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Hit the Texas wedding photographer jackpot with Zachary Hunt Photography

Check it out, Texans… a new wedding photographer for you to love! Zachary Hunt Photography is based in Austin, Texas, but covers Houston, Dallas, San Antonio and all places in between.

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24 Real Weddings: Western US

Clarissa & Joseph's Modern Harlem Renaissance Wedding

Clarissa and Sam were inspired by the Harlem Renaissance to create this edgy, playful wedding complete with a naked sushi lady, movies, and games.

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30 Fashion Advice, Stuff we love

Taffeta-free alternatives for the Mother of the Bride's Dress

While I think it's important for the mother of the bride to dress classy and age appropriate, that doesn't necessarily mean she needs to look like a frumpy old lady. Here are some suggestions for the Offbeat Moms out there.

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14 Invitation DIY, Invitation Porn

Check out these library card Save the Dates

Check out FolkFusionista's library card Save the Dates! They are pretty perfect, seeing as her future husband "J" is a Librarian and they are both bibliophiles.

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20 Reader Mail

A slap in the face (in a good way!)

A reader writes in: "I needed a reality check so I came back to offbeatbride.com to get the slap in the face I deserved."

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52 Editorial (Offbeat Empire)

This website can't be everything to everyone (aka this is the year I stop responding to being scolded)

An odd thing has happened as the Empire has evolved: readers are REALLY invested in the websites, which is awesome. But there IS a downside...

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15 Cleaning/Organizing (Offbeat Home)

Big Bear’s gonna teach you how to get oil stains out of clothes

You ever ruined a good shirt with an itty bitty oil spots? Oil spots'll never ruin another cool shirt again.

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What does the the birthplace of American medicine and a collection of historical skeletons have to do with your wedding? Well, if you're getting married in Philadelphia… then I may have just described your perfect offbeat wedding venue — The College of Physicians!

We've got some fascinating facts about this venue (what famous scientist's brain is stored here?), tips for the perfect reception (no dancing required!), and a discount on your wedding at The College of Physicians. Just take my bony hand…

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