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New York City is credited as one of the most romantic engagement and wedding destinations in the US and the world, so people often forget about the incredible gem that is Upstate New York. Just miles outside the NYC, you can find yourself in an enchanting landscape of small towns as quaint as coastal England. Yet beyond even those quiet sprinklings are vast fields, epic forests and stunning mountain ranges. Upstate New York is lively, colorful and generous with its natural beauty. So if you’re keen on getting married in one of the most beautiful places on Earth, we know a few slices of paradise.

There’s something pretty wonderful about a wedding at a barn. You’re often away from the city, hidden from the world, and surrounded by nature. The sun stretches its beams in full during the ceremony and the moon watches over the festivities of the reception. It’s a really good deal. We love all kinds of barns, from peaceful forest scenes in the Pacific Northwest to sprawling lawn offerings in the South. There’s a storybook quality to them and it always seems like the most welcoming atmosphere and spirited celebration around. That’s why we put together the latest edition of this annual collection. Make sure to check out the previous editions of our favorite wedding barns in America as well, because it seems like that’s where the best times happen.  By: Jake Kilroy

You can have the most fun life. It’s not as hard as you might think. To enjoy an extraordinary time in this world, it’s largely a matter of who’s around you, what you have, and where you are. Naturally, the best move on your part, if those things have lined up well, is to throw a party—any kind of party, from cocktail hour to wedding. Alas, seeking out the perfect spot to host the best day/night ever can be a challenge. But that’s where we come in. Truly, we at the Venue Report think that finding a new place to celebrate all that existence has to offer is one of the most exciting things anyone can do. So to keep the good times rolling, we compiled a super-list of sorts, laying out the greatest venue openings of last year and the most exciting ones set for this year. We hope you peruse, explore, and, most of all, have fun!  Want more? 2019's Hottest New Openings Across the Globe is now live →  By: Jake Kilroy | Venue: Light Lab