After the wedding is long over, the only thing that will remain of your special day (besides your relationship, we hope) are the photographs. Most couples go to extreme lengths to make sure that their wedding day is captured in a tasteful and attractive way.

In Russia, however, "taste" doesn't always factor in when it comes to the wedding photo album. Many Russian couples use Photoshop to create wedding day portraits that are zany and unsettling.

Here are 11 of Russia's strangest Photoshopped wedding photos:

Burning Man is a weeklong event in Nevada's Black Rock Desert where thousands of people come together to create "Black Rock City," a temporary metropolis that celebrates community, art, and self-expression.

Being a single lady at a wedding isn't all its cracked up to be. Moments where you meet your soul mate when you both reach for the same piece of chicken in the buffet line only happen in the movies. Most likely, you'll be sitting in the corner with a glass of champagne and an extra large piece of cake.

If you are one of these singles, here are 10 thoughts you'll have while trying to enjoy your friend's special day.

Don't assume that because your groom's a dude, he doesn't want a stylish and meaningful wedding ring.

Here are 13 unique men's bands so you can finally put a ring on it:

Ever since the iPod was released in the early aughts, techie couples eager to save some of their wedding budget stopped hiring live entertainment. They made their ideal playlists, plugged their device into the speaker system, and hoped for the best.

When it comes to your wedding, "hoping for the best" just won't cut it. That's why we're urging you to reconsider your wedding entertainment situation.

About to say "I Do" to someone who you're only used to talking to via Skype? Here are some wedding vows to help pledge your long-distance love:

For most people, talking with their in-laws can be a bit awkward, and adding alcohol into the equation is like playing a game of Russian roulette. Secrets are revealed, compliments become flirty, and questions you think are innocent can get way too personal. Whether you’re sober, buzzed, or completely trashed, here are 10 things you should definitely keep from telling your in-laws:

For the traditional groom, getting suited up for the wedding day is easy.  Their bride picks out a tux, and the groom can just saunter into the closest Men’s Warehouse and rent it.

But some fashion-forward grooms actually want to be a little more involved in choosing their wedding wear. They want to look suave and cool—it’s their wedding day too, after all.

When people fantasize about their big day, they usually think about details like their dress, the cake, and the color scheme. Often, they forget to think about table centerpieces. But if you choose the wrong flowers to match the china and linen… it could be the ONLY thing your guests will remember about your wedding.

These 9 questionable centerpieces show what happens when you wait till the last minute to plan your table-scape.

Did you and your bae move to LA with $8 in your pocket and dreams of making it in Tinseltown? Are you devoted cinephiles who can name every Oscar winner going back to 1929? Or maybe you’re just huge fans of First Wives Club. Whichever the case, when it comes to planning your wedding, look no further for a venue than the Paramount Studios lot in LA.

When you step back to think about it, a lot of wedding traditions are pretty weird. Take the tossing of the bouquet, for example. Hundreds of years ago, women believed that a bride’s dress was lucky, so they’d literally tear the gown to pieces as soon as she left the church. Throwing the bouquet was a diversionary tactic, so the bride could escape while the hoard of women lunged for the flowers.

Now, the tradition has evolved to a pageant-like showcase where apathetic single ladies gather around to catch the bouquet to thereby, find their soul mate and live happily ever after.

An anonymous Australian artist is subverting tradition by using Photoshop to swap out bridal bouquets for cats:

Why do people keep on trying to impress their one true love with grand, VERY PUBLIC, proposals?

Over a year ago, Dean Smith realized he wanted to marry his girlfriend, Jennifer.

Love is in the air! It’s the first day of spring, so that means the promise of warm breezes and blooming flowers is making everyone’s heart sing. It’s also National Proposal Day. That means there is officially no better time to start thinking about how you’ll pop the question to your one true love.

Here are 11 creative ways to propose that are way more interesting than just getting down on one knee:

Congratulations! You’ve been chosen to be the Maid of Honor for your BFF’s wedding!

Have you started planning the bridal shower yet?

If you’ve ever seen the Lord of the Rings movies, you know that Hobbits can throw a killer party. Now You can have your very own Shire wedding in Hobbiton!

Having a quickie Vegas wedding? We've got you covered... for your vows, at least.

All you single gals (and guys!) might think that a wedding is the perfect place to meet Mr. Right. After all, love is in the air, drinks are flowing, and by the time you hit the last slow dance of the night – inevitably Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believin’ ” – you actually do believe that you’ve just found your OTP.  Before you climb on board that midnight train goin’ anywhere, take a step back and make sure your guy isn’t one of these:

There’s a lot to be said about glitter. It’s sparkly! It’s shiny! It’s so fun!

No one realizes just how hard it is to be a bridesmaid until they’re 3 meltdowns in with an angry in-law on their back and a crying Bridezilla at their feet.

Here are 9 apps we wish existed that would make the whole “bridesmaid thing” a lot easier to bear.