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A rainbow crochet wedding dress made from 7 MILES of embroidery floss

If you’ve ever cursed your way through a craft project, muttering, “Why did I do this to myself?” meet Audrey Blackburn. She didn’t just commit to making a wedding dress… she committed to it entirely made of embroidery floss. That’s right, the delicate thread people usually reserve for cross-stitching and friendship bracelets. Audrey? She turned it into a full-length, rainbow-gradient, body-hugging masterpiece.

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Check the purple wedding dress at this intimate nerdy New Zealand handfasting

One Tinder date, one bold proposal, and one backyard later, Tamara and Ryan’s celestial nerd-fest wedding was pure magic. Think: walking down the aisle to The Corpse Bride in high-heeled Doc Martens, a giant D20 dictating vow order, and a sword exchange featuring Frostmourne and Ashoka’s dual sabers. It was the ultimate nerdy love spell… and yes, they rolled a Nat20.

2025 weddings decoded: trends, truths, and spicy secrets

Some of our favorite industry insiders dish about what they’re seeing in weddings this year. A peek? In 2025, folks are ditching outdated norms for a fresher, more intentional vibe. Couples are skipping the lavish affairs for smaller, meaningful celebrations, while ceremonies now embrace personal flair and equality. Sustainability is non-negotiable, and cost concerns fuel creativity. And we’re all SUPER over “rainbow-washing.”

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“We’re all mad(ly in love) here”: An accessible Alice in Wonderland wedding

If we’re dreaming, don’t wake us up… because we’re absolutely in love with Beacon and Rebecca’s accessible Alice in Wonderland wedding! Okay, this definitely was NOT a dream because we have pics from Chris Wojdak Photography to prove it happened. Wondering how to make your wedding more welcoming for all your guests? Beacon and Rebecca have some tips for you. And we rarely talk about the guests’ style on this blog… but you won’t want to miss the guests’ fits at this wedding! Cake, however, is something we do tend to talk about – this one is a real stunner. Feast your eyes on this beauty!