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Catalyst Wedding Company highlights weddings by and for game-changers. We seek to amplify and empower voices and viewpoints that are usually missing from the Wedding Industrial Complex. We're a community of badass wedding professionals who love all things funky, fresh, diverse, unique, and personality-driven; we convene twice yearly for (un)convention, a collaborative workshop, styled shoot, and dinner party. We're also the publishers of Catalyst Wedding Mag, a resource for couples looking for inspiration and affirmation that doing things differently in wedding-world is not only ok, it's wonderful!

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March 11, 2019

Aide-mémoire’s New Engagement Rings Will Bring a Little Wabi Sabi to Your Life

March 11, 2019/ Catalyst Wedding Co
Aide-mémoire’s New Engagement Rings Will Bring a Little Wabi Sabi to Your Life

We are huge fans of Aide-mémoire Jewelry, and owner Aran Galligan is the designer behind this all-inclusive, queer woman-owned studio in Seattle, Washington, and her pieces never cease to amaze us. Continuing to “wow” us is her new Sculpted collection, which offers a softer and more subtle departure from her more geometric designs.

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March 11, 2019/ Catalyst Wedding Co/
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September 17, 2018

6 Reasons to Choose a Textured Wedding Ring from Aide-Mémoire Jewelry

September 17, 2018/ Catalyst Wedding Co
6 Reasons to Choose a Textured Wedding Ring from Aide-Mémoire Jewelry

Have you been looking for a unique wedding band where you can really feel the hand-crafted work that went into it? Then you're going to want to check out Aide-mémoire Jewelry's incredible collection of textured wedding rings.

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September 17, 2018/ Catalyst Wedding Co/
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July 31, 2017

13 Bario Neal Rings Perfect for Your Astrological Sign

July 31, 2017/ Catalyst Wedding Co
13 Bario Neal Rings Perfect for Your Astrological Sign

Are you looking for the perfect engagement ring that will match your personality and your star chart? Are you maybe a little into astrology, moon phases, and all things woo woo? If so, then this roundup of gorgeous rings from ethical and independent jeweler Bario Neal will show you what’s in store for you this season and help you find the perfect engagement ring for your astrological sign.

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July 31, 2017/ Catalyst Wedding Co/
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April 08, 2017

6 Tips for Couples Shopping for Ethical Wedding Rings

April 08, 2017/ Catalyst Wedding Co
6 Tips for Couples Shopping for Ethical Wedding Rings

Many jewelry retailers have jumped on the ethical bandwagon or tout conflict-free diamonds, but what does ethical really mean for the conscientious shopper about to commit to an engagement ring or wedding band? How do you cut through the noise and the the green-washing to get to the truth? What questions should you ask to ensure that your rings are made with standards that address glaring issues like unsafe working conditions at mines and cutting facilities, the environmental effects of mining, and child labor? The following tips should help you navigate through the complex process of choosing truly ethical wedding rings, and create a ring that both represents and supports love and progress.

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April 08, 2017/ Catalyst Wedding Co/
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Catalyst Wedding Company highlights weddings by and for game-changers. We seek to amplify and empower voices and viewpoints that are usually missing from the Wedding Industrial Complex. We're a community of badass wedding professionals who love all things funky, fresh, diverse, unique, and personality-driven; we convene twice yearly for (un)convention, a collaborative workshop, styled shoot, and dinner party. We're also the publishers of Catalyst Wedding Mag, a resource for couples looking for inspiration and affirmation that doing things differently in wedding-world is not only ok, it's wonderful!

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