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Although we’re published in the US, we’ve featured weddings in France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and more!

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Get on track with Joanne & Jeff’s race car wedding with German castle reception

A race car-themed wedding at the world’s longest racetrack, nicknamed “The Green Hell,” the Nürburgring in Germany? Oh hell yes! Add in the engineering touches, the CASTLE reception, the bubble gun fights, and the amazing cars, and you’ve got a truly eye-popping wedding. Oh, and wait until you see the neato effect of light on their rings!

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Dragons and games and kilts at Léonie & Tom’s Celtic fantasy wedding

This Celtic-inspired fantasy wedding has a gorgeous dress with added fantasy sleeves, hot kilts, handmade dragon cake toppers, board games galore, and some wild wedding planning mishaps. But it all came together in this blend of tradition and geekery. Don’t miss the sweet favorite moment involving the bride’s 92-year-old father, too!

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From New Zealand to National Geographic: How a busker changed my wedding photography business

Our sponsor Nikola Smernic is a wedding photographer from Croatia who’s in love with traveling, and covers weddings all over the world. Here’s how a trip to New Zealand, and a National Geographic contest-winning photo changed his business forever.

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Jo & Spig’s goth-ish geeky intimate wedding

Handmade decor, black and white and purple everywhere, a dress the bride already had (!), and some surefire ways to beat your social anxiety at your wedding… you’re going to love this gothic geeky wedding in Birmingham. Don’t miss the geeky table names, the message in a bottle guest book, and gorgeous gothic bunting.

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Sophie & James’ geeky pastel Welsh wedding

Pastel flowers of all types abound in this wedding: knitted flowers, paper flowers, fabric flowers, oh my! This pastel wonderland extended into the bridesmaid’s dresses, the video game decor, and even the centerpieces. Take a peek at this Welsh wedding full of geek-tastic whimsy.

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Our glam ’70s festival meets London street food wedding

From the “cheese” cake to the cork board Polaroid guest book, this chic London wedding just exudes style. Originally from New Zealand and America, these two are now living it up in London and taking advantage of all the craft beer, Prosecco, gorgeous venues, and good times the city has to offer. Let’s explore their 1970s-inspired, multi-colored dress wearing, seafoam green leisure suit sporting wedding.