The Wilder

las olas, FORT LAUDERDALE, FL


I can talk about nontraditional wedding venues six ways to Sunday. When you're a nontraditional nearlywed on a budget, you learn to get creative when it comes to finding the right wedding venue.



Chris and Cassie's wedding is not only the perfect example that you can have a classy wedding at a bar, but the benefit of leaning into a nontraditional wedding venue. The couple kept things classy and simple with minimum decor so the beauty of the nontraditional wedding venue could do the heavy lifting. The black tie attire complemented the bar's 1920's Art Deco design, plus the beautiful balloon arch and Cassie's dried flower bouquet packed a simple yet soft statement. And OMG, Chris' sharp white blazer and Cassie's silky wedding dress?! Ok, I'm gonna shut up now so we can just look at these gorgeous photos.

Ornate patterned dress shoes shown against decorative tile flooring.
Wedding reception setup with white balloon arch and stylish decor on patterned tile.
Close-up of formal attire with white tuxedo jacket, bow tie and luxury watch.
Back view of sleek wedding dress with cross-back straps on patterned tile floor.
Wedding couple in white attire posing in outdoor venue with greenery.
Wedding first look moment with couple in white attire against white wall.
Intimate wedding portrait with couple in white attire embracing against white wall.
Wedding couple shares joyful moment against balloon arch backdrop.
Wedding couple poses on patterned tile floor with balloon decor and greenery.
A romantic moment between newlyweds as they embrace in their formal white wedding attire.
A couple shares a joyful moment in an outdoor wedding setting with a white gown and tuxedo.
Wedding couple sitting on a rustic bench surrounded by greenery and modern decor.
Intimate wedding portrait capturing a tender moment against a backdrop of twinkling lights.
Close-up detail of a pearl necklace and clasped hands in elegant wedding attire.
Playful wedding moment captured in front of a modern backdrop with natural lighting.

What's a classy wedding without a pre-ceremony cocktail at the bar?


Couple enjoying drinks together at stylish bar with illuminated decor.
Romantic couple sharing cocktails at elegant bar counter.
Elegant couple posing at bar with arched shelving and festive lighting.
Romantic moment captured at luxurious bar with arched bottle display and fairy lights.
Intimate moment shared at upscale bar with decorative lighting and elegant decor.
Playful couple pose at elegant bar with ambient lighting and festive decorations.

this stunning nontraditional wedding venue is a cocktail bar.


Bride in elegant white gown holding delicate bouquet against grey wall.
Elegant bridal portrait with dried flower bouquet against contemporary grey backdrop.
Elegant dried floral bouquet with white roses and blue eucalyptus held against a white wedding dress.
Elegant white wedding dress against concrete wall with ornate floor tiles and minimal styling.
Rustic wooden decorative elements with glowing lights creating a warm ambiance.
Dramatic black and white photo capturing a silhouette in dark lighting.
Wedding stationery detail on marble surface with decorative tiles visible.
Wedding ceremony guests in black attire seated along a cobblestone pathway.
Outdoor wedding ceremony setup with guests seated on black chairs along stone pathway.
Outdoor wedding ceremony with ivy-covered walls and guests in formal black attire.
Wedding party dressed in black and white stands against balloon arch and greenery backdrop.
Wedding ceremony in progress on stone pathway with guests in formal black attire.
Elegant wedding processional featuring a white bridal gown and black attire in a courtyard with hanging plants.
Wedding ceremony setup with balloon arch and guests gathered on decorative tile floor.
Intimate outdoor wedding ceremony with balloon decorations and greenery overhead.