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When we want to get more thoughtful, this is the spot for our feature articles. Sometimes we talk big-picture philosophies, other times we discuss wedding trends, and every once and a while we just go ape-shit over a wedding WTF?!

Why two independent, liberal feminists chose the flawed institution of marriage

Why two independent, liberal feminists chose the flawed institution of marriage

I never wanted to get married. Marriage’s past is smattered with values we reject. But marriage also has a future, with opportunity for change. Is this an institution with of we want to be a part? What inspired two young, marriage-shy independents to happily enter into an engagement?

GIF photo booth for your wedding

Is a GIF photo booth the way to get all your guests to change their profile pic?

This amazing two-dude vintage wedding had a very fun photo booth alternative: a GIF photo booth! It’s pronounced GIF, not GIF, btw (oh terrible internet jokes…). Since we’re already in the thick of internetting, GIF-ing our guests just seems like the right choice for maximum funs. Plus, imagine how many of these GIFs will become profile photos? Like, all of them?

I'm both maid of honor AND best woman at my best friends' wedding

I’m both maid of honor AND best woman at my best friends’ wedding

My friends Beth and Eric (formerly Beth and Katrina!) are getting married, and I’m both the maid of honor AND the best woman. Yeah. Even for somebody completely qualified to fulfill these roles, this is a daunting task, and I am probably one of the least qualified people to be given such an honor. Balancing both of these roles is challenging no matter how much I care for both of them. Especially when they come into conflict. Here’s how I’m handling it…

halloween wedding boots alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

The ultimate Hallowedding shoes?!

These may be the ultimate boots for your hallowedding… glow in the dark?! Are you freaking kidding me?!

I mean, even if you didn’t want these for you, they come in toddler sizes, which means tiniest wedding party member could be rocking these down the aisle. Tiny little undead flower girl? Wee lil boney ring bearer? It just gets cuter and cuter.