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We firmly believe that no groom should have to shave for his wedding. Grooms with beards are awesome! Short, long, bushy, stubbly… BRING ON THE GROOM BEARDS!

No shortage of loveliness at this Orcas Island, WA wedding

No shortage of loveliness at this Orcas Island wedding in Washington

Laura and Ben had a really incredible Orcas Island wedding in Washington that’s going to give you green eyes for pretty things. Like what, you say? Try felled redwood decor, succulent studded centerpieces, homemade steampunk-inspired pies, a “Smokey Porter” homebrew, and air plants (even in Laura’s hair!).

Don't miss the photo booth idea at this stunning handcrafted wedding in North Carolina

Don’t miss the photo booth idea at this stunning handcrafted wedding in North Carolina

Amy and Andrew are two creative people who handcrafted a gorgeous wedding with the help of their community. With help from so many, they made bouquets and boutonnières from farmers market flowers they bought that morning, famous family desserts for the reception, a ceramicist friend made their cake topper, and Amy even found her dress on Craigslist. Andrew made flasks for his groomsmen out of clay and metal, materials he uses daily anyway.

Guests sat on blankets on a hill at the ceremony like it was an outdoor concert! But our favorite part was their photo booth. They had a giant canvas with paints so that the guests could create their own backdrop. You’ve got to see this handcrafted wedding in North Carolina…

Pineapples & paper umbrellas at this Hawaiian-themed wedding in San Diego

Pineapples & paper umbrellas at this Hawaiian-themed wedding in San Diego

Nina and James Hawaiian-themed wedding actually took place at Bali Hai Restaurant in San Diego. There were colorful drinks, tropical flora and foliage, a gorgeous vintage-style Hawaiian-themed program, a pineapple cake (that looked delish!), and even a pirate skull on top of their ceremony arch!

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We are blown away by the spectacle of this Iceland hiking elopement

When two East Coast adventurers who love to hike and travel meet in medical school, they just might get along. Not only did Elita and Matt get along, but they found their partner in life. Fast forward to a trip to New Zealand where Matt proposed a lifetime of adventure to Elita. Then it was all about planning their Iceland hiking elopement.

Wildflowers and campfires at this intimate wedding in Austria

Wildflowers and campfires at this intimate Austrian wedding

These two young mountain climbers, Aneta and Pepa, are from Prague but chose Austria (one of their places to hike!) for their destination wedding. It ended up being a gorgeous backdrop of meadows, hills, and forest flowers that lit everyone up with a glow unlike any other. The reception entailed cooking food around a campfire and singing songs well into the night. Sweet, simple, and so divine — we are in love with this intimate Austrian wedding. Let’s see if you will be, too…

New Orleans meets pop culture meets foodie details at this lovely wedding

New Orleans meets pop culture meets foodie details at this Atlanta wedding

Alex and Michael’s rad New Orleans-inspired wedding was a mash-up of Harry Potter, pop culture, and a New Orleans speakeasy vibe with a dash of chef-inspired details. All these ideas were set against the amazing industrial backdrop of the King Plow Arts Center in Atlanta, Georgia. From the persimmons and red cabbage hidden in the bouquet, to the box of Harry Potter-themed Owl Post “letters” that held their self-designed rings, to the gorgeous tablescapes that brought a new meaning to “farm to table,” this wedding had everything a pop culture and foodie nerd could ever want.