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Watch out!  Katie and Joe’s rock ‘n roll real wedding is one for the books. These two meant business when they set out to plan a retro-inspired event featuring polka-dot everything (Katie’s favorite) and Joe’s perfectly suited, graphic design paper goods.  The pair poured themselves into planning and with the help of the team at The Barn at Twin Oaks Ranch, their dream wedding was brought to life! Photographer Liz Chrisman says, ‘Katie and Joe march to the beat of their own drum, and that was most definitely reflected in their off-beat, fun, rockabilly wedding.’  We couldn’t agree more!

Katie’s passion for polka dots started with the bridal party attire.  From the wedding dress to the bridesmaid’s frocks, all of their vintage-chic attire was sourced from Etsy designer Pixie Pocket.  As for the invites, the very talented groom whipped up these rock ‘n roll paper goods in black and red to set the tone.

Of the ceremony, Katie says, ‘A moment that will always be special to me was while we were saying our vows. All day long it was supposed to rain. The sky was gray and the sun was hidden. I was terrified that this would be the death of my dream outdoor wedding.  Of course the barn had planned an inside move if needed, but I was still nervous. The rain held off and when it finally started to drizzle while Joe and I were exchanging our vows under the arbor, the rain sprinkled in a perfect circle around us. The trees were shaking off collected drops in such a manner that it looked planned! After the trees cleared their branches, the sun jumped out from behind a cloud and shined right on us. It was seriously like something out of a movie.  Although we had dated for six years prior to our wedding, this was proof that rain or shine- we were meant to be together.’

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Tags: arkansas, black, offbeat, red, retro, rock 'n roll, rockabilly, vintage.

We love, love, love when a couple brings their own unique flavor to an unexpected wedding locale. Case in point: Jennifer and Eric. From her glam peep toe pumps to his newsboy cap, it’s clear this Florida duo has a bit of a retro aesthetic. But instead of throwing a Rockabilly wedding in a park somewhere, they exchanged vows right on the beach—and we totally dig the results. Special thanks to Weber Photography for sharing the day with us! Scroll down for a bevvy of red wedding inspiration.

More Red Weddings: Wendy + Jason • Cami + Erik • Melanie and Mohsin 

Jennifer and Eric’s love story begins in high school. They flirted in art class all through Eric’s senior year (Jennifer was a junior at the time), but never revealed their feelings. They lost touch for about a year after Eric graduated, but were able to pick things back up not long after that. “It was easy to start our friendship exactly where it left off,” says Jennifer. “After a few months and a couple of dates, we knew we had to be together.”

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Tags: beach, glam, guestbook, red, retro, rockabilly, vintage.

Think formal weddings can’t happen anywhere but a ballroom? Think again! Sarah and Dan worked with Jennie Chase of Keely Thorne Events to plan a beautiful black tie affair at Houston’s River Oaks Garden Club. From the stunning ceremony flowers to Sarah’s beautiful Badgley Mischka bridal ensemble, their garden wedding is all sorts of elegant. Thanks to Nancy Aidée for sharing her gorgeous photos of the day! You can see even more details in our full gallery.

Related: Carly & Darion’s Elegant Ivory Wedding

Sarah and Dan’s mutual friends set up multiple group outings in order to introduce the pair. Their match-making instincts were on point—Dan proposed just ten short months after the couple’s first date! “We instantly clicked,” says Sarah. Dan proposed at the historic Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens, so they sought out a location with a similar history and feel.  They found it at River Oaks Garden Club. A florist by trade, Sarah’s mother made all the bouquets and boutonnieres for the day.

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Tags: black, black and white, Black Tie, classic, Formal, garden, outdoor, vintage, white.

Lindsay and Nick’s early spring nuptials sum up everything we love about the surprises of personalized weddings. At first glance, the pretty pastel ceremony seems to be set in a secluded forest somewhere, but it’s actually in Upper West Side New York City! The duo married amongst family, friends, and tall trees at Fort Tryon Park, then followed up with a lively reception on the outdoor patio at the park’s New Leaf restaurant.  They splurged on excellent photography and their dream venue (smart choices in our book) and kept the rest of the wedding costs at a minimum by enlisting guests to help with everything from the desserts to the reception music. Special thanks to Levi Stolove for sharing these wonderfully airy photos with us!

Lindsay and Nick first bonded over early morning lesson planning at the school where they both worked—he taught math and she taught English. After years of dating, they married in the park right across the street from that school! “The ceremony went by very quickly, but felt sweet and personal,” remembers the bride. “We were lucky that the Linden trees [in the park] bloomed a bit early.”

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Tags: city, forest, lace, lanterns, New York, NYC, park, pastel, spring, table numbers, vintage.