October 2010 | Offbeat Bride

So, y'all know how I've partnered with mywedding.com to bring you free wedding websites with non-froofy templates? Well, Royal Steamline has added a new template to the collection and ooh, I think y'all are going to love it.

Anyone who has taken a Gender Studies class knows all the standard stuff about marriage being an exchange of chattel, property, protecting the paternity of babies, etc. We can see how these historical dynamics still affect us.

Paul wanted a traditional Catholic wedding, whereas Melinda wanted to let her true colors shine. So they met in the middle and had a Catholic ceremony, followed by a rockin' reception at the hall next to Edgar Allen Poe's grave. The best part of the day for Melinda was when she walked without her crutches for the first time in eighteen years!

OBT member LOLBear made my little heart swell with "awwww" when I read her post on the priceless wedding advice she received from her mom. I think we all could benefit from some good mommy advice. -Megs

Offbeat Brides have had some really creative ideas when it comes to ways to hold/present/keep there rings safe — far beyond just a little satin pillow.

Nicole & Sean had an intimate southern wedding in a city that was meaningful to both of them. They DIYed as much as they could to make it more personal. This also allowed them to include some of their nerdier interests, like Harry Potter and Legends of Zelda!

Photo Pink back and you're going to love to what they've got for you. It combines breathtaking shots from a Great Gatsby themed wedding, our new favorite wedding accessories (predatory birds), and a chance to win 75% off of their wedding packages. Keep reading, because you're going to love this…

Becki & Jeremy run a wilderness summer camp together. Their wedding reflected this aspect of their lives. They had a fun-filled weekend with lots of outdoor activities: a hike, a 5k run, a bonfire, fishing and their wedding ceremony!