Now that the economy has slowed, brides and grooms must be far more creative to let their special day stand out; these unconventional wedding ideas give couples a wealth of inspiration that doesn't involve anything traditional.
From zombie wedding themes to choreographed hip-hop wedding walks, these unconventional wedding ideas won't disappoint.
Implications - In today's selfcentric society, marriage is no longer seen in the traditional light. Marriage represents the union of two individuals, calling for weddings that allow both bride and groom to express themselves separately and as a unit. Thus, wedding planners, dress designers and all those involved in the wedding industry must incorporate more creative elements into their products.
70 Unconventional Wedding Ideas
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Naked Weddings
Nude Matrimonial Photos a Hit in Once Conservative China
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Boldly Bizarre Brides
10 Ridiculous Wedding Themes
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Latin Ballroom Bridal Gowns
Missy King's Gypsy Wedding
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Male Bridal Gowns
Men In Wedding Dresses
64
Comedic Cake Toppers
The Sugar Coated Truth about Modern Wedding Cakes
63
Weird Weddings
300 Ft Bridal Train
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False Perspective Wedding Photos
Tiny Brides & Grooms Celebrate Marriage in a Lilliputian Way
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Retro Wedding Revivals
A Magician and His Assistant Wed 1920's Style
60
Blow-Up Wedding Gowns
Daisy the Balloon Artist Creates Fancy Inflatable Dresses
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Secret Beach Weddings
Mariah Carey Weds "Kidnapper" Nick Cannon
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Offbeat Wedding Cake Toppers
Argumentative Bride & Groom
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DIY Clothing Gone Wrong
10 Brutal Bridal and Prom Fashions
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Rubber Wedding Gowns
A Dress Made of 1400 Rubber Gloves
55
Inked Brides
Offbeat Bride 'Altars' Tattooed Matrimonial Misconceptions
54
Earthquake Weddings
Photos in the Wake of the China Quake
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Architectural Bridal Gowns
Anne Bowen's Wedding Dresses Are Inspired by NYC Buildings
52
Corpse Bride Gowns
Tim Burton Inspired Esty Finds
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Blue Bridal Gowns
Wedding Dresses to Help You Channel Your Inner Cinderella
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Army Camo Bridal Gowns
Brides Get Ready for a War in Camo Wedding Dresses
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Paper Wedding Dresses
Ann Kagawa Lee Wins Contest With Fashion Forward Toiletries
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Extremely Personalized Cake
Bride Serves Herself to Guests
47
Multi-Hued Wedding Dresses
Revolve Clothing 'Walking On Air' Gown Delivers in Style
46
Weddings in Igloos
Get Married in an Ice Church
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Feather Bouquets
Emplume's Couture Plumed Wedding Accessories for Avant-Garde Brides
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Masculine Bridal Gear
Marina Danilova's Wedding Shoot Adds Tiny Top Hat & Pimp Cane
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Choreographed Wedding Dances
Couples Innovate to Impress
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Playful Beach Bridetography
Margo & Sherwin Trash the Dress Photography on Granville Island
41
Vampire Weddings
Ideas to Make Your Big Day a Twilight-Themed Spectacle
40
Whimsical Wedding Bouquets
Personalized Floral Arrangements for Your Special Day
39
Gothic Weddings
Kate Moss' Rock'n'Roll Gown
38
Birdcage Veils
Vintage Headwear Makes a Comeback for Brides & Fashionistas
37
Masquerade Ball Weddings
Salma Hayek and Francois-Henri Pinault Renew Vows in Venice
36
Unexpected Wedding Walks
Couple Dances Down the Aisle to Chris Brown
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Wedding Dress Trashing
The Art of Dress Destroying Photos
34
Baroque Trannie Weddings
Getting Married to Your Love in Theme
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Capitalizing on Rising Divorce Rates
Wedding Ring Coffin
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Star Wars Weddings
May the Force Unite You
31
Morbid Wedding Themes
Marital Traditions That Are for Better or for Hearse
30
Storytelling Wedding Invites
Matt Dorfman's DIY Invitations Tell the Couple's Story
29
All Your In-laws in Wedding Dresses
Funny Renault Logan Ads
28
Illuminated Bridal Gowns
LED Wedding Dress Features 300 Lights
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Global Marital Self-Portraits
Kimiko Yoshida Dresses As Brides of Different Cultures
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Wedding Caps
Fiona Bennett Hats
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Unusual Wedding Bands
Contorted Rings
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Weddings on Portable Beds
1000 lb Man Gets Married
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His and Hers Facial Hair
Bride and Groom Wear Matching Mustaches
22
0-Gravity Weddings
Noah Fulmor & Erin Finnegan's Wedding Will be Out of This World (UPDATE)
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Hot Wedding Hues
Bride Survey Shows Special Day Colour Preferences
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Fingerprint Wedding Bands
Camille Hempel Rings
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Hello Kitty Weddings
Become Princess Kitty at Daiichi Hanyu
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Romantic Tragedy Weddings
Get Married on the Real Romeo & Juliet Balcony in Verona
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Hush-Hush Nuptials
A-Listers Favor Elopements and Secret Weddings
16
Binary Wedding Rings
Cuz You're a Nerd
15
Mile Long Dresses
$5,000 Wedding Gown In Poland Has Thousands of Crystals
14
Renting People
Flesh Out Your Wedding With Fake Family Members or Friends
13
Nerdalicious Nuptials
Video Game-Inspired Wedding Unites Gamers in ‘Halo' Matrimony
12
Bridal Robots
The HRP-4C Unit Walked Down the Aisle on a Runway in Osaka, Japan
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Credit Crunch Wedding Plans
iPod DJ Fail Proves Gadgets Are Only As Efficient As Their User
10
Hamburger Cakes
The Whopper Wedding Burger
9
Non-Floral Bouquets
Refinerii Offers Bejeweled Bunches of Salvaged Metal for Brides
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Hiring Wedding Guests
Bride Advertises For Pretty People to Attend Her Ceremony
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Matrimonial Tractors
Earth Moving Xi'an Weddings
6
Sing-Along Weddings
‘Marryoke' Recreates Famous Musicals Using Brides and Grooms
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Mid-Air Marriages
EasyJet Proposes Idea of In-Flight Wedding Ceremonies
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Married Couples Living Separately
Modern Spouses Who Choose Not to Cohabitate
3
Gigantic Wedding Invitations
Poster Bride
2
Getting Married at 1000 ft
Weddings on a (Biplane) Wing
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Social Reality Weddings
From Online Dating to the 'Married on MySpace' Show
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Globalized Spooky Destinations
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Hasbro Transforms a Classic with the Monopoly Board Crawl
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Madison Chamberlain Makes Colorful, Non-Traditional Wedding Veils
Horror-Themed Cabins
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Taco-Themed Dorm Makeovers
Taco Bell's Tacommodation Initiative Restyled a Student Flat
Cheeky Tequila Campaigns
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Creativity Time Capsules
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Historic Fashion Try-Ons
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Horror-Themed Overnight Experiences
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Wedding Guest Outfit Rentals
By Rotation and Airbnb are Reducing the Strain of Attending Weddings
Horror Film-Inspired Cookbooks
The Death for Dinner Cookbook by Zach Neil Has 60 Recipes
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Self-Portrait Launches Its Striking 2024 Bridal Capsule
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Kotn's F/W 2024 Collection is Released with a Witty Short-Film
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Provocative Guerrilla Campaigns
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Realistic Messy Romantic Gifts
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Wedding Fashion Pop-Ups
The Shein Love Chapel Officiates Couples' Commitment Ceremonies
Collaborative Modern Clogs
Birkenstock Joins Union to Introduce the Bimshire Shoe
Mindfulness-Promoting Walking Clubs
Self Space's Walk Club is an Exercise in Mindfulness
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Two Hot Asians' Recipe Therapy Book Serves Up Mealtime Inspiration
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19 Crimes' Valentine's Wine Bottle Celebrates All Relationships
Lengthy Halloween-Inspired Events
Michaels Has Launched Its 100 Days to Halloween Campaign
Dynamic Art Exhibitions
The 'Art in Motion' Exhibition Features Moving Artworks
Alone Time-Inspired Flower Arrangements
UrbanStems Introduces the Alone Time Arrangement
Ketchup Sauce Packet Jackets
Heinz Shows Up to a Man Named Heinz's Wedding in a Unique Jacket
Luxury Travel Concierge Services
Weave a Thousand Journeys Boldly Focuses on Senior Women
White-Tonal Bridal Swimwear
Hunza G Unveils a New Bridal Swimwear Collection for the Summer
Board Game-Themed Fashions
The Shoe Palace x Monopoly Collection Includes an Array of Styles
Collaborative Wedged Sneaker Heels
Isabel Marant and Converse Unveil a Chuck 70 Wedge
Fashionable Zombie Dolls
Zombaes Critter Chaos Dolls Have Spooky Mix-and-Match Features
Candy-Themed Clogs
Hershey and Crocs Created a Sweet Collaboration for Halloween
Special Edition Off-Road SUVs
These Jeep Concepts Were Unveiled for the 2024 Easter Jeep Safari
Forward-Thinking Wedding Pop-Ups
Anthropologie Weddings x Pinterest Shares Emerging Styles
Pulp-Themed Prenuptial Contracts
Tropicana's Pulp Prenup Challenges Couples to Pick a Side
Dynamic Fall-Centric Fashion Shows
JORDANLUCA Unveils FW24 During Milan Fashion Week
Pop-Up Outdoor Weddings
The First-Ever Chaco Wedding Invites Nature-Loving Couples to Tie the Knot
One-Stop Wedding Shops
The A&F Wedding Shop Fulfils the Fashion Needs of Brides, Guests & More
Whimsical Feminine Runway Shows
Wild Rose & Sparrow Showcase 20 Unique Styles for SS25 in Paris
Swimming Pool-Inspired Venues
Swim Club in Austin, Texas Features Submarine Views
Halloween-Themed Pet Lines
Petco's Latest Halloween 'Bootique' and Fall Lines are Cheeky
Personalized Wedding Bands
Thorum Tells Stories with Its Handcrafted Personalized Wedding Bands
Ultra-Short Wedding Dresses
ROTATE's Wedding SS24 Collection Feature Short Hemlines and Open Backs
Inclusive Bridal Gown Capsules
Studio Levana Unveiled its Feather Kissed Collection
Eerie Film-Inspired Apps
The 'Welcome To The Afterlife Generator' Transforms Selfies
Bridal Loyalty Incentives
David's Bridal Launches a New Loyalty Program
Candid Celebration Campaigns
Edible's "There's an edible for That" Celebrates Even Awkward Moments
Little White Bridal Dresses
David's Bridal Has Launched 'The 8 Dress Edit' Collection
Online Lifestyle-Inspired Street Festivals
The Xiaohongshu Street Life Festival is Exciting
Inspiring Daily Bodycare
method's Unleash Your Inner Shower Celebrates Personal Transformations
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CelebrateAlly AI Crafts Personal Wedding Themes from Your Love Story
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Bella Belle Introoduces the Champagne Era Footwear Collection
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