Nerdy Wedding with Games & Fantasy Movie References

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Dan Waters Creative

November 7, 2024

Zoe and Stephen didn’t just plan one wedding—they planned two. First came a private legal ceremony, held a month ahead of their big day, where Zoe wore a dinosaur print dress. But the main event was an immersive, nerd-tastic celebration centred around all the things and people they love. “Each week as we planned, we’d come back to the same question,” Zoe said, “Does this choice fit our ethos of having the things we love with the people we love?”

Celtic Handfasting Elopement with a 70s Retro Afterparty

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Arianna Fenton

November 1, 2024

The idea of splitting a wedding over two days—a smaller, intimate ceremony on the first day, followed by a larger, more laid-back reception on another day—gained popularity during the pandemic and remains a popular choice for post-COVID couples. This approach reduces the pressure of formality and having "all eyes on you" during the vows, making it feel more like a personal moment rather than a performance. It also allows for a more relaxed celebration with everyone else afterward. This is exactly what Sioned and James chose to do when they married this summer.

Issue 59: DIY Wedding Special – Design Your Dream ‘I Dos’

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October 26, 2024

Anyone can have a beautiful wedding if they have an endless budget, but only when you have less to spend do you truly have to flex those creative muscles. Creativity on a budget has always been our jam; we’ve championed a DIY, ‘you-centric’ approach to wedding planning since the inception of our magazine. But – can you believe it? – we’ve never actually had a fully DIY-focused edition! It is time to remedy that immediately.

Cheetah Print, Vintage Valentine’s Day Wedding in their Own Backyard

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Naida Lindberg

October 25, 2024

This is the story of a rock 'n' roll singer, and a bombshell of a babe writer. Matty and Sid locked eyes during one oh hist sets, and the rest was history.  The next year was spent planning their backyard wedding in Santa Cruz, CA, for their one year anniversary.

Baby, It’s You: A Great Sand Dunes Elopement and Baby Bump Shoot

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Ayla Rae Weddings

October 7, 2024

Brenna and Noah built their elopement around two things: a baby blue colour palette and Brenna's baby bump (they were almost positive they were having a boy, and they were later proved right!). They decided to elope at the Great Sand Dunes in Colorado for that wide open blue sky, and the nostalgia of previous time spent together in the nearby town of Alamosa.

A Five Guys Elopement

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Gracie May

September 30, 2024

While plenty of engaged couples fantasise about running away and eloping, Rebecca and Craig did exactly that. Their simple ceremony was held at Orange County Courthouse in Orlando, and afterwards they went to Five Guys for burgers and milkshakes! In total, they spent £2,000, with their biggest cost being the photographer.

Colourful Sunset Dinosaur Disco Party

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Camille Marie

September 20, 2024

Andy and Brandi had just $8,000 to spend on their sunset-inspired dinosaur disco wedding, but that didn't stop them from having one hell of a party! Second time around for the bride, this time she knew exactly what she did—and did not—want.

Shadowhunter Meets Harry Potter Themed Wedding

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Photoluminaire

September 19, 2024

When Agata and Michael began planning their 'Magic and Science' wedding, Agata’s love for Harry Potter, Shadowhunters, and crafting blended perfectly with Michael’s enthusiasm for animals, metal music, and Doctor Who.

Minimal and Laid Back Wedding in Hull

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Alex Bates Potography

September 17, 2024

When Rachael and Bear began planning their wedding, they knew exactly what they didn’t want: stress, pressure, and anything overly conventional. Instead, they aimed for a day that was, as Rachael described, "All about us. Minimal drama, minimal planning—just pure celebration.

Happy Goth Halloween Wedding with an $800 Budget

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Liz Huff

September 11, 2024

When Hannah and Nate decided to tie the knot, they knew they didn't have a lot to spend, but that wasn't going to stop them having the wedding they wanted. Both line cooks, they were lucky enough to be offered the restaurant where the bride works as their venue, which they used after hours. Everything else was homemade and their secondhand outfits were pieced together from pieces found at Poshmark and Goodwill, totalling less than $50 combined!

70s Retro Meets Country Western at The Old Coal Yard

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Amelia Jane

September 3, 2024

What do you get when you combine retro, 70s vibe with a cowboy aesthetic and a Newcastle coal yard? Why, Jane and Rob's epic country western wedding of course! With the bride working in fashion and the groom being in an Americana band, their wedding was never going to be boring, but they made it even more awesome by DIYing almost everything!

Budget Friendly Homemade Wedding in Bristol

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Kerrie Palmer

August 27, 2024

Pete and Rhian didn't have a theme for their west country wedding - all they knew was that they wanted to keep things thrifty. With a budget of just £6,500 they were able to strip things back, make clever choices and have a wedding which still felt like 'them' without costing a fortune! They had a register office ceremony, followed by a DIY reception at The Radnor Rooms, Bristol.

Brooklyn Backyard Community Wedding

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The Drawhorns

August 12, 2024

Their own back garden and local community centre were the locations of choice for Danielle and Dylan's Brooklyn wedding. The day had a real community feel with their friends, family and neighbours all coming together to celebrate their marriage. They had a decorating party the night before where around 40 of their loved ones came to eat pizza and help them dress the garden and hall. In total they spent less than $10,000. The bride's dress came from BCBG Max Azaria and everything she wore with it was thrifted.

€5,000 Grey & Burgundy Italian Beach Wedding

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February 30th Stories

August 7, 2024

Fabiana and Nicole got married in the beach, with the picturesque backdrop of Albissola Marina, behind them. With a budget of just €5,000, they made clever choices to keep the costs down, such as both brides wearing dresses made for them by their mothers!

Eclectic, Vintage & Rustic Wedding Surrounded by Animals

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Rob Dodsworth

July 30, 2024

Anne and Jared, who were married at College Farm in Norfolk, they created a wedding day that was filled with eclectic, vintage, and rustic touches to reflect their love for animals and nature. The couple met while working in an animal sanctuary, so their passion for animals was at the forefront of the day.

Budget-Friendly & Bursting with Colourful Creativity

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Robin Zahler

July 4, 2024

Bursts of colour, inventive touches and a rock n' roll spirit defined Lauren and Jake's Blackpool wedding. The day featured unique elements like a General Lee wedding car and a ukulele band, who they found when they saw them playing at a shopping mall over Christmas!

Budget-Friendly Backyard Brilliance

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Radski

June 19, 2024

With a total spent of £6,000, Nicole and Garin's wedding was all about the DIY. After their registry office ceremony, they hosted a garden party reception in their own home. Not only did doing almost everything themselves save a ton of cash, but they were able to do it exactly how they wanted.

Gothic Garden Party at Home

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Ayesha Rahman

June 12, 2024

Charlotte and David tied the knot at the groom's family home in East Sussex, which saved them a lot of money, but meant they had to do everything themselves. However, with a solid vision and a lot of hard work, they were able to bring their dream of a gothic garden party to life with their budget of £9,000.

Neon Woodland Village Hall Wedding on a Budget

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Freya Steele

June 6, 2024

Sophie and Adam's Somerset wedding was a showcase of their personalities, creativity and love of colour. With a modest budget of £8,000, the couple transformed their village hall venue into a vivid wedding wonderland.

Black & Pink Emo Meets Corpse Bride Inspired Wedding

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Massey

May 1, 2024

Naomi and Stuart, who met in a tattoo shop. wanted a wedding that to 'make their emo 13-year-old selves proud'. At The City Rooms in Leicester they tied the knot in an intimate ceremony, followed by a reception kicked off with a rock band performance!