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Does it seem as if all the supposedly creative wedding ideas you come up with have been done before? Want to do something that's 'not your parents' wedding? Here are few non-traditional wedding ideas to get your creative juices flowing:

Choose a Theme: This is the way that most couples today create a unique wedding that reflects their personalities. Think about what the two of you love to do together, or what you have a passion for.

Ask a friend to photograph the wedding. Use your iPod if you can't find a DJ on short notice. Create your own invitations and then, just show up to say 'I do'. Since you're not too concerned about the frills, you won't have to spend forever needlessly stressing over the plans. As long as you say your "I Do's," there's not much else to worry about.

Pick an Unusual Location: More than likely, your parents were married at a traditional location, such as a hotel, catering venue, church, synagogue, temple or other religious location. You have a world of options open to you. As with a theme, picture the type of backdrop or environment that would look great in a wedding photo. After all, the photos will be your way of remembering your wedding in 50 years. Ideas include national parks, historic houses, seashores, mountains, trendy lofts, sailboats, museums and galleries, festivals, or even an amusement park. I've never heard of anyone having a wedding at Great Adventure, but can you imagine yourself in your wedding gown racing down a roller coaster? If so, that would certainly be unique.

Brides on a budget who want a nontraditional wedding dress need look no further than the bridesmaids' section of local boutiques. Bridesmaids dresses come in a variety of sleek and sophisticated styles (both long and short), and in practically any color imaginable. The best part is they cost a fraction of the price of those traditional bridal gowns a few aisles over.