August 2011 | Offbeat Bride

You may recognize that photo from Victoria and Jacqueline's thrifty Washington DC wedding. Their photographer Maggie Winters, or, as Victoria and Jacqueline called her, "Maggie the Awesome" is now an official offbeat sponsor, WOOT! And to celebrate, she's offering two special discount for y'all!

The ring bear boogied down the aisle towards a wedding party in an explosion of rainbow colors, wigs, crinoline, and kilts. This wedding will make all your surroundings look super bland today by comparison. Get ready for major color love.

Romance was in the air in the Offbeat Flickr Pool this week. Caution: kissing, gazing, and lovey-dovey looks ahead in this week's Monday Montage.

I have a special treat for those of you who are into the meta Empire issues: our new behind-the-scenes Offbeat Empire business blog!

This couple survived a five-year separation that started just one day after the wedding. But they did look fantastic in their going away outfits. Get the whole story here.

Kellia and her husband were married in a "Pirates and Pagan beach wedding." Surprisingly enough, this post is not about that wedding (as cool as it sounds). This post is about their other wedding … their World of Warcraft wedding.

A major DIY budget wedding deserves a few top-notch touches — like having Elvis officiate. This couple has country-vintage styling and an awesome geeky/musical cake. I fell for their sweet style.

You may remember her colorful communion bread, or her invitations made with a sewing machine, but Elizabeth Jancewicz is back with her origami and candy favors that can also double as decor.