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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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Avoid wedding day memory loss: How to slow down and actually remember your wedding

Everyone tells me to make sure to “slow down and take everything in” on your wedding day — but no one says how to actually accomplish it!

How can I make sure I take a minute to stop and smell the roses on the day of my wedding? 100 guests, all those decorations, all that shit to do. How can I make sure I take a second to slow down?

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Fun and funky pool decor for your backyard wedding

So we are getting married next to a swimming pool, on a patio that we won’t be able to decorate much. The thought just occurred to me that we could have something float in the pool for decoration but I can’t think of what. Any suggestions?

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Make a toast with actual toast!

Gnat and Chris cut up actual pieces of toast in the shape of wine glasses for a literal “toast.”

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6 ways to survive wedding planning with your self-esteem intact

Leading up to our wedding day, I felt terrible about myself. I’d gone and convinced myself that, during everything from my walk up the aisle to our first dance, I was going to resemble a huge, ungainly, lolloping mess, at which everyone would laugh. I felt like Mr Blobby in drag.

So, if you’re anything like me, here’s a little survival guide for keeping your self-worth intact while planning your wedding.