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Unusual wedding venues

Every bride and groom wants their big day to stand out, to be a day that they (and their guests) will never forget. In an attempt to achieve just this, many couples today are looking for ways to make their wedding that little bit different.

One of the many ways of making your wedding day stand out is to opt for an unusual venue. With increasing numbers of venues being granted civil wedding licences and less and less people opting for religious ceremonies, there are a number of unusual venues in the UK to choose from, from exchanging your vows aboard luxurious liners to intimate celebrations in museums, or even taking your vows whilst ‘wing walking’ at 6,000 feet!

Whilst choosing an unusual wedding venue might make sure your guests are talking about your big day for weeks and months afterwards, it’s well worth giving some thought to the possible drawbacks: does your budget allow you to make a theme of your wedding that complements your choice of venue? Do you have enough time to think through the logistics of your unusual wedding? Does your choice of unusual wedding venue allow all friends or relatives to attend - that exotic beach may beckon but will the people you really want to be at your wedding be able to afford to attend?

If you’ve given thought to all of these things and are confident that choosing that unusual wedding venue is right for you, here are a few ideas that might just help to get your creative juices flowing.

There’s the ABSOLUT icebar in central London that enables marriages at temperatures of below minus 5 degrees. Everything inside - the walls, bar, tables and even your personalised glasses - are made of the purest ice from the frozen Torne River in Jukkasjarvi, Northern Sweden. What’s more, the bar is completely re-designed with a brand new theme every six months to keep the ice and design looking fresh – a sure way to make sure your wedding is totally unique!

Then there’s the famous Wedding Pavilion at Disney World, Florida where the bride, groom AND guests can dress up as Walt Disney characters and then celebrate their nuptuals by going on all the rides - a definite twist on the conventional wedding reception.

Let us know if you find any more fantastic unusual wedding venue ideas

The Wedding Photo Swap team