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Celtic Handfasting Elopement with a 70s Retro Afterparty

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Arianna Fenton

November 1, 2024

The idea of splitting a wedding over two days—a smaller, intimate ceremony on the first day, followed by a larger, more laid-back reception on another day—gained popularity during the pandemic and remains a popular choice for post-COVID couples. This approach reduces the pressure of formality and having "all eyes on you" during the vows, making it feel more like a personal moment rather than a performance. It also allows for a more relaxed celebration with everyone else afterward. This is exactly what Sioned and James chose to do when they married this summer.
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A London Adventure with their Best Friends

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Megan Donati

September 12, 2024

Part elopement, part micro wedding, Brenda and Nick wanted to get married abroad, but not entirely on their own. Rather than eloping just the two of them, the couple, who are from Wisconsin, invited eight of their best friends to come to England with them as their bridal party! Brenda chose autumnal colours for the faux flower bouquets and her bridesmaids' dresses, which perfectly suited the October weather in London.
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Cereal, Glitter and Cowboy Boots: An Informal Lake District Wedding

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I Love You Thirteen

July 23, 2024

Nadia's family has the same theme for almost every event and party they throw - neon, disco, jungle. Think bold jewel tones, fun lighting, perhaps the odd animal figure in the centrepieces, palm leaves, mini disco balls, and flashes of animal print. So, when she got engaged to Jack, that's where her mind first went. Jack had other ideas, though, so they compromised and instead created a laid-back yet still super personalised party that felt like it represented them both.
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