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When we want to get more thoughtful, this is the spot for our feature articles. Sometimes we talk big-picture philosophies, other times we discuss wedding trends, and every once and a while we just go ape-shit over a wedding WTF?!

This hometown engagement session is perfect for Netflix + cats couples (like most of us!)

Are online prenuptial agreements a good idea for making your marriage stronger?

So you know that a prenup is important, but you’re worried you don’t have the time or budget to squeeze it into your wedding checklist? Here’s the online prenuptial agreement platform that’s changing the game. No lawyers and no leaving the house!

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3 reasons why you should choose LGBTQ+ wedding photographers

Hiring an LGBTQ+ wedding photographers has a kajillion benefits, but River and Root Photography has done the hard work of narrowing it down to 3 important reasons.

10th anniversary 22 alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

Celebrating our 10th anniversary: 3 Kids, 3 Cats, 1 Cadillac later…

It’s been nearly 11 years since Offbeat Bride featured our wedding… here’s how we decided to celebrate our 10th anniversary.

Self-funded wedding budget: one couple's lessons learned

5 offbeat group wedding gift ideas for your registry

More soonlyweds are skipping the silverware and opting for big ticket items on their registry. If you’re wondering what to put on your wedding registry, here are some genius group wedding gift ideas that all your wedding guests can contribute to!

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HECK YES to a colorful wedding dress: 6 questions to help you get there

While I saw many beautiful wedding gowns, it quickly became clear to me that finding the right dress would be tricky. I wanted a colorful wedding dress that wasn’t white but somehow still felt “bridal.” When I found a colorful wedding dress I liked, too many of them looked like a bridesmaids dress or a prom dress to me.

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Celebrating our favorite Black wedding vendors

TBH, there isn’t a megaphone loud enough to sing-scream the praises of these Black-owned wedding businesses. We love them, our readers love them, and you’ll love them too. Check out the amazing work of these Black wedding vendors from all over North America!