The Offbeat Bride: Sarah, Hairstylist
Her Offbeat Partner: Jess, Baker
Location & date of wedding: Friend's beach house in Southern Shores, NC — October 11, 2008
What made our wedding offbeat: We were on an extremely tight budget, so we cut out a lot of traditions that didn't matter to us. The groom's family is from Scotland, so we had a handfasting ceremony and Quaich ceremony.
Our food was from Sam's Club. The flowers from the grocery store were arranged by the Groom's mother. Our rings were hand-made by a close friend, and her husband was our officiant. The photos and video were also done by friends. The day was by us (and our lovely friends and family), about us, and thoroughly enjoyed by all.
Our biggest challenge: Money was an issue, but we are simple people and can make due with very little. It also helps that we have very talented friends and family.
I also lost a lot of weight (due to stress) and my dress did not fit on the day. It was held on my double stick tape and velcro. I just had to roll with it, since there was nothing I could do about it at that point.
My favorite moment: During the ceremony, the entire wedding party was cracking jokes and had us rolling the entire time. It was so much fun, we couldn't be nervous. It was beautiful.
My advice for other offbeat brides: Make sure that you take the time to care for your partner. They are just as stressed as you are!
And laugh. It's supposed to be fun!
Enough talk — show me the wedding porn:
Comments on "Sarah & Jess's Scottish/Southern/Unitarian Beach Wedding"
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Shannon
June 9th, 2009 · 5:59 AM · #
What a lovely wedding. And the bride's backpiece is stunning–I have major tattoo envy right now!
Nikki
June 9th, 2009 · 6:30 AM · #
LOVE the Frankenstein caketopper!
jx ϋ
June 9th, 2009 · 7:14 AM · #
who could NOT love that wedding!?!?
the dress is PERFECT for showing off the bridal ink and everyone looks so happy and relaxed – it's awesome! love the Frankenstein cake-topper and even the ties are stylish!
Capri
June 9th, 2009 · 1:13 PM · #
OhEmGee!!!! The Bride's Back piece tattoo is from a Michael Parkes Painting!!! I'm almost positive in the painting the angel is tapping a piggy on the snout! I think its called "An Angels Touch"?… Score one For Capri (I'm kind of a Michael Parkes FANATIC…lol)… PS. Beautiful wedding!! I hope mine turns out as cool!
~Capri
Hibryd
June 9th, 2009 · 7:29 PM · #
What a beautiful setting! I love the little splashes of color here and there, and who wouldn't love grooms in kilts?!
sirens
June 10th, 2009 · 3:32 AM · #
they are the coolest wedding cake toppers ever! Your wedding was beautiful
Wanda
June 10th, 2009 · 8:43 AM · #
Wonderful & simple. Love it all – especially since it took place in the beach town my mother lives in (and the town she would love for me to get married in)
Kate
June 10th, 2009 · 8:49 AM · #
2 things:
KILTS
FRANK N BRIDE!
Jessica (Iowa)
June 11th, 2009 · 7:59 AM · #
The whole wedding is beautiful and congratulations on your marriage.
I just have to show my love for the steam punk ties.
Danica
June 12th, 2009 · 12:14 PM · #
Dude! Abe! I totally know Abe. I know I've met Jess, too. Being a fellow SUUSI-ite myself, I'm glad to see all this. Once my partner and I need advice on getting hitched, I'm asking you guys. Super sweet.
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July 6th, 2009 · 10:46 PM · #
Beach weddings are way cool and off beat !