Scrubs star John C. McGinley proposed to yoga instructor Nichole Kessler in their Malibu backyard, so when it came to choosing a location the pair thought: "How much better would it be to have our wedding at home?" If, like Kessler, you prefer a cozy, personal setting to a larger, more formal venue, you too might consider tying the knot at your own casa. As to the logistics, don't fret: In most areas there are companies that rent out all manner of tables and chairs.

At McGinley and Kessler's backyard ceremony, guests were given cones filled with flower petals to sprinkle onto the grass aisle. "It created a wonderful energy," says the actor. "Everyone participated in their own way."