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Passionate wedding reading

“Mouths wandering each to each”: A seriously passionate wedding reading

Upon first glance at this wedding reading, it seems lovely and sweet. But give it a second and it starts to sounds like some real live passion is being felt here. It’s a supremely passionate wedding reading with just a tinge of “oh hell yeah, THIS is what I’m talking about.” Logic and rationality is all well and good, but this has some physicality and emotional heft to it. If you need a heady thrill in your wedding readings, this short and sweet one by Christopher Brennan is the one.

Sweet and subtle shine at this lovely backyard wedding

Sweet and subtle shine at this gorgeous backyard wedding

Samantha and Steven tied the knot at their gorgeous backyard wedding at Steven’s childhood home, complete with a cozy lounge out in the field and a barn and pretty foliage everywhere… and SIGH. There were vintage details, family heirlooms, and even an old skool Polaroid camera in play. Sweet part incoming: they took a few minutes out of their morning to share and read letters from each other before walking down the aisle.

Don’t miss Samantha’s boho chic two-piece dress that was hand-embroidered by a family friend.

This super chic rock wedding in Cleveland is bringing down the house

This super stylish rock ‘n’ roll wedding in Cleveland is bringing down the house

Cassandra and Ernesto’s super stylish Cleveland rock ‘n’ roll wedding. They personalized so many details, including Cassandra’s taking on the task of creating all of the stationery (which are AMAZING and reflected in all the details!). Don’t miss the gold record place settings, record centerpieces, gooooorgeous seating place cards, adult dude “flower girl, “and of course, this chic-as-hell couple…

Some of our favorite weddings at home ever

Homebodies unite: some of our favorite at home weddings EVER

Simone and Andrew’s at home wedding was practically a how-to in at-home awesomeness. They made total use of foliage, extra seating, fairy lights, and a portable dance floor (oh, and a flower grandma!) to make their home seem like wedding venue magic. You can do it, too! It may not be the right choice for everyone, but at home weddings can be just as glorious as any other kind and we’ve got the proof.

Let’s walk down memory lane to see some of our very favorite weddings at home…

Googly eye shoes hack keeps all eyes on your shoes (and all eyes on your guests!)

Googly eye shoes hack keeps all eyes on your shoes (and all eyes on your guests!)

So you want to quirk the crap out of your shoes somehow? Make them stand out and draw the eye? Nothing draws the eye (and tickles the funny bone) quite like googly eyes, right? Let your shoe freak flag fly with a pair of google eye shoes. Here’s how to easily DIY your own pair of google eye shoes to keep all eyes on your shoes (and all eyes on your guests!)…

Personalized photo booth backdrops

Death Stars & ’80s lasers: photo booth backdrops that will become everyone’s profile photo

We love us some photo booths, so if you’re planning to DIY your own at your reception, you’ve got to have a fun backdrop, right? Here are some photo booth backdrops that can be personalized with your names, some that are sci-fi-themed, and a whole lot of sequins and retro fun.