“I would not trade my weird wedding with anything fancier or more traditional!”
Here is what people shared:
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“My mother was overbearing and argumentative during my wedding planning.
We had a small family-only ceremony and dinner a week later on the originally planned date.
No one knew we’d already gotten married.”
problematik
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It was an absolutely incredible experience.
Our ceremony was six minutes long, timed so that we exchanged rings right as totality hit.
During the quick ceremony, the sky got darker and darker until we were surrounded by deep twilight.
There was no aisle for the ceremony.
We just walked to the front, finished our beers, and started.
We are not a traditional couple."
“We had been engaged for eight months and were planning our engagement party at this cool restaurant loft.
and my mom proceeded to marry us.
Its been a year and a half, and Im still so happy we made this decision.
I love my husband, and the unconventional way we decided to start our marriage.
Kellen, NJ
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“My husband and I eloped while on vacation in New Orleans.
It would be a cute cake topper.
He said, ‘Well, maybe we will get married while we are here.’
The next day, we sobered up and decided to get married!
“44 years ago, my husband and I married in Alcazar Garden, Balboa Park, San Diego.
Permit was $35.
Flowers were plentiful throughout the garden.
We had a guitar player for music, who later became a local celebrity.
The bell tower rang at noon, marking the beginning of our ceremony.
A judge officiated, costing $50.
It was intimate, with about 50 friends and family.
For the reception, we walked over to a historical venue in the park for a cocktail party.
It was simple and beautiful.
The cost of a wedding has nothing to do with the success of a marriage.”
savoryfan742
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The house was decked out for the holiday, and everyone showed up in costume.
Halfway through the party, we announced we were getting married right then and there with them as witnesses.
Its one of my favorite memories with my husband.”
“We had an unconventional wedding that really resembled my husband’s and my spirit.
It was so much fun!
I would not trade my weird wedding with anything fancier or more traditional.”
“My wife and I were on a business trip to Vegas and took the opportunity to get married.
Eight years later, we have zero regrets.”
originalphone3964
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“My wife and I got married on Halloween.
We began by burning sage to cleanse the altar.
We had a black wedding cake and served North Carolina pulled pork BBQ.
It was spooky and weird, just like us.
vapeery
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We went to a place that had special meaning to our family.
Our teen was my husband’s witness, and my best friend was mine.
I wore a long, light blue, chiffon dress.
Our toddler stood by me, wearing a navy dress and beige peacoat.
My bouquet was handmade by a local florist, another friend!
“We eloped and did a small ceremony in the tiny backyard of our apartment on the ground floor.
I hung up a white sheet for better photos.
I bought a simple pink and white floral dress.
Hubs borrowed a suit from a friend.
I got some pretty fake flowers for ourdogsto wear.
I had the officiant and three friends.
It was definitely my favorite day.
Simple, fun, affordable, and stress-free.”
jvh24
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But ultimately, the result was a really authentic, community-centered celebration.
We did away with any traditions that we felt didn’t serve us.
Maya, South Africa
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The setting was enchanting, and the sunset photos were stunning.”
We found all of our vendors on Instagram, which were spectacular.”
(Pro tip: mid-week wedding = less expensive vendor costs!)
Everyone flew home on Saturday or Sunday, and we flew to Paris for our honeymoon.
It was worth every cent, in our opinion!"
