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I lost it: Temu wedding dresses for a Halloween wedding

I tried on 7 Temu wedding dresses and I definitely have thoughts…This Temu wedding dress journey was full of surprises! Each dress was a different style for a Halloween wedding ranging from rustic Pagan wedding look to a gothic wedding ‘fit with a black corset and even a sparkly pantsuit situation! Ready for a Halloween wedding dress fashion show?

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Best affordable wedding skincare from a budget bride

In an effort to be budget-friendly, I ruined my skin with DIY skincare products before my wedding. Here’s how to avoid making my mistake, plus the best products for an easy and affordable wedding skincare routine! The wedding industry often pressures us to spend lots of money to look or feel good, but this affordable wedding skincare routine proved to me that you don’t have to drop fat stacks to feel beautiful on your wedding day.

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Offbeat Wed in the New York Times: How to Find Wedding Vendors That Celebrate Inclusion

I was interviewed recently for a story in the New York Times about how to find inclusive wedding vendors who align with your values. I hate that the 2023 Supreme Court ruling made this issue something that we need to talk about, but I’m honored to get to speak up on behalf of those of us in the wedding industry willing to take a strong stance around inclusivity.

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Offbeat Christian wedding vows for a gothic winter wedding

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