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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.
Carved book decor as seen on @offbeatbride

Carved book decor becomes a lovely tribute to LOVE

Let’s take a peek at this awesome carved book decor homage to love by event designers So Smitten Special Events at Larke and Russell’s Halloween wedding.

In case you missed their haunted nuptials the first time around, it’s SO worth a look.

No Beast, all Belle at this gorgeous Belle Isle Wedding in Detroit

No Beast, all Belle at this gorgeous Belle Isle wedding in Detroit

From the sweet little wedding favors (tiny labeled, potted succulents) to the sublime outdoor ceremony to the guest book log, Kelsey and Val’s Belle Isle wedding in Detroit made all our days forever. Sometimes it’s the simple touches that make all the difference. Don’t miss the floral boutonniere accents on the dress, too!

Aqua and pink pastel wedding gown from Zeita Studios

We’re getting a sweet tooth from this magical pink and aqua pastel wedding dress

When you’ve seen the pastel wedding dress of your dreams, you’ve gotta share it. This aqua and pink pastel tulle confection is so ready to be worn down ANY aisle: a forest trail, a huge cathedral, a tiny backyard, in your bedroom watching TV. It’s so gorgeous, it’ll make any venue more whimsical. It’s like a magical color cloud come to life and needs to be ON MAH BODY.

How to keep sexist marriage cliches from invading your wedding toasts

Wedding toasts without sexist marriage cliches

I’m a feminist bride with a feminist fiance looking for some advice. I was at a good friend’s wedding recently and the groom’s older brother gave a toast with a whole section on how the groom should just accept that he’ll never be right again now that he’s married — even when the facts are on his side, he should defer to the wife to keep the peace. How can we give people the opportunity to wish us well without inviting their sexist garbage?