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Tropical and Cultural Celebration in Bali

Kat

Terralogical

December 20, 2024

Jayme, who was born in Sri Lanka and grew up in Papua New Guinea, met Brady, a South Carolina native, in Hong Kong. Despite their very different upbringings, they quickly made Hong Kong their shared home. They chose Bali for their wedding, as its natural beauty was the perfect place to create the tropical celebration they wanted. It was also important to them to include cultural elements that represented their individual journeys. The floral choices reflected Jayme's childhood memories, and the décor combined Bali's vibrancy with a laid-back, intimate vibe.
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Colourful Disco Cowboy in at the New Orleans Museum of Art

Kat

Theo Nash

December 19, 2024

Emma and Alex's summer wedding was held at the New Orleans Museum of Art, with the ceremony outside in the sculpture garden. The bride opted to wear yellow, with the groom in statement suit with custom appliques and a bolo tie hand-carved for him by his grandfather. Their theme, a blend of disco and classic country influences, was inspired by the venue's colourful surroundings as well as their desire to have a wedding which was true to them rather than following trends.
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Faerie Garden Gothic Disco Wedding with an Edgar Allen Poe Impersonator

Kat

Amanda Pool Photo

December 17, 2024

Arianna and Nate were married in their backyard in Oakland, CA, by an Edgar Allen Poe impersonator in a faerie garden meets gothic disco-style wedding. The flowers were designed to make guests want to frolic through them, but had moss-covered skulls, disco balls, disco mushrooms, and crows hidden throughout. They were married on 4/20 so also leaned into the vibe and had a bud-bar serving pre-rolls, canna-cocktails and edibles.
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Vintage & Budget-Friendly Alice in Wonderland Wedding in Germany

Kat

Heartisan

December 10, 2024

Inspired by the Mad Hatter's Tea Party, Danny-Sue and Dominik planned a wedding with just a €10,000 budget but a whole lot of heart. "Dominik used to read Alice in Wonderland to me in the evenings when we were getting to know each other,” Danny-Sue explained. “It felt right to reflect the story in our wedding. We wanted an enchanted garden vibe with vintage, old-English charm—a non-birthday party for us as a couple.”
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Rave Meets Festival Wedding with Empanadas, Go-Karts and Multiple DJs

Kat

Studio You

December 5, 2024

Laura and Ben didn’t just want to throw a wedding—they created a real three-day festival! Hosted at the Yoghurt Rooms in East Grinstead, the couple’s “Happily Ever After Party” brought together 80 friends and family members for a weekend of camping, music and fantastic food. Ben even designed a custom logo which graced everything from the temporary tattoos to high-vis jackets and was even stamped on empanadas! In fact, the event felt more like a real music festival than a wedding.
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Icelandic Elopement Three Days After They Got Engaged

Kat

Ást Og Hraun

December 2, 2024

Ryan and Lucy eloped in August on a black sand beach in Iceland. Ryan actually only officially proposed three days earlier! "We had visited Iceland back in March", Lucy explained. "Many friends said they were expecting us to come back engaged. However, once we returned Ryan had confessed to having investigated the possibility of us getting married whilst we were there, but there hadn't been enough time before we went for this to happen. My response to this was 'Let's go back and do it!'"
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Bewitched & Hitched: Pagan Handfasting Meets Practical Magic at The Lost Village of Dode

Kat

Wild Hour

November 28, 2024

Evie and Mac focused on creating a day that reflected their shared love of paganism, nature, and community. On September 7th, surrounded by just 42 of their closest family and friends, they were married at the church in the Lost Village of Dode, a historic site which is 900 years old (and was abandoned over 600 years ago!) The couple drew inspiration from its medieval architecture and pagan history to craft a celebration that blended old-world traditions with their own personal touch.
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Medieval Fantasy Fairytale with a Lake View

Kat

McKenzie Bigliazzi

November 25, 2024

After an eight-year engagement, Eli and Jake finally tied the knot in the stunning Rocky Mountains at Grand Lake Lodge. For them, waiting wasn’t about laziness or indecision—it was about finding the right moment, with the right people, and for the right reasons. “I used to tell people we were just lazy", Eli shared, "but after we had our wedding, I realised that we had just not been ready yet. I’m glad we waited. It led us to the most magical day of our lives.”
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A Magical Mess of Unbound Creation: Homemade Garden Wedding with a DIY Dress

Kat

James Morris and Marigold Wedding Photography.

November 20, 2024

When filmmaker Alexandra Preisz got engaged to visual artist Jaime, she decided to document the entire planning process on TikTok, especially when it came to her dress. Her series quickly went viral, with the bride-to-be sharing every step of the design, fabric sourcing and fitting process with her followers. While she initially envisioned reworking a vintage gown, she wasn't able to find thew sort of thing she wanted, so with the help of her stylist friend Fleur Egan and couturier Olivia Deur, she set about creating something entirely original instead.
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Glacier Elopement in New Zealand

Kat

Kellie Francis

November 19, 2024

Marie and Arnie’s wedding didn’t follow a set theme. They didn’t have any elaborate decor or lots of guests to keep happy; instead, they went for what had always felt right to them—getting married high in the Queensland mountains. For them, simplicity was key, paired with the grandeur of nature. "We wanted something simple yet classy. Our dream wedding was always to get married in the mountains,” Marie told us.
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Homemade Rustic Yet Colourful Garden Party

Kat

Melinda Aimee

November 15, 2024

When Oceana and Matt tied the knot, they weren’t looking for grandeur; they were after something personal and true to who they are. With a £5,000 budget and a creative, DIY approach, they transformed Lower Hardres Village Hall into a rustic, garden-party-inspired celebration. From the sunflower-themed garden games, vintage doily backdrop, and a ceremony led by Oceana’s mother—the day truly reflected the couple’s likes and values.
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