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Whether you’re looking for unique wedding dresses, wedding shoes, cute wedding invitations, nontraditional wedding rings, or an offbeat wedding photographer… chances are you’ll find ’em here. Start by browsing our Vendor Directory for vendors in YOUR area, and then have fun with these posts to find online wedding dressmakers, photographers, and more!

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Polka-dot pumps for your wedding toes

Today it’s all about the polka dots and the heels. Polka dots always feel a little bit retro, but done the right way, they can feel classy and sophisticated, too. Peeking out from underneath an otherwise more conservative wedding outfit, they can be the perfect exclamation point at the bottom of your gown. I’m tossing in a few larger dots, and one pair of dots AND stripes shoes, but for the most part these heels are all polka-dotty all the time.

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Vintage Snack: Roaring ’20s style and an amazing headband

A wedding in 1927 with an amazing headband, short dress, and long veil? Hell yes. We emulate it today, but see the real thing from the days of Gatsby in this Vintage Snack from the Roaring ’20s.

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Who wants to rock this fancy but informal & slightly sci-fi up ‘do?

We’re always looking for more and MOAR awesome moments in bridal hair explorations. We’re loving Crochet Cloud’s double braid and bun up ‘do. Here’s how you can get this look.

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The perfect Tetris piece wedding invitation

Is there anything more satisfying than getting that LONG Tetris piece right when you’ve built up that perfect pocket for it? Clearly Karen and Ian know what I’m talking about, what with their amazing interactive Tetris invitations.