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Can I have an LGBTQ-friendly Florida wedding?

Politically, things in Florida are a mess which leaves local wedding vendors and queer soonlyweds questioning the state of LGBTQ-friendly weddings in Florida. Let’s talk about the current climate, how it affects LGBTQ-friendly Florida weddings, and ways to support queer folks in the Sunshine State.

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A comic book wedding with Spiderman, pizza, and a Rickroll processional

We met on the internet, and on our first date we bonded over our shared love of all things nerdy, Marvel, Disney, and theme parks. We always wanted to make the wedding uniquely ours. Nerdy but classy!

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DIY planet centerpieces for your space wedding theme

This bride DIYed her glass planet centerpieces for their space-themed wedding! Many space enthusiasts thought these non-floral centerpieces were simply out of this world! If a planet centerpiece is a must-have at your space wedding, you’ll want to read Mel’s step by step breakdown. Let’s go!

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This Alice in Wonderland wedding had pics taken only by friends

“We had no official wedding photographer for our Alice In Wonderland wedding — our guests took our pics and used our hashtag #whiterabbitwedding! So, my apologies if the picture quality isn’t professional… I would love to share our special day anyway.”

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Nontraditional wedding dresses on Etsy you should add to your cart RN

Here are a few of Offbeat Wed reader’s FAVORITE nontraditional wedding dresses… we’re talking the actual styles that our actual readers are actually buying this season, based on our affiliate sales data and lifted straight from the Offbeat Wed Shop.

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14 ways to have a stress-free wedding day

Stress and weddings… Can one exist without the other? Well-meaning loved ones will remind you that your wedding day is a time for celebration, not a source of stress. But if you need practical, stress-free wedding advice, keep reading!