1. The Tropics-  Mexico, Jamaica, Hawaii, Dominican Republic, & Puerto Rico are some of the "hot spots" for a typical destination wedding.   However, if you want to keep costs at a minimum, not have to get a passport, and stay within the US....
FLORIDA or CALIFORNIA can still provide a tropical setting! Full of sunshine, palm trees, beaches, and bright colors these 2 states give a very tropical feeling.
  
This wedding took place in Tampa Bay, FL.

2. Seaside/Beaches- There are so many great seaside/beach locations in the US.  A great wedding location for those who love the ocean view and the feeling of sand between their toes!  Relaxing and romantic, a venue that's sure to please.
 

3. Sin City/Las Vegas...baby- Glamorous, High-rolling, and luxury can certainly be enjoyed in Las Vegas.  Perfect for the couple who wants an action-packed, plush location with great wedding packages available and a nightlife that rocks.
 
Treasure Island  Las Vegas, NV

4. The Vineyard-  "With spectacular settings, plenty of space, and great wines to boot, vineyards offer a fresh alternative to traditional wedding locations." ~Jo B. Hoffman
Visit Vineyard Weddings - Catch Wine to locate a vineyard near you.

5. Garden Party/Botanical Gardens-  No need for a formal affair.  Just use the the elements that nature has provided. A great way to utilize natural surroundings.  Incorporate outdoor settings into your wedding decor theme.  Botanical gardens provide a very lush setting.
  
Naperville, IL

6. Bed & Breakfast- "While other brides and grooms are looking at hotel ballrooms and country clubs – with their credit cards and checkbooks shaking in fear over the huge pricetags – as the settings for their wedding celebrations, you can get amazing advantages by skipping the cavernous blank slates of these wedding 'usuals' in favor of the bed and breakfast setting. Perhaps as the site for your entire wedding celebration, perhaps as the site for pre- and post-wedding parties, and certainly as the perfect place for you and your guests to stay in charming style."
~Sharon Naylor
Visit www.bnbfinder.com to locatea B&B near you!  Also, to view
"The Top 10 Benefits of Bed and Breakfasts For Your Perfect Wedding ."