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A Switzerland elopement with waterfalls & castles, PLUS a surprise for a colorblind groom

When your elopement dreams collide with Swiss thunderstorms, you don’t cancel… you create magic! This two-day Grindelwald + Geneva elopement includes waterfalls, two red wedding gowns, and castle views that look straight out of a fairytale. Come see how Nami and Hari turned stormy skies into an epic full color love story.

Rooftop Views Queer Magic in Seattle on Offbeat Wed 20 alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

Seattle rooftop wedding inspiration mixed with pure queer magic

Dreaming of a wedding that ditches the rulebook but still looks stunning? This queer BIPOC styled elopement in Seattle is bursting with stealable ideas: a wildflower altar in a meditation hall, rooftop cocktails, and minimalist glam. If you’re planning tiny and intentional and want rooftop wedding inspo… here it is!

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Quoted and Crushing It: How to Turn a Mention into a Marketing Megaphone

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Wedding puzzles took over this San Juan Islands wedding

Think wedding puzzles are just table games? Think again. Jon and Julie’s San Juan Islands wedding turned their entire celebration into a full-blown puzzle adventure: UV flashlights, disappearing ink, floral codes, the whole deal. This wasn’t just a wedding, it was a community quest wrapped in laughter, art, and sweaty dance moves. Get ready to rethink everything.