The Bard abides: Shakespeare wedding readings and quotes for the rest of us
The Bard is the man. He’s definitely said a fair few words about love. And other topics totally relevant to weddings. I decided to trawl Shakespeare’s most famous works and pick out some rad quotes and readings from which to steal for your vows, readings, speeches, ironic ramblings, and ceremony in general. Shakespeare was a tongue-in-cheek dude, so there’s lots of snark, sweetness, realism, and general awesomeness to nick for your needs.
The first rule of this boxing match wedding: tell everyone!
Brisbane, Australia natives Christine and Kieron took a raucous route with their wedding by having a “Fight Night”-themed ceremony in a boxing ring. There was a whole lot of trash-talking, naughty jokes, and banter througout. The bout was officiated by Annie Grace Ceremonies and Dave Eller, Fight MC, and thankfully ended in a draw.
Secure your love 5ever with this love lock unity ceremony
Jessica and Tyler’s Magic the Gathering wedding featured a love lock unity ceremony where they clasped a lock around a metal tree. Love locks are popular in many cities, including Paris (so popular at the Pont des Arts, Passerelle Léopold-Sédar-Senghor, and the Pont de l’Archevêché bridges that it’s becoming an architectural problem), but also a lovely idea that, when translated into a love lock unity ceremony, makes us swoon.
What is “slice of life” photography and why it will save your wedding photos
We had a discussion with one of our favorite photographers, Austin-based Madelinne Grey about her philosophy in capturing the key moments in a wedding day in a super natural and realistic way. Let me tell you, it was illuminating. She has some serious skills and a really natural method that’s right in line with the needs of offbeat couples. If you want less stiff and formal posed shots and more sweet moments and telling details, then “slice of life” photography is going to be YOUR JAM. Let’s talk with Madelinne about it and how she’ll run with the concept to your utter delight.
These Doctor Who Porta-potties make outdoor bathrooms actually FUN
If your outdoor wedding needs some bathroom accommodations of the bright blue variety, you’re only one step away from nerdtastic Doctor Who Porta-potties. Rae and Jason had a Doctor Who meets Renaissance faire wedding and these TARDIS Porta-potties fit right in. They snagged a few large-sized police box stickers, stuck ’em on the top of the blue portable toilets, and voila: instant TARDIS.
These two brides had a mind-blowing Pennsylvania rainbow wedding
Christyana and Heather wanted to be thrifty while injecting some creativity, so they created a gorgeous and low-key Pennsylvania rainbow wedding. They exchanged their vows by the water surrounded with a reception full of tear-jerking toasts, sweet parent dances, and tooons of dancing. Don’t miss the rainbow cake, rainbow bouquets, and of course, the rainbow wedding party.