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simple wedding

Of course “simple” is relative, but these weddings are generally low-key, minimal, and less about decor and accessories. You may also want to check out our archive of small weddings, or our posts about elopement.

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Emma & Ted’s vodka-soaked, playful wedding celebration

In honor of Russian New Year’s (the week between New Year’s and Orthodox Christmas), we’re having an Eastern European (aka Russian) theme week! Day 5 of Eastern European week brings us Emma & Ted’s three day long wedding. The wedding featured lots of vodka as a nod to the groom’s Russian heritage. -Becca

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Tiffany & Nick’s hipster Bavarian wedding

In honor of Russian New Year’s (the week between New Year’s and Orthodox Christmas), we’re having an Eastern European theme week! For day 3 of Eastern European week, we have Tiffany & Nick’s wedding in the “Little Bavaria” of Michigan. This one is a bit of a stretch for the theme — roll with it! -Becca

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Daria & Andrey’s happy stroll through the city wedding

In honor of Russian New Year’s (the week between New Year’s and Orthodox Christmas), we’re having an Eastern European theme week! Day 1 of Eastern European week features Daria & Andrey’s stroll through Moscow wedding.- Becca

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Violetta & Jason’s funky chicken dance-off wedding

Violetta & Jason had a quick ceremony at city hall (with their dog as Best Man!) and then an impromptu fall foliage photo shoot. Later they had a small dinner with friends to celebrate and then a funky chicken dance off at their local bar.

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Charla & Joel’s casual, lakeside wedding

Charla & Joel got married at Joel’s family reunion three months after getting engaged. They had a lovely, picturesque lakeside ceremony and then a vegetarian-friendly barbecue.

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Jennifer & Bruce’s Vintage Jedi driveway wedding

Jennifer and Bruce had a swingin’, vintage wedding in their driveway/carport filled with full on nerdiness — a light saber arch that they were married under, music from The Princess Bride and Star Wars, and lots of references to Star Wars, Star Trek, games and even robots!