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Marian & Elliot’s joyful backyard wedding with karaoke

Remember those role-reversed engagement photos we featured last year that went viral? Here they are actually married! There’s an over-excited puppy, a fabulous backyard Airbnb locale, and sweet and simple touches that will inspire anyone looking for a laid-back and personal wedding.

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Sophie & James’ geeky pastel Welsh wedding

Pastel flowers of all types abound in this wedding: knitted flowers, paper flowers, fabric flowers, oh my! This pastel wonderland extended into the bridesmaid’s dresses, the video game decor, and even the centerpieces. Take a peek at this Welsh wedding full of geek-tastic whimsy.

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How to make multi-layered paper flowers by hand

I based my flowers off of this tutorial, but, that tutorial requires tools that I don’t have — a special machine that cut out the flowers, and that’s awesome. But, if you don’t have that machine, it can be done by hand! Here’s how I made mine…

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Bettina & Tavish’s solstice viking and Victorian pagan wedding

This viking meets Victorian wedding is a mashup of amazing DIY (including the outfits AND the food!), a lovely outdoor setting perfect the occasion, and friends who totally embrace the Pagan aspects of this wedding to make the ceremony magical. Oh, and a bunch of kilts abound for your pleasure.

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Maintenance-shaming: You don’t have to pretend you’re so cool that you’re “over” your own wedding

Upon hearing that I want my hair and makeup done, people say, “but you’re so low-maintenance.” So I have invented a term for what I’m going through: “maintenance-shaming.”

Maintenance-shaming is essentially telling a woman that she should not make a fuss about traditionally feminine things, or really that she shouldn’t make a fuss about anything.

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Lacey & Jason’s feminist Jewish mountain feast and dance party

If you’re in the mood to be dazzled by smiles and tender moments, this wedding is the balm for your soul. The whole ceremony is a montage of moments that could be scripted, but we totally guess that they weren’t! These two are just that adorable. Come see the choreographed dance, wedding party entourage, and amazing scenery.