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It’s easy to see how that most special of days can drive a person insane. Schedules, planning, stress, expenses and who knows what else? They say that the happy couple often doesn’t even remember their own wedding, since it goes by in a blur.

Fortunately for the couples below, sometimes events take a turn and make the event all the more extraordinary. So scroll down, chuckle, cringe and enjoy this list of funny situations that happened at real weddings.

Be sure to upvote your favorite memorable moments if you want to keep exploring the world of hilarious wedding moments, be sure to check out Bored Panda’s previous post on weird wedding ceremonies here.

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They Look Adorable In The Same “Grandmother” Way

They Look Adorable In The Same “Grandmother” Way

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Dave Freeman
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This isn't a fail, I'd call it a win. And the grandmothers obviously thought it was funny.

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2 Steps Into Walking Down The Aisle. He Said, "Goddammit Jeri, Did My Pants Just Fall Down?"

2 Steps Into Walking Down The Aisle. He Said, "Goddammit Jeri, Did My Pants Just Fall Down?"

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I Was Skeptical When My Husband Wanted A Petting Zoo At Our Wedding

I Was Skeptical When My Husband Wanted A Petting Zoo At Our Wedding

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A petting zoo is the best idea I ever heard of! I would really have the best day of my life! 😍😍😍

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To find out more about some behind the scenes details of wedding planning, we reached out to Kala Turpin Williams, owner and event planner at MOD Events Charleston in South Carolina. The strangest request a couple had for their wedding? “Elvis Impersonator, which in itself might not be as bizarre, but they cared more about this than anything else,” Kala answered. 

“There really isn't anything specific that I think would set a couple's wedding apart, but my favorite thing is for a couple to add some things that are special to them or their culture. The best wedding isn't necessarily a page from Pinterest, but a special moment/idea that you get to share with the couple that means so much to them,” she added when asked about what could help a wedding stand out. “No matter what all of the beautiful and fun aspects are of the wedding, it really is important to spend a few moments with your partner and take it all in. Be sure to build that moment into your wedding day timeline.”

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Drake Was My First Pet Straight Out Of High School. He Was There For My First Job, First Relationship, And 16 Years Later, It Was Only Right He Would Be At Our Wedding

Drake Was My First Pet Straight Out Of High School. He Was There For My First Job, First Relationship, And 16 Years Later, It Was Only Right He Would Be At Our Wedding

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Our Niece Wasn't Thrilled About The First Kiss

Our Niece Wasn't Thrilled About The First Kiss

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh dear snort-laughing in a most unbecoming manner. In an open plan office lol

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Wedding planning is basically project management that two or more people have agreed to do in their free time. Basically, it’s work. Even worse, it’s unpaid. Plus everyone keeps telling you that you will never forget this moment, so subconsciously pressure starts to build and build and build. After all, you wouldn’t want a moment you will never forget to be less than perfect, right? 

Unfortunately, a major cause of wedding stress are all the people who, for some reason, think they need to get involved. Just figuring out who to invite can be a minefield and that’s before seating plans, catering and finding a photographer. Pretty soon, you forget what and who the day is actually supposed to be about. 


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Funny To Think That The Tux Is Probably Less Expensive Than The Furry Suits

Funny To Think That The Tux Is Probably Less Expensive Than The Furry Suits

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It actually happens pretty frequently. One year, a venue hosted an anime convention, a Christian couples counseling retreat, and a formal dinner for the Joint Chiefs of Staff on the same weekend. It's a pretty large venue, but there was some really interesting crossover. "General, would you like to relax with some tea at our Maid Cafe?"

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#8

My Childhood Nemesis Reappeared On My Wedding Day

My Childhood Nemesis Reappeared On My Wedding Day

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That is really funny. And very practical: for people who think the joke is inappropriate etc. (e.g. older family members) you could just cut the photo and it would be a traditionally nice picture

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#9

Got Married Last Week And Our Dog Decided To Steal The Show By Scooting His Butt Down The Aisle

Got Married Last Week And Our Dog Decided To Steal The Show By Scooting His Butt Down The Aisle

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AbsintheMinded
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The dog is probably like, you spent all this money but couldn’t afford my damn de-worming pills?

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Some experts suggest approaching wedding planning as any other task, particularly when it starts to get stressful. Think about how you might work on any larger task. Break it down into bite sized pieces. This way you can divide and conquer the whole process together with your significant other. It's an interesting quirk of our brains that makes us believe that big tasks are impossible so we just feel like giving up. Think about it this way, an apple pie is a recipe with many steps. But practically, you are only doing one to two things at a time. Telling yourself to slice an apple feels a lot more manageable than telling yourself to “just bake a pie.”


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I Went To The Best Wedding Ever Today. Officiated By A Dinosaur With A Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy

I Went To The Best Wedding Ever Today. Officiated By A Dinosaur With A Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy

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Quarantine Wedding

Quarantine Wedding

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Yan
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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Looks more like post-apocalyptic wedding and all except some are dead. Sorry for depressive thoughts

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VonBlade
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't think I've met that many people in my entire life, let alone know them well enough to invite to a wedding.

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Auntie Bear
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

*Furnace turns on and all of the guests fall out of their seats*

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Mabelbabel
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't understand why people were in such a rush to get married. If all of these guests were so special that you wanted them at your wedding, why not wait a few months until lockdown ended? I know life still went on during the pandemic, but if you really wanted a huge wedding, surely waiting would have been better? Having all those photographs makes it look like some sort of mass fatalities memorial.

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TheAnimalLady
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm not a fan of this either, but people didn’t want to wait when they didn’t know how long it would go on or if one of them might die from it. Like Mangelo said... "Improvise. Adapt. Overcome."

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Reminds me of that game "Guess Who?" the in-laws edition. Figure out which family member doesn't think your marriage will make it 6 months.

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Ally Joy
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

@Tracy Perry she only cares about Tracy. She says it in her bio.

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TheAnimalLady
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wow, you weren't kidding 😳🙄 and some of those comments 🤦🤦‍♀️🤦‍♂️

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cecilia kilian
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Reminds me of all the pro sports events during lockdown. This looks gloomy because the lighting is dim.

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Karen Clark
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Beautiful Bride and her Dad walking her down the aisle.......hats off to them for carrying on in such a difficult time. So glad that is past us, and I hope they are happy and well. 😊

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CWebby
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I like to think those are random pics they printed to make people think they have a lot of friends.

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Holly Stevens
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This makes me so sad. I couldn't attend my best friend's wedding because they were number restricted by mandates

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BeepBeepBoopBoop
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

wait but what was the number?! My go toos for invites are both mom and dads, so 4, best friend, then ofc the other person's best friend, then probably grandparents. Then go on from there. I'm really sorry that this happened but it just doesn't make sense in my head

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Lilly's Mom
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't know near that many people. I would put up pics of strangers....

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CV Vir
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That is a LOT of effort for a sad result. Was this a real wedding, or a pro photo piece?

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Jared Gasper
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Virtue signaling... Just don't show up if you are sick (with anything). Duh.

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Spack225
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

One of the many many reasons why “quarantine” was beyond logic and just dumb.

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JC
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's just ridiculous. The people who wanted to come should have been allowed to.

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so many personal events missed for political reasons

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On the brighter side, it is your event. You can actually do what you want, because the people who love you are there for you, not cake and some dancing. Trust me, there are seriously easier ways to find cake. So have fun, decorate how you like, get some crazy catering options, and make people dress up. Never forget that it's your day. 

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#14

Our Pirate Wedding On International Talk Like A Pirate Day

Our Pirate Wedding On International Talk Like A Pirate Day

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Newlyweds End Their Night At The Whataburger

Newlyweds End Their Night At The Whataburger

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While some of these moments seem wacky or unusual, perhaps on the global scale it’s not that weird. After all, every culture has its own traditions and norms. Plus, many wedding customs have strange and fantastical origins anyway. For example, the ancient Romans believed that the bride’s veil was necessary to protect her from evil spirits. And just to be safe, the bridesmaids were also supposed to be matching and similar to the bride, so perhaps the evil spirit would get confused. Poor Roman women, forced to live in constant fear of marauding spirits!


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We Wanted Our Wedding To Reflect Things We Love

We Wanted Our Wedding To Reflect Things We Love

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Legos & ninjas, reminds me of my wedding.. (though we had a Monty Python cake topper and Princess Bride and Space Balls references in the vows... I love beautiful nerd weddings.. ❤️❤️❤️

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#17

At A Friends' Wedding Reception, It Was Very Windy, And The Groom Got Blown Off The Cake. It Looked Like He Had Jumped Off And Ran Away, Meanwhile The Bride Was Waving Bye

At A Friends' Wedding Reception, It Was Very Windy, And The Groom Got Blown Off The Cake. It Looked Like He Had Jumped Off And Ran Away, Meanwhile The Bride Was Waving Bye

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Possibly The Most Important Photo From My Wedding Day

Possibly The Most Important Photo From My Wedding Day

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

We need a new thing: the bride get's food and nobody is allowed to interrupt her for half an hour. I was soooo hungry and then tipsy (no food but tons of toasts)

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We haven’t escaped the Romans yet. Ever wondered why so many people prefer a June wedding? There is a sort of precedent for that. June comes from Juno, also known as Hera for aficionados of Greek mythology. The evil spirit-fearing Romans believed that Juno was the goddess of marriage, among other things. It also probably helps that summer weddings are oh-so-beautiful, but I’m sure that’s just a lucky coincidence. 


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Wedding Dinosaur

Wedding Dinosaur

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ooh, I’m planning something similar - my sister’s going to crash the wedding photos as a dinosaur.

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Diligent Postman Interrupts Wedding Ceremony To Get Bride To Sign For Package

Diligent Postman Interrupts Wedding Ceremony To Get Bride To Sign For Package

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A Friend Posted This Wedding Picture. Didn't Know He Married A Mythological Beast

A Friend Posted This Wedding Picture. Didn't Know He Married A Mythological Beast

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We also had the pleasure of asking the team at Lisa Pleasant Events about some of their more memorable wedding experiences. "I had groomsmen ask me to run and grab them chick-fil-a 20 minutes before they were about to walk down the aisle. I had a few groomsmen forget their pocket squares so we folded pocket squares out of face masks and they actually turned out pretty good. lol Of course I've held back a bride's hair as she puked and held up a bride's dress while she tinkled...and actually that particular bride was my husband's ex-girlfriend. Awkward. I have also been asked to be the sole communicator between the couple and their parents. So that was a fun year of planning."

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Let's See This Amazing Picture Of The Wedding That I Took From The Roof

Let's See This Amazing Picture Of The Wedding That I Took From The Roof

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Just To Show How Much Of A "Final Fantasy" Fan I Am, I Cut My Wedding Cake With A DIY Buster Sword

Just To Show How Much Of A "Final Fantasy" Fan I Am, I Cut My Wedding Cake With A DIY Buster Sword

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But different isn't always bad, in fact going against the grain can create a more memorable experience. "I'd say any personal touches that reflect the couples' personality, regardless of how untraditional it may be will make your big day stand out. I've had a couple of weddings with a live cigar-roller, which is a personal favorite of mine now. I also have an upcoming wedding at the end of October that wants a slight Halloween touch, so they are having a live fortune-teller come read tarot cards to guests during the reception! A lot of couples are branching out from tradition and looking for unique ways to entertain, and it makes for something the guests will truly remember down the road."

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One Of My Best Friends Married His Girlfriend Yesterday. Our Other Best Friend Was His Witness

One Of My Best Friends Married His Girlfriend Yesterday. Our Other Best Friend Was His Witness

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My Wife's Grandfather With His Buddies On His Wedding Night In 1954

My Wife's Grandfather With His Buddies On His Wedding Night In 1954

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Every Girl's Dream Is To Be Carried On Her Wedding Night

Every Girl's Dream Is To Be Carried On Her Wedding Night

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's just WRONG... You haven't tied her hair back! She'll get bits of puke in hair.

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I Do Not Know Of A More Perfect Wedding Photo Than This One - My Dad, Doing A Headstand On The Dance Floor Surrounded By Cheering Family

I Do Not Know Of A More Perfect Wedding Photo Than This One - My Dad, Doing A Headstand On The Dance Floor Surrounded By Cheering Family

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We Got Married This Weekend And Did Some Ghost Pictures

We Got Married This Weekend And Did Some Ghost Pictures

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I Was A Last-Minute Flower Dinosaur At A Wedding, Pictured Here With My Mom

I Was A Last-Minute Flower Dinosaur At A Wedding, Pictured Here With My Mom

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A flower dinosaur??? I have a new goal in life! Be a flower triceratops!

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My Best Friend And I Had A Photo Shoot At A Friend's Wedding. This Was My Favorite

 My Best Friend And I Had A Photo Shoot At A Friend's Wedding. This Was My Favorite

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Got Our Wedding Pictures Back Today, My Dad Photobombing Us Is Definitely My Favorite

Got Our Wedding Pictures Back Today, My Dad Photobombing Us Is Definitely My Favorite

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Got Caught "Sniffing Glue" At A Friend's Wedding

Got Caught "Sniffing Glue" At A Friend's Wedding

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Someone Wasn't Watching How Much Birdseed The Bridal Party Took

Someone Wasn't Watching How Much Birdseed The Bridal Party Took

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The Wedding Was Postponed So We Had A Quarantine Wedding Instead

The Wedding Was Postponed So We Had A Quarantine Wedding Instead

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She Said Yes. I Mean She Said Si

She Said Yes. I Mean She Said Si

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Went To A Wedding Yesterday. The Officiator Held Up This Sign During The "First Kiss"

Went To A Wedding Yesterday. The Officiator Held Up This Sign During The "First Kiss"

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Married To My Soulmate By Elvis (Probably An Impersonator)

Married To My Soulmate By Elvis (Probably An Impersonator)

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Our Godson Decided Our First Dance Was The Perfect Time For A Potty Break. In The Middle Of The Dance Floor

Our Godson Decided Our First Dance Was The Perfect Time For A Potty Break. In The Middle Of The Dance Floor

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Wedding Barbie And Ken

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In The Middle Of Nebraska, There's An Art Installation Called Carhenge. It's Literally A Car Version Of Stonehenge. My Friend Got Married There This Week

In The Middle Of Nebraska, There's An Art Installation Called Carhenge. It's Literally A Car Version Of Stonehenge. My Friend Got Married There This Week

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The Tissues At My Brother's Wedding Were A Nice Touch

The Tissues At My Brother's Wedding Were A Nice Touch

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well, Bored Panda, do I keep my Suit together? My Soot together? How about my Seat? My Smut? Oh, duh, obviously it's Keep Your S L U T Together.

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#49

This Ring Bearer At My Brother's Wedding

This Ring Bearer At My Brother's Wedding

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Groom's Party Had An Interesting Take On Attire

Groom's Party Had An Interesting Take On Attire

I was looking at some photos from a potential photographer, and I came across this. I feel sorry for the bride and her bridesmaids since they were dressed to the nines, whereas... The groomsmen (and groom) look like they came home from a work shift at a construction site.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It looks like that was the intended theme. All the men have the yellow shirt and khakis.

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