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Awesome wedding readings for bad-ass couples

“I’ve started my search for some offbeat readings for my wedding in October… have you compiled a list anywhere of readings from modern literature, songs, etc that are a little edgier and more current than the traditional?” OH YES!

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Goth Karaoke Wedding

The offbeat couple: Baxter & Chris Location & date of wedding: Discovery Park and Sunset Tavern – Seattle, WA (06-07-08) What made our wedding offbeat: Our ceremony was a short and sweet number in Discovery Park, overlooking the Sound with only family and a few friends in attendance. I wore a red corset top and […]

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One fool-proof way to have an adults-only wedding (+ invitation wording!)

How can I make it clear from my invitations that while I love kids, I don’t love them at my wedding?” As usual, my recommendation comes down to being proactive instead of reactive. Instead of making it negative (“How can I say ‘NO CHILDREN ALLOWED’?”), simply pick a venue and time that support adult-only activities. In other words, have a night wedding at a 21+ venue like a bar or lounge. There’s nothing like an 9pm ceremony and a dude checking IDs at the door to keep the kiddlets away.

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Insanely hot inked bride

Can’t … talk. Busy reconsidering sexual orientation… Tons more photos of gorgeous Danielle’s relatively-traditional-but-heavily-inked wedding over here! Thanks to daniellehampton for the photo!