This Geek Chic Dr. Who Wedding Is Out of This World

A pop culture theme wedding can either go one of two ways: totally spot on or terribly tacky. Lucky for Dallas-based couple, TJ and Timmy Mundell-Patterson, their Dr. Who themed nuptials were anything but a sci-fi disaster. The two went viral last year when they released their engagement shoot, which was complete with a custom built TARDIS and shot in an abandoned warehouse. Aside from creating something that looks more like a promo for the show than an engagement series, TJ even looks like a total doppelganger for the 10th Doctor (AKA David Tennant).

While it might seem impossible to outdo the epic photos, the couple has managed it with a Dr. Who themed wedding AND honeymoon. TJ and Timmy headed to the Hakone Japanese Gardens in Saratoga, California this past November to officially tie the knot. Their ceremony was complete with a Dr. Who-themed cake, TARDIS and K-9 (the robot dog) shaped ring boxes and heartwarming inscriptions from the show on their wedding vests.

After the two said “I do” they headed off to a honeymoon in the UK (because, duh). While across the pond, they were granted access to BBC studios in Cardiff where they were welcomed aboard the set and visited several archived console rooms – they even got to snap a pic in Van Gough’s hat from the episode “Vincent and The Doctor.”

Outside of the studios, the scoured the country in search of Pandorica (a prison hidden under Stonehenge – fictional of course) and fused two of BBC’s best sci-fi shows into one by placing a miniature TARDIS in Cardiff Bay’s Mermaid Quay, where the Dr. Who spinoff show, Torchwood is set.

Who needs the Bahamas and couple massages when you have a portable TARDIS and so much sci-fi goodness to explore?!

Have you ever been to a themed wedding? What was the theme? Did you love it or think it was a bust? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below.

(h/t Buzzfeed, images via Shaun Menary Photography)

Despite being called a "dishwasher," the magical machine sitting in your kitchen isn't just for plates, cups, or silverware. It's also a secret cleaning hack that can handle way more than you might think. Not only is tossing things in the dishwasher a major time-saver compared to handwashing, but it's even more efficient, using less water and energy.

So, the dishwasher is one appliance you shouldn't underestimate, with the ability to clean things like footwear, common household fixtures, and even toys. To get you started, here are 13 items you can surprisingly plop inside for a quick clean.

Scroll to see all the surprising items you actually CAN put in the dishwasher!

1. Waterproof Shoes

Nordstrom

You might have kids who love to explore in their Crocs or dance in muddy puddles while wearing their rain boots. Or maybe you ran through a trail through the woods that really left its mark on your Cloud 5 Waterproof Running Shoes. Plus, plastic flip-flops, a staple in summer footwear, have a knack for accumulating sand, dirt, and other grime during the warmer months.

These waterproof shoes can safely go on your dishwasher's top rack! Just be wary of using detergents that have bleach, as it could lead to material damage or discoloration.

2. Plastic Hairbrushes

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Hairbrushes don't only collect stray strands of hair. They can also accumulate dead skin, grease, and other grime.

If you realize your plastic brush or comb has seen better days, put it in your dishwasher's utensil container and let it go through a "normal" cycle. Just keep in mind that brushes or combs made from natural materials aren't safe for the dishwasher.

3. Children's Toys

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Kids have no problem using and basically abusing their toys. They get tossed on the floor, chewed on, and even taken outside in the dirt. To get rid of germs, plastic items such as building blocks, pretend play kitchen items, bath toys, and even pacifiers and teething rings can be cleaned in your dishwasher.

However, any toys that have small pieces should be placed in a mesh bag. That way, they don't inadvertently damage your appliance.

4. Baseball Caps

Urban Outfitters

Baseball caps are great for shading your face from the harsh summer sun, but they can quickly get dirtied from sweat. Thankfully, the dishwasher can help get them looking as good as new without ruining their shape.

All you have to do is loosely place your cap in the top rack and let it air dry afterward. Or, for those very concerned about their cap's shape, you can buy a cap frame.

5. Vacuum Attachments

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From sucking up dust bunnies under our furniture to tackling crumbs between couch cushions, our vacuums (and, specifically, their attachments) go through a lot.

Instead of handwashing these often-gross items, allow your dishwasher to do the work for you. Plenty of plastic vacuum attachments tend to be dishwasher-safe, but before you throw all of your accessories in for a bath, double-check your owner's manual.

6. Toothbrush Holders

Anthropologie

It's recommended that you replace your toothbrush every three to four months to maintain hygiene. But when was the last time you actually cleaned your toothbrush holder?

Moisture and toothpaste residue can accumulate inside or outside this item over time. Just like a cup, simply turn it upside down, place it on the top rack of your dishwasher, and let it run through a normal cycle.

7. Potatoes

Target

Have you ever been tasked with making mashed potatoes or french fries for a large group only to realize just how many spuds you'd have to wash? You may be shocked to learn that you could've been saving a lot of scrub time all these years.

Potatoes can easily be placed on the top rack and washed on a rinse cycle! Never include any detergent, though.

8. Appliance Knobs

No matter how tidy of a cook you are, the knobs on your appliances, like your stove, are bound to get quite dirty after a while. They're constantly touched, often with sticky or oily fingers, and frequently forgotten about during kitchen cleaning sessions.

Give your appliances a simple refresh by disconnecting their removable plastic or metal knobs and sticking them in your dishwasher's utensil container.

9. Refrigerator Shelves

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From spilled milk (literally) to crumbs and leaking leftover containers, refrigerator shelves can get sticky, grimy, and downright gross to handwash.

Luckily, you don't have to! They can be sanitized in the bottom rack of your dishwasher, along with your other dishware, for an effortless clean.

10. Gardening Tools

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Regardless of whether you're a container gardener or prefer growing plants in garden beds, your tools are exposed to dirt, bacteria, and, sometimes, pesticides.

Those with plastic or metal handles can get sanitized on your dishwasher's top rack. Tools with wooden handles, on the other hand, should be washed manually.

11. Microwave Turntable

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Similar to refrigerator shelves, microwaves take a beating. This appliance reheats everything from bubbling soups to greasy pizza slices, but you don't want your turntable to look like a graveyard of dinners' past.

Instead of going through the hassle of washing this large, awkward item in the sink, place it in your dishwasher alongside your other plates, bowls, and cups.

12. Shower Caddy

Target

Unless you have a built-in shelf in your shower, you probably have a metal shower caddy that hangs over your shower head or door to hold your shampoo, conditioner, and other bath products.

Over time, mold and soap scum will accumulate on your caddy, giving it a dull or dirty appearance. To help this shower accessory become sparkly again, run it through your dishwasher, and remember to dry it off afterward to prevent rusting.

13. Pet Toys & Bowls

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Last but certainly not least are plastic pet toys and bowls. The former is constantly chewed on, dragged around your floor, and sometimes even buried in the yard. Meanwhile, the latter is exposed to the bacteria in your furry friend's mouth, kibble residue, and slobber.

Rather than forcing yourself to hand wash these pet accessories, let your dishwasher handle it. Just check the bowl and toy labels to ensure they're machine-wash-safe and don't have any hollow areas where water can get trapped and grow mold.

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For as many new menu items Starbucks has launched in the past several years or so, there’s a whole slew of drinks, syrups, and food items that were sadly slashed from the menu. Starbucks was founded way back in 1971, so you can only imagine the multitude of offerings that have come and gone since!

If you’re a Starbucks fan yearning for the return of the Orange Mocha or craving their famed Bagel Bites (same here), we bet you totally forgot about the rest of these 25 amazing (but discontinued) Starbucks items.

Scroll on for 25 discontinued Starbucks items that’ll jog your memory of the coffee chain’s menu lineup and have your cravings running wild!

Discontinued Starbucks Drinks

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1. Salted Caramel Mocha

This discontinued mocha drink featured a strong salted caramel flavor, thanks to the smoked sea salt it was crafted with. Though your Starbucks baristas could make a very similar drink using the chain's caramel syrup and some sea salt, they no longer carry the smoked sea salt.

One barista Redditor said "it’s not the same unless we have the smoked sea salt.”

Many more agreed in the thread: "The salt was the best part," another person wrote. "When I'd go order of they said they were out of the salt, I'd pick a different drink!"

“I actually am glad Starbucks doesn’t have these anymore," one more user commented. "I probably gained 20lbs alone because of this one drink. Soooo good."

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2. Very Berry Hibiscus Refresher

“I’m still salty over this!” one Redditor said about the now-discontinued Very Berry Hibiscus Refresher. It's still sold in the UK, so you could hop across the pond if you're really craving it!

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3. Valencia Orange Refresher

R.I.P. to this orange-flavored Refresher. Gone, but not forgotten!

Starbucks UK

4. Cool Lime Refresher

Starbucks actually sold a lime-forward Refresher, too. But no longer. 😭

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5. Dark Cherry Mocha

Oh, this sounds so good. Made with a mix of dark chocolate mocha and cherry syrup (which Starbies no longer carries... for now), this bev was also orderable iced or in Frappuccino form.

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6. Orange Mocha

Orange and chocolate is an immaculate flavor combo – we wish Starbucks would bring it back! But for now, it's only sold in the Bahamas.

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7. Gingerbread Latte

The Gingerbread Latte is one of those discontinued Starbucks items that always has a big hullabaloo surrounding its disappearance. It was a seasonal drink that was so popular around the winter holidays for its warm, cozy flavors.

"I don't get why they discontinued it when it was so popular,” one Redditor complained. Same.

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8. S’mores Frappuccino

When it comes to very sweet Starbucks sips, the now-gone S'mores Frappuccino hit the nail on its head.

"This was my favorite thing ever," one Redditor noted. "The 'marshmallow' component was iconic."

To our surprise, it's actually available on the Starbucks New Zealand menu!

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9. Oprah Chai

Per Starbucks, Oprah teamed up with Starbucks in 2014 to create the Teavana Oprah Chai Tea, which raised $21 million to support youth education organizations across the country. An iconic collab, if you ask us!

Baristas on Reddit noted the Oprah Chai “seemed a lot more cinnamon-y compared to normal chai.” It was also reportedly vegan while the regular Starbucks chai technically isn't since it's made with honey.

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10. Juniper Latte

With herby notes, the Juniper Latte likely didn't last long on Starbucks menus because of its unique (and honestly, lesser-known) flavor profile. It came around once around the holidays, and poof, it was gone just as quickly.

It was my favorite drink that I knew would only last a season," one Starbucks fan said.

Discontinued Starbucks Syrups

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1. Raspberry Syrup

Starbucks no longer sells raspberry syrup. *Cries.* It was so tasty as an addition to both regular mochas and white chocolate mochas alike!

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2. Pineapple Ginger Syrup

We had no clue Starbies ever served something like this! Pineapple and ginger sounds like such a nice, refreshing combo for a summery sip like a Refresher or iced tea – but we sadly will never know what it's like.

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3. Irish Cream Syrup

Remember Starbucks' Irish Cream Cold Brew? Us, too. We miss it! Turns out, Irish cream used to be a pretty regular flavor at the chain. Per one barista:

“When I first started in 2003, it was part of the permanent syrup lineup. When it was brought back for a few years for the Irish Cream cold brew, I was overjoyed because I could make Irish Cream lattes again. Then corporate had the audacity to not bring it back last year.”

Discontinued Starbucks Food

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1. Almond Croissant

Ooh, la la! We still yearn for this flaky pastry. Luckily, Starbucks still has the Chocolate Croissant and Ham & Swiss Croissant to fill the void from this discontinued item.

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2. Southwest Veggie Wrap

Real OG fans will remember the Southwest Veggie Wrap. Filled with potatoes, eggs, cheese, and black beans, it was a reliable vegetarian item in the Starbucks breakfast lineup.

“I talk about this at least once a week since they've discontinued it 😭,” one person said.

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3. Chicken & Hummus Box

Starbucks has slowly been pulling back on their protein box selection. One long-forgotten box is the Chicken & Hummus Box, which featured a healthy medley of hummus, chicken, cucumber, tomatoes, and pita bread for on the go snackin'.

“I think about this one monthly," one Redditor said. "So much protein in one lunch.”

"I lived on these for lunch," another said.

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4. Chocolate Cream Cheese Muffins

Woah, these sound so yum. Anything with chocolate has our attention, obvi. Sadly, the Starbucks Chocolate Cream Cheese Muffins are nowhere to be found.

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5. Bananas

Back in the good old days, Starbucks sold bananas that could be enjoyed on their own or blended into drinks like smoothies (yes, smoothies!) and Frappuccinos.

“A Java Chip Frap with a banana blended in was delightful," one Redditor wrote.

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6. Chicken Caprese Panini

Allegedly, Starbucks used to sell a ton of different panini flavors. In addition to the discontinued Chicken Caprese Panini, you could also find the Chicken Santa Fe Panini, Turkey Rustico Panini, Holiday Turkey Stuffing Panini, and the Chicken Artichoke Panini on menus.

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7. Salted Caramel Cake Pop

Oh, wow. This cake pop looks divine. Too bad you can't order it anymore!

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8. Strawberry Crème Scones

Same goes for these strawberry-clad cones. We can't resist a sweet treat!

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9. Chicken Sausage Biscuit

On the more savory side, we really wish Starbucks would pop off with more chicken-based breakfast options like this now-discontinued biscuit sammie.

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10. Bagel Bites

Bagel bites were the bomb in Starbucks' heyday. Filled with cheese, they truly made a nice midday snack.

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11. Cookie Dough Cake Pop

Apparently this Cookie Dough Cake Pop was so beloved, there's even a petition to bring it back.

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12. Honey Pistachio Croissant

This treat looks like something you'd find at a gourmet bakery – but nope, it was one of Starbucks' very own. With sweet notes of honey and nutty pistachio, we think it'd go great with their current winter menu!

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Galentine’s Day comes but once a year, and it’s one of the holidays we get most excited about celebrating. This year when you’re brainstorming the perfect color scheme for your party or Galentine’s Day brunch, think pink! These 21 pink desserts recipes are the perfect treats to make your celebration feel as special as your friendships.

Raspberry Meringue Sandwiches

Baking a Moment

These light-as-a-cloud raspberry meringues are sandwiched with whipped chocolate ganache. It’s like each one holds a secret Galentine’s surprise inside. (via Baking a Moment)

Strawberry Bundt Cake

Caroline's Cooking

Roasted strawberries are the secret to this moist bundt cake. The freeze dried strawberries in the icing don’t hurt, either. (via Caroline’s Cooking)

Ultimate Strawberry Milkshake

The Lucky Pear

You know you’re enjoying a truly epic milkshake when you need to use a straw and a spoon to get down all the goodies. (via The Lucky Pear)

Strawberry Cupcakes

Cookie Dough and Oven Mitt

Filled with diced strawberries and pink sprinkles, these cupcakes are worthy of a celebration. Best of all, they’re finished off with a colorful swirl of frosting and a gumball for good measure. (via Cookie Dough and Oven Mitt)

Pink Ombre Rhubarb Mini Cakes

Lauren Caris Cooks

Mini ombre rhubarb cakes are pretty enough to double as Valentine’s Day decorations. Best of all, thanks to fresh rhubarb compote and rhubarb icing, they’re full of flavor too. (via Lauren Caris Cooks)

Ombre Peach Layer Cake

Live for Cake

Marvel at this gorgeous pink dessert recipe: Luscious layers of homemade peach jam are sandwiched by moist vanilla cake. The ombre frosting gives an elegant hint of the fruity surprise hiding within. (via Live for Cake)

Red Love Apple Galette

Eat Little Bird

Even if you love baking, little shortcuts are always appreciated. In this case, blushing red love apples are pretty enough that you don’t need to spend extra time decorating your dessert. (via Eat Little Bird)

Raspberry and Pink Lemon Sorbet

Circa Happy

If you’ve been scared to make ice cream at home, this recipe is for you. It takes just a handful of ingredients and is made in the food processor, without any fancy ice cream making equipment. (via Circa Happy)

Pink Champagne Macarons

Sprinkles for Breakfast

Nothing screams Galentine’s Day like all things bubbly and pink. That’s why these macarons, made with sparkling moscato, are the perfect pink dessert recipe. (via Sprinkles for Breakfast)

Strawberry Rice Krispies Treats

Dessert For Two

If you’re a fan of the classic Rice Krispies treats, wait until you try these. They’re not just pink — they get an extra boost of flavor from strawberry marshmallow creme. (via Dessert for Two)

Strawberry Shortcake Bars

Deliciously Sprinkled

Relive your childhood with these strawberry shortcake bars. And don’t forget: No one’s stopping you from adding any leftover strawberry crumbles to some softened vanilla ice cream for an extra treat. (via Deliciously Sprinkled)

Raspberry Cheesecake Ice Cream

Lovely Little Kitchen

You’ll see raspberries in a whole new light after tasting this decadent ice cream. (via Lovely Little Kitchen)

No Bake Pink Lemonade Pie

Spicy Southern Kitchen

Some Valentine’s Day desserts are a little too rich, but not this pie. It stays nice and light, thanks to the fluffy pink lemonade filling. (via Spicy Southern Kitchen)

Blood Orange Cookies

Tutti Dolci

These colorful cookies get a citrusy boost thanks to a glossy coating of blood orange icing. But that’s not all — there’s blood orange juice in the cookie dough itself too. (via Tutti Dolci)

Pink Champagne Cake

Liv for Cake

We can’t think of a better way to celebrate than with a piece of cake and a glass of Champagne. This treat combines both into one dessert you won’t be able to stop raving about. (via Liv for Cake)

Pink Mint Chocolate Bark

I Spy DIY

Peppermint bark isn’t just for Christmas. Here, it gets a Galentine’s Day makeover, thanks to candy melts and pastel nonpareils. (via I Spy DIY)

Grapefruit Champagne Mimosa Cupcakes

Baking a Moment

Grapefruit and Champagne cupcakes are the perfect toast to your friends this Galentine’s Day. Don’t be shy — you’ll want to spread extra grapefruit Champagne marshmallow frosting on each one. (via Baking a Moment)

Cherry Doughnut Holes

Just So Tasty

When doughnuts taste this good, they do double duty as breakfast and dessert. Just don’t forget a generous coating of two-ingredient icing to make them really special. (via Just So Tasty)

Pink Pomelo Rose Tarts

Butter and Brioche

Pomelo and rose make these silky tarts extra-fragrant. For even more pizzazz, each one is topped with a burnished cloud of honey meringue. (via Butter and Brioche)

Raspberry Cheesecake Brownies

Sally's Baking Addiction

Dark chocolate brownies are made extra-rich with the addition of a cheesecake swirl. There are fresh raspberries on top too, that help balance the ultra-decadent flavor. (via Sally’s Baking Addiction)

Strawberry Crinkle Cookies

Meatloaf and Melodrama

There’s no need to break your back in the kitchen sweating over a batch of these strawberry crinkle cookies. They’re made with cake mix, so you can spend more time actually enjoying your dessert than making it. (via Meatloaf and Melodrama)

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