28 incredible photos of people getting married in unexpected venues

Amanda KrauseJul 28, 2020, 02:26 IST

The couple literally defied gravity during their wedding.Phelan Ebenehack/Reuters

Adventurous couples from all over the world have wed in unique places, like in a hot-air balloon or underwater.
Others have held their wedding ceremonies at the top of glaciers or inside ice chapels.
Some couples have also tied the knot in unexpected locations, including fast-food chains, art festivals, and amusement parks.
Insider rounded up 28 awe-inspiring photos of unconventional weddings from couples who have thought outside the box.

If you're looking for ways to make your wedding unique, try adding personalized touches in your decor or serving custom edible treats.

Those who are particularly adventurous may also consider tying the knot somewhere unexpected, like at the top of a glacier or inside a chapel made of ice.

Below, we rounded up 28 photos of couples who have turned their weddings into one-of-a-kind experiences, from getting married underwater to saying "I do" moments before riding a roller coaster.

On Valentine's Day in 2011, aquarists Kathryn O'Connor and James Oliver got married while swimming underwater.

O'Connor and Oliver tied the knot in a giant fish tank. Oli Scarff/Getty Images

However, their officiant didn't join them underwater.

A photo of the couple's officiant standing outside the tank. Oli Scarff/Getty Images

The underwater wedding still featured some traditional elements.

The couple had their first kiss as newlyweds while underwater. Oli Scarff/Getty Images

In November 2017, another thrill-seeking couple took their wedding to new heights.

The wedding ceremony essentially took place mid-air. The Hearnes

The bride wore a gown with a long train as she walked down the aisle, which was also suspended over the canyon.

The bride's father escorted her partway down the aisle. The Hearnes

Weglin and Jenks also put a unique twist on every wedding tradition they included.

The couple's wedding was truly one-of-a-kind. The Hearnes

Marisela Matienzo and Carlos Munoz got married inside their local McDonald's in November 2010.

The McDonald's was located in San Pedro Garza García, Mexico. Tomas Bravo/Reuters

The couple didn't need traditional caterers for their reception.

The two had personalized Happy Meal boxes at their reception. Tomas Bravo/Reuters

Guests were also served Coca-Cola and Sprite in tall Champagne flutes.

A whimsical take on a classic wedding drink. Tomas Bravo/Reuters

That same year, one couple chose to get married in one of the busiest locations in the world: Times Square in New York City.

Camera crews were wedged into the crowd to film the marriage. Jessica Rinaldi/Reuters

Cars can't drive through much of Times Square, so the couple took creative measures to share the news of their marriage.

The bride wore a traditional veil but kept warm in a winter coat. Jessica Rinaldi/Reuters

In October 2015, Berta and Jose Fernandez traveled from Spain to New York City to take their wedding photos in Times Square.

The two wore traditional wedding attire. Carlo Allegri/Reuters

Some couples have tied the knot at Burning Man.

A couple weds in front of an art installation at Burning Man in 2015. Aly Weisman/Business Insider

For example, Shandi Trolson and Jordan Lenaburg held a colorful wedding ceremony at the annual gathering in September 2015.

The couple was surrounded by onlookers who photographed the ceremony. Jim Urquhart/Reuters

In August 2017, one couple found a way to make their Burning Man wedding even more unique.

The couple took photos from inside a giant owl-shaped installation. Jim Bourg/Reuters

In June 2009, Noah Fulmor and Erin Finnegan exchanged vows aboard a specially-equipped Boeing 727 plane known as G-Force One.

The couple literally defied gravity during their wedding. Phelan Ebenehack/Reuters

The couple flew from Florida to the Gulf of Mexico during their "weightless wedding," the first of its kind in history, according to Reuters.

The couple appears to have needed help when exchanging wedding rings. Phelan Ebenehack/Reuters

The couple even planned to have their first kiss as newlyweds while upside down.

The couple was helped by professionals throughout the entire wedding. Phelan Ebenehack/Reuters

On Valentine's Day in 2016, 50 couples in Jēkabpils, Latvia, wed while riding hot-air balloons.

The event was called the Love Cup festival. Ints Kalnins/Reuters

During the festival in Latvia, each hot-air balloon was tied to a car to prevent it from soaring too high.

The photos of their unique weddings are awe-inspiring. Ints Kalnins/Reuters

Even snowfall didn't stop couples from attending the momentous event.

Couples also wore traditional wedding attire. Ints Kalnins/Reuters

Some couples have intentionally braved freezing cold temperatures during their weddings.

This couple wed in an ice chapel in Shimukappu, Japan, in February 2008. Yuriko Nakao/Reuters

Many of these couples have to accessorize their wedding attire with winter jackets, gloves, hats, and more.

A couple marries in Hokkaido, Japan, on Valentine's Day in 2007. Yuriko Nakao/Reuters

Other couples have exchanged their vows on top of a glacier.

Expect your wedding photos to look out of this world. Alex Andrei/Shutterstock

Some couples have taken their wedding photos at museums.

Newlyweds pose at the Natural History Museum in London, UK, in 2016. Anton_Ivanov/Shutterstock

Zoos across the world also allow couples to get married on their property.

Animal lovers may want to consider this unconventional option. Tobias Schwarz/Reuters

In May 2003, one couple in Vancouver, British Columbia, saved their most innovative idea for the very end of their wedding.

A unique idea for thrill-seekers. Andy Clark/Reuters

Drive-in weddings are becoming increasingly popular as a result of the pandemic.

A couple marries in Duesseldorf, Germany, during a drive-in wedding on May 5, 2020. Martin Meissner/AP

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