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Gothic Wedding Dresses for Every Alternative Bride

Every bride has their own style, so it’s only natural that a crisp, white wedding dress isn’t everyone’s vision on their wedding day. If you’re a bride who loves to dabble with darker colors, gothic wedding dresses are the way to go!

Designed with romance in mind, gothic wedding dresses come in various styles, color combinations, price points, and themes. If you want to create a unique wedding look, check out these different dress types below.

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10 Buffet Table Food Display Ideas for Your Wedding

Planning the food for your wedding is one of the most exciting parts. While some bride’s opt for a formal sit-down meal, others long for the familiar, relaxing vibe offered by a wedding buffet. 

Not only are buffets customizable, but they allow you to really put your stamp on the event. Below, you’ll find the benefits of a buffet table and ten amazing buffet table food displays for your wedding to impress your guests.

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Squash the Ordinary with These Pumpkin Wedding Favors

Pumpkin-themed items are an adorable and customizable wedding favor. Everyone recognizes them and you can find them almost anywhere. If you’re throwing a fall wedding or if you love pumpkins, you might be searching for a pumpkin wedding favor to bring it all together.

Below, we’ve outlined some edible, functional, small, and decorative pumpkin wedding favors.

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Learn All About Bahamian Wedding Traditions

In most ways, Bahamian weddings are very similar to American weddings. But there are a few traditions that make these wedding ceremonies and celebrations unique.

Whether you choose to honor Bahamian wedding traditions on the islands or in another country, we’ll download you on everything you need to know.

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Two Hearts, One Globe: Host the Ultimate Travel-Themed Wedding

Travel feeds the soul. It inspires adventure, new experiences, diversity, and happiness. For those who take joy in wandering through the unknown, there’s nothing more fitting than a travel-themed wedding!

Whether you take this idea literally and travel to another land to say your vows or you’re in search of adequately themed decor, this travel-themed wedding guide will feed your adventurous soul.

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Your Winter Wedding Ideas Guide

Winter is family and friends, cheer and new years, delicious treats, and celebration. And there’s no better celebration to behold than a wedding!

Winter offers various unique wedding ideas, decorations, and menu options to choose from. Continue on for a host of winter wedding ideas, themed menus, and more.

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A Thorough Guide: How to Decorate a Gazebo for a Wedding

Gazebos and weddings together are a story as old as time. For decades upon decades, engaged couples have selected gazebos to serve as their scenic ceremony location. Which begs the question, “how should I decorate a gazebo for my wedding?” We’re here to cover this exact topic in-depth, along with gazebo wedding decoration ideas, and more.

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Ideas For May Wedding Colors

Once you’ve chosen your venue, it’s time to start thinking about your wedding colors. Deciding on a color scheme will make it easier to choose everything, from bridesmaid dresses to decor. If you’re not sure where to start, here’s a few ideas for some classic May wedding colors.

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Wedding Ideas For Spring on a Budget

If you’re looking for wedding ideas for spring on a budget, you can start by choosing a non traditional wedding venue or menu. You could plan a dinner dance at a church hall or community center. Or to save a ton of cash, consider a brunch, a cocktail party or even a desserts only wedding reception.

Once you’ve chosen your venue and menu, you can find spring wedding invitations, decorations and flowers to fit any size budget.

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Cake and Punch Wedding Reception: For Weddings on a Budget

Got a tight budget for your wedding? Or maybe you’re not into big weddings. If you want to keep it short and sweet - and affordable - a cake and punch wedding reception could be perfect for you. You’ll have time to make an entrance, have a few toasts, then cut the wedding cake. If you’re into it, you can even toss the bouquet or garter and open the dance floor for an hour.

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BBQ Wedding Reception: How to Plan an I Do BBQ

Whether you’re planning classy or casual, BBQ is a great way to feed your guests. It’s delicious, filling and fun. With barbecue, you can choose a menu that fits your wedding style - and your budget.

BBQ food is an affordable option when you’re hiring a caterer. If you’ve got a smaller budget, you can order BBQ from your favorite restaurant and semi-DIY your wedding meal.

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Rustic Wedding Ideas on a Budget: Themes, Decorations, Flowers and Dresses

If you’re trying to stick to a budget, a rustic themed wedding is the perfect choice. A rustic wedding is stylish and pulled together, but still simple and easy to plan. The easy going nature and less formal style makes it fun for everyone. You can put together a fantastic wedding with inexpensive or even DIY options. There’s lots of ways to save money when you’re planning a rustic wedding.

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