Picture yourself wandering along a flower-strewn path towards the love of your life. The breeze dances through the trees, carrying the fresh scent of the Aussie bush as your guests wait with smiles on their faces. It sounds like something from a storybook... but with a little planning and imagination, it can absolutely become your wedding day.

If you and your partner would rather spend a Saturday conquering dragons, rolling dice, building worlds or arguing over who really won Monopoly, why not make that part of your wedding story?

Finding a venue is often one of the biggest expenses of planning a wedding. Traditional wedding venues can be beautiful, but they can also come with eye-watering price tags.

The good news? Some of the most memorable weddings I've seen have happened in the most unexpected places. Think outside the ballroom. Here are some ideas ..

What Do You Mean You Can't Afford to Get Married?

A wedding doesn't have to look like anyone else's. Your wedding should reflect who you are as a couple, your values, your personalities and your budget.

I've been to weddings in beautiful gardens, on beaches, beside rivers, in backyards, under giant trees, in community halls and in places that held special meaning for the couple. Every single one was memorable because of the love being celebrated—not because of how much money was spent.