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You’ll freak over this rainbow wedding dress

My rainbow dress was DIY: I bought a cheap Mori Lee dress & a strip of rainbow organza off eBay, then I cut bits I didn’t like off — and sewed then the rainbow under the lace.

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Bats instead of butterflies in your stomach? Let’s talk about pre-wedding anxiety attacks

My anxiety attacks me where it will hurt the most — it makes me question my relationship, and now it added crushing doubt about whether I truly wanted to marry the man lying next to me. The very existence of those thoughts crumbled whatever defense I had left, because in that state of mind it feels like every thought that enters my head must, by its very existence, be true, no matter how much I love and want to be with him. Great state of mind for a newly engaged person.

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Nervous about being the center of attention? YouAreRaven is the perfect wedding photograper for the camera-shy

Whether you’re an introvert, shy, or just private about your biz, I feel you. Having a photographer who can put you at ease, blend into the background to capture moments, and respect your space is pretty ideal, right? That’s why we are going ga-ga over longtime friend and sponsor, Georgia-based YouAreRaven. Let’s hear a little about why Raven is rad as hell for anyone looking for a photographer for the camera-shy, how her photos are never described as “stiff,” and how she’ll totally talk about Game of Thrones with you.

alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

5 ways to stay calm on your wedding day

Many people told me I was “the most calm and collected bride they had ever encountered.” Not to bad for an extreme A-type personality like myself!

When it comes to being a calm bride, there are a few things that can help you keep it all together and enjoy your day to the fullest…