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This Wisconsin dairy farm wedding started with a failed matchmaking attempt

Cali and Cezanne’s Wisconsin dairy farm wedding proved that sometimes a failed matchmaking attempt is just the universe’s way of pointing you toward the right person. Their neon-lit celebration at Seven Acre Dairy Company featured botanical embroidery, heart-covered tulle, and a build-your-own soft-serve station that put traditional wedding cake to shame (because butter lovers really are better lovers).

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Wedding vendor scams are circulating again (here’s how to spot them)

Every few months the wedding industry gets another wave of scam inquiries. They show up looking like totally normal leads at first: A wedding date, a polite message, maybe a vague reference to where they found you… and then things get weird. Here’s what to watch out for.

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Vader, vows, and velvet: A Sith-chic Los Angeles wedding

Forget the Jedi robes: Erika and Tyler opted for a galactic alliance at the Oviatt Penthouse at this Sith wedding. From R2-D2 delivering the rings to a potion-based smoke ceremony, every detail of this Los Angeles celebration embraced the delicious tension between the Light and Dark sides of the Force.

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Why your vendor referral list is actually a moral document

This ones for the wedding vendors who lead with their values. Let’s get real about the ego in the wedding industry. For decades, wedding vendors have been told to be chameleons: to wear black and blend into the background, keep our mouths shut about politics, and just make sure the cake tastes good and the photos are in focus. But as a small business owner myself, I gotta say that if you’re gonna be self-employed, you better have a job that reflects your values… or else you might as well just go work for the man.

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