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“Nerd things, what?” A joyfully whimsical fantasy mawwige

A six-year engagement and a mutual love of “nerd things” became the foundation for Heather and Roger’s wedding day. From Magic the Gathering save the dates to a saber-wielding cake cutting, this Kentucky wedding mixed an affordable chili cookoff with fandom-deep ceremony details. It’s proof you can DIY your dreams, even if it takes a few extra years…

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Love is not just a feeling, but a devoted practice: Wedding reading & vows for folks who get attachment theory

We recently featured Thomas & Julie’s Spanish olive farm wedding, and also wanted to share their profound wedding reading. The reading was adapted from the work of Heidi Priebe and Jillian Turecki, and is extra juicy for folks who understand how our attachment issues play out in adult relationships…

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Ever dream of getting married on a Spanish olive farm? (YOU WILL NOW!)

Who needs a wedding arch when you have a rare black moon and a Spanish olive farm so remote, it’s basically its own country? This couple replaced standard vows with a safe harbor commitment to everyone in their lives, then served paella cooked on a fire before everyone started beating up an olive-shaped piñata under the stars.

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This Montreal citrus theme wedding had private vows and a family-style meal

Emily Anne and Alex turned their Casa d’Italia wedding in Montreal into a joy-drenched feast. Picture vintage orange damask, citrus everywhere, and dinner served family-style like a sprawling Italian banquet. Their tango first dance lit up the room before dessert arrived via a walking cannoli bar… and when the fire alarm cut things short, everyone hit a karaoke bar instead.

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