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mixed-gender wedding party

We love mixed-gender and gender-neutral wedding parties. Who says a bride needs maids? Who says grooms need men? MIX IT UP!

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Crystal & Mika’s rooftop dance-fest DIY wedding

DIY cocktail-style food, drinks, and reception made this colorful rooftop celebration personalized and kick-ass. All of their crew got busy making dresses, jewelry, and mix CDs, too. And they busted out three signature cocktails worth gawking at. Check out these lovely ladies getting hitched under the sun.

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Kyle & Drew’s waterfront brunch and nighttime bar wedding

These guys love to talk, love cooking, and love to get their drank on. So they planned a waterfront brunch with finger-licking foods and a nighttime party at a favorite bar. Their centerpieces bring a little booze into the mix too! These two are my kind of guys.

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Jamie & Mengmeng’s geeky Corgi-loving wedding

Jamie and Mengmeng (Jameng, as the tabloids call them) rocked a Chinese-influenced, geek-tastic, Joss Whedon-loving wedding celebrating all of their favorite interests. Get ready for chopsticks, Corgis, and a Serenity cake.

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Layne & Daniel’s multi-traditional arboreal wedding

Celebrating the many traditions that bind couples together, this nature-loving couple wed under the trees and partied under a shower of sparklers. They also rocked a bio-Benz and brought all their guests together for a giant circle dance to “Rainbow Connection.”

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Lisa & Bill’s elegant neon 1980s rock wedding

’80s rock-loving groom + graphic designing bride = amazing paper goods! This couple somehow makes neon ’80s decor look super elegant and… NEVER GONNA GIVE YOU UP, NEVER GONNA LET YOU DOWN!

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Dina & Desiree’s intercontinental destination queer wedding

Americans living in Australia planning an international wedding in Hawaii — I don’t know how they did it, but you’ll totally want to see it. And they give good advice: always have a piñata.