Creative Alternatives for Independent Brides

You never know what you'll find in the Offbeat Flickr Pool. But this week I ran into so many kick-ass hats and headpieces! It was a no-brainer to put them all in this Monday Montage, plus a few from the Offbeat Bride Pinterest account. Enjoy these head coverings in all shapes and sizes.

Things that rock about this wedding: DIY barefoot sandals, hula hoops, scenery to die for (or at least get a ticket from a park ranger for!), infectious smiles, and a motorcycle getaway. When the bridal headpiece is a motorcycle helmet, you know you're dealing with some kick-ass people.

I haven't been able to get The Plumed Serpents' dreamy headpieces out of my mind since Ariel first introduced us to The Plumed Serpentfirst introduced us. So now I'm REALLY excited, because I get to show you MORE works of head art from Daniella White, the crafty maven behind the headdresses. And there's also a special discount for Offbeat Bride readers. OMG, come look!

So, there have been posts about wide shoes. Check.

Posts about big shoes. Check.

Posts about shoes that are good for your feet? Well, here goes…

Another year closes and lucky for us, some of our couples choose to have their wedding on New Year's Eve! With winter decor, festive hats, noise makers, and lots of DIY details, this pair made the official transition from best friends to married couple in grand style. Happy new year!

Rainbow is all the rage, so why not add some rainbow to your nails? This tutorial will show us how to "water marble" with rainbow nail colors (or any colors!), if you're skilled enough to pull it off. Check out the how-to video and give it a shot.

My well-meaning friends have forced me to decide on a wedding-related New Year's resolution. Keep reading to see why and how I need to go on a wedding-talk-shut-down.

It was a serendipitous moment when Ariel and I were mass-pinning socks and tights onto the Offbeat Bride Pinterest account and a reader emailed asking for a tights round-up. Then it was GAME ON! It's chilly for a lot of us now, so what's more appropriate than some warm (and maybe some sexy) tights?