Five alternative ways to get married

Desperate to pledge your eternal vows to your betrothed, but plagued by uncertainty over when you'll be allowed to do it? It's hard to pin down a date for a 'traditional' wedding right now and although things are looking more positive, who knows where we'll be by summertime? There are, however, lots of ways to say 'I do' and not all have to involve a big party.
Liz Taylor is a luxury wedding planner and hospitality consultant, with more than thirty years' experience. Here she shares just some of her alternative ways to celebrate getting married, which are so unique that you won't miss the grand party...

Midnight Wedding
"Why not steal away in the middle of the night to say your vows beneath the stars," says Liz. "A wedding set amongst a backdrop of twinkling pea lights and fire sculptures – what could be more romantic? Getting married at night can be so atmospheric. You can create any kind of effect with lighting, from starlit tunnels, light caves and twinkling canopies. Or why not write your new name in lights? It's a mid-summer night's dream! This kind of wedding is better when it's more intimate too. A select few special people or just the two of you, it's ideal for these strangest of times."