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Best engagement rings for punching Nazis in the face

You know what I think would make America great again? Make it a time where it’s okay for Captain America to punch Hitler in the face. Where we stand up to Facism and hatred and take action. In this vein, we decided to find the biggest, prettiest bling-y rings with which to punch a Nazi in the face.

Sort yourself into the houses of this magical Hogwarts wedding

Sort yourself into the houses of this magical Harry Potter wedding

Rebecca and Zach love their books and especially Harry Potter. They featured a few of their favorite works of literature in their ceremony and the reception took everything up to eleven. The reception was turned into a Harry Potter wonderland from a sorting hat seating chart, Daily Prophet programs, magic wands, Sorting Hat Ravenclaw cake(!), and a totally themed “Anything from the trolley, dears” sweets table, the handmade details were spectacular. Even their music from the soundtracks was magical.

Time to get our Hogwarts on…

Barefoot sandals for a beach wedding

Barefoot sandals for your beach wedding [updated for 2022!]

Beach weddings are clearly not the place for stilettos, but going totally barefoot might not feel as special as you’d like. In a case like this, I introduce you to barefoot sandals. This particular simple gold chain sandal is available on Etsy.

A Scottish elopement on the Isle Of Skye

A bicycle elopement in Scotland on the Isle Of Skye

John and Melanie flew from Canada to marry with an Inner Hebrides backdrop on the Isle of Skye. It was the fantasy of any Scotland lover, myself included. Both John and Melanie love cycling and have spent much time in the Canadian Arctic riding their bikes. This mutual love was incorporated into the theme in Melanie’s bicycle-shaped earrings, her bicycle tattoo, and the bikes they used to cycle into the ceremony! During their handfasting, they were linked together by a bicycle inner tube.

Are you ready to experience this visual spectacle of a bicycle elopement in Scotland? Let’s do it…

No, really, you don't have to be a happy bride all the time

No, really, you DON’T have to be a happy bride all the time

“I think there can be a HUGE amount of pressure for brides to be happy 100% of the time. If they're not, they're called bridezillas. Working in mental health, this expectation that I needed to feel a certain way 100% of the time immediately ground my gears.” How do you deal when the pressure rises to always be a happy bride?

alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

Super fun and whimsical feather wedding decor

We love feathers and peacock feathers and all the ways you can inject some natural elements into your wedding fashion and decor. We’ve rounded up some of the loveliest and most fun ways to use feathers at your wedding. Think headpieces, centerpieces, nail art, rings, guest books, and all kinds of other ways to make your wedding take flight.