Over the past 30 years, weddings have become big business, and in the southeast this is no exception. Gone are the days of traditional church weddings with a “reception to follow in the lower auditorium.” Bridal couples and their dream events have evolved to include a huge variety of possibilities, from backyard tent weddings to ballrooms to decked-out barns. For many couples, there is a growing trend to get outside the city limits for their special day, retreating to idyllic rural settings with trees and room to move. Others, still looking for glamour and a carefree event, can find those options here too.