5 Striking Wedding Venues (Some Brand-New!) That You Need to Know About

As you can imagine, I get a lot of emails about wedding venues. Here are five that caught my eye recently. A few are brand-new, so I don't know a ton about them, but you can click through to learn more. CHICAGO: THALIA HALL Located in Chicago's Pilsen neighborhood, Thalia Hall was built in 1892 as a performance hall modeled after Prague's Opera House. It's been vacant since the '60s, but was recently restored to its original glory and reimagined as a rustic event space. THE CARIBBEAN: PARADISE BEACH NEVIS This new boutique villa resort opened in February.You had me at "Caribbean." And "boutique." And "resort." SAVANNAH, GEORGIA: THE WHITMAN MANSION You and a dozen-ish guests can stay in the mansion—so fancy!—where you can also host your wedding for up to 120 people. (Or a low-country boil rehearsal dinner. Yum.) PUERTO RICO: CONDADO VANDERBILT Built in 1919 by Frederick William Vanderbilt, the Condado offers old-world grandeur and contemporary sophistication. HOLLYWOOD, FLORIDA: MARGARITAVILLE HOLLYWOOD BEACH RESORT This place isn't even open yet—the picture is a rendering—but I kind of want to host a low-key beach wedding on that pool deck. (Perhaps the 30-degree temps are finally getting to me? Margarita, anyone?)