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Non-traditional, non-religious, NON-BORING officiant wedding script

We twisted some traditions and added our own flair (champagne toast! unity box full of letters! serenade!) to create a beautiful ceremony that I am happy to share with others.

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Sabrina & William’s DIY and donuts loft wedding

Don’t get too caught up drooling over the mountains of donuts in this wedding because there is a TON to see! Don’t miss the bride’s dress, her super cute short hairstyle and hairpiece, the magically gorgeous industrial loft venue, the gold and black chic decor, and the food truck fun.

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How to have a not-so-ordinary honeymoon in Marfa, Texas

Marfa is home to a wide variety of incredible modern art installations, eclectic food offerings, and a cozy retro retreat. This tiny — and super remote — destination in West Texas is the perfect getaway locale for couples in search of that not-so-ordinary honeymoon.

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Morgan & Dominic’s handmade hand-me-down backyard wedding

We’re swooning over the flower crowns, the bunting, the hay bale benches, the glorious forest, and the gorgeous heirloom wedding dress worn by the bride’s mother AND grandmother. Don’t miss all the DIY details, handmade signs, and the amazing groom lipstick wipe hand-off.

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The fire that destroyed our home two weeks before our wedding was a blessing in disguise

Reading “What precious things would you grab in a house fire?” on Offbeat Home & Life last month made me realize that having my apartment destroyed by a fire two weeks before my wedding was a blessing in disguise. Did I just leave you scratching your head? The blessing the fire gave us was the gift of freedom, and here’s why…

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Sarah & Dale’s sweet ceremony meets dark, dramatic reception wedding

We love when traditional elements meet personal style. In this case, we’ve got dark, rich details, dramatic decor, quirky socks, a little pirate-ness, and even a cowboy hat. Don’t miss the cake shenanigans and the ultra sweet story of a grandfather remembering his own 50 year marriage.