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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.
Venus flytraps and forever love at this haunting inspiration wedding

Venus flytraps and forever love at this haunting inspiration wedding

This haunting inspiration wedding is truly a dark and glam look at goth weddings (and Halloween, if you’re planning one for 2019!). The floral pieces on the table and bouquet were designed out of silk flowers, which are ideal for repurposing, preserving as a keepsake, or turned into a family heirloom. Did you notice the Venus Flytraps in the bouquet and centerpiece?!

Every little thing you do is magic when captured by DIWAS Photography

Every little thing you do is magic when captured by DIWAS Photography

Longtime photography partners of ours, DIWAS Photography, have been rolling up with stellar shots that continue to wow us every time we see a new one. Here’s a wee look into one of our favorite weddings from the globetrotting pair to show you just how amazing their photographer skills are AND how good your wedding could look in photos, too…

Africa meets the U.S. at this Ghanaian gorgeous wedding reception in Maryland

Africa meets North America at this gorgeous Ghanaian wedding reception in Maryland

Billy and Jenny actually got married in Ghana a few years ago, but between Billy living in Ghana and Jenny getting her PhD, there wasn’t much time to celebrate here in the States. Their wedding celebration day changed all of that. They invited a few of their closest friends and family here in the U.S. to the beautiful Glenview Mansion in Rockville for dinner, photos, art gallery views, and dancing. Just wait until you see Jenny’s fab multicolored dress!

A rustic saloon wedding at a bayou style bar in Hollywood

A rustic bar wedding at a bayou style saloon in Hollywood

The Sassafras Saloon in Hollywood, CA is a converted Savannah townhouse with Bayou style and eclectic cocktails, perfect for this rustic bar wedding. Just wait until you see all the wild and woolly vintage decor, Bess and Travis’ chic outfits, and the bar venue that is so intriguing.

Chicago couples: want a rad music venue with award winning food? Lincoln Hall is the ONE

Lincoln Hall is Chicago’s rad music venue with award-winning food

As a Chicagoan myself, I know the north side’s Lincoln Hall as a city classic that’s one of the best music venues in the city. Lincoln Hall has also been placed in the top 20 best music venues in the country by Rolling Stone Magazine, and previously voted #1 music venue in Chicago by TimeOut Chicago Magazine. It also has award winning food and one of the most impressive spaces to host a wedding I’ve ever seen.

A fairy tale genderfluid cherry blossom vow renewal with a dress-to-suit swap(!)

A fairy tale genderfluid cherry blossom vow renewal (with a dress-to-suit swap!)

Gag*i and Wuu had a transcendent vow renewal in Vienna with pinks, flowers, and a dress to suit outfit change before a second ceremony. It was lovely, but the description we got from the couple said more than we ever could.

Here’s how their genderfluid cherry blossom vow renewal played out…