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Scotia & Kyle’s Celtic viking pirate punk wedding

Combining interests and heritages in this wedding was a wild ride: Celtic, Nordic, punk, pirates, and Victorian style. All these combined formed the power of Greyskull a most glorious wedding. With singing first dances, burlesque bouquet tosses, handmade cake toppers, and some of the best fashion we’ve seen, this one is a must-see.

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Stacy & Bart’s romantic theatre spectacular wedding

Rich jewel tones, a lush theater setting, popcorn favors/programs, and champagne everywhere — this fanciful wedding is making us jones for a New Year’s party! Add in the classic car, amazing reception setup, and midday getaway to one of the couple’s favorite places, and you’ve got FUN.

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Get past grin and bear it: 8 wedding photographer secrets for less sucky family portraits

Sober, and with blood sugar crashing, I can’t think of a better way than a formal photo session to torment family members who just want to get to the reception to party and eat.

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Amanda & Meghan’s glittery queer wedding

Two dresses, two ladies, and many ways to love this wedding. Don’t miss the emotional vows, the perfect-for-them readings, the shiny aisle decor, and the pet-themed cake. But the dance party at the reception may just trump it all — as long as you don’t split your pants while you’re dipping it low!

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Robert & Cecily’s jumpin’ the broom in Kauai wedding

This bright and beautiful Hawaiian day was meant for these two. After a handfasting on the mainland, they continued their ceremony on the beach in Kauai with a lei ceremony, jumping the broom, and a dancing on the beach. This one is intimate, lovely, and true to this adorable pair.

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I got left at the altar: turning heartbreak into artwork

As the day that was supposed to be my wedding day approached, none of us knew what to do, think or feel. I knew that a pity party was the farthest thing from what I wanted or needed. A few people brought up the idea of trashing the dress, and at first it sounded crazy. But after thinking about it, I knew that doing something to mark the occasion was the perfect thing for me. I was not going to let my ex-fiancé’s mistake of letting me go take away my happiness.