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A quirky and magical wedding at The Houdini Estate

A quirky and magical wedding at The Houdini Estate

“We picked a location that matched our personalities. As the entire estate was a homage to Harry Houdini, we also wanted to reflect magic elements in our day. We hired an amazing magician and had candles everywhere.” This magical wedding was full of color, amazing flowers (thanks, fam!), and a gorgeous dress. You’re going to be astounded and amazed…

This deeply meaningful wedding combined native vows and Easter eggs

This deeply meaningful wedding combined native vows and Easter eggs

The bride is Anishinabe and their community is in the Salish Sea, so this pair pulled from their communities for a meaningful ceremony focusing on the core: earth, energy, elemental, and potential. Their wedding was all about the core of connection. You’ll love it…

This skateboarding wedding in Leeds is definitely a finalist

The most fun ever? This skateboarding wedding in Leeds is definitely a finalist

Sophie and Jem had a skateboarding wedding in Leeds that looked like serious fun. The skate community is a big part of their lives, so part of the wedding ended up at the skate park. Then it was all about the DIY details including paper bouquets made by one of the bridesmaids, personalized carnival games, and loads of handmade decorations.

A bad-ass and super chic Las Vegas elopement

A bad-ass and super chic Las Vegas elopement

Kira and Dan have been together for almost 10 years, and they wanted a Las Vegas elopement with friends and family so their entire wedding day was a party in itself. They chose the iconic Wee Kirk O’the Heather (also the oldest wedding chapel in Vegas) because Heather was his mother’s name, who had died a few years ago.

Let’s travel with them around Vegas on their first day as a married couple, with Coronas, gold dresses, and, of course, Elvis…