Three Fabulous Wedding Themes

Every wedding is memorable for the bride and groom; some are unforgettable for the guests, as well. We may assume that most little girls have a dream wedding in mind but they're not all white lace and orange blossoms. This writer, for instance, got married at midnight, wearing just a smile, under a tree. Whether you're starting to plan your own or simply enjoy reading about other people's ceremonies, you are sure to enjoy these three fabulous weddings:

Barefoot on the Beach

While this setting won't work for everyone, it was perfect for two wave-riders who met while surfing in La Jolla. The bride wore an ankle-length, pale peach gauze skirt and bikini top over her suntan while her groom wore a pair of brand-new Hawaiian print baggies. Their friends spent hours stringing leis for the happy couple-- plumerias for her, maile leaves for him. They timed it just right so their "I do"s happened just as the sun was setting behind the Cove.

Horseback in the Desert

For two people that enjoy the Mojave, planning their ceremony around a desert sunrise was perfect. They opted for a small service with a tiny guest list, so there weren't a lot of people to gather pre-dawn. The happy couple and their minister were on three palomino horses. There was a circle of luminarias and everyone wore southwest-style gear. Hawks provided the music.

Underwater

The trickiest part of planning this wedding was finding the bride a white wetsuit. Some guests snorkeled above the ceremony while their non-diving friends enjoyed the wedding from a small glass-bottom boat.

The most important part of any wedding in the deliriously in-love couple. No matter when or where, their union will be memorable and hopefully last forever.