What's an alternative way to have a ceremony for marriage?

I don't want to get married at town hall, since it appears to be less romantic and definitely not as memorable. However, I don't want to have some big flashy wedding with dancing and hundreds of people. Is there any alternative to maintain a compromise?What's an alternative way to have a ceremony for marriage?
Well, I'm not sure what kind of area you live in but here are a few ideas;





A garden wedding: Find a local garden that is able to hold weddings, or a specialized wedding location where they only do weddings.





Wedding at the park: Hold it either at a park on the bay, ocean or just a park surrounded by trees. If you rent a nice white tent, it could turn out really classy, just make sure you get a permit!





Restaurant reception: Have your reception at a restaurant that is more upscale or maybe a restaurant that means something to you as a couple. Often times they have special rooms that you can use.





Vineyard/Winery: Many wineries have very beautiful locations to hold your wedding ceremony and reception.





House: Ask around to see if a friend would be willing to let you rent out their house or yard. You would be surprised how beautiful these weddings turn out sometimes.





Hotels: Most hotels offer some sort of wedding package.





Hope this helped!! Enjoy your planning!!What's an alternative way to have a ceremony for marriage?
All youl need is a marriage license and an ';officiant'; -- somebody authorized to perform marriages in your state. Doesn't have to be a clergyperson. There are licensed officiants in the phonebook. You also need one witness. Could be anybody over the age of 18. .


Wedding could take place in the park, in a restaurant, in somebody's home, in a rowboat. Don't need guests. Don't need a cake.


And you don't need to spend a zillion dollars -- money you can use to start your lives together.


Most elaborate weddings are because the mother of the bride wants it. They've gotten out of hand. Your being against a big flashy wedding is definitely the right idea. The best idea!
yes! you can get married anywhere you want ! most of the time you will only be charged like 50 bucks by whoever was going to do the ceremony. It doesn't have to be religious. You could find a beautiful park, boardwalk, or any place that makes you happy, and they will perform your wedding there, You also dont have to be wearing an expensive dress, it could be a simple pretty white summer dress. Usually you would only have like less than 10 ppl to the ceremony and then maybe the rest of the people at a nice barbecue.
if you live near water, have the whole thing ceremony and all on a boat that 'does' the area where you live...





The captain should be able to perform the ceremony, and based on the size of the boat, you can limit your guest list and have the affair you'll enjoy remembering for years to come..





We had the ceremony in a church and reception on a boat so long ago....11 years, but people who where there still talk about it like it was yesterday.
Hi and congratulations!





You have LOTS of options. Many more than you think.





What about a park? A beach? A garden? What about a bed and breakfast or small inn? What about a private room of a restaurant? Or a small banquet room in a hotel? Someone's home? A museum?





There are lots of options. All of these places would be fine for the ceremony (vows) AND the reception! You can do both in the same spot. Many couples on here are choosing to do it that way.





With your small guest list....there are many possibilities! Just look around and inquire.





With any of the venue options I gave you, then you simply call up a judge or justice of the peace and have them come to YOUR location. That's it!





Good luck!
Consider a civil ceremony, maybe in a park or museum or a family home. Followed by a nice lunch or dinner at a local restaurant.
Small ceremony outside, just a few guests.


You could do a destination wedding, a trip.


There are no rules, go crazy!
at family members house outside in a garden or a park or beach somehwere...
small cermeony with a justice of the peace in a park or at the beach with just a few people