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A forest fairy makeup look with tons of GLITTER

Since we’ve been showcasing our favorite forest weddings this week, sharing this forest fairy makeup tutorial was a no-brainer. Tone it down for a subtle green look or rock a full-face glitter look for a fairy wedding!

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One wedding to rule them all: a Lord of the Rings fantasy

Sara and Rob love Lord of the Rings and fantasy in general. They channeled that love into this Hobbit-y, outdoor party fit for getting married (or any 111th birthdays.

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A remote fairy-lit forest wedding

In a remote part of Arnold, California, Liz and Aubrey held their wedding at the Black Bear Inn, where they first met. It was so remote that they didn’t even have mobile phone reception there.

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Express yourself with DIY fancified shoe clips

Lari dressed up her heels with these DIY buttons that said “Hell Yes!” You could do the same with a simple button maker and some shoe clips.

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Goofy grooms, a fishtail mohawk, and the hairiest flower girl

Tribesmaid Dandido and her chuffed groom are just too damned cute. I love the little thumbs up. There’s more groom wackiness, a mohawk fishtail hairstyle, a lightsaber bouquet, and a hirsute flower girl. It’s kind of a wacky week here in the land of reader submissions, and I for one am all for it.

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Don’t miss out: be a virtual bridesmaid via webcam

One of Ashley’s bridesmaids couldn’t make it to the wedding due to health issues, so she was virtually walked down the aisle via Skype!