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We’re off to see the wizard for this Sonoma wedding

You can certainly go all out for a theme, but sometimes all it takes are a few key details to make a point. For their Sonoma, California wedding, Zaclyn and Albert went for just a subtle nod to the Wizard of Oz. Emerald green shoes for the groomsmen: check. Emerald green pocket squares: check. Emerald bridesmaid dresses: yep. Yellow brick road of roses on the aisle: omg, check. Ruby red high heels: CHECK THOSE TOO, MMHM.

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Book + Bouquet = a wedding BOOKquet

Paging all book nerds: Kate got a little crafty for her Lord of the Rings-themed wedding and created a book-quet!

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Our pop-cultured bookish wedding with a Discworld wedding cake!

Attention fans of Harry Potter, Princess Bride, Discworld, RPGs, shoe games, chemistry, adorableness, and all things sugar and spice: there is something in this wedding for you. Homages to books and pop culture abound in this Aussie wedding with two super cuties who are totally pro at combining their interests into a kick-ass theme.

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A Dr. Seuss wedding in a Philadelphia cemetery

Certain words come to mind when you think “Dr. Seuss.” Whimsical, definitely. Colorful, for sure. Adventurous. Lighthearted. Fun as all get-out. Each one of these descriptions fits Katelyn and Steve’s Philadelphia wedding to perfection.