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Animal masks and costumes at this eerie-as-hell Wicker Man wedding

Creepy and awesome animal masks recall The Wicker Man and Halloween costumes and decor do the rest at this Wicker Man wedding. But the perfectly-timed gloomy fog and rain made the ceremony seriously dead-on for the theme. Don’t miss the wedding party outfits, the bride’s gorgeous headpiece, and the eerie details galore.

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The dead rise from the grave at this killer Minneapolis zombie wedding

Every Halloween, Holly and Scott go all-out for an annual “Zombie Pub Crawl” in Minneapolis. So when Holly suggested that they plan a zombie-themed wedding, Scott was totally on board. Their traditional families took a little coaxing, but embraced the idea and full costumes like pros. Grab some brains, rattle some chains, and get to ogling this Halloween zombie wedding at the Profile Event Center in Minneapolis.

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Tons of theater glamour, vintage style, and desserts at Lindsey & Jesse’s wedding

Did I hear someone ask for majorly glamorous theater style, a gorgeous fascinator, and a table so full of desserts, our hangry selves can’t even take it? This one is for those of us hungry for pretty style and cupcakes. You know we want both. And with a venue ranked as “Number 1 Place to go Number 2” for their awesome bathrooms, how can we go wrong?

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Rach & Matty’s family union meets serendipitous venue wedding

With an amazing alternative to parent dances that got everyone involved, a lovely family unity ceremony, and kick-ass venues, this wedding was bound to make our day. Don’t miss the “gone weddin'” cupcakes, mismatched bridesmaids, handmade brooch bouquets, and amazing ring vows!

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Bethany & Brendan’s honeybee wedding on the farm with cows, chickens, and tears

These two B-named cuties decided to have a honeybee wedding on the sweetest little Minnesotan farm. Don’t miss the beehive piñata, honeystick favors, dad/daughter first look, and all the tears EVER. Everyone’s crying and we’re totally crying along with them. Oh, and check out the bride’s good luck heirloom dress, too.

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Sara & Mutt’s retro handmade dive bar wedding

Vintage-loving couples: this is the wedding for YOU! A $50 fabulous vintage dress, an entire wedding party looking straight out of the ’50s, and a VINTAGE CAR PARADE… get your eyeballs on this one, we’re serious. Don’t miss the surprise gift from the bride’s parents, too. It’s so appropriate.