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short dress

We love it when a bride shows off some leg! This is where we talk short wedding dresses, y’all. They come in every color — red, blue, green, black, even multi-colored) — and they’re all about making brides feel fabulous!

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Julie & Tim’s garden party family and friends wedding

Gathering family from many locations can be stressful, but these two celebrated their 15-year romance with their nearest and dearest and made it look easy. They rocked a choreographed mother-daughter-sister dance and a “first performance” instead of a first dance. But a cameo from a carboard pooch proved the funniest moment of all.

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Mimie & Galo’s weird and wonderful Wonderland wedding

Two introverts in love, a little Alice in Wonderland decor, and surprise vintage-turned-modern style totally makes this Philippines wedding a super sweet sight to behold. Just wait until you see how the groom thwarted all those “glass-clinking” requests at the ceremony. Oh, and don’t miss the cake/water feature at the reception!

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Giovanna & Jonathan’s colorful gamers and costumes wedding

When a Stormtrooper walks you down the aisle and Darth Vader is the flower girl, you know you’re in for something geektastically awesome. Add in the video game details, the epic costume party, and the amazingly colorful reception dress, and it’s on like Donkey Kong. Oh, and wait until you see their lightsaber candle ceremony!

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Jay & Pepe’s rural crafty New Zealand wedding

We heart this casual New Zealand wedding with lawn games, lots o’ kids, and even more paper flowers. Plus, you’ll love the groom’s skull ring, the bride’s retro dress, and their sweet favorite moment. And just wait until you see how they almost missed their officiant at the ceremony!

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Kari & Chris’ artsy red and teal wedding

A grand mosaic art-piece venue, Mexican vegan menu, a swing-y retro dress, and some Curious George — this is one visually stimulating wedding! Rain may have added some last-minute scrambling, but when you see it, you’ll know it was worth it. And don’t miss the sand mishap in the unity ceremony!

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Ally & James’ crafty country bike-themed wedding

This pair wanted to stay true to themselves despite overwhelming pressure from friends and family. But they found the right balance between pressure and advice and totally made it work. We’re now looking at a gorgeous outdoor wedding-in-the-round, bicycle-themed decor, and a two-day celebration that allowed for a reception free from anxiety.