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When we want to get more thoughtful, this is the spot for our feature articles. Sometimes we talk big-picture philosophies, other times we discuss wedding trends, and every once and a while we just go ape-shit over a wedding WTF?!

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My barn wedding is not a unique and special snowflake… and that’s okay!

I fancy myself an individual. I mean, I reckon we all do. And while no one has been shaped by the same life events I have, the concept of truly being “unique” is one that we rest a lot of importance on. I always figured I wouldn’t have a “typical” wedding. I’m a modest, geeky, tomboy of a girl, and I felt a good guideline for planning a wedding would be incorporating things that make me happy. I didn’t know jack about weddings when I started out planning for all this. But if I’ve learned anything, it’s that the things that make me happy also make other people happy.

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Is having brunch the day after the wedding a THING now? And who gets invited?

We’re never convinced that ANYTHING needs to be “a thing,” but post-wedding brunches do have a purpose: they provide you some sweet, quieter time to spend with out-of-town guests, separate from the hectic blur of your wedding day. Here are a few quick tips…

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What can you do to relax and enjoy the night before your wedding?

Can we talk about the night before your wedding? I rented a hotel room for me, my mom, and my maid of honor. I think it would be nice to go out for dinner, and maybe catch a drink in town. I don’t want to do anything too crazy the night before but I want to honor the night somehow. I’m at a total loss. What would YOU do? Or, what DID you do?

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Offbeat bachelorette party ideas: the second coming

Inspired by a recent comment on the paintball hen’s party adventure, I thought I’d showcase some more offbeat bachelorette party ideas. From over-the-top, to easy-to-plan, these bachelorette ideas are super-fun with no plastic penises in sight…