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A lantern-lit backyard Aussie wedding

Venice and Julian were wed at Julian’s family home in Bendigo, Victoria, Australia, where flowers, trees, and lanterns created a fabulous scene. Venice wore the sweetest Akira Isogawa dress with lots of floof and tiny rosettes.

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Whitney & Sully’s rustic lake house community celebration wedding

A lake house surrounded by a forest is a gorgeous setting for this rustic-inspired “middle of nowhere” wedding. With ceremony performances, pinwheels, the groom’s dad as officiant, and a pup in a tuxedo, get ready to be charmed.

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Turn inexpensive paper lanterns into swanky decor

Paper lanterns rock as wedding decor. But sometimes you just want to make them your own. Here’s a tutorial for adding paper flowers to an inexpensive paper lantern.

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Cara & Kit’s motorcycling hula-hooping waterfall wedding

Things that rock about this wedding: DIY barefoot sandals, hula hoops, scenery to die for (or at least get a ticket from a park ranger for!), infectious smiles, and a motorcycle getaway. When the bridal headpiece is a motorcycle helmet, you know you’re dealing with some kick-ass people.

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Clare & John’s colourful informal mega-DIYed wedding

DIYing some details is one thing, but this couple self-catered, had all DIY decor, and the bride made and embroidered her own gown. Plus, the groom actually composed and recorded the ceremony music himself! Add in their multicolored theme with the goal of an informal food and games afternoon, and you’re in for a treat.

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Seven rice tossing and send-off alternatives for a very dramatic exit

Looking for alternatives to rice throwing at the end of your ceremony or reception? Glad you asked. Here are some bitchin’ ways to give your guests a reason to throw stuff at your face. You know they want to…