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When we want to get more thoughtful, this is the spot for our feature articles. Sometimes we talk big-picture philosophies, other times we discuss wedding trends, and every once and a while we just go ape-shit over a wedding WTF?!

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How to plan a non-monogamous wedding (aka fun for the whole polycule)

There’s not a lot of info on the web about ethically non-monogamous weddings and planning non-monogamous weddings! So our pal Raven is here to dig into planning a wedding for or as a non-monogamous person. Let’s talk polycule weddings!

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Beautiful non-traditional wedding vows between an Elf and her Ranger

Melanie and Eric’s Middle Earth fantasy wedding was fantastic enough, but their vows tell the rest of the story. Bonus: pictures from their equally epic engagement at Breitenbach Castle!

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Who do I invite to the rehearsal dinner?

A rehearsal dinner is a fun way to say thank you to everyone who helped you plan the wedding. It’s also an opportunity for family and friends to meet before the big day. Typically it’s a more intimate affair, which means you have to be pretty selective about your guest list. But who do you invite to the rehearsal dinner?

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10 tips for marketing your non-traditional wedding business

How can an offbeat wedding vendor attract offbeat clients when there are so many other vendors vying for their attention? Here are a few tools to help with marketing your non-traditional wedding business.

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AI-generated wedding vows and 4 other trends of the robopocalypse

2023 is officially the year of the deranged chatbot, so the obvious question at the forefront of everyone’s mind is “How can I get that deranged chatbot to do my work for me?” Let’s talk AI-generated wedding vows!

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Steal this “first look” idea: do it on a bridge!

Lots of couples like to share the first look with each other, but some are finding joy in giving it a creative twist!