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Advice

Wedding advice and etiquette can be a weird thing, especially when you’re talking about alternative and offbeat weddings. We pride ourselves on our compassionate focus on constructive, respectful communication and focus on conflict resolution.

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Why we chose to have an “adventuring party” instead of bridesmaids and groomsmen

It’s about time we heard from another offbeat groom! Here’s Tribesmaid Fiddledragon‘s future husband with his insights into why they’re having an “adventuring party” instead of a “wedding party.” Hint: there’s steampunk involved.

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Plan your pre-sunset toasts with the Golden Hour Calculator

When I was planning my wedding day schedule, I knew one thing: I wanted toasts to be happening on the front lawn of the B&B during the “Golden Hour,” that brief window of time before sunset when everything is glazed in that rich, warm, yellow light.

I spent a bunch of time online, looking at sunset times, trying to figure out how to schedule the transition from dinner to toasts so that I could nail the timing just right… if only the Golden Hour Calculator had existed then!

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Free printable “Deep Breath Cards” for a little wedding solitude

Ariel recently explained her tips for slowing down and enjoying your wedding day so you won’t have wedding day memory loss. The final and most interactive tip was the concept of “Deep Breath Cards.” So we decided to actually make Deep Breath Cards for you to print and bring with you in your day-of supplies!

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Avoid wedding day memory loss: How to slow down and actually remember your wedding

Everyone tells me to make sure to “slow down and take everything in” on your wedding day — but no one says how to actually accomplish it!

How can I make sure I take a minute to stop and smell the roses on the day of my wedding? 100 guests, all those decorations, all that shit to do. How can I make sure I take a second to slow down?