September 2011 | Offbeat Bride

We all know that wedding planning can be stressful and — dare I say it — can make people a bit crazy. Frequently the stress can make communication hazardous. There's a great post on the blog already for Copy 'n Paste Conflict Resolution but sometimes that doesn't fit what you need.

We're all loving long sleeves these days, but the more I look at these vintage submissions, the more I love them. A full skirt, luscious sleeves, classic veil… check out this 1950s gorgeousness.

Lions and tigers and crystal trees, oh my! Getting hitched and feeding giraffes may not be on everyone's wedding day agenda, but for this couple, it's all in a day's work. Check out their zoological, offbeat lite nuptials.

As we head into autumn, I know more and more of you winter brides are starting to gear up on your planning… which means it's almost WEDDING BOOT season. We've featured a ton of wedding boots over the years, and certainly I see them more in fall/winter weddings, but as for me personally? Like Stevie Nicks said, "'I wear boots all summer long."

The Wedding Preview Event is everything a traditional wedding expo is not, which means … it's gonna' be awesome AND entertaining. In fact, The Wedding Preview Event is going to me more like an alternative wedding expo combined with live theater. Throw in a drag queen, some goth makeup and you've got yourselves The Wedding Preview Event. But I'm getting ahead of myself. Keep reading to see all the details that will set The Wedding Preview Event apart from ANY other wedding expo, plus how to go to get discounted tickets.

This couple decided one day wasn't enough, so they crafted an entire weekend of fun for their crew with a 5K, a barbecue, and bike rides. Somehow they managed all this while DIYing almost all of the elements of this gorgeous farm wedding.

It's Talk Like a Pirate Day, so we have some pirate-y fun in store including a wee little pirate and a couple of swarthy stowaways. But mostly we've got some impressive stuff happening with satyr horns, bowie knife cake cutters, high-fiving couples, napping couples, and a bouquet with a vendetta. There's also a link showing you how to craft a Harry Potter howler! Shiver me timbers, it's a good'un.

I outfitted my three bridesmaids in vintage dresses. My motivation was twofold: I love vintage styling, and I try to live by a reduce-reuse-recycle ethos. I loved how it all worked out. If you are thinking of going with vintage dresses, or are in the throes of things already, here are some tips for you.