Creative Alternatives for Independent Brides

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What did you do with your photos after the wedding? Do you have them up in your house? Do you have an album? If you have an album, do you get it out and look at it regularly? … I mean, I could put one or two up, but I live in a small apartment and I don't want to turn it into a wedding theme park.

As fans of New Orleans and also of smaller weddings, this pair found a destination wedding to be ideal. In Jackson Square, under the shade of the palms, Bloody Mary wielded her Wiccan wonders on the ceremony that included voodoo dolls and burning parchment. After that, it was party time.

I totally loved the feather and flower fascinator in this wedding in Spokane. Their purple decor and focus on incorporating their children was icing on the cake. Check out the fashion and family at this August event.

In which Lindsey of DandyLion Events gets worked up over the poor treatment of grooms in the Wedding Industrial Complex and while she rages against the machine, she also gives us tips on how YOU can help put an end to sexist vendors.

Are you up for some major geekiness, some DIY projects, some fairies, and a watermelon Death Star? Oh, you are? Cool, this one's for you. And you might <3 the less-than-three cake topper. Be prepared.

Below the mountains of Yosemite, two eco-friendly lovers made a wedding. And boy, is it purty! They met and fell in love there, so it only made sense to celebrate there as well. With handmade pinwheels, fabric flowers, and parasols, this DIYed party is worth a look. And the scenery seals the deal.

When offbeat sponsor Jen, from Pink Light Images, is passionate about something, she makes it happen. If that means documenting every bit of your fantastic wedding, or flying from Dallas to Seattle to come party with the Offbeat Empire at Geek Girl Con, Jen makes the magic happen. And she can certainly make some wedding day magic happen for you, and at a discount too!