Offbeat grooms: Flowery groom

September 29th, 2008 · Posted by Ariel

This is what happens when the groom steals the flower girl’s wreath…

That said, I think grooms with floral wreaths should become an offbeat trend. The cuteness is too much! (PS: OBT members can admire more photos from this wedding over here.)

Advertisement: Meet Leah Muse of Whitney Lee Photography in Austin

September 26th, 2008 · Posted by Ariel

So, y’all remember Whitney Lee Photography, right? Whitney’s advertised on Offbeat Bride before, and she’s back … only this time I want to introduce you to her second in command, Leah Muse.

This is actually a small world story, because I’ve read Leah’s blog since 2001. Imagine my surprise then when I realized that now Leah’s assisting one of Austin’s most popular offbeat wedding photographers … what the HUH!?

I remember when Leah called herself TIME GIRL and wore two watches in high school. I remember when Leah grew up, got engaged, and then got married to her hotty rock star husband Taylor.

Anyway, this post isn’t actually about all the things I know about Leah from stalking her online for 7 years. Rather, it’s about the amazing wedding photographs she takes in her work with Whitney Lee

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Bride profiles: Maria & Luke’s Hispano-Hipster Dance Party Wedding!

September 25th, 2008 · Posted by Shrie, the offbeat intern

Some of you may remember this groom, in his amazing vintage tux — well, here’s the full story!

The offbeat bride: Maria, Success Coach

Her offbeat partner: Luke, Fraud Specialist

Location & date of wedding: Rotture: Portland, OR- August 31st, 2008

What made our wedding offbeat: Geeze, what wasn’t offbeat would have been an easier question. The wedding was concert themed, meaning we got married on stage, to music, in a show venue, distributed tickets, handbills, etc. So many things made this wedding *us*. From our garb (giant red dress & powder blue vintage tux) to the venue (an old warehouse converted into a show venue), to the homemade cupcakes and home-arranged flowers, we managed to get everything we wanted, for dirt cheap, and still made it all look really good.

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Wedding porn: The Offbeat Aunties

September 24th, 2008 · Posted by Ariel

Andrea & Stacy

Those of you who have read my book will remember my aunties, Andrea & Stacy. I handed my bouquet off to them at our wedding. They’d gotten married a few months before us in 2004 … but then the law changed and they weren’t married any more.

Since California law has changed again, they decided to get remarried this last weekend in small backyard ceremony. It was a simple and beautiful ceremony with a friend officiating and their dog helping out. I loved that they chose hydrangea bouquets — just like mine. And of course I took photos.

…Now, let’s just hope they can STAY married.

Bride profiles: Belinda & Stu’s Hot Pink & Black Wedding!

September 23rd, 2008 · Posted by Shrie, the offbeat intern

The offbeat bride: Belinda, Makeup Artist & Singer

Her offbeat partner: Stu, Manager & Singer

Location & date of wedding: Fitzroy Gardens Melbourne, Australia - April 19th, 2008

What made our wedding offbeat: Hot pink was a central color palette… my bridesmaids wore black with hot pink heels and my flowers were hot pink and blood red, fixed together with a thick black and white striped ribbon. The contrasting colours looked awesome! We also had bright orange and gold Chevy Impalas, complete with hydraulics!

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So you’re in LA and you want to get married, like, TODAY. Enter Los Angeles wedding officiant Elizabeth Oakes and marriagetogo.com.

Elizabeth is a non-denominational minister and notary public authorized to issue marriage licenses in Los Angeles. She’s conducted weddings in four-seater planes, bait shops, limos, hip-hop clothing stores, In ‘N’ Out Burger, trailer parks, celebrity homes, hospital rooms, The Museum of Jurassic Technology, and about a bazillionty other places.

With the recent shifts in California wedding laws, Elizabeth has been doing a ton of same-sex weddings lately, as you can see from this gorgeous shot of her with a couple on the beach. One of marriagetogo.com’s weddings was recently featured in the New York Times.

Elizabeth can do civil ceremonies, elopements, interfaith ceremonies, non-religious ceremonies, and just about anything else. And for those of you looking for a green eco-wedding, Elizabeth has got you covered:

I am in the midst of developing Zero-Emissions Bike Wedding services, for which I will bike to any local ceremony site on a two-wheeler, lead a half-mile post-ceremony bridal bike parade along the route of the couple’s choice, and make a donation to TreePeople, our local urban-greening program.

For more information about Elizabeth and to get married, uh, TODAY!, head on over to marriagetogo.com.

Wedding porn: I love pink haired brides!

September 18th, 2008 · Posted by Ariel

…and adorable rockabilly grooms with pompadours and chucks don’t hurt, either.


You can see lots more pictures over here, and read about the wedding on LiveJournal. (Thanks to Dana C for emailing me about this!)

Bride profiles: Mike & Danica’s Simple Island Wedding!

September 18th, 2008 · Posted by Shrie, the offbeat intern

2008.08.08-12.16.19-1The offbeat bride: Danica

Her offbeat partner: Mike

Location & date of wedding: Newcastle Island, Canada - August 8th, 2008

What made our wedding offbeat: We kept it simple. I made all the cupcakes for the guests (all ninety! WHEW! Transporting them was a BITCH). We had our talented photographer friend Aki walk on stilts.

I’m double Offbeat! Pregnant, tattooed and I wore white!

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