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interfaith

You’re ready to marry the love of your life. And it just so happens that you’re Christian and they’re Muslim. Or they’re Jewish and you’re Hindu. Or one of you is a steadfast atheist. Whatever. Interfaith weddings are a collage, and this archive is full of inspiration and ideas for how to blend your beliefs into one lovely wedding.

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Wendy & Tom’s joyful community-made Heathen mini-festival

This week we’re celebrating woodsy, outdoor weddings before it gets too cold. Today we’ve got a Heathen wedding full of meaning, community-driven support, and an amazing campground venue. Don’t miss the bride’s flower crown and purple hair combo, the druidic ceremony, and the extra sage words from the bride that will totally put your planning into perspective.

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Courtney & Sam’s colorful hip-hop garden party

Instilling their love of color and music, this wedding-turned-garden party concert was even fun for passersby. Mixing traditions like jumping the broom and smashing the glass only added to the facets of awesome you’ll find. Turn on some Janelle Monae and rock out to this musical shindig.

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I’m Jewish, he’s an atheist: Intermarriage, and what I have to leave behind

I’m the daughter of a rabbi and a cantor (and the stepdaughter of yet another rabbi!), sent to Jewish day school as a child, raised Conservative, and while I’m unsure about my personal beliefs, my identity as a Jew has always and will always be super important to me. Just my luck the love of my life turned out to be an atheist…

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Courtney & Carli’s DIYed rustic barn wedding

Nestled in a barn, a wedding took place with loads of DIY projects, two brides in black and white, bibliophile details, and a feisty, bubble-loving pooch. They self-catered, self-decorated, and put their hearts and souls into this gorgeous venue. And just wait until you read about their realistic-meets-earthy ring ceremony!