| Lots of people get married in chapels and | | | | friends to a "party" which turns out to be a |
| churches, gardens and parks, beaches, hotels and | | | | wedding. This could be a great fun idea for |
| country clubs.But what if what you want is | | | | non-celebrities, as well. For instance, have a |
| something more memorable? A bit (or a lot) | | | | masquerade party. Everyone comes in costume. |
| unusual?Here are some ideas for you, based on | | | | The couple comes, of course, as a bride and |
| things that other people have done:In England, | | | | groom. The officiant could come in full clerical |
| "mystery tours" have long been a cultural | | | | regalia, if desired. Announce at the right time that |
| phenomenon. A group of planners there help | | | | a real wedding is about to take place. Have your |
| couples plan mystery weddings. People are told a | | | | ceremony, bring out the cake and champagne, |
| place and time to meet; they are then taken by | | | | and party on! Or, for real, informal fun, insert your |
| bus to another location for the wedding | | | | wedding into the middle of a barbeque! (Of |
| ceremony. Afterward, they are loaded on the bus | | | | course, you would want to let immediate family |
| again and whisked away to the reception located. | | | | and anyone else whose attendance you wanted |
| After the fun and even ending fireworks, they | | | | to insure into the secret.)Have your own |
| are returned to the original location.People often | | | | "Rennaissance Festival," with strolling minstrels, |
| incorporate their hobbies into their weddings. | | | | flower "sellers," face painting, and whatever suits |
| Scuba divers have been married underwater. | | | | your fancy.Other unique venues and ideas could |
| Amusement park enthusiasts have been wed on | | | | include baseball fields or basketball courts, |
| roller coasters. Movie lovers have even rented | | | | lighthouses, tops of tall buildings, or a myriad other |
| movie theatres for their nuptials. Skydivers have | | | | places. Think of places that are significant to you, |
| been married in mid-air. Hikers can utilize National | | | | or activities you love, and incorporate them into |
| Forest shelters.Those people lucky enough to love | | | | your wedding to make something fun, unique, and |
| their jobs sometimes marry at their place of | | | | completely your own.Rhetta Akamatsu is a |
| business. 7-Eleven employees, people who work | | | | wedding planner, ordained wedding officiant, and |
| at grocery stores, medical personnel..they all have | | | | independent travel agent in Marietta, GA. She |
| got married "on the job." Think how much the | | | | owns Rose and Star Wedding Planning, and you |
| person who works in a garden shop could save | | | | are invited to visit for more information as well as |
| on flowers!Celebrities are well known for inviting | | | | articles, tips, vows, freebies, and more. |