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Some couples meet in a bar, but how many actually get
married in one? Perhaps more than you think.
Craft breweries all around the country, with their brewing
facilities, brewpubs and taprooms, quickly are becoming
hot wedding destinations for craft-beer enthusiasts who are
looking for a unique backdrop for their big day. After all,
craft beers value the same tenets as marriage: quality, care
and love.
Couples want to share that love at their weddings, so they’re
going straight to the source.
THE LOCAL FACTOR
Although it may sound like a new concept, breweries have
been hosting weddings for years. The
brewery was often the place you had
community events.
According to the American Craft
Brewers Association, on average most
Americans live within 10 miles of a
brewery. And don’t be surprised to see
that number get smaller.According to
a recent report, the craft beer industry
has grown at a 10-percent clip since
2007 and is expected to represent
nearly 15 percent of the overall beer
industry by 2020.
On the state level, as one example, the
number of microbreweries in the state
of Minnesota grew from just nine in
2010 to nearly 40 in 2013.
THE LOOK AND FEEL
Craft breweries have taken care to create event spaces
that provide a wide range of atmospheres, from casual to
formal. From mountain views to views that overlook the
city, spaces aim to be unique and beautiful without being
too stuffy, nor too casual. Some breweries can even provide
a rustic outdoor farm experience.
Unique Experiences
Breweries can offer unique experiences for guests that
couples can’t get with traditional event spaces.
Often guests get to have the full line of year-round craft
beers and wines that aren’t at other event spaces. Some offer
private tours to wedding guests, which give guests a chance
to learn about the beers from the brewery’s expert servers.
People who are not normally beer drinkers will go on the
tour and try it.
Beyond the Beer
As with their beers, brewers are passionate about food.
People are often surprised by the food quality. Most are
accommodating about creating a menu with individual
options to match the local brews. Food and beer together is
just outstanding.
© Brides 365
The Brewery Wedding
America’s craft breweries aren’t just great places to get a beer.
With unique indoor and outdoor spaces, and, yes, a steady supply of
libations, couples are turning to them
for creative, fun wedding venues.
By Jill Jaracz, Brides 365
Cheers!