Check out what showed up in our OBB Flickr pool… some amazing steampunk "groom gear" action from Michele and Matt's steampunk wedding! Now, granted I am not an expert on steampunk but I think Matt here can give us all a good lesson…

Some impressive sideburns and an ascot

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Awesome gloves with leather and lots of buckles.

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Pin striped pants and leather spats.

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A top hat and goggles.

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LOVE!

Wanna see more amazing steampunk wedding porn? I know ya do, so here ya go:

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…And a beard, and fabulous frames, and a beatific smile:

We'll be seeing much more of Dave and his dreads and his fabulous pink flower and GORGEOUS bride next week…

Here's a quick tease of Nadine and Alex's wedding, which we'll be doing a full profile of next week:

I've written in the past about jewelry for brides with stretched lobes, and I gotta say these two completely redefine just how formal large-gague piercings can look. I also absolutely love how Nadine and Alex show that you can go full-formal on your wedding and still have a lot of fun. Check out these shots of Alex for proof:

Continue reading "Teaser for Nadine and Alex's formal but funky wedding" →

Recommended reading from the Globe & Mail today: I took my wife's last name by Josiah Neufeld:

So far the name change hasn't cost me more than a few hours of paperwork, some explanations to public officials and a few strained conversations with brittle relatives who think I've joined a matrilineal cult. I still feel like myself. My identity remains intact. Marriage will demand larger sacrifices than this, I expect.

Read the full article, and thanks to Michelle for passing this my way.