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birdcage veil

Short veils are ’40s, ’50s and ’60s vintage-inspired and totally on-trend. Our birdcage veil wedding inspiration is full of wedge veils, blusher veils, and bandeau veils, all held on with skullcaps, fascinators, or combs.

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Tanya & Ross’ elegant Victorian gothic wedding

Gorgeous gardens, dark gothic formality, and amazingly dressed guests is a recipe for one stunning wedding starring one stunning couple. With little historical Victorian touches, glammed-up skeleton motifs, and an awesomely fitting reception venue, you might just fall in love with the sheer gothic sophistication of it all.

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Fairies, Futurama, and some geeky Pinterest picks

Are you up for some major geekiness, some DIY projects, some fairies, and a watermelon Death Star? Oh, you are? Cool, this one’s for you. And you might <3 the less-than-three cake topper. Be prepared.

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Abby & Ash’s ’50s-inspired rock ‘n’ roll wedding

Chuck Berry, a retro-inspired wedding party to die for, and an over-enthusiastic flower girl make this Aussie wedding a 1950s shindig with panache. The birdcage veil, sky-high red heels, awesome ink, and speakeasy style make it all the better.

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Katie & Ryan’s party games cocktail wedding

Party games, a candy buffet, DIY elephant signs, and a topsy-turvy cake! This cocktail party-style wedding had as much fun as a carnival. You’ll love their choice of music as well — the Portal theme, Nine Inch Nails, and the A-Team theme!