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Til We Are Ghosts: A Black & Red Horror Lovers’ Wedding

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Wilder

October 27, 2025

Jade and Simon’s took over Cultplex in Manchester for their wedding ceremony, turning the stage in front of the big screen into their altar. As the bride is polyamorous, this wasn't about tradition or legality - in fact the ceremony was not actually legally binding - all they cared about was creating something that felt collaborative and real. The bride's other partners were also involved in the day, acting as their officiant and doing readings. With a budget of just £3,000, they pulled off a wedding that was totally DIY.
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Kitsch Vintage Valentines Inspired Wedding

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Evelyn Molina

July 25, 2025

The colour palette from Victoria and Melvin's wedding was lifted straight from a vintage Valentine’s card: bold reds, sugary pinks, hearts and kitsch. They filled the space with trinkets, tchotchkes and sentimental touches that echoed their own décor style. “The overall look really reminded us of our very eclectic and colourful home,” they said. “It was a comforting environment to be in that screamed us!”
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Diversity in Bridal – Are We Going Backwards?

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Maggie Sottero

July 21, 2025

There was a moment, not too long ago, when it felt like the bridal industry might finally be waking up. In 2020, the push for inclusivity hit a much-needed tipping point. The Black Lives Matter movement forced many of us to acknowledge what had long been true: representation in bridal - especially for Black, mixed and non-white couples - was sorely lacking. Around the same time, body diversity started to gain traction too. Brands began hiring larger models, offering extended sample sizes, and showing dresses on more than just one very specific body type.
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Casual Wedding with Board Games & A Coffee Bar in a Book Shop

Kat

Sydney Angel

January 6, 2025

Patience and Bethany chose The Ripped Bodice, a bookshop in LA, as their unique wedding venue. The venue had never hosted a wedding before, which was precisely why they loved it. This wasn’t the only unconventional aspect of their day. From the lack of a theme or specific colour palette to swapping a DJ and dancing for board games, the celebration was all about what Patience and Bethany truly wanted.
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My Boudoir Shoot was the Confidence Boost I Needed Before Stepping into Marriage

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Hannah Lunn

December 16, 2024

The wedding boudoir photo shoot is in vogue again—and what a fantastic trend! It encourages people to step into their most sensual selves, adorned with lingerie, and take control of their sexiness in celebration of entering a new era of their lives. However, the idea of posing in my underwear in front of a camera and a stranger (the photographer) would have filled me with dread only a few years ago.
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Vintage & Budget-Friendly Alice in Wonderland Wedding in Germany

Kat

Heartisan

December 10, 2024

Inspired by the Mad Hatter's Tea Party, Danny-Sue and Dominik planned a wedding with just a €10,000 budget but a whole lot of heart. "Dominik used to read Alice in Wonderland to me in the evenings when we were getting to know each other,” Danny-Sue explained. “It felt right to reflect the story in our wedding. We wanted an enchanted garden vibe with vintage, old-English charm—a non-birthday party for us as a couple.”
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Nerdy Wedding with Games & Fantasy Movie References

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Dan Waters Creative

November 7, 2024

Zoe and Stephen didn’t just plan one wedding—they planned two. First came a private legal ceremony, held a month ahead of their big day, where Zoe wore a dinosaur print dress. But the main event was an immersive, nerd-tastic celebration centred around all the things and people they love. “Each week as we planned, we’d come back to the same question,” Zoe said, “Does this choice fit our ethos of having the things we love with the people we love?”
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Grounding, Greenery and Nature: An Adventure Micro Wedding in the Hoh Rainforest

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Henry Tieu

October 23, 2024

Quinn and Savannah’s wedding in the Hoh Rainforest wasn’t about grand entrances or elaborate decor. It was about staying true to themselves—embracing nature, grounding themselves in their shared love, and creating an intentional space where they could celebrate without feeling the weight of societal norms or family expectations. Their ceremony in the heart of the Pacific Northwest was intimate, real, and deeply meaningful.
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