We love when our brides think outside of the box.  Often couples only get creative with the reception details, but there is a way to make a ceremony beautiful and different while still focusing on the sacredness of the occasion.  Especially when the ceremony is outdoors, the customizing options are endless.  Here, a few of our favorites.

For a garden party, this over-the-top distressed shutter, vine, and rose confection (via Once Wed, photo by Jose Villa).  For a seaside soiree, this driftwood arch (photo by Corbin Gurkin via Once Wed).  For a rustic-vintage celebration, this twining grapevine huppah (photo by Jose Villa via Style Me Pretty).

For a graphic punch, consider typography and one of your favorite quotes (photo by Justine Ungaro via SMP).  For a laid-back party, choose streamers -- in abundance, they go from children's birthday party to punchy picnic faster than you can say "celebrate!" (Lower right photo by Tec Petaja)

Want an interior feel in the great outdoors?  Construct your own deconstructed chapel with old lumber.  A bright yellow dresser as an altar and a chandelier as a focal point are unexpected touches. (Photos by Stephanie Fay via Style Me Pretty)

Another way to make your guests feel at home in the out of doors: usher them into your ceremony through an elaborate door, as photographer Jessica Claire did at her wedding (photos by Jose Villa).

Which one's your favorite?