Remember the wedding with cue cards? Here's the full story!

The offbeat bride: Yolkai, Mama, crafter, delicious food maker

Her offbeat groom: Anthony/Ackshawn, Teacher, K-8 Behavior Specialist

Location & date of wedding: Isis Oasis Sanctuary, a retreat center with an Egyptian theme in Geyserville, CA.

What made our wedding offbeat:We did it our way! After six years and a baby together we wanted the public declaration, the fancy outfits, and the big fun party! We chucked most of the mainstream wedding crap and held on to a few sweet traditions. Pretty much everything, from the invitations to the interpretive dance, was an expression of our style, our silliness, and our values.

Continue reading "Yolkai's lighthearted red wedding" →

I'm in love with this wedding. I mean yes: the bride is wearing an amazing red wedding dress and we all know I love those — but she's also rocking a coordinated red wedding veil! Evidently, the veil was made the morning of the wedding. Bonus points for last-minute magic.

I also love that the groom matched the theme with his red mohawk — but I'm especially smitten by the fact that a groomsman helped the guests by holding up helpful cue cards during the ceremony.

Everyone: steal this idea.

(Thanks to the Mighties! for the photos, and to Melissa for the tip!)