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Catherine Clark loiters at her local library, makes art, watches movies en masse, plays video and tabletop games, poorly cooks healthy things, cuddles with her feline fur babies, and blogs at BijouxandBits.com.
wedding getting ready outfits

Funny and sweet wedding getting-ready accessories to make your wedding morning a blast

Yeah, we know the getting ready part of the wedding day isn’t the main event, but it’s arguably one of the best parts. You’re excited, you’re with your besties, and you’re pampering and primping. It’s a good time to share a gift with the people you love and look adorable doing it. Hell, there’s likely a photographer capturing it!

We’ve got funny tote bags, getting-ready robes, wine bottle labels, slippers, makeup bags, and even some stuff perfect for your bridesmen. Here are some kick-ass getting-ready accessories and gifts…

IMG 3988 alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

Can we book a last-minute wedding photographer for our elopement?

My partner and I want to elope, but he’s not one for planning ahead. I love his spontaneity, but it doesn’t allow for things like hiring an awesome photographer to capture our day for us. How do we go about finding a last-minute wedding photographer on short notice? Or should we plan for a post-wedding photo shoot instead?

Granola glam: these raw diamond engagement rings will blow your mind

These raw diamond engagement rings are granola glam [Updated!]

I went down a rabbit hole which I never want to leave: raw diamond engagement rings! So many rough edges, nature-inspired cuts, and hammered metal. Raw diamonds come in tons of colors, sizes, and textures and I can’t get enough. Are you ready to start dropping hints like crazy by sharing you favorite among these nature-inspired and rustic AF rings? Let’s go ring shopping, y’all…

The groom painted the dress at this artsy vow renewal

The groom painted the dress at this abstract art-inspired vow renewal

Magdalena and Preston had an abstract art-inspired vow renewal on a rooftop in the Arts District of downtown LA. The inspiration for all of the wedding design (the dress, floral arrangements, invitation suite, tablescapes, and cake) was based on one of Preston’s abstract paintings. Our favorite part? Preston hand-painted Magdalena’s tea-length dress, too!

Come see this rainy day turn sunny just in time for their lovely rooftop vow renewal…

This is the magic that happens when pro filmmakers direct their wedding invitation video

This is the magic that happens when pro filmmakers direct their wedding invitation video

We’ve got a KILLER wedding coming tomorrow that will blow your mind (think a T-Rex costume entrance, the funniest “cake cutting” ever, and the fact that it’s gorgeous as hell). I couldn’t wait to share their pièce de résistance, the cinematic masterpiece that is their wedding invitation video. Full disclosure: these two are actual, real filmmakers who are uber talented, so NO FAIR. But at least we get to enjoy it! Here’s what Kirsten and husband Dan had to say about it…

Have a "first donut" at this stunning Rustic barn wedding

Have a “first donut” at this stunning rustic barn wedding

Lauren and Tyson had one of those weddings where you can’t stop scrolling to see what covetable detail you’ll want to snag next. There were lawn games, “first donuts,” vintage plates, a birch wedding cake, and some of the most lovely rustic chic decor we’ve seen. You’ll die when you see the huge barn door that served as their ceremony arch. To.die.for.

Try and stop yourself from grinning when you see this rustic barn wedding in Florida…