Behind the scenes stuff
For those of you who are truly obsessive about the site, you may have noticed that the "Author" button up in the top right of the site recently became "About." This is because honestly? I'm not running this site by myself, and I wanted to recognize the offbeat elves who are making the magic happen...

Hey look! It's Megan!
Meanwhile, I'm not going anywhere. I've still got my tentacles wrapped around every aspect of the site, writing advice, drooling over wedding shoes, answering reader questions, and coordinating with advertisers.
I'm also meta-scheming where Offbeat Bride is going next year — and ooh lawdy, do I gots some plans!

Photo by Jenny Jimenez
So really, not much will be changing on Offbeat Bride ... same kinds of posts, same steady stream of gorgeous wedding photoraphy, same offbeat ideals and obsessive dorking out on love and parties and fashion, and same thoughtful attention to doing it all with intent and authenticity. It's just that now my interns are official editors instead of assistants — which is my way of saying, Shiiiiit. I couldn't do it without y'all. Thanks for coming along for the ride, beloved offbeat brides!
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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.







coco said
much deserved promotions!
offbeat_megan said
Aw! thanks Coco!!!
coco said
i can personally attest to your love and dedication to this blog!
Nelle said
Congratulations, ladies! It doesn't always happen that internships turn into bonafide jobs, especially ones that rock so hard as OBB! Keep up the good work!
Jo Jo said
I really appreciate the professional tone yet casual voice of writing of all posts on this site. Keep up the good work ladies!
offbeat_megan said
you are very professionally yet casually welcomed!
Sara B said
Congratulations to all of you! I am a big fan of the work you ladies do, and I'm really looking forward to the DIY projects!
FFemily said
congrats to both interns. oh, and thanks ariel for this site. a great idea doesn't always turn into something great, but here, you've done it!! I'm a super-fan.
shrielenee said
Thanks EVERYONE! It means a lot to know that our hard work is really noticed. We do love the site, and love writing and love you guys!