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WTF!?

Wedding planning offers a non-stop stream of WTF moments, from cringe-worthy articles to heinous wedding supplies. Here, we document the most outrageous.

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Is having an offbeat wedding any different than having a traditional wedding?

That’s the question that Jezebel.com asked this weekend, and I figure maybe I should give my answer.

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Target Women: Jewelry!

This isn’t about weddings, but it totally relates — you’ll see. And then you will laugh and laugh.

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Your wedding is tacky

I am officially decreeing myself done with the word “tacky.” It’s a word thrown around a lot in the wedding world — even the non-traditional wedding world!

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What’s the Wedding Industrial Complex?

Have you heard of this term, the Wedding Industrial Complex? I certainly didn’t make it up, but I used it in my book… it’s a cheeky spin on the term Military–industrial complex, and basically summarizes up the feeling some brides have of facing down a huge industry that’s built to get you to spend more money.

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It’s your fingernails’ special daaaaaaaaay, too!

I just received this message from a clueless publicist who clearly didn’t actually read this website before emailing me, and it’s so funny that I have to share: [Cheezy Bridal Magazine] and [Cosmetics company] have teamed up to create a collection of must-have shades for every bride-to-be . Guided by [Cheezy Bridal Magazine], the industry’s […]

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Vulva pillow – the most unique ring pillow of all time?

Just in case you ever thought to yourself, “Self, what I really need for my wedding ceremony is a vulva-shaped ring pillow,” this site is for you.