Civil wedding
A civil ceremony wedding take place in a courthouse, city hall or judges' chambers and is officiated by a judge or a justice of peace. The secular ceremony is brief, with simple vows and just a handful of guests. A simple or elaborate reception can follow thereafter.
Formal Wedding
A formal wedding Hold on to age-old traditions, its conforms to exacting social expectations, including an elaborately decorated ceremony and reception, numerous attendants and ushers, engraved stationery, an assigned seating chart and dozens of etiquette rules. An expensive event, this type of wedding usually has more than 200 guests in attendance.
Religious wedding
A religious marriage takes place in a house of worship where the bride or groom is a member of the congregation. The reception usually occurs immediately after the exchanging of vows, either in the church's hall or at a separate location. Couples must still obtain a civil marriage license from their local courthouse or county clerk’s office for the union to have legality.
Group Wedding
Also known as a mass marriage ceremony, the group wedding involves numerous couples who legally tie the knot at the same time. Typically hosted by wedding venues and Catholic church, group weddings are an attractive option for couples on a budget who want to celebrate their love in a very public way. The venue also serves as the reception site where newlyweds receive an individual cake and champagne toast.
Informal Wedding
Couples who choose to have an informal wedding have the freedom to customize every aspect of their marriage ceremony and wedding reception. They usually hold on to several important traditions, create a mashup of both traditions or come up with something completely new. Although not as elaborate, an informal wedding typically has a more intimate feel.
Double Wedding
Normally consisting of best friends or siblings, a double wedding includes two couples participating in a single marriage ceremony. Each couple participates in their own set of wedding rites, usually with the eldest bride going first.
Military Wedding
Formal and steeped in tradition, a military wedding requires full dress uniform for enlisted personnel. The couple has their choice of marrying in a chapel on base or participating in a civil ceremony. Rituals vary between Armed Forces across the world but most incorporate the stunning salute of the Saber Arch that the newlyweds pass under.
Elope wedding
Eloping conjures up vivid Hollywood images of passionate love and wild romantic gestures of running away together to get married. Although most brides fantasize about eloping at least once during the wedding planning process, very few actually choose this easier and cheaper route. In Las Vegas, the top U.S. destination for elopements, couples are married in quick, quirky ceremonies and often celebrate the night out on the town.
Proxy Wedding
Very rare these days, a proxy wedding takes place when the bride or groom cannot actually attend the ceremony, usually due to serving overseas in the military. Few countries currently allow proxy marriages.
Same Sex Wedding
Whether planning a civil union or informal Ceremony, same sex weddings are usually intimate, personalized gatherings. Where legal, marriage vows can be exchanged in a civil or religious ceremony. If the couple does not belong to a church that has given its blessing to gay and lesbian marriages, an informal ceremony usually takes place in a rented venue or a relative's home.
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