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Erica & Sean’s peaceful and elegant guests-included elopement

These two cuties were originally torn between a large shindig and a private elopement, but instead settled on an intimate tiny wedding with a few of their nearest and dearest. Plus, they introduced Indian food to a few newbies, which is always worthwhile. But the best part of all was their ceremony. Take a peek at their special reading and awesome ring vows.

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Chris & Kyle’s accidentally Whovian excellent adventure wedding

Lots of DIY, a butch-identified “bride” in a snazzy suit, and some amazing moments on the dance floor — you must see this Whovian meets Bill and Ted wedding. You may also learn a little something from the six Ps of Theater: proper planning prevents pitifully poor productions.

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Karen & Michelle’s “love, joy, and happiness” blue celebration of love

Blue details, a blue dress, a blue vest, and touches of red… this multi-hued wedding is something fabulous to look at, but also something that may get your tear ducts going. This pair shines in every shot. Their April wedding may not have been a legal ceremony, but a little miracle happened and well, you’ll just have to see how it all went down after that.

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Crystal & Gregory’s red and malibu blue super wedding

It’s a bird, it’s a plane… it’s Offbeat Bride’s comic book-clad and caped superhero theme week! Get in the telephone booth and change into your wedding-gawking superhero tights — you’re in for crime-fighting fun. Today we’re looking at some killer photo booth props, wedding-themed comic books, and the most epic wedding trailer ever.

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Jen & Jeff’s intimate beer and bicycles mountain wedding

With a tasty strawberry shortcake beer ceremony, a wine unity box, and a grand mountain backdrop, the ceremony is enough to have us drooling. But add in the locally-themed after party at a bar with bocce courts and delish pies, and we’re full-on sold. You’ll really love how the bride chose her purple polka-dotted dress. Hint: it may have been on her phone!

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Plants vs. Zombies, wedding flags, and tons of TARDIS blue: a sunny North Carolina wedding

Erika and Emmanuel chose a Raleigh, North Carolina Moroccan restaurant called Babylon for their ceremony and reception spot. The venue’s brightly colored interior and exterior definitely complemented the fun vibe of the day! Wedding decor included wedding flags decorated with hearts and flags that read “Yay” and “Huzzah,” and Erika and Emmanuel carried their own “Mr. and Mrs. Emmerika” flags.