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Create an aisle out of pinwheels

Janna and Bryan found a super fun and super inexpensive way to create an aisle at their rural New York wedding: pinwheels!

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Katie & David’s winter wedding in the mountains

Cooped up inside at work? Need some AMAZING scenery to transport you? This wedding is just the ticket. Try seriously majestic mountains in the Southern Alps with photography from helicopters. Add in the bride’s fabulous blue-purple dress against the snow, and you’ll forget you’re even inside.

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The joy of NO: What offbeat-types can teach you about saying “no,” even to yourself

Being on the wild end of the offbeat spectrum does confer certain disadvantages and benefits. You’ve gotten really good at deflecting or ignoring criticism, maintaining internalized self worth, and just generally saying NO. NO to feeling bad about yourself, NO to apologizing for your choices, NO to altering your life to suit the preferences of others. NO is a goddamn survival skill. This is fucking invaluable as shit when wedding planning.

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Mini golf, Disneyland, & cake: A reader roundup to make this the BEST DAY EVER!

Inspired by Fluffy Monster‘s “BEST DAY EVER!” Save the Date, I’ve rounded up some of my favorite photos from our reader pool that just might make today the best day ever… or at least improve your Monday.