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I try to tag each post on Offbeat Bride with relevant tags/keywords. Here are the 50 most popular. The bigger the word, the more often I've used the tag.

Popular Posts

These are some currently popular posts on the site, as judging by traffic and comments.
  • Wedding invitation wording that won't make you barf
  • Non-sappy father/daughter dance songs
  • Non-floral wedding centerpieces
  • Short hairstyles for hottie brides
  • A steampunk wedding
  • Penaran's red wedding dress
  • Awesome wedding guestbook templates
  • Bree's elegant rock 'n' roll wedding
  • Goth fairy bride in red corset dress
  • Burgundy wedding dress FTW!

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    Announcements

    Listen up! Here are announcements and newsy bits about the book.

    Blogroll

    Book

    This category tracks all my Offbeat Bride book news, all the way back to when I was still trying to figure out what the hell the book was about.

    Bride profiles

    The best offbeat bridal inspiration comes from other offbeat brides! Here's a growing collection of the many thousands of amazing, independent women who have planned offbeat weddings. Some of these women were quoted in Offbeat Bride. Want to submit your wedding for consideration? Fill out the survey at offbeatbridal.com.

    Events

    Offbeat Bride in the flesh! Get in touch If you’d like to host an author event in your hometown. I promise to not only haul my ass to your city, but also to bring hula hoops, a tiara, and abounding hugs (if you like hugging — otherwise I promise not to touch you).

    Geeky stuff

    Website glitches, technical updates, and other nerd-associated news for the ladies who love to get their geek on.

    Guest blog

    Sometimes I invite others to share their wedding wisdom on the offbeat blog. If you're a blogging bride or wedding blogger and you have something you'd like to share, lemme know!

    In the media

    Offbeat Bride mentions in the news.

    Linkage

    Quick links to wedding-related sites of note.

    Mailbag

    Letters and emails from offbeat brides. Want to get in touch? If you're ok with me publishing your email, be sure to note in your email that it's for the Mailbag!

    Offbeat advice

    Because Ann Landers isn't especially helpful when you're trying to figure out invitation etiquette for your polyamorous parents or trying to figure out what to non-floral item to hold when you're walking down the aisle.

    Offbeat blog

    I try to update the offbeat blog several times a week. You'll find everything from pictures, features, links, tips, advice, vendor info, and who knows what else. Come! Drink from the offbeat blogstream!

    Offbeat grooms

    Offbeat brides usually marry offbeat grooms. Gentlemen, we salute you!

    Offbeat interviews

    I like cornering smarties and pestering them with questions.

    Shopping

    I'm all for DIY, but sometimes a girl just needs a funky pair of wedding shoes or a perfect set of red fishnets to coordinate with her dress. I have my lusty consumer moments. Don't you? (if you're a vendor who would like to appear on offbeat bride, click here!)

    Sponsored wedding porn

    These wedding photographers are dedicated to capturing offbeat brides on their wedding days. Each has paid a fee to have their work listed here. Curious about how advertising works on offbeatbride.com? Go here to read all about it.

    Vendors & shopping

    The average American wedding costs over $25,000 — which is completely insane. I encourage brides to find innovative, thoughtful ways to reduce their bridal budgets, and if you do choose to spend money, spend it on independent vendors and thoughtfully-made merch.

    Wedding porn

    Don't be ashamed. Wedding stories and pictures are like porn for those planning their own nuptials. So turn down the lights, put on some sexy music, and feast your eyes on these fully-clothed offbeat brides and their inspirational weddings. (Share your offbeat wedding story over here.)

    Writing

    I did a lot of writerly navel-gazing on my blog, Electrolicious, while I was writing Offbeat Bride. I archived all those posts over here for posterity.

    WTF!?

    For alt-brides, wedding planning offers a non-stop stream of WTF moments, from cringe-worthy articles to heinous wedding supplies to traditions that make you want to start cutting yourself. Here, we document the worst of the worst.