Jenne & Alex’s Viking belly dancing backyard wedding
After a wedding (or two) under their belt, it was time to make this one their own: Vikings, a fiery red dress, belly dancing performers (who dragged everyone up to dance!), and a processional song written by the groom. Join us (and Geoff Peterson) in reading about this backyard shindig.
A medieval Pagan handfasting vow renewal
Seeing the love at a young couple’s wedding is one thing, but seeing the same big, soppy, lovey-dovey love after 20 years at a vow renewal just rocks. Kids, dogs, handmade medieval garb, and a wicked maypole brings it all together.
Maureen & Derek’s Scottish humanist two-part wedding
This two-part wedding had an intimate humanist ceremony followed by amazing seafood at a local restaurant and then a cracking ceilidh for the rest of the guests the next day. Though there were some hiccups with the liquor license, this wild bunch still managed to leave some blood on the dance floor from the “dance of death!” Wild, woolly, and amazing. Would you want it any other way?
Vintage snack: A thrifty, spray-painted ’70s wedding
This photo is a testament to what can be done with spray paint, a teeny tiny budget, and sheer will. The bride thrifted her dress too. Check out what can be created with the barest of materials.
Dawn & Chris’ belly dancing colorful beach wedding
An ocean cake, sea salt favors, and a lifesaver ring guest book make for an amazing beach-y wedding. But add in breakfast-for-dinner, some track-suited studs, and a stunning multi-colored dress and you’re in for one fantastic wedding. But really, I’m here for the ring monkey and belly dancing. Don’t deny you are too!
Rebecca & Andrew’s kid-friendly country farm museum wedding
A country oasis in Rhode Island is where the bride spent many summers and now it’s where she married her man. Kids ran free, farm animals entertained, and a burlesque entertainer named Miss Cherry Delight sang for all. Grab a spiked frozen lemonade and read on.