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short dress

We love it when a bride shows off some leg! This is where we talk short wedding dresses, y’all. They come in every color — red, blue, green, black, even multi-colored) — and they’re all about making brides feel fabulous!

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Andrea & Patrick’s enchanted tiki and karaoke wedding

This couple wanted a super fun party at a bar with karaoke, a Bloody Mary bar, and even a unity tiki torch. They may have had to change their venue at the last moment, but with the help of friends, it was even better than expected. And if they were worried about guests being too shy to sing karaoke, boy were they wrong!

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Two brides, lots of succulents, and a fancy garden

Jen and Cait got married at Cornerstone Gardens just outside of Sonoma, California. The gardens are home to some of the most amazing art installations and the pair took full advantage of the scenery in their outdoor ceremony.

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Clare & Alistair’s tons of hearts and a classic bus wedding

A gearhead groom and a non-traditional bride find common ground with a vintage-style bus to transport their guests from a sweet garden tea to a raucous bar after party. They totally recommend using alternative “non-wedding” vendors and finding DIY projects online, and it worked for them!

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Stephanie & Joyce’s Rat Pack meets modern soiree wedding

This pair traverses a limited guest list, interfaith considerations, and late-night loud music ordinances. But you’d never be able to tell that there were any hurdles by everyone’s faces. Though they ran into some rough patches with major wind and some staff turnover at their venue, their positive attitudes are models for peaceful planning!