Elaine's Haunted Mansion

• Elaine's Haunted Mansion (elainesdinnertheater.com) is located in Cape Mays, New Jersey, and has hosted a number of one-of-a-kind celebrations. To maximize the effect, pair your wedding with a Halloween theme, or a zombie bride and groom. This combination dinner theater, Victorian Inn and haunted mansion provides the flexibility to host a ceremony, a reception, and offer lodging all at the same place. Wedding guests can also arrange for special group haunted tours. The Inn is just a few blocks from the beach, and features a private patio which can be reserved for wedding guests. Honeymoon packages are also usually available.
  
  

Double D Guest Ranch

• For those looking to have a unique wedding in New Jersey with a Western flair, the Double D Guest Ranch (doubledguestranch.com) can provide everything you want and more. The ranch can accommodate large groups for weddings, and offers multiple options for customized ceremonies. Nothing could be more unusual than riding down the aisle on horseback in an outdoor ceremony, complete with Western apparel. The ranch matches wedding party riders with horses to suit their riding skills and experiences. Double D can set up pony rides for children and can bring in entertainment for your wedding, as well.
  
  

Spirit of New Jersey

• The Spirit of New Jersey (spiritofnewjersey.com) ship departs daily from New Jersey's Lincoln Harbor and offers a variety of cruises on New York Harbor with breathtaking views of the city. Couples may chose to hold their wedding on a cocktail cruise, a dinner cruise or even a moonlight cruise. Entertainment is provided as well as a combination of dining and dancing, making it the perfect wedding experience on the water with a unique flair. DJs and professional wedding planner services are typically included in Spirit of New Jersey wedding packages. Receptions, bridal showers, engagement dinners and bachelorette parties can also be held on the boat.
  
  

Turtle Back Zoo

• What could be more unusual than holding your special day at a zoo with all the animals as guests? Turtle Back Zoo (turtlebackzoo.com) located in Orange, New Jersey, is home to an extensive variety of animals, including alligators, black bears, prairie dogs, wolves, penguins, bison, panda bears and many more. Turtle Back Zoo offers a number of unique rental locations for your wedding such as the carousel plaza or the reptile house. You can usually also rent the entire zoo if you wish. Zoo event planners will be on hand to make sure your wedding goes smoothly.