Let’s face it, so many weddings these days are boring and all look the same.

Thanks to social media and societal pressures, people try to copy the weddings of their peers and people they follow on Instagram. But you are the one who is getting married. Shouldn’t your wedding day be a reflection of you and your partner’s interests?

If you’re an unconventional person, you may be looking for some alternative wedding ideas to make your special day unique. Lucky for you, there are tons of alternative wedding themes that you and your betrothed might love.

Read on to discover some fun suggestions!

1. Get Married on a Boat

Do you and your spouse-to-be love sailing and being near the ocean? Do you love the beach but want a proper wedding venue for your guests? Hosting a wedding on boats or one big boat could be a brilliant unconventional wedding idea.

You could have your ceremony and reception on the boat, or host the ceremony on the beach. Either way, wedding planning would be simpler with only one space and boats can be affordable alternative wedding venues.

2. Plan a Surprise Wedding Ceremony

One of the most exciting alternative wedding ideas is to plan a wedding and not tell the guests they are even attending a wedding until the ceremony.

You can pretend it is a regular birthday party or another ceremony like a Christening if you have a newborn. This way, you can choose where to get married and who to invite without getting unsolicited opinions beforehand. 

3. Pick a Cool, Unique Theme

Themes might seem tacky and childish, but that’s because you aren’t thinking of the right themes. Here are some cool, classy alternative wedding themes to consider:

• James Bond/Monte Carlo
• Roaring 20s soiree
• Alice in Wonderland
• Music festival

Though there is nothing wrong with having a Star Wars theme, for example, if you and your partner are big fans.

4. Choose an Uber Casual Wedding

Does even the thought of wearing a tie or high heels for your wedding make you cringe? Remove all the pomp by having a super laid-back, casual wedding. 

Tell your guests to dress as if they were attending a summer BBQ. Host the wedding in your own or a family member’s backyard, serve hot dogs and burgers, and make it BYOB.

Your friends and family will likely be so happy they don’t have to spend a lot of money on fancy clothes and expensive drinks. And you will be able to concentrate on the things that matter, like your nuptials and celebrating with your loved ones.

Alternative Wedding Ideas for Alternative Couples

It’s your special day, so you should make it as special and personal as possible. And with these alternative wedding ideas, you will no doubt be able to plan a memorable day that your friends and family will be talking about for years.

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