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We're bowled over by this creative wedding in Seattle (with a hand-dyed dress!)

We’re bowled over by this creative wedding in Seattle (with a hand-dyed dress!)

Dana and John’s space-y and creative wedding had some seriously intricate and beautiful details. There were constellations at every table, a huge and ornate chuppah made of paper, and the highlight of our lives: Dana’s hand-dyed wedding dress. We could go on, but hey, we’ve got the whole story from the bride! Let’s take a peek at all the details plus lots of commentary from the couple…

These brides triumphed with killer suits at their house on the shore

These backyard brides triumphed with killer suits at their house on the shore

Casey and Stephanie’s chic wedding was hosted in their backyard at the New Jersey Shore in their custom-made suits (by Bindle & Keep!). It was a triumph of style, epic love, AND adversity, as you’ll see. Korean fusion tacos, customized glasses, a homemade Rice Krispies wedding cake, and suits that were the envy of all!

A little bit vintage, a little bit nerdy at this intimate geeky wedding

A little bit vintage, a little bit nerdy at this intimate geeky wedding

A historical museum, a teeny bit of Star Wars and Harry Potter, and a fab steak dinner for a small crowd of loved ones… this intimate geeky wedding is simple wedding #goals. The bride’s sage advice about picking the right wedding party members is key. Don’t miss the reason for the last dance, too. It’s REAL and it’s awesome.

A castle, a snowboarding bride, and a punk wedding

A castle, a snowboarding bride, and a punk rock wedding on the slopes

Madison and Aaron had a winter wedding filled with pink leggings, a snowboarding bride, a rowdy group of howling groomsmen, and loud punk music filling the air. Instead of walking down the aisle, Madison snowboarded through it! After a few photos on the ice caved shore of Lake Michigan, the crew headed to their castle reception(!) where the partying began in earnest. Later in the night, the party shifted to a punk rock celebration. Hell yes it did! You’ll want to see this wintry, punk rock wedding on the slopes…