Alternative Wedding Ceremony Ideas

Wedding Day Tips for the Bride Who Wants to Tie The Knot Her Way

Feb 22, 2008

Say no to tradition with this guide to unconventional weddings: themed, exotic, money-saving or eco-weddings. Or get married in an animal sanctuary - the choice is yours.

Is the last thing you’re dreaming of a white wedding? Have you always wanted to walk down the aisle to the Star Wars theme? Maybe you’re desperate for a big wedding with all your friends and family, but cannot afford the price tag. There are many reasons for wanting an alternative wedding.

Your Big Day

Don’t be afraid to have an unconventional wedding if that is what you really want. You will not be planning to get married again, so you really must please yourself, rather than your mother (in-law).

Themed Weddings

These are becoming increasingly popular nowadays. Indulge your particular passion with a chocolate wedding or an Asia-theme wedding. Or follow in Kevin Costner’s footsteps; he had a Wild West themed wedding for his big day in September 2004. Use your imagination and the world is your oyster!

Weddings Abroad

Want to avoid all the fuss and stress of a traditional wedding? Why not get away from it all and combine an intimate wedding with a fantastic exotic honeymoon. St. Lucia, the Maldives and Langkawi are among the top destinations for an unforgettable experience.

For Animal Lovers

An unusual idea is to tie the knot at an animal sanctuary. Big Cat Rescue at Tampa, Florida provides a wedding ceremony service at its lush, tropical sanctuary for lions, tigers and other wild cats. Enjoy this unique experience safe in the knowledge that all the money funds improving the lives of abused animals. Contact Big Cat Rescue at 12802 Easy Street, Tampa, FL 33625, USA. Tel: 813.920.4130

Green Weddings

Many couples are now seeking eco-friendly weddings, where the dress, catering and honeymoon reflects their environmental aspirations. Various ways to minimise wedding-day carbon footprint is to buy second-hand wedding outfits (think vintage for some retro glamour), honeymoons that avoid long-haul flights and simply having a more modest wedding.

Money-Saving Weddings

There is no law that says you have to have any of the following to celebrate your nuptials: brand-new dress with matching bridesmaids’ outfits, professionally arranged flowers, official wedding photographer, reception in a posh hotel, three course wedding meal.

Ask For Help

Want all the trimmings on a budget? Ask your friends to help out in lieu of wedding presents. People love to help out – as long as it is only for a portion of the day. Write a list of those who are skilled photographers, hairdressers, flower arrangers and so on, and enlist their help. Ask a few people to bring buffet food and buy the rest from the supermarket or caterers.

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