Creative Alternatives for Independent Brides

Out in the Maine woods, and just a little bit lost, this wedding came together with the spiffiest wedding party this side of Serenity. A little bit steampunk, a little bit Firefly-inspired, and a whole lot of geek-tastic love made this party a woodsy, DIY, and inked-up awesome-fest.

From our recent survey, we know that a lot of you are looking for MOAR HONEYMOON INFO PLZ! So how pleased are you guys to know that Offbeat Bride sponsor and online registry Traveler's Joy now offers a cool service called Honeymoon Tipster. Keep reading to find out more about the online registry with the honeymoon bonus…

Yes, that Tardis terrarium is only a taste of the wonder that is Erin and Peter's jaw-dropping centerpieces with tiny geeky references in glass jars.

Chuck Berry, a retro-inspired wedding party to die for, and an over-enthusiastic flower girl make this Aussie wedding a 1950s shindig with panache. The birdcage veil, sky-high red heels, awesome ink, and speakeasy style make it all the better.

How often do brides/grooms end up no longer particularly liking some friends from their bridal party? Quite a few of my friends have gotten married in the past couple of years, myself included, and I'm wondering if I'm noticing a scary trend. I was talking to one friend, and she only talks to one of her bridesmaids now, and her bridal party was created from a very strong friend base for her. I'm still very close to most of my bridal party, with the exception of one person, and I was just wondering if anyone else has experienced this. Is it common to drift apart from those we've been so close to?

The Offbeat Flickr Pool gave us more of what we love, people being frackin' awesome! Star Wars, blue hair, steampunk cupcakes, Elvis… you can probably tell that this week's Monday Montage is going crazy.

Just looking at all of the handmade flower arrangements at this wedding makes me have sympathy DIY finger pain. But man, does it look awesome. With a vintage dress made for twirling, honey favors, and beaded bouquets, this is one whimsical wedding.

What does the the birthplace of American medicine founded by Benjamin Rush, and a museum that holds a collection of skeletons and skulls from the beginning of human history, have to do with your wedding? Well, if you're getting married in Philadelphia then I just described your offbeat wedding venue — The College of Physicians!