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Ellen & Paul’s summer camp peacock handfasting

Rising from the depths of the lake at summer camp, it’s…. the most adorable crocheted Cthulhu bride and groom cake toppers — the little bride Cthulhu with her peek of peacock dress and the little groom Cthulhu in his kilt and beard. This wedding embraced the gentle nods to weird and sweet personal touches, but shining smiles and hearty laughs win the day.

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Why wedding planning brings out my inner Andy Rooney

There’s the Offbeat Bride for whom “typical bride stuff” is already too much to think about. In fact, it kind of turns her into a cranky old man. That bride is me. And in my head, that cranky old man is the late Andy Rooney, whose out-of-control eyebrows and ranty commentaries on modern life used to comprise the last five minutes of “60 Minutes.”

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Stephanie & Morgan’s whiskey and wildflowers wedding

If you can’t settle on just one theme, go ahead and blend in all the things you love. This pair started with the wildflowers, and added whiskey, subtle sci-fi quotes, funky music, and robots, and in one photo, the groom looks like he’s so happy he could float on air. Check out how they blended their faiths, families, and traditions into one amazing wedding.

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Beatrijs & Danny’s colourful industrial wedding

This couple’s beautiful celebration is full of contrasting elements and bright details, from the groom’s neon green shoes to the bride’s bright blue fingernails. Among all the tough stuff and inclusive measures like making sure there was plenty of seating inside and out, you’ve also got to love how they were able to include the bride’s father, recuperating in the hospital, via iPhone presence and Skype.