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Weird and wonderful wedding venues you haven’t considered

Disney balloons, Grand Canyons and a McDonalds:  Wilderness reserve presents the weird and wonderful wedding venues that will inspire even the most traditional bride.

Ash Cave Ohio, USA

Embrace rustic simplicity with a Cave Wedding!  Ash Cave provides a serene backdrop for those who want a natural wedding.

PRO:  Breath-taking Sunsets

CONS:  Natural acoustics make whispering about the guests problematic – You have been warned!

Governor’s Camp, Masai Mara, Kenya.

A zoo sounds tame?  Head to the Masai Mara nature reserve to really immerse yourself with the animals.

PROS:  Includes Maasai dancers and a blessing by Maasai elders

CONS:  Thunderstorms ate common (and dramatic) between July – September.

Scott Island, Antarctica

Andrew Perry and Molly Kendall became the first couple to brave the extremities and wed in Antarctic conditions in 2009

PROS:  Forget squeezing into a wedding corset, you’ll need a thermal suit

CONS:  Happy tears will freeze

The Titanic

Step aboard a Disneyesque replica of the 1912 liner in Tennessee.  Your Titanic wedding experience includes ‘Captain Smith’ a white bearded helmsman who will carry out your blessing on the grand staircase.

PROS:  Taste the recipes served on the actual Titanic, presented on gold-plated China.

CONS:  Sets a rather morbid tone for the marriage

Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco

Follow in the footsteps of San Diego couple MacKenzie and Sheeha, and elope on the world famous Golden Gate Bridge which connects to San Francisco andMarin County.

PROS:  Relish the views of the San Francisco Bay and Alcatraz backdrop

CONS:  Watch out for passing traffic!

A Disney Balloon

If an ordinary hot-air balloon doesn’t do it for you, how about the “Characters inflight” ceremony – where you’ll be wed in the land of your favourite cartoon heroes.

Pro:  Stunning views across Walt Disney Florida

Con:  Not everyone likes adults dressed up as animals.

Battersea Power Station, London

This iconic disused power station is one of London’s architectural favourites

Pro:  The ‘view’ space’s floor to ceiling windows for panoramic views and amazing photos.

Con:  There’s no escaping the venues intensely industrial vibe.

The Whisky Vault, Edinburgh

Surround yourself with the good stuff and have your big day at the Scotch Whisky Experience in Scotlan.  The private vault can cater for just 10 guests making it an intimate and exclusive booking.

Pro:  All that Whisky!

Con:  All that Whisky….

Jess Young

Jess is a writer at the UK's largest independent press agency SWNS. She runs women's real-life magazine Real-Fix.com, as well as contributing articles and features to all of the major titles and digital publications.

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