July 2011 | Offbeat Bride

Foodie chefs find love — and a ton of cooking — in this winter-themed bonanza set in a giant log cabin. These crazy kids will get anyone in the mood for food. Even the bouquet is edible! I am in.

I did a post about peacock shoes last year, but I know y'all are super into the feather-y goodness, and I don't want to peacock-block your enjoying of a good shoe collection… so let's take a look at the latest peacock offerings.

Some of these feature actual peacock feathers, others feature shades of peacock blue, a few just take design inspiration from the noble bird, and one is purple and just sort of insane.I did a post about peacock shoes last year, but I know y'all are super into the feather-y goodness, and I don't want to peacock-block your enjoying of a good shoe collection… so let's take a look at the latest peacock offerings. Some of these feature actual peacock feathers, others feature shades of peacock blue, a few just take design inspiration from the noble bird, and one is purple and just sort of insane.

Okay, here's the thing about our sponsor Gemvara Jewelry: it doesn't matter if you're in the market for wedding rings or not — their website WILL suck you in and not let you go. So let's dive into the pretty blingy goodness, and explore exactly WHY Gemvara is so highly addictive.

Crowdsourcing your wedding band sounds risky, but not for this musical duo getting hitched on the Fourth of July! These two will have fireworks on every anniversary.

This week's Monday Montage is a wicked dose of style combined with a little pyrotechnics in honor of this, our Independence Day.

Imagine eighty varieties of cactus, ribbons and candles falling from the trees, and a gorgeous couple getting married in the thick of it. This photography-minded couple wanted great photos and they damn well got 'em. Guh-orgeous.

Wherein Ariel (but not that one) gives us all a little reminder that simple weddings are just as wonderful as over-the-top detailed weddings.

Nothing better than a wedding photographer that freaking gets it. Amma right? Wait, actually there is ONE thing that would make it better — a discount for clients who freaking get it. And Elissa R Photography is offering BOTH.