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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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Build a wedding arch that doubles as a picture frame

Casey and Adam used this wedding arch/picture frame in their school-themed wedding but you don’t have to be an academia nerd to love this! How cool would it be to use your wedding arch in your home?

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An intimate Beverly Hills courthouse elopement featuring a whole lot of YELLOW

Cullie and Chris recently eloped at the Beverly Hills Courthouse with a celebration that placed a lot of emphasis on YELLOW and we’re talking everything from the groom’s tie to the bride’s roses and carnations! Chris is a collector of graffiti art, and after the ceremony the couple wandered around West Hollywood to take photos against many of the area’s fantastically-colored walls.

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Print your wedding vows on scrolls

You probably remember a lot of amazing details from Lady Zombie & Ali Fangsmith’s romantic subculture bash with fangs, leather, and fur, but it’s quite possible that this one escaped your mind. Why print your wedding vows on regular ole paper when you could use scrolls?!

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The author of “Mario Kart Love Song” gets hitched

Karen and Sam’s wedding took place at Preservation Park in downtown Oakland, California — and it turns out this park is the perfect backdrop for creative couples who are infatuated with all things CUTE. Everything from the rainbow paper cranes to the happy-faced plushies decorating the reception spot is adorbz.