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I was the editor of the now-defunct Offbeat Families, and owner/photographer at Stephanie Kaloi Photography in Portland, OR.
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Spoil your guests with a whiskey fountain

Chocolate fountains are super swell and everything, but holy moly did you guys see that Lauren and Ben had a whiskey fountain at their wedding?!

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Keep guests toasty warm with blankets

Wintery wedding couples, here’s a tip for you: have a blanket station for your wedding guests!

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Geoff and Michael’s globally-focused but intimate San Francisco wedding

For their intimate wedding, Geoff and Michael wanted to bring together their families — one side hailing from New Zealand, the other from Toronto. The two opted to get hitched in San Francisco, a kind of halfway point for everyone. These two met in London, and have traveled around the world. It was important to them that they include their shared love for all things global in the wedding, …wait until you see how they integrated photos from all their travels!

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Get your sparkly on: today we’re talking about our favorite tiaras

The decision to add a tiara to your wedding day ensemble can be intense: how much glitter does one person’s head really need? If your answer is SO MUCH OMG, then you’ll be excited by several of the uber shimmery options in today’s post. If you’re leaning more toward the understated, never fear: there’s still plenty of you here. I know I’m not the only one who was loving the increeeeedible tiara the Jacqui wore during day one of her Cambodian wedding, so let’s dive in!