Falling in Lovecraft: So many Lovecraft wedding ideas!
This pair called their wedding theme “Falling in Lovecraft.” As big Lovecraft fans, they had a tentacle gold bracelet, a Cthulhu-headed cufflink set and paisley tie, and even moss and willow for the centerpieces that were inspired by the creatures of Lovecraft.
Jess & George’s Hawaiian luau with a theatrical flair (co-starring hurricanes!)
A Playbill-style program, a lei ceremony by a force-of-nature officiant… and some actual forces of nature in the form of a hurricane and an earthquake — this ohana-focused wedding in Hawaii is nothing if not exciting. Don’t miss the kilts, the pineapple cake, the gorgeous guest book art piece, and all the luuurve.
From New Zealand to National Geographic: How a busker changed my wedding photography business
Our sponsor Nikola Smernic is a wedding photographer from Croatia who’s in love with traveling, and covers weddings all over the world. Here’s how a trip to New Zealand, and a National Geographic contest-winning photo changed his business forever.
Philadelphia’s Allebach Photography is booking in your neighborhood (and has TWO discounts)
Philly-based photographer Mike Allebach of Allebach Photography is one guy you’ve likely already heard us rave about before. Around these parts, he’s been known to totally rock the tattooed wedding market, and HALF of his bookings are same-sex couples. On top of it all, Mike has been partnering with us for over six years and has used his expertise to write some pretty boss posts for us.
The 10 things to help you keep calm and plan a destination wedding
I have been planning my destination wedding for over a year. I’m part of several destination weddings forums and I’ve heard my share of horror stories. So take what I say with a grain of salt, but here is some advice that might help newbie destination couples keep their sanity while planning their wedding.
Isabel & Samuel’s treasure boxes and bikes on the beach wedding
A Nicaraguan groom, a Cuban-Bolivian bride from the U.S., and a glorious beach ceremony in Nicaragua — this is some multicultural fabulousness. But the best part is how much we learned from the bride and her search for unique local vendors for her destination wedding. Plus, get your hankies ready for the bride’s story of her mother and the treasure boxes.