovers.

The Central Library offers Kansas City’s smartest wedding venue that will make your day truly special. Simply choose from one of their unique space options that will wow and energise all of your guests. Ceremony rentals include the space, setup/teardown, furniture, bridal/groomsmen dressing rooms, and a rehearsal time.

West Dean College – West Sussex

With award-winning gardens and a gorgeous backdrop, West Dean College and Gardens in West Sussex is the perfect venue for a wedding reception. The unique historic character and beautiful surroundings create a perfect venue set in the picturesque South Downs countryside.

Be wined and dined in the Old Library, Music Room or Old Dining Room or, for larger celebrations, all three rooms are interconnecting. Dinners can be arranged for 10-90 guests. Glittering chandeliers and walls graced with original artwork provide a warm and elegant space with sense of occasion.

The Last Bookstore, Los Angeles

California’s largest new and used book and record store was featured in Flavorwire’s list of The 20 Most Beautiful Bookstores In The World, so it must be something special. It features tunnels of books and tons of open space. This venue is perfect for intimate wedding ceremonies and receptions.

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