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perspective

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It isn’t all sunshine and unicorns: Reconciling my wedding expectations with my likely wedding realities

In which a Tribe member lines up her great wedding day expectations, along with the crushing reality of the likely wedding day scenario, and realizes that, while it’s not all sunshine and unicorns, but it’s still gonna be pretty fucking awesome.

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I’m taking the “wedding” out of our wedding and it changed everything

In short, I realized that I never cared about registries before, or themed parties, or catering, florists, fancy cakes, or venues. So, why do I want a giant one-day event that doesn’t reflect EITHER of us? Just because it’s… you know… expected?

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Planning a marriage instead of a wedding

Planning a wedding v. planning a marriage — is there a difference? Should we separate the two? Tribe member Jana explores the idea and it just may change how you look at your wedding plans.

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Musings from an offbeat groom: I DON’T want to be on the sidelines, bored, or pitied

In which we have the rare guest post from a groom! Offbeat Bride Tribe member Caleb speaks up about what it’s like being a groom, and an offbeat groom at that…