The 17 Craziest Wedding Headlines Of 2014

The 17 Craziest Wedding Headlines Of 2014

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While classic weddings will always have a special place in our hearts, we couldn't stop buzzing about these so-weird-they're-awesome nuptials and shocking bridal antics. Check out the most unusual headlines that crossed our desks this past year.

15. Bride-to-be asked her bridesmaids to carry corgis instead of bouquets
We've seen a lot of non-floral bouquets in our day, but this one takes the cake - or should we say Corgi? A Boston bride posted a Craigslist ad seeking six pups to participate in her dream wedding. Although it may sound far-fetched, the bride tells The Huffington Post that she's received 100 responses from Corgi owners so far. Read more ►

11. Couple shattered world record after getting married 109 times
Marriage vows don't have an expiration date but don't tell that to Lauren and David Blair. Throughout 30 years of marriage, the Hendersonville, Tennessee couple has continually renewed their "I dos"; 109 times, to be exact. They don't plan on quitting anytime soon: "We're just going to keep doing it. It just proves that love is still alive, and people can stay married for longer than four years," they tellThe Tennessean. Read more ►

10. This wedding trend was illegal in 48 states
Holy smokes!The New York Times reports that cannabis-themed nuptials were a craze on the West Coast this past year. "Weedings" incorporate the drug in everything from floral arrangements to favors and edible desserts to joint bars. There are even "budtenders" at dispensaries who will advise newlyweds on which strain they should choose.

7. Distraught bride sued wedding videographer for over $100K
Monica Nikchemny and Felix Komrash planned the wedding of their dreams at Crystal Plaza in Livingston, New Jersey. But the couple claims their dreams turned into a nightmare when they received the edited film from their videographers, Visualaz, which cost them $13,000. The bride compared it to a Seinfeld episode, alleging that it included sound effects and an applause track edited in - far from the production quality they expected based on the samples they'd seen. Watch the video ►

Indiana-based couple Dottie Coven and Keith Stewart became the first to get married during a Southwest Airlines flight. "There are a lot of things around flying that tend to not be fun. Let's make it fun again," the bride said. Watch the video ►

3. Extreme weather conditions made for unforgettable wedding photos
When Michael Wolber and April Hartley planned to get married at Oregon's Rock Springs Ranch, they never imagined a wildfire would threaten their perfect outdoor wedding. "It was like a movie. We saw a fire truck roll up with sirens blaring," Wolber toldThe Oregonian. Read more ►

Tell us which story shocked you the most this past year!

Later in the year, a Canadian couple decided to pose for their wedding photos in front of a tornado! Photographer Colleen Niska captured stunning images of the happy couple embracing while a twister swirled a few miles down the road. Niska insisted on The Today Show that they were never in imminent danger: "We were a long ways from the tornado. It wasn't heading in our direction," she says. Read more ►

2. Total strangers married at first sight in new reality show
Would you agree to marry a stranger who is your scientifically compatible soul mate? Believe it or not, this isn't some insane marketing scheme for Match.com or a "would you rather?" question you'd ask your single friends after having one too many margaritas at happy hour. It was the premise of a new reality show, Married at First Sight. Six singles committed to arranged marriages in the hopes of finding their true love. Read more ►

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