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Make the first dance less nerve-wracking: GROUP DANCE!

Feeling first dance shy? If you want to dance, but are feeling the pressure, nothing says you have to dance alone. Grab your wedding party, family, or in Juno and Noah’s case… a whole bunch of sisters doing an awesome choreographed group dance.

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A remote fairy-lit forest wedding

In a remote part of Arnold, California, Liz and Aubrey held their wedding at the Black Bear Inn, where they first met. It was so remote that they didn’t even have mobile phone reception there.

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Organize a flash mob at your wedding

There’s a 50% chance you rolled your eyes when you read the title of this post. Actually, the combination of the phrases “flash mob” and “wedding” probably ups the odds to about 75%. I know. Flash mobs are played out and you’re sick of reading about quirky weddings on the internet. But if you’re someone who likes dancing, large groups of people, and feeling like a rock star, you should really consider it. Here are my five tips for an easy wedding flash mob.

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Anne-Louise & Jon’s casually elegant party with bubbles and a tango

They may not be professional tango dancers or always remember to plug in the bubble machine, but these two know how to throw a party in the spirit of their house-warming parties of the past. After ten years together, they really didn’t know how much two years of planning would strengthen their relationship, but we’re very glad it did.