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4 reasons a Renaissance fest wedding will put the “huzzah!” in your wedding day

When I found out that we were partnering with the Scarborough Renaissance Festival in Waxahachie, TX, I knew my time had come. I get to talk about REN FEST WEDDINGS! I knew my fellow turkey leg-eating, corset-wearing, sword-wielding offbeat couples would join me in my joy. Let’s talk about all the ways a Renaissance fest wedding will make your wedding day the most epic, awe-inspiring, and time-traveling event ever.

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Emily & Raphael’s handmade, community-centered Texas Hill Country picnic

A gazebo, a bier garten, a pizza and cake buffet, and the Texas Hill Country backdrop — this springtime wedding has my heart palpitating with glee. Loads of DIY projects went into this wedding and all the love and care totally shows. Plus, this couple’s community totally came together to get it all ready. Don’t miss their special kind of reception dance to “Teach Your Children Well,” too!

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Lindy & Aaron’s Studio Ghibli and Miyazaki fantasy wedding

Fans of Hayao Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli: today we’ve got your dream wedding! This pair pays homage to movies like Spirited Away, My Neighbor Totoro, Whisper of the Heart, Princess Mononoke, and more. Plus, they managed to smoosh in their love for lots of other fantasy and sci-fi awesomeness, too! Don’t miss how the cake designer totally nailed the perfect complement to their Totoro cake.

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Kyran & Zach’s gothic “day and night”-themed wedding

The theme of this wedding is “day and night,” which is perfectly represented by the colors (white suits and dark purple dresses!) and the cakes, and basically makes our gothic-loving hearts melt. Keep your eyes open for the bride’s amazing hairstyle and color, black veils, special toast to the guests, and some killer dance moves from the groom, too!