I’ve been to many weddings where the wedding begins with an endless PowerPoint presentation depicting the lives of the bride and groom from infancy. Now, don’t get me wrong, I love a trip down memory lane, but it seems to start the wedding off on a "down" note.

I think it would be a great alternative to choose 10-20 photos of the bride and groom, frame them, and use them as a wedding decoration at the entrance to the wedding. It would accomplish the same purpose (without all the tissues!) by giving the wedding guests a pictorial trip down memory lane.

For a really clean, contemporary look, you could have all the photos copied in black and white. Then, frame them all in simple, silver frames. These could be different shapes and sizes, but the color would give them uniformity. They could all be placed on a long table covered in a crisp, white tablecloth, so that nothing detracts from the photos themselves. Depending on the style of the wedding, you could choose frames that fit that style for a cohesive look.

I like this idea because it forces the bride and groom to choose the best photos of their lives—the ones that really depict each stage of their lives, rather than just using all their photos to fill up space in a multimedia presentation.

If a PowerPoint presentation is something the bride and groom really want to include, this could be used at the wedding reception, where the atmosphere is more casual and relaxed.

Your ceremony and reception location usually determine where your wedding photographs are taken. However, skilled wedding photographers also have an eye for detail and can see beautiful shots in many different locations.

Outdoor wedding photography is very popular with modern couples. These photos can capture many unique occasions such as strolling through an elaborate garden, enjoying the architecture in front of a cityscape, and exploring quiet streets together. Discussing alternative locations with your wedding photographer is a great way to get fun photos of the wedding party and romantic photos with your groom.

Indoor wedding ceremonies also produce excellent photos. Thanks to digital wedding photography, amazing wedding photos are just a few clicks away! Many photography techniques enhance indoor photos as well. For instance, black and white wedding photos have a uniquely soft appeal. This is just one of many ways that wedding photographers make the most of the location and the event.

Destination weddings produce some of the most amazing wedding photos. Destination wedding photographers use the unique landmarks at the ceremony and reception to enhance the joy of the day. Churches adorned in gothic architecture can be as beautiful as tropical cabanas. Highly famous landmarks also make for truly unique wedding photography. Imagine kissing your groom with the St. Louis arch gracing the background or showing off your wedding gown in front of the Bellagio Fountains in Las Vegas. What a trip!

Depending on the style of photos that you want, discuss the location of your wedding photo shoot with your photographer. This will ensure that you get unique wedding photos and have fun taking them!

You will not believe how cool and unique this wedding ceremony location is. Believe it or not, it's a shopping centre in Sedona Arizona called "Tlaquepaque Arts and Crafts Village." It's incredible!

For starters, Sedona Arizona outdoor wedding venues are already wonderful because they are set in Red Rocks country. Nature has its hold on the influences in the area, so outdoor weddings here are grand ideas. For those who don't want to share their nuptials in the out of doors, Tlaquepaque has that covered too. There is an indoor wedding chapel decorated with art inspired by Old Mexico to match the theme of the rest of the village.

If you're anything like me, your first thought when you heard "shopping centre" and "ceremony location" in the same sentence was "No way, Jose!" but don't rule out Tlaquepaque so fast. One of the really unique features about Tlaquepaque is also one of it's most noticeable features. It's an Old Mexican themed village with art, dining, shopping, and special events all under one fabulous sky shrouded by towering Sycamore trees, tiled pathways, courtyard fountains, and blossoming gardens. What's Read the rest of Unique Ceremony Locations in Sedona, Arizona »