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Alternative Wedding Ceremony Ideas & Examples

We’ve got SO much wedding ceremony advice like how to officiate a wedding, tons of wedding ceremony readings, a bazillion wedding ceremony scripts, and even wedding vow examples! We’ve also got info about handfasting and other unity ceremonies. You’ll want to start here: Wedding Ceremony 101.

A magical Pacific Northwest fairytale wedding with a little Princess Bride (and a mountain goat!)

Guest bouquet: let your guests help you build your bouquet

Here’s the ultimate DIY wedding bouquet idea: a guest bouquet! Let your guests help you build your bouquet as you walk down the aisle.

walking down the aisle no flowers alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

Walking down the aisle without flowers

I’m getting married in September and am thinking about not carrying anything (flowers, etc.) when walking down the aisle. I love flowers, but I don’t really feel like having something that I will only hold for about 10 minutes. What are your thoughts?

Wedding Cue Cards Offbeat Bride 1 alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

Wedding cue cards

I love that the groom matched the theme with his red mohawk — but I’m especially smitten by the fact that a groomsman helped the guests by holding up helpful cue cards during the ceremony.

Ceremony 89 alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

Internet ordained ministers: how to officiate your friend’s wedding (LEGALLY!)

Maybe you’ve heard of places like Universal Life Church, but here’s why you should know about American Marriage Ministries, too – they might be just the right fit for you.