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long-haired groom

We LOVE grooms with long hair — wear it down, wear it up, braid it, we don’t care! We want to touch it. If you’re into more groom hair stuff, you may also want to check out our bearded grooms.

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Mandy & Eric’s silly and geeky dance party

Hitchhiker’s Guide, Game of Thrones, and zombie references all wrapped up in a joke-filled (and super meaningful!) ceremony and dance party — that’s our kind of fun. Plus, you just might love their wedding party alternative at the ceremony. Oh, and don’t miss the really good advice on how to mingle with the guests at the reception!

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Karen & Terry’s steampunk, peacock, and pop culture wedding

You guys, this wedding will fulfill many desires: steampunk gear, Adventure Time decor, World of Warcraft bunting, and board games galore. It’s everything our geeky hearts love. Add in the gorgeous paper flower bouquets, the live-action re-telling of A Lovely Love Story, and the airships and rockets, and you’re in for a wild, pop-cultured filled ride with these cuties.

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Angi & Bret’s polyamorous backyard wedding

You may remember this bride from her post about choosing to marry her boyfriend while legally married to her husband. Now we’ve got the whole story of how it went down, including the bride’s husband catering a vegetarian meal, the handcrafted ceremony and vows, and the true meaning of what makes a “real” wedding.

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Jessie & Benjamin’s yogi + Deadhead dream mountain wedding

Oh, rural mountain views… you tease us with your splendor and ability to lure in gorgeous tiny weddings like this one. Cowboy boots, acoustic guitars, and carrot cake await you. The flowers, campfire, and sunny weather just taunt you. And we’re all falling in love with these sage-wielding, poem reading yogis and Deadheads.

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Goth monochromatic video games wedding

Black and white stripes, a sexy pin-up dress, long black gloves, and a groom in red — this wedding is very enticing. Add in all of the video game references (including in the vows!), and you’ve got the best combination of gamer geeks and total hotties. Don’t miss the Mario centerpieces and the bride’s swanky top hat and Batman ring!

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Rebecca & Isaac’s kid-friendly forest handfasting

Kilts, ring security, games for the kiddos, and a lot of high-fiving — this wedding is more fun than a barrel of monkeys. Plus, their hand-written ceremony is tissue-worthy. And just wait until you see the original painting that was created as the ceremony happened!