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europe

Although we’re published in the US, we’ve featured weddings in France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and more!

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Elle & Ben’s magical faery underground cave wedding

Fairy lights in an underground cave set a pretty magical tone for this epic wedding straight out of a fantasy tale. A toadstool cake and lots of Metallica complete the eclectic day for all us fantasy geeks at heart.

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Mia & Martin’s backyard teepee party wedding

It’s not a “wedding,” folks, it’s merely “The Party,” set in a teepee in a London back garden! This bride had her heart set on a polka dot retro dress, but she went classic for a mother’s love. Total sweetness found within.

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Zoe & Gary’s fantasy Quaker snow-covered wedding

A Quaker ceremony meets a 600-year-old reception hall for the kickiest LARPers-in-love celebration this side of York. Guests braved a winter snow storm and were rewarded with Hungry Hungry Hippos and a cake made of cheese wheels.

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Diane & Nicolas’ pseudo-Tudor performance and games wedding

The bride wears a rad crimson cloak and walks down the aisle to… 16-bit game music! This French couple goes Brit for a super fusion of theater, singers, and get-to-know-you games, all with a Tudor influence. Yeah, you should see it.

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Laura & Niels’ intimate international musical wedding

The only words the bride and groom utter in the German civil ceremony is “Ja” (Yes). This couple had a lot more to say than that and was super lucky to find an awesome official who would let them choose music, readings, and write their own vows. Also, four words: Big Leobowski cake topper!!

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Claire & Glyn’s pink-tartan punk-rock wedding

Claire is like a punk rock fairy godmother and Glyn is like the most awesome man behind the curtain ever. Toto, I don’t think we’re in Kanas anymore …