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.
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 In 2025, folks are ditching outdated norms for a fresher, more intentional vibe.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.”
2025 alt wedding expos & events
Wedding expos have, uh, a bit of a reputation. But alternative wedding expos? That’s where the magic happens.
Think inclusive, weird, artsy, colorful, queer as hell, and tailored for people who can’t quite picture themselves in a big-box bridal shop. And guess what? Vendors from our curated community are not only attending these events… They’re creating some of them! Here’s a list of our faves coming up this year.
Just got engaged? Now wtf am I supposed to do?!
So, you just got engaged… Congrats, besties! 🎉 Now what? Before you get sucked into a Pinterest spiral or start fielding 1,000 well-meaning but overwhelming questions, let’s take a second to vibe.