Offbeat Bride, three years later
Today is Andreas' and my third wedding anniversary! (We don't really tend to think of it as our anniversary since our "kissaversary" is New Years and is much more meaningful to us — it'll be 10 years this New Years!)
For those of you who've read the book, you know how we basically re-throw our wedding every year in the form of an anniversary camp-out. I am pleased to say that after three years, the party basically throws itself and we can just sit back and enjoy it — every bride's dream, right?
Here's a picture of us from our anniversary camp-out this past weekend, taken in the same meadow as this shot from three years ago.
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About Ariel Meadow Stallings
Author of Offbeat Bride: Creative Alternatives for Independent Brides, Ariel acts as the publisher of all the Offbeat Empire websites. She lives, loves, and dorks out hard in Seattle, WA.





Alicia said
Congrats to you both! The pics really look fun.
Kelly Mahoney said
Congratulations! I hope you guys have a great time on your reunion/anniversary.
Blake said
You guys are too cute. Great idea to have an annual party.
Mary-Heather said
happy anniversary!!! have fun at your campout…
WeddingSavvy said
Happy anniversary from a fellow Seattleite!
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michelle said
aw, happy happy!
Kelly said
Congrats to both of you! Nice to see such a happy couple
Jillian said
Aw! Happy anniversary!
Sarah said
Yayy! Congratulations!
Kit said
Having a party on your anniversary is such a kickass idea. You really know how to make weddings appealing for the offbeat crowd.