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Just married!

Say I do in a submarine...

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Say I do in a buddhistic temple...

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... or just a stones throw away from majestic Machu Picchu.

... or on the top of a mountain!

Are you thinking of getting married any time soon? Do you think the church is the only option – think again!

Are you thinking about dropping the big question? Here are five unsual ways to get married. Get inspired!

On board a submarine

Hawaii

Minimize the risk of getting left at the altar – get married in a submarine 150 metres under the surface. The dive is 45 minutes and there are room for 40 guests on board. A bouquett, local musicians, wedding photos and two bottles of champange is included in the price.

Price: 5495 US dollars

More info: Hawaiianislandweddings.com

Elope and get married to the tunes of bagpipe

Scotland

Young lovebirds in the english city Carlisle used to elope to get married on the other side of the border on Gretna Green. The reason for that was that England didn't accept marriage until 18, in Scotland 16 was fine. A lot have changed since then but Gretna Green is still a romantic spot to get married. Choose a tartan wedding and get married to bagpipe tunes and ride with style in a Roll's Royce.

Price: Ceremony from 495 pounds, the whole tartan wedding is 1090 pounds.

More info: Gretnaweddings.com

Palace wedding

India

If you want a true exotic wedding you can get married in a palace in India. Some palaces are big and requires a minimum of 50 guests, but in some smaller palaces you might be fine with just the two of you. Spice up your wedding with henna paint and Bollywood dancers.

Price:Wedding from around 6590 US dollars, including accommodation, dinner, cake, hairdresser and more.

More info: Regal-weddings.com

In a buddhistic temple

Thailand

Even non-buddhistic visitors are welcome to get married in the temple at Thai island Koh Samui. You'll go through the ceremony together with five monks ending with the plantation of a love tree and the release of birds and fishes from captivity. After the ceremony taken to a lovely beach for photos, cake and the wedding toast. Traditional dresses, elephants and a legal registration of the ceremony is an extra addition.

Price: Around 1400 euros

More info: Weddings in Thailand

A mountain top wedding

Machu Picchu, Peru

Always dreamt of seeing Machu Picchu? How about getting married there? The ceremony is performed by a shaman, according to old Peruvian traditions. A wedding package at the Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge is including bridal bouquett, cake and an over night-stay at the hotel. You're also treated to local live music.

Price: 2200 US dollars

More info: Machupicchu.orient-express

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Ellinor

Ellinor Thunberg, Editor

Published: 2009-02-10


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