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Julie & Stephanie’s San Francisco Zoo Wedding

“Our ceremony was held on the African Savannah at the Zoo, and the grounds keepers threw a bunch of feed out so there were zebras, kudu, ostriches, etc out eating while we were exchanging our vows.”

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Ande & Parlow’s lime green DIY wedding

The Offbeat Bride: Ande, Manager of Education Programs American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame (and OBT member “aNdE pArLoW“) The Offbeat Groom: Parlow, Musician-Part Time Server Location & date of wedding: American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame in Amarillo, TX — March 28, 2009 What made our wedding offbeat: First off, it snowed over a […]

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Jennifer & Kevin’s Marriage Mayhem

Remember a year ago when Ariel introduced you to this adorable bike riding couple? Yeah, well a here’s all details… a month after their first anniversary! The Offbeat Bride: Jennifer, Theatre Manager (and OBT member “Jennifer“) Her Offbeat Partner: Kevin, Microsoft Solution Architect Location & date of wedding: Wellington Barn, Wiltshire, UK — 19th July […]

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Jami & Jamie’s backyard game night wedding

Jamie and Jami’s wedding is what happens when love meets game night in a big ‘ol backyard.

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A small, self-uniting wedding

We wanted to keep things simple and inexpensive, but we still wanted some traditional elements. We prepared the food ourselves, and I made the wedding cake. We cooked steaks and baked potatoes on the park grills, and used antique china plates and saucers we got at a local thrift store.

The day started out very chilly and windy. My in-laws helped us set up, but because of the wind, we weren’t ready to begin when the guests arrived. Not to fear! They were wonderful family friends, and jumped in to help us finish putting things together. (There is a picture of me standing on a picnic table in 4″ heels while our guests help me decorate the wedding arch!) We had rain off an on, and my father-in-law had to hold an umbrella over the grill as my new husband tended it!

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Michelle & James’ Tattoo-lovin’ Skeleton-Themed Wedding

The Offbeat Bride: Michelle – Administration Awesomeness (and OBT member “Michellie Bellie“) Her Offbeat Partner: James – Offroad Junkie Extraordinaire Location & date of wedding: Admiral Baker Golf Course in San Diego, CA — September 07, 2008 What made our wedding offbeat: We wanted a wedding that encompassed mine and my husbands many off-beat tastes. […]