{"id":6799,"date":"2018-03-24T13:57:13","date_gmt":"2018-03-24T13:57:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.isango.com\/theguidebook\/?p=6799"},"modified":"2018-03-23T16:42:53","modified_gmt":"2018-03-23T16:42:53","slug":"grab-groom-8-unconventional-wedding-destinations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.isango.com\/theguidebook\/grab-groom-8-unconventional-wedding-destinations\/","title":{"rendered":"Grab Your Groom \u2014 8 of The Most Unconventional Wedding Destinations"},"content":{"rendered":"

Raise your hand if you\u2019re a teeny bit tired of standard hotel weddings. *Raises hand*\u00a0When\u00a0travel is more accessible than ever before, a cookie cutter wedding just doesn\u2019t, well, cut it like it used to. For those stuck on where to get hitched, this article is your ally. From the weird and wonderful to the awe-inspiring, consult this list to avoid wedding cliches and make a name for yourself as the organiser of the best wedding ever.\u00a0Don’t forget our\u00a0invite.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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In the Wild West<\/strong><\/h4>\n

\"Tanque<\/p>\n

Photo via Tanque Verde Ranch<\/strong><\/h5>\n

Between 60 000 acres of prickly pear cactus and the Rincon Mountain Range sits Tanque Verde Ranch<\/strong><\/a>, a working stud farm where wannabe cowboys and cowgirls put a ring on it. For old Western fans, or those who love Will Smith\u2019s\u00a01999 offering (pretty much all of us, if we\u2019re honest) – this is the wedding destination\u00a0for you.\u00a0If you’re worried about the tacky factor, don’t be. The postcard\u00a0views and rustic accommodation pay\u00a0homage to the genre, without taking things too far.<\/p>\n

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Tutbury\u00a0Castle, Staffordshire<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Tutbury<\/p>\n

Image via The Wedding Community by photographer\u00a0Liga Stevenson<\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n

Murder mystery parties are one thing, weddings in the dead of night at a haunted castle are quite another. Considered one of the most haunted places\u00a0in the UK, the medieval ruins of Tutbury Castle<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0hosts\u00a0many\u00a0weddings throughout the year\u2026 in between\u00a0a busy event calendar of terrifying ghost tours and visits from famous ghost hunters, of course. The popular midnight wedding ceremonies take place in the grounds by torchlight, with the ruins of the Norman Castle that imprisoned Mary Queen of Scots\u00a0just behind the alter, as you do.<\/p>\n

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Governor’s Camp, Kenya<\/h4>\n

\"Masai<\/h4>\n

Nina and Sebastian’s wedding, shot by the wonderful Jonas Peterson<\/a><\/h5>\n

There\u2019s no better place for wildlife enthusiasts to tie the knot\u00a0than Governor\u2019s Camp<\/a><\/strong> in Masai Mara, Kenya. Just steps away from the African plains and the\u00a0Mara River (frequented\u00a0by hippos), the luxurious tents and lodges puts you close to some of the world\u2019s most remarkable wild animals and\u00a0magnificent scenery.<\/p>\n

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Ice Hotel, Sweden<\/strong><\/h4>\n

\"Ice<\/p>\n

Ice Hotel Sweden, Photo by Asif Kliger<\/strong><\/h5>\n

The whole ‘white wedding’ idea is taken up a notch in the Swedish village of Jukkasj\u00e4rvi, home to the famous IceHotel<\/a><\/strong>. With everything from the altar to the chairs made entirely of ice, getting married here is truly unique (if not slightly on the chilly side). Sculpted differently year on year, how many couples can say that their wedding venue melted come springtime?<\/p>\n

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On the Amalfi Coast<\/strong><\/h4>\n

\"Laura-Nick-wedding-capri<\/p>\n

Photo via Hello May by photographer Elisabetta Marzetti<\/strong><\/h5>\n

One of the world’s real life postcards, a wedding on the Amalfi Coast is truly beautiful. Also, good pasta and gelato is guaranteed. Need we say more?<\/p>\n

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Victoria Baths, Manchester<\/h4>\n

\"victoria<\/h4>\n

Photo\u00a0via by James Tracey Photography<\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n

Leave your togs at home, this is one swimming pool\u00a0that doesn’t require – or indeed encourage – doggy paddles. Victoria Baths<\/strong><\/a> in Manchester is easily the cutest and\u00a0most kitsch\u00a0wedding venue on the list. The venue’s novelty, historic charm and dramatic ceilings\u00a0make it a favourite for hipster brides and grooms.<\/p>\n

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Wedding in the Sky<\/strong><\/h4>\n

\"wedding<\/p>\n

Photo via Marriage in the Sky<\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n

What happens when a communications agency and a ride\u00a0installation\u00a0firm meet? Dinner in The Sky, apparently. After years of success creating sky-high fine dining events around the world, the unlikely group\u00a0branched into a new sector: weddings. Marriage in the Sky<\/strong><\/a> hoists a 20-seater platform 50 metres into the air for couples\u2019 big day. The wedding mobiles are available to hire in 45 countries, and can be anchored to any place where there\u2019s 5000 square feet of secure surface area, so the chances of finding the perfect location for your open-air wedding are pretty good. Traditional wedding dresses, on the other hand, may be out – after the vows, many couples bungee jump off the altar.<\/p>\n

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And if all else fails… in the nude <\/strong><\/h4>\n

While many toil away at the gym to fit into their wedding dresses and suits on the big day, others take a different approach. That\u2019s right, \u2018clothing optional\u2019 weddings are on the rise. Nudist colonies in Jamaica, Florida, Las Vegas and New Zealand all offer venues for confident (read: naked) couples to say \u2018I do\u2019 and we\u2019ve been told, plenty are.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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