A brand new term in wedding terminology¹（术语）, a destination wedding is gaining popularity these days. If you've never heard of it, a romantic destination wedding is when bride and groom² choose a location where they want to have their wedding ceremony and travels there to get married. They invite family and close friends to accompany them. A destination wedding is one of the most popular types of weddings in 2014. While this wedding is fabulous³ and breathtakingly（惊人地） beautiful, it can be rather expensive. So don't forget to consider it before making your final decision on what type of wedding to have.

 

A ballroom wedding is actually an indoor wedding, generally at a luxury location. It's typically in a hotel, a ballroom or any type of perfectly⁵ decorated indoor location. Couples choose this kind of wedding for different reasons. They can't afford a destination or outdoor wedding (though a ballroom wedding can also be expensive) or they just don't have any other options available.

 

 

If you're planning to have a wedding outdoors, there are many options. An outdoor wedding makes awesome⁶ photos and you can do plenty of interesting things. You can use an archway, a gazebo or some other kinds of settings to make your wedding décor better. The only downside to consider is certainly weather. But overall, this type of wedding is fantastic.

 

Let me tell you my little secret, my boyfriend and I are going to have a beachfront wedding this year. I have always dreamt of walking barefoot on the pristine⁷ beach with a gorgeous flowing wedding dress on. The beach is one of my favorite locations and not only for my wedding. I love the sound of the crashing waves, the bright sun and the warm wind and I think the beach is a really romantic place for couples. Anyway, a beachfront wedding is one of the most popular kinds of wedding in 2014.

 

A loft wedding has a spectacular and sometimes even breathtaking view as it is held in the top of a building. Typically, this type of wedding is held in big cities which can offer this option. This is absolutely wonderful wedding to consider.

 

 

If you prefer a traditional wedding ceremony, a church wedding is right for you. There are a lot of gorgeous churches that your wedding can be held in. You and your partner may also choose this type of wedding because of your personal beliefs. Moreover, a church wedding makes the backdrop for awesome wedding photos.

 

 

A country or western themed wedding has risen in popularity over the past few years. Perhaps it's because this type of wedding is a comparatively cheap way to have a great wedding that is fun and that makes interesting memories. For this kind of wedding, you'll need to find a good barn and decorate it. To make your wedding more country themed, you can wear cowboy boots with your beautiful wedding dress. If you live in a rural area, it's even better to choose a country wedding because it suits your lifestyle and it's not expensive.

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