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Wedding advice and etiquette can be a weird thing, especially when you’re talking about alternative and offbeat weddings. We pride ourselves on our compassionate focus on constructive, respectful communication and focus on conflict resolution.

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The great debate about wedding audio guest books

Wedding audio guest books are becoming popular at offbeat weddings, but are those Instagrammable vintage phones actually a good idea at your reception? Let’s talk pros and cons.

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Do you need save the dates? 4 reasons why they might be right for you

Do you really need Save The Dates? At Offbeat Wed we believe what you “need” at your wedding depends on the marriers and their unique values. With that said, when it comes to Save the Dates there are some practical reasons for doing them that might be especially valuable when it comes to protecting your time and energy. Here are 4 reasons why Save the Dates might be a good idea for your wedding.

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9 tips for unique wedding invitation wording in 2023

While traditional wedding invitation wording is always appropriate and timeless (whatever that means), there’s something to be said for unique wedding invitation wording — little bit of creativity and personalization goes a long way. If you’re looking to add a unique twist to your wedding invitations, here are some ideas for unconventional invitation wording that will make a statement.

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Cut your wedding cake with an axe

Have your wedding cake and cut it with an axe too! Before you cut your wedding cake with an axe, make sure you read this super important tip first.

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These are the most X-rated alternatives to the bouquet and garter toss

We’ve featured lots of alternatives to the bouquet and garter tosses over the years, but this one is by far the wildest (and the most NSFW). Find out how this fun-loving couple put an X-rated nontraditional spin to wedding traditions with historically patriarchal connotations.

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How to postpone a wedding: Step-by-step guide, plus copy ‘n’ paste wording

The good news is that if we learned anything from the pandemic, it’s how to postpone a wedding. So, here’s our step-by-step guide about how to announce that you’re delaying your wedding and associated events — we’ve even got copy & paste wording templates.