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Wedding Inspo

When you’re planning a wedding, really good wedding photography can almost be like looking at dirty pictures! This is our archive of posts focused more on wedding photography (and less on written explanations).

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Lego chocolate favors

So you’re having a Lego cake-topper. Or maybe your groom made himself Lego cuff-links. Regardless, you’re thinking to yourself, “Self, what’s the DIY perfect wedding favor to go with these Legos?” Answer: Chocolate Legos! OBT member Shandriz made these for her wedding, simply by pouring melted chocolate into a Lego ice tray. So easy! So […]

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Amazing letterpress invitation inspiration

How much do you love these letterpress invitations for a Seattle wedding coming up? Click the photo below to see all the details on realphotography.com.

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Cemetery wedding in Austin

Ok, so the title is a bit of a misnomer: Tobi & Dick actually just did the pre-wedding portraits in a cemetery, and had the wedding itself elsewhere. But still, you must check out these photos (courtesy of Austin photographer Suzi Q) for the bride’s boots, pac-man groom’s cake, tat-loving grandmas, and skull theme. Click […]

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In defense of using thrift store dishes and silverware at your wedding

Last weekend I went to a thrift store and got 40 pieces of silverware (in good condition), 10 wine glasses, and about 5 coffee cups (all attractive, in very good shape) for freaking FOUR DOLLARS AND SEVENTY-FIVE CENTS. I actually cackled on the way back to my car.

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Natural history museum wedding

This is what it looks like when you get married at a Natural History Museum, like Leslie and Emory just did.

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Cyber clubwear wedding dress!? BELIEVE IT!

When I saw this photo pop up in the Offbeat Bride photo pool, I thought to myself HEY WAIT A MINUTE! That gorgeous wedding dress? I KNOW THAT DRESS! I’VE WORN THAT DRESS! It’s called the Druid Dress and it’s made by a UK clubwear company called Alienskin Clothing. It’s 100% cotton and stretchy and […]