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A feminist’s struggle (and secret loophole) with an impending proposal

While I consider myself a feminist, I fear that I too have fallen victim to the antiquated societal norm regarding wedding proposals. I have recently found myself waiting with bated breath for a proposal that I know is coming soon. I’ve come up with a secret solution in order to in order to stick to my liberal foundations. But deciding to officially become engaged to be married is a big choice, and I wonder why we have both decided that he is the only one in the relationship who can fully prepare for this event.

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Serve heart-shaped waffles and pancakes at your wedding brunch

I found this heart-shaped waffle iron over on Amazon and thought HOLY SHIT! This would be so awesome for y’alls wedding brunches. Food always taste better when it’s shaped like awesome things…

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Andrea & Peter’s secret month-long Scotland elopement

This week we’re celebrating intimate weddings with destination elopements, cozy city hall vows, and private romantic ceremonies. It’s the warm fuzzies on a smaller scale. Today’s wedding is a doozy: a SECRET destination wedding in Scotland complete with tartan, a Scottish handfasting, and a month-long vacation following the wedding.

Top your noggin with a wilder-style yarmulke

Yarmulkes (or kippahs) are caps worn on the head, typically by those of Jewish faith. For those able to wear something a little more daring, I present these alternative (and sometimes out there) yarmulkes for our offbeat Jewish weddings.