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Beards, bratwursts, beer: a NYC biergarten wedding

Beards, bratwursts, beer: a NYC biergarten wedding

Laura and Doug’s NYC biergarten wedding had beards, bratwurst, and beer — a triple threat of awesomeness. The groom and his crew all sported beards (which should thrill a few of you pogonophiles!).

Don’t miss the slider station, mini Patron bottles, and huge pretzels!

A little bit retro, a little bit punk: this woodsy Maine wedding was all them

A little bit retro, a little bit punk: this woodsy Maine wedding has it all

Siobhan and Tom’s wedding had a retro feel with just some hints of punk and rock ‘n’ roll. They were in a pop punk band together in Seattle, so their wedding took some inspiration from their musical background. They also had pizza, donuts, Simpsons references, and seriously gorgeous Maine fall foliage.

Don’t miss the macrame backdrop, floral bridesmaids dresses, and mismatched plates…

Suit Shop wedding suits for women and men 9 alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

21 masculine suits for women, studs, trans men, & nonbinary hotties

Hey dapper brides, trans men, and anyone else who wants to look their stylish best in a suit on their wedding day: have you found your look yet? If not, I’ve scrounged up a few killer options for custom-made masculine suits for women, trans men, and anyone. From butch to slightly femme, these suits are ripe for customizing to your look and measurements.

Which one would you rock?

Pop-up wedding invitations are totally a thing (and are super inclusive & customized to you!)

Pop-up wedding invitations are totally a thing (and are super inclusive & customized to you!)

If you’re feeling the zeitgeist of pop-up books, this throwback style will thrill you as much as it did us. The artisans at our invitation partner, Lovepop Weddings, creates custom-made 3D pop-up wedding invitations to match your theme, colors, and love story. And your guests get an interactive and totally memorable invitation to keep — score. Here’s how it works…

Lauren Olivia 506 1 alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

A dreamy, handcrafted fall farm wedding in the Catskills

Lauren and Olivia (aka “Chicken”) had the most dreamy farm wedding with epic views of the Catskill Mountains. We’re talking rustic nature-inspired centerpieces, a rich autumn color palette, and a a rainbow effect in the bridesmaids dresses.

Don’t miss the farm animals milling about, the lawn games, the handcrafted details, Olivia’s chicken cufflinks(!), and these two gorgeous people in love…

big crepe paper flower tutorial

Supersize your wedding flora with this big crepe paper flower tutorial

We know HUGE bouquets are super popular right now, but what if we mega-size the actual flowers instead of just the bouquet size? We love a good huge flower bouquet, headpiece, centerpiece, or ceremony backdrop.

The best part? You can totally make these yourself.