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ring warming

We’ve been writing about ring warming ceremonies since 2009 and have tons of great ideas and ceremony script ideas for how they can work — even with large weddings! A ring warming ceremony involves passing your rings around to your wedding guests to have them “warm” the rings with blessings and good thoughts. You can learn more about the concept here, and see dozens of beautiful examples below…

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Dawn & Chris’ belly dancing colorful beach wedding

An ocean cake, sea salt favors, and a lifesaver ring guest book make for an amazing beach-y wedding. But add in breakfast-for-dinner, some track-suited studs, and a stunning multi-colored dress and you’re in for one fantastic wedding. But really, I’m here for the ring monkey and belly dancing. Don’t deny you are too!

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Casey & Ari’s cultural mish-mash autumn wedding

This week we’re celebrating our awesome Offbeat Lite couples. This time we have a fall-colored wedding with lots of cultural elements and some crazy dancing. They even had a Best Dame and a Flower Tween. But beware of falling brides during the horah.

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Dina & Desiree’s intercontinental destination queer wedding

Americans living in Australia planning an international wedding in Hawaii — I don’t know how they did it, but you’ll totally want to see it. And they give good advice: always have a piñata.

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Julia & Erik’s public display of thrifted, crafty affection

All hands were on deck for this public display of thrifted awesomeness. Friends and fam pitched in to DIY and craft this wedding into completion. Grab a PBR and check it out.