<P> Humanist wedding ceremonies are carried out in a variety of countries like the U.S., Canada and recently Brazil, having legal status in only a few of these countries . Humanist celebrants are able to perform valid civil marriages and civil partnerships in the Republic of Ireland . </P> <P> A civil wedding is a ceremony presided over by a local civil authority, such as an elected or appointed judge, Justice of the Peace or the mayor of a locality . Civil wedding ceremonies may use references to God or a deity (except in UK law where readings and music are also restricted), but generally no references to a particular religion or denomination . They can be either elaborate or simple . Many civil wedding ceremonies take place in local town or city halls or courthouses in judges' chambers . </P> <P> Not to be confused with an elopement, a destination wedding is one in which a wedding is hosted, often in a vacation - like setting, at a location to which most of the invited guests must travel and often stay for several days . This could be a beach ceremony in the tropics, a lavish event in a metropolitan resort, or a simple ceremony at the home of a geographically distant friend or relative . During the recession of 2009, destination weddings continued to see growth compared to traditional weddings, as the typically smaller size results in lower costs . </P> <P> Weddings held a prestigious venues such as castles or stately homes have become increasingly popular in the 21st century particularly in European countries such as the UK, France and Germany . From 2010 onwards, there is an increase in destination weddings that are hosted in exotic places like Indonesia, Maldives, India, and Pakistan . </P>

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