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Two marriers share their first kiss under a driftwood arch adorned with yellow wildflowers at Swasey's Beach, Green River, UT.

A riverside desert wedding at Swasey’s Beach in Green River, Utah

Kirsten Palladino 0 11 min read

Brooke Larsen and Lauren Wood arrived at their outdoor ceremony by raft on the Green River at Swasey's Beach in Green River, Utah, where a...

Brides Rachel and Jamie Snow share their first kiss in white gowns by the Oregon coast at Yachats Inn.

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These two brides followed their private vow exchange with a coastal winter DIY wedding in Yachats, Oregon

Equally Wed 0 3 min read

Rachel Snow and Jamie Snow married at the Yachats Inn on the Oregon coast in a winter wedding built around DIY details, forest-gathered bouquets and...

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Georgia brides marry in outdoor ceremony surrounded by white roses

Kirsten Palladino 0 3 min read

The brides said "I do" in an outdoor wedding ceremony in Loganville, Georgia, surrounded by a wedding arch of greenery and white roses.

Planning

10 lawn games to have at your spring wedding

Marley Madding 0 3 min read

When it comes to spring wedding entertainment, lawn games are a great way to get your guests up and moving while providing a memorable activity...

Two white brides in gowns stand in front of a wooden bridge with their two yellow dogs.

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Travels to national parks inspired this DIY summer wedding featuring dog ring bearers and a creative guest book idea

Marley Madding 0 2 min read

In keeping with the couple’s love of the outdoors, their nature-themed summer wedding focused on national parks.

A white person in a red fitted top sits and looks at themselves in a round mirror. They are touching their lips and there is another person in the reflection behind them

Beauty & Grooming, Planning

10 pro tips to nail your wedding-day makeup

Marley Madding 0 8 min read

Getting wedding-ready can be a daunting task, especially if you’re opting to do your own makeup! But with the right tips and tricks, it’s totally...

Two people in white dress with curly hair stand in front of a group of their chosen family, who are dressed in a rainbow of colors.

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From Tinder to a rainbow wedding with a private vow reading and dictionary guest book

Marley Madding 0 2 min read

Ambyr and Lacey’s winter wedding celebrated their love and LGBTQ+ pride with a rainbow color palette and personally meaningful details.

Two white people in suits pose with their dog, smiling at the camera. The dog is looking up and licking one of their faces.

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A dog-friendly fall wedding with board games and a cookie cake

Marley Madding 0 1 min read

Sean and Casper tailored their fall wedding around things that bring them joy, including their dog as their ring bearer.

Black lesbian couple laying in blue bathtub, kissing, wearing white wedding gowns

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A weed wedding with earthy, elegant details

Kirsten Palladino 0 5 min read

Briyana and Deona’s DIY weed wedding took place on 4/20, naturally.

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Intimate DIY Airbnb Wedding for Two Brides

Equally Wed 0 8 min read

Sarah + Mali Wedding Colors: orange, gray Wedding Location: Private Residence Airbnb, Pennsylvania Wedding Season: summer Sarah and Mali first met in Harlem in 2015....

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Intimate Mountain Wedding in Crowsnest Pass, Alberta, Canada

Equally Wed 0 2 min read

Tara + Marisa Wedding Colors: gray, black Wedding Location: Private Residence in Crowsnest Pass, Alberta, Canada Wedding Season: Fall Tara and Marisa met through...

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Angelo + Sterling: DIY Filipino-American wedding in Venice, Florida

Rose Robinson 0 1 min read

Angelo and Sterling’s DIY wedding centered around bringing their two cultures together: Filipino and American. The Venice, Florida, couple married on stage at the Venice...