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Wedding advice and etiquette can be a weird thing, especially when you’re talking about alternative and offbeat weddings. We pride ourselves on our compassionate focus on constructive, respectful communication and focus on conflict resolution.

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Rent a big yellow school bus for your wedding party

If you’ve got a honking big wedding party or a small number of guests and need a budget-friendly way to get around, think about using a big yellow school bus. It’s often one of the cheaper ways to cart around a big group (up to around 60 people), and adds some nostalgia to the trip. Plus, big yellow bus = cool photos.

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D20 kiss game: Make wedding guests roll to get you to kiss!

If you’re dreading ye olde “clinking of glasses” when guests want you to smooch during dinner, maybe making them work for it will give you some time to scarf some food before it starts again. Karen and Ian used a little game involving a big, inflatable D20.

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Sneak out and goof off during your reception

To make memories count on your wedding day, Ariel knows that taking time for a snack and getting away from it all with your partner are excellent ways to recharge and focus on the awesomeness around you. Joanna and Julian combined both ideas by sneaking off for a treat at a nearby Dairy Queen. Here […]

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Paint your ring fingernail for your “something blue”

When in need of a “something blue,” you don’t have to look further than your fingertips. What better place to feature that little tradition than on your ring finger? Whitney wore a soft pink on the other nine fingers, but on that special digit a little blue went a long way.