May. 29th My son has an alcohol problem. How do I handle him with an open bar at the wedding? I appreciated your article about how to handle a abusive/misbehaving wedding guest. I am getting married next year and I have a son with an drug and alcohol problem. I cannot uninvite him but need tips on how to handle him. He is fine until he starts drinking and there is no way that we can keep him from drinking since we are having an open bar. I was considering hiring someone to attend to watch him and, as soon as gets boorish, place him in an cab and send him home. Where do I find a babysitter? Read More 1.0k May. 29th Black dress, purple hair, and superheroes: the dark romantic wedding of our glam dreams Kym and Sam combined some of our very favorite themes in their dark romantic wedding: goth-meets-nature decor, a lacy black wedding dress (that fabulously shows off her ink!), purple hair, Harry Potter, and major glamour. Don't miss the superhero cameo on the gorgeous black and white cake, the wild head-banging first dance, and great advice on how to be a superhero. Let's see the whole darkly romantic wedding in all its glory… Read More 1.8k May. 26th Gender-neutral (and slightly NSFW) wedding party gifts If you're on my same wedding date trajectory (Wedding Season 2017!) then you're probably frantically looking for gifts for your wedding party. And, you're also noticing that almost all things labeled "wedding party gifts" have "bridesmaid" emblazoned across them in giant cursive letters. Welp, my wedding party is co-ed, and I don't see my best friend Ken rocking that "best bridesmaids ever" tank top any time soon. So here are some of my favorite gender-neutral wedding party gifts (that are also slightly NSFW) that I've found whilst on my search… Read More 1.3k May. 26th Moody and real: this pragmatic wedding reading is about REAL life Our one guarantee in life is that we'll have both good and bad times (and death and taxes, too). The beauty of a partnership is that someone is there to help you make it through it all, the highs and the lows. I love this excerpt by Rolfe Gerhardt because it takes a real look at like and creates a moving and pragmatic wedding reading that hits home for anyone. Read More 1.4k May. 25th Two brides, bright colors, crafty projects, and Mexican culture Sarah and Veronica wanted to plan a wedding that was super bright and colorful. Veronica is Mexican-American and the wedding incorporated several Mexican culture elements including papel picado, bright tissue paper flowers, lotería table numbers, and tacos. Don't miss their bow-tied Bluetick Coonhound rescue pup making the rounds in the photos! Read More More Recent Posts > Recent Wedding Porn May. 25th 10 geeky ring boxes to guarantee your nerdy lover will say YES Whether you're proposing to your gamer/bookish/cosplaying partner or need a geeky ring box to carry your nerdy wedding rings down the aisle, these geeky ring boxes will totally do the job. Are you a Potterphile? A Whovian? An member of the Rebel Alliance? Or maybe you've full embraced Pokemon Go. Either way, there's a geeky ring box in your future. It's dangerous to go alone. Take these… Read More 1.9k May. 22nd 22 retro weddings that slayed with throwback style Every day is Throwback Thursday when it comes to retro weddings with vintage-inspired details. From the 1920s all the way to the 1980s (where's our '90s wedding?!), we're loving this retro wedding style. Here are some of our very favorite retro bridesmaids, 1940s elopements, birdcage veils, pillbox hats, polka dots, and classic cars. Read More 1.7k May. 22nd This subtle Link and Zelda wedding inspiration will teleport you to a fancy-pants Hyrule An ethereal and sophisticated Link and Zelda wedding inspiration shoot? Oh hell yes, sign.us.up. It's always amazing when geeks go super chic. Everything from the leafy paper goods, wooden ocarina, "It's Dangerous to Go Alone. Take This" seating chart, Triforce symbol escort cards, and greens and stone colors everywhere, evoked the Legend of Zelda. Even the rings are Triforce-inspired. Oh, and don't miss the chairs! On the groom's chair is a sign that reads, "My Hero" with inscribed notes to the "Song of Time" and on the bride's, "My Princess" with notes to "Zelda's Lullaby." Read More May. 19th Ethereal and fun wedding invitations for every wedding vibe I've been in love with Minted's wedding invitation designs for years. You can find almost anything to match your wedding theme. But what if your wedding theme is more etherial, like "colorful and fun." They have that too! In fact, I'm using a bunch of these designs myself! Check out some of my favorite fun wedding invitations from Minted, and then keep scrolling to see a couple of my own personalized wedding purchases… Read More May. 18th A macrame wedding backdrop is the BEST way to reuse wedding decor Macrame wall hangings are the hottest shit in home decor right now and you can harness their boho-meets-'70s vibe for your wedding, too. After the ceremony, hang it up behind your sweetheart table. Then wrap it up and hang it on your wall at home. No wasted money AND a new killer wall hanging! I skulked around looking for some of my favorites in a macrame wedding backdrop and found some doozies. Ready your mouse clicking trigger finger to snag one of these bad boys… Read More More Wedding Porn > Recent Real Weddings 1.0k May. 29th Black dress, purple hair, and superheroes: the dark romantic wedding of our glam dreams Kym and Sam combined some of our very favorite themes in their dark romantic wedding: goth-meets-nature decor, a lacy black wedding dress (that fabulously shows off her ink!), purple hair, Harry Potter, and major glamour. Don't miss the superhero cameo on the gorgeous black and white cake, the wild head-banging first dance, and great advice on how to be a superhero. Let's see the whole darkly romantic wedding in all its glory… Read More 1.4k May. 25th Two brides, bright colors, crafty projects, and Mexican culture Sarah and Veronica wanted to plan a wedding that was super bright and colorful. Veronica is Mexican-American and the wedding incorporated several Mexican culture elements including papel picado, bright tissue paper flowers, lotería table numbers, and tacos. Don't miss their bow-tied Bluetick Coonhound rescue pup making the rounds in the photos! Read More 5.3k May. 24th This amazing naturist island wedding had a nude first look Darshan and Alex had a naturist island wedding that took our breath away. Cortes Island has long been a part of their life, with its pristine lakes, lagoons, forests, and….. Read More May. 23rd Epic battles and rainbow bubbles at this lightsaber wedding in Seattle Natalie and Jake’s wedding was an intergalactic celebration of cosmic proportions. Their love for Star Wars played a big role. There were lightsaber battles among the wedding party and an impromptu sing-along of “I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing” by Aerosmith during the photos. Teleport us back to this fun, please! These two cosmically radical people were destined to give us heart eyes with their space-themed wedding in Seattle. Read More 1.2k May. 22nd Punk meets rockabilly meets skulls meets Simpsons at this retro wedding "After getting engaged at a historic 1940s San Francisco tiki bar, we decided to theme our wedding to match. Everything including our cocktail choice, wedding party dresses, shoes, centerpieces, boutonnieres, guest book, and drinking glasses had a tiki vibe with hints of our nerdy and punk rock/rockabilly backgrounds." Yep, this retro tiki wedding is KILLING IT with awesome themes and massive style. You've got to see it… Read More More Real Weddings > Recent Advice May. 29th My son has an alcohol problem. How do I handle him with an open bar at the wedding? I appreciated your article about how to handle a abusive/misbehaving wedding guest. I am getting married next year and I have a son with an drug and alcohol problem. I cannot uninvite him but need tips on how to handle him. He is fine until he starts drinking and there is no way that we can keep him from drinking since we are having an open bar. I was considering hiring someone to attend to watch him and, as soon as gets boorish, place him in an cab and send him home. Where do I find a babysitter? Read More 1.3k May. 26th Moody and real: this pragmatic wedding reading is about REAL life Our one guarantee in life is that we'll have both good and bad times (and death and taxes, too). The beauty of a partnership is that someone is there to help you make it through it all, the highs and the lows. I love this excerpt by Rolfe Gerhardt because it takes a real look at like and creates a moving and pragmatic wedding reading that hits home for anyone. Read More 1.9k May. 24th Our wedding was a financial wake-up call (and our lessons learned!) After catching up post-wedding and entirely overhauling our finances, I can see all the places we went wrong. Whenever people ask how we knew it was time to restructure our finances, I answer with one thing — our wedding. This one event clarified a world of issues with our financial well-being, or lack thereof. And so, in addition to the standard simplifying and DIY projects that helped me through the process, here is some invaluable advice with which we walked away… Read More May. 17th Whip up your own "relationship ingredients" wedding ceremony idea When looking for a wedding ceremony idea, the one that resonated the most with us was something like the unity sandwich, since we're both foodies. I had also been inspired by a modern interpretation of the Jewish 7 Blessings. So we combined those two ideas to make our "Relationship Ingredients Ceremony." Read More 3.0k May. 15th 13 hidden wedding costs that can blow your wallet (and a quick budget survey!) Wedding budgets are the necessary evil of an already fraught-with-drama time in your life. There are all kinds of things that'll balloon your wedding budget from necessary undies to last-minute tailoring to extra guests showing up. The best defense is a good offense by knowing what hidden wedding costs may sneak in and how to be ready for them. Also, we have a quick one-question wedding budget survey that will help us craft editorial with you in mind! Read More More Advice > Recent Features May. 12th Burlesque bachelorette party: boas, gloves, and good times You guys, we're coming into bachelorette and hen party season, which means that we know some of you are like, "Wait, what are the options for NON-penis cake bachelorette parties? Are there bachelorette party games and activities that don't involve bars?" (No shame in penis cakes or bars, of course. I mean, I personally love a good penis cake. And a good bar.) BUT! Seattle and Puget Sound area folks! You've got an amazing bachelorette party alternative — and it's one I even have very first-person experience with: The Academy of Burlesque. Read More 2.2k May. 10th I never imagined having a wedding until we did: how to throw a "non-wedding" No one ever thought I would get married. Except I actually love weddings! I watch bridal shows and browse the stories and DIY projects on Offbeat Bride. When friends get married I'm super happy for them. But I can't stand the thought of having a big wedding party for myself or see myself as a princess in white. We decided to get married anddecided to throw a party. Therein we have our challenge… Read More 7.3k 17 Comments Apr. 26th Beauty from pain: A cancer survivor's non-wig ways to rock being a bald bride “Will you postpone the wedding until after your cancer is gone?” asked my friend the week I was re-diagnosed with lymphoma. My response was so feral it surprised even me. “Honey, come hell or high water, I am motherloving having this wedding, and you better motherloving be there because I don’t know how long I’ve got left.” My cancer came back a few months before my wedding, and I wanted to use my baldness as an opportunity to recognize cancer's presence while living through it with beauty and joy. Here's my story… Read More 1.7k Apr. 25th Here are two reasons why Doctor Who's Amy Pond is pro at writing ceremony readings Fellow Whovians: you know you love Amy and Rory, right? Hashtag goals. And you know their love lasted for quite literally almost two millennia. These kids knew love. Amy was especially good at articulating that love. I've got not one, but two quotes from Doctor Who from which you can pull a remarkable Amy Pond wedding reading. Ready to get a hanky reliving these moments? Geronimo! Read More Apr. 24th Halloween couples: steal this zombie piñata idea for your reception Halloween couples: are you planning a wild stunt for your reception? Should it maybe involve the destruction of a zombie piñata? You've got a few months more to plan for your own Halloween wedding, so now's the time to make or snag a zombie piñata (you can find some easily on Amazon!) and fill it with ghoulish candy (or adult drinkies!) and be ready to go nuts. Read More More Features > Recent DIY 1.3k Mar. 30th Snazz up your wedding decor with a DIY floral frame backdrop This quick and easy DIY floral frame backdrop is a reusable rustic wedding decor element that will delight your guests. I love it because it can fit any wedding theme or style. It can be giant, or small and sweet, and you can use whatever frame you already have or find new or secondhand. Use it as a wedding ceremony backdrop or anywhere in your decor. Ready to see how to make it? Read More Mar. 27th How to make cardboard face cut-outs for your photo booth We've long loved the idea of having far-flung guests or pets cameo at your reception with cut-outs of their faces. It's pretty easy: a print-out, a craft stick, and some glue. But what if you want a BIG face instead? You might see them at concerts and of course, in photo booths! Big cardboard head cut-outs are easy enough to make if you've got the time and aren't already overburdened with DIY projects. Here's how to make cardboard face cut-outs… Read More Mar. 20th Googly eye shoes hack keeps all eyes on your shoes (and all eyes on your guests!) So you want to quirk the crap out of your shoes somehow? Make them stand out and draw the eye? Nothing draws the eye (and tickles the funny bone) quite like googly eyes, right? Let your shoe freak flag fly with a pair of google eye shoes. Here's how to easily DIY your own pair of google eye shoes to keep all eyes on your shoes (and all eyes on your guests!)… Read More Mar. 8th Whether gift or decor, these DIY embroidered vintage photos are AWESOME I once found an old photo album at a thrift store and I remember feeling captivated looking through the photos of those strangers' lives. The last photo I saw was a wedding photo. Since then I've had a fascination with vintage photos as well as incorporating something of myself creatively, like weaving myself into the scene in a way. So I tried embroidering right onto a copy of the photo! I could see these DIY embroidered vintage photos as a beautiful gift for an engaged couple, a creative way to display your own family wedding photos, or as lovely wedding decor and centerpieces. Read More Feb. 27th DIY these geeky wedding candles for centerpieces or a unity candle Remember these easy-peasy DIY menu candles we created a while back? Here's a spin on that project that your geeky self can use for a unity candle ceremony and/or for your geeky centerpieces. They're tall jar candles wrapped in lovely romantic and geeky quotes from your favorite movies and TV shows. Read More More DIY > Recent Stuff we love 1.8k May. 26th Gender-neutral (and slightly NSFW) wedding party gifts If you're on my same wedding date trajectory (Wedding Season 2017!) then you're probably frantically looking for gifts for your wedding party. And, you're also noticing that almost all things labeled "wedding party gifts" have "bridesmaid" emblazoned across them in giant cursive letters. Welp, my wedding party is co-ed, and I don't see my best friend Ken rocking that "best bridesmaids ever" tank top any time soon. So here are some of my favorite gender-neutral wedding party gifts (that are also slightly NSFW) that I've found whilst on my search… Read More May. 23rd Check out the honeymoon registry that helps you stay newlyweds forever Oh, here's an new spin on the honeymoon registry! Our sponsor Wanderlust Honeymoons is a three part honeymoon resource, that not only helps you plan the honeymoon, but keep you in your "honeymoon period" long after you're married. Here's how Wanderlust Honeymoons can help you stay newlyweds forever… Read More May. 16th Meet the BWPFFs: Best wedding photographer friends forever In all my years writing about wedding photography, I've seen a lot about married couple teams, but this is my first time highlighting a a photography business made up of two best friends! Our sponsor M.Studios is the Rhode Island wedding photography team, comprised of besties Melissa and Marisa. (Seriously? That's adorable.) 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1.0k May. 29th Black dress, purple hair, and superheroes: the dark romantic wedding of our glam dreams Kym and Sam combined some of our very favorite themes in their dark romantic wedding: goth-meets-nature decor, a lacy black wedding dress (that fabulously shows off her ink!), purple hair, Harry Potter, and major glamour. Don't miss the superhero cameo on the gorgeous black and white cake, the wild head-banging first dance, and great advice on how to be a superhero. Let's see the whole darkly romantic wedding in all its glory… Read More 1.8k May. 26th Gender-neutral (and slightly NSFW) wedding party gifts If you're on my same wedding date trajectory (Wedding Season 2017!) then you're probably frantically looking for gifts for your wedding party. And, you're also noticing that almost all things labeled "wedding party gifts" have "bridesmaid" emblazoned across them in giant cursive letters. Welp, my wedding party is co-ed, and I don't see my best friend Ken rocking that "best bridesmaids ever" tank top any time soon. So here are some of my favorite gender-neutral wedding party gifts (that are also slightly NSFW) that I've found whilst on my search… Read More 1.3k May. 26th Moody and real: this pragmatic wedding reading is about REAL life Our one guarantee in life is that we'll have both good and bad times (and death and taxes, too). The beauty of a partnership is that someone is there to help you make it through it all, the highs and the lows. I love this excerpt by Rolfe Gerhardt because it takes a real look at like and creates a moving and pragmatic wedding reading that hits home for anyone. Read More 1.4k May. 25th Two brides, bright colors, crafty projects, and Mexican culture Sarah and Veronica wanted to plan a wedding that was super bright and colorful. Veronica is Mexican-American and the wedding incorporated several Mexican culture elements including papel picado, bright tissue paper flowers, lotería table numbers, and tacos. Don't miss their bow-tied Bluetick Coonhound rescue pup making the rounds in the photos! Read More More Recent Posts > Recent Wedding Porn May. 25th 10 geeky ring boxes to guarantee your nerdy lover will say YES Whether you're proposing to your gamer/bookish/cosplaying partner or need a geeky ring box to carry your nerdy wedding rings down the aisle, these geeky ring boxes will totally do the job. Are you a Potterphile? A Whovian? An member of the Rebel Alliance? Or maybe you've full embraced Pokemon Go. Either way, there's a geeky ring box in your future. It's dangerous to go alone. Take these… Read More 1.9k May. 22nd 22 retro weddings that slayed with throwback style Every day is Throwback Thursday when it comes to retro weddings with vintage-inspired details. From the 1920s all the way to the 1980s (where's our '90s wedding?!), we're loving this retro wedding style. Here are some of our very favorite retro bridesmaids, 1940s elopements, birdcage veils, pillbox hats, polka dots, and classic cars. Read More 1.7k May. 22nd This subtle Link and Zelda wedding inspiration will teleport you to a fancy-pants Hyrule An ethereal and sophisticated Link and Zelda wedding inspiration shoot? Oh hell yes, sign.us.up. It's always amazing when geeks go super chic. Everything from the leafy paper goods, wooden ocarina, "It's Dangerous to Go Alone. Take This" seating chart, Triforce symbol escort cards, and greens and stone colors everywhere, evoked the Legend of Zelda. Even the rings are Triforce-inspired. Oh, and don't miss the chairs! On the groom's chair is a sign that reads, "My Hero" with inscribed notes to the "Song of Time" and on the bride's, "My Princess" with notes to "Zelda's Lullaby." Read More May. 19th Ethereal and fun wedding invitations for every wedding vibe I've been in love with Minted's wedding invitation designs for years. You can find almost anything to match your wedding theme. But what if your wedding theme is more etherial, like "colorful and fun." They have that too! In fact, I'm using a bunch of these designs myself! Check out some of my favorite fun wedding invitations from Minted, and then keep scrolling to see a couple of my own personalized wedding purchases… Read More May. 18th A macrame wedding backdrop is the BEST way to reuse wedding decor Macrame wall hangings are the hottest shit in home decor right now and you can harness their boho-meets-'70s vibe for your wedding, too. After the ceremony, hang it up behind your sweetheart table. Then wrap it up and hang it on your wall at home. No wasted money AND a new killer wall hanging! I skulked around looking for some of my favorites in a macrame wedding backdrop and found some doozies. Ready your mouse clicking trigger finger to snag one of these bad boys… Read More More Wedding Porn > Recent Real Weddings 1.0k May. 29th Black dress, purple hair, and superheroes: the dark romantic wedding of our glam dreams Kym and Sam combined some of our very favorite themes in their dark romantic wedding: goth-meets-nature decor, a lacy black wedding dress (that fabulously shows off her ink!), purple hair, Harry Potter, and major glamour. Don't miss the superhero cameo on the gorgeous black and white cake, the wild head-banging first dance, and great advice on how to be a superhero. Let's see the whole darkly romantic wedding in all its glory… Read More 1.4k May. 25th Two brides, bright colors, crafty projects, and Mexican culture Sarah and Veronica wanted to plan a wedding that was super bright and colorful. Veronica is Mexican-American and the wedding incorporated several Mexican culture elements including papel picado, bright tissue paper flowers, lotería table numbers, and tacos. Don't miss their bow-tied Bluetick Coonhound rescue pup making the rounds in the photos! Read More 5.3k May. 24th This amazing naturist island wedding had a nude first look Darshan and Alex had a naturist island wedding that took our breath away. Cortes Island has long been a part of their life, with its pristine lakes, lagoons, forests, and….. Read More May. 23rd Epic battles and rainbow bubbles at this lightsaber wedding in Seattle Natalie and Jake’s wedding was an intergalactic celebration of cosmic proportions. Their love for Star Wars played a big role. There were lightsaber battles among the wedding party and an impromptu sing-along of “I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing” by Aerosmith during the photos. Teleport us back to this fun, please! These two cosmically radical people were destined to give us heart eyes with their space-themed wedding in Seattle. Read More 1.2k May. 22nd Punk meets rockabilly meets skulls meets Simpsons at this retro wedding "After getting engaged at a historic 1940s San Francisco tiki bar, we decided to theme our wedding to match. Everything including our cocktail choice, wedding party dresses, shoes, centerpieces, boutonnieres, guest book, and drinking glasses had a tiki vibe with hints of our nerdy and punk rock/rockabilly backgrounds." Yep, this retro tiki wedding is KILLING IT with awesome themes and massive style. You've got to see it… Read More More Real Weddings > Recent Advice May. 29th My son has an alcohol problem. How do I handle him with an open bar at the wedding? I appreciated your article about how to handle a abusive/misbehaving wedding guest. I am getting married next year and I have a son with an drug and alcohol problem. I cannot uninvite him but need tips on how to handle him. He is fine until he starts drinking and there is no way that we can keep him from drinking since we are having an open bar. I was considering hiring someone to attend to watch him and, as soon as gets boorish, place him in an cab and send him home. Where do I find a babysitter? Read More 1.3k May. 26th Moody and real: this pragmatic wedding reading is about REAL life Our one guarantee in life is that we'll have both good and bad times (and death and taxes, too). The beauty of a partnership is that someone is there to help you make it through it all, the highs and the lows. I love this excerpt by Rolfe Gerhardt because it takes a real look at like and creates a moving and pragmatic wedding reading that hits home for anyone. Read More 1.9k May. 24th Our wedding was a financial wake-up call (and our lessons learned!) After catching up post-wedding and entirely overhauling our finances, I can see all the places we went wrong. Whenever people ask how we knew it was time to restructure our finances, I answer with one thing — our wedding. This one event clarified a world of issues with our financial well-being, or lack thereof. And so, in addition to the standard simplifying and DIY projects that helped me through the process, here is some invaluable advice with which we walked away… Read More May. 17th Whip up your own "relationship ingredients" wedding ceremony idea When looking for a wedding ceremony idea, the one that resonated the most with us was something like the unity sandwich, since we're both foodies. I had also been inspired by a modern interpretation of the Jewish 7 Blessings. So we combined those two ideas to make our "Relationship Ingredients Ceremony." Read More 3.0k May. 15th 13 hidden wedding costs that can blow your wallet (and a quick budget survey!) Wedding budgets are the necessary evil of an already fraught-with-drama time in your life. There are all kinds of things that'll balloon your wedding budget from necessary undies to last-minute tailoring to extra guests showing up. The best defense is a good offense by knowing what hidden wedding costs may sneak in and how to be ready for them. Also, we have a quick one-question wedding budget survey that will help us craft editorial with you in mind! Read More More Advice > Recent Features May. 12th Burlesque bachelorette party: boas, gloves, and good times You guys, we're coming into bachelorette and hen party season, which means that we know some of you are like, "Wait, what are the options for NON-penis cake bachelorette parties? Are there bachelorette party games and activities that don't involve bars?" (No shame in penis cakes or bars, of course. I mean, I personally love a good penis cake. And a good bar.) BUT! Seattle and Puget Sound area folks! You've got an amazing bachelorette party alternative — and it's one I even have very first-person experience with: The Academy of Burlesque. Read More 2.2k May. 10th I never imagined having a wedding until we did: how to throw a "non-wedding" No one ever thought I would get married. Except I actually love weddings! I watch bridal shows and browse the stories and DIY projects on Offbeat Bride. When friends get married I'm super happy for them. But I can't stand the thought of having a big wedding party for myself or see myself as a princess in white. We decided to get married anddecided to throw a party. Therein we have our challenge… Read More 7.3k 17 Comments Apr. 26th Beauty from pain: A cancer survivor's non-wig ways to rock being a bald bride “Will you postpone the wedding until after your cancer is gone?” asked my friend the week I was re-diagnosed with lymphoma. My response was so feral it surprised even me. “Honey, come hell or high water, I am motherloving having this wedding, and you better motherloving be there because I don’t know how long I’ve got left.” My cancer came back a few months before my wedding, and I wanted to use my baldness as an opportunity to recognize cancer's presence while living through it with beauty and joy. Here's my story… Read More 1.7k Apr. 25th Here are two reasons why Doctor Who's Amy Pond is pro at writing ceremony readings Fellow Whovians: you know you love Amy and Rory, right? Hashtag goals. And you know their love lasted for quite literally almost two millennia. These kids knew love. Amy was especially good at articulating that love. I've got not one, but two quotes from Doctor Who from which you can pull a remarkable Amy Pond wedding reading. Ready to get a hanky reliving these moments? Geronimo! Read More Apr. 24th Halloween couples: steal this zombie piñata idea for your reception Halloween couples: are you planning a wild stunt for your reception? Should it maybe involve the destruction of a zombie piñata? You've got a few months more to plan for your own Halloween wedding, so now's the time to make or snag a zombie piñata (you can find some easily on Amazon!) and fill it with ghoulish candy (or adult drinkies!) and be ready to go nuts. Read More More Features > Recent DIY 1.3k Mar. 30th Snazz up your wedding decor with a DIY floral frame backdrop This quick and easy DIY floral frame backdrop is a reusable rustic wedding decor element that will delight your guests. I love it because it can fit any wedding theme or style. It can be giant, or small and sweet, and you can use whatever frame you already have or find new or secondhand. Use it as a wedding ceremony backdrop or anywhere in your decor. Ready to see how to make it? Read More Mar. 27th How to make cardboard face cut-outs for your photo booth We've long loved the idea of having far-flung guests or pets cameo at your reception with cut-outs of their faces. It's pretty easy: a print-out, a craft stick, and some glue. But what if you want a BIG face instead? You might see them at concerts and of course, in photo booths! Big cardboard head cut-outs are easy enough to make if you've got the time and aren't already overburdened with DIY projects. Here's how to make cardboard face cut-outs… Read More Mar. 20th Googly eye shoes hack keeps all eyes on your shoes (and all eyes on your guests!) So you want to quirk the crap out of your shoes somehow? Make them stand out and draw the eye? Nothing draws the eye (and tickles the funny bone) quite like googly eyes, right? Let your shoe freak flag fly with a pair of google eye shoes. Here's how to easily DIY your own pair of google eye shoes to keep all eyes on your shoes (and all eyes on your guests!)… Read More Mar. 8th Whether gift or decor, these DIY embroidered vintage photos are AWESOME I once found an old photo album at a thrift store and I remember feeling captivated looking through the photos of those strangers' lives. The last photo I saw was a wedding photo. Since then I've had a fascination with vintage photos as well as incorporating something of myself creatively, like weaving myself into the scene in a way. So I tried embroidering right onto a copy of the photo! I could see these DIY embroidered vintage photos as a beautiful gift for an engaged couple, a creative way to display your own family wedding photos, or as lovely wedding decor and centerpieces. Read More Feb. 27th DIY these geeky wedding candles for centerpieces or a unity candle Remember these easy-peasy DIY menu candles we created a while back? Here's a spin on that project that your geeky self can use for a unity candle ceremony and/or for your geeky centerpieces. They're tall jar candles wrapped in lovely romantic and geeky quotes from your favorite movies and TV shows. Read More More DIY > Recent Stuff we love 1.8k May. 26th Gender-neutral (and slightly NSFW) wedding party gifts If you're on my same wedding date trajectory (Wedding Season 2017!) then you're probably frantically looking for gifts for your wedding party. And, you're also noticing that almost all things labeled "wedding party gifts" have "bridesmaid" emblazoned across them in giant cursive letters. Welp, my wedding party is co-ed, and I don't see my best friend Ken rocking that "best bridesmaids ever" tank top any time soon. So here are some of my favorite gender-neutral wedding party gifts (that are also slightly NSFW) that I've found whilst on my search… Read More May. 23rd Check out the honeymoon registry that helps you stay newlyweds forever Oh, here's an new spin on the honeymoon registry! Our sponsor Wanderlust Honeymoons is a three part honeymoon resource, that not only helps you plan the honeymoon, but keep you in your "honeymoon period" long after you're married. Here's how Wanderlust Honeymoons can help you stay newlyweds forever… Read More May. 16th Meet the BWPFFs: Best wedding photographer friends forever In all my years writing about wedding photography, I've seen a lot about married couple teams, but this is my first time highlighting a a photography business made up of two best friends! Our sponsor M.Studios is the Rhode Island wedding photography team, comprised of besties Melissa and Marisa. (Seriously? That's adorable.) Even cooler than that… they have a special discount just for our readers. Read More May. 12th Burlesque bachelorette party: boas, gloves, and good times You guys, we're coming into bachelorette and hen party season, which means that we know some of you are like, "Wait, what are the options for NON-penis cake bachelorette parties? Are there bachelorette party games and activities that don't involve bars?" (No shame in penis cakes or bars, of course. I mean, I personally love a good penis cake. And a good bar.) BUT! Seattle and Puget Sound area folks! You've got an amazing bachelorette party alternative — and it's one I even have very first-person experience with: The Academy of Burlesque. Read More May. 11th Time to add ALL THE CAT THINGS to your wedding registry There's a cat version of everything because there are so many kick-ass cat ladies and dudes like myself who want ALL THE CAT REGISTRY GIFTS. All of 'em. All the cats. We've rounded up some of our favorite cat registry gifts for your ailurophile wedding registry including wine bottle stoppers, LED lights, mugs, magnets, shark cat beds, cat ice cube trays, kitchen timers, and many more kitty-loving items. Let's get to shopping RIGHT MEOW… Read More More Stuff we love > Offbeat Bride: your source for wedding ideas and inclusive wedding planning We've got bajillions of creative wedding ideas, DIY projects, and wedding advice to make your wedding plans easier — and even fun! What do you need to do today? I have no idea. I need Wedding Planning 101! I need a wedding planning checklist (now in an interactive version, too!) Hook me up with free wedding fonts & printables I need offbeat wedding registry ideas I'm curious about offbeat wedding themes (geeky! boho! so many!) What wedding planning advice & inspiration do you need today? Aisle-walking Drama Body Image Disability Eloping Guest List Insecurity Plus Size Spring Ceremony Advice Friends & Family Advice Parties & Showers Reception Advice Super cute offbeat wedding invitations Bachelorette party ideas Why a murder mystery rehearsal dinner is a KILLER idea for a wedding party How to throw a joint bachelor/bachelorette party at a baseball game Throw this low-cost, super-fun, beer-lorette party Sizzle Cone Designs has the (actually fun!) custom wedding games for all your events Cads About Matrimony: A wedding game for people who hate wedding games How to make things easy for your bridesmaids — no penis cake necessary Say goodbye to your old name and welcome the new with a "name burning" Should we still have a wedding shower if we're an eloping military couple? Read More > A few of our favorite wedding vendors Your Occasions Read More IMPRESSED by nature Read More Great Lakes Wedding Gown Specialists Read More JAGstudios Photography Read More Find offbeat vendors in our Vendor Guide > Our infamous spreadsheets & checklists Your wedding music checklist and 7 planning tips to make it dead easy Safeguard your important details with an "oh shit list" Planning tools 101: your wedding vendor contact sheet 80+ free wedding printables: a huge list of downloadable DIY wedding projects Planning tools 101: wedding guest seating chart planner Offbeat guide to the wedding photo shot list Playlists, requests, and backup plans: What to ask your wedding DJ How to change your name after the wedding (including an account checklist!) Get planning > Vow examples Feed your inner nerd by reading vows from your smart phone Is a marriage mission statement the vow alternative for you? These Bob's Burgers wedding vows are surprisingly romantic AND MY AXE: Nerd up your vows with a little audience participation Hilarious, tear-jerking, and realistic wedding vow ideas from readers 5 steps to getting over your wedding vow writer's block Breakfast, tiffs, and hand-holding: These guys show us how to own writing personal vows Vow-worthy Winnie the Pooh quotes that will hug your inner kid Read More > Steal these ideas! Make your own classy shoe clips Alina & Adam's cuter-than-kittens Save The Date video Offer your guests customized event wristbands Why put a ring on it? Go for a wedding anklet Print photos of your lost loved ones for your memorial candles Ask your shower guests to gift you flowers Use floral-infused ice blocks instead of bags of ice Let your guests take home your un-needed thrifted vases as favors Steal more ideas > We're everywhere! Follow us on social media. Get creative, offbeat wedding ideas delivered daily to your inbox! 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1.8k May. 26th Gender-neutral (and slightly NSFW) wedding party gifts If you're on my same wedding date trajectory (Wedding Season 2017!) then you're probably frantically looking for gifts for your wedding party. And, you're also noticing that almost all things labeled "wedding party gifts" have "bridesmaid" emblazoned across them in giant cursive letters. Welp, my wedding party is co-ed, and I don't see my best friend Ken rocking that "best bridesmaids ever" tank top any time soon. So here are some of my favorite gender-neutral wedding party gifts (that are also slightly NSFW) that I've found whilst on my search… Read More 1.3k May. 26th Moody and real: this pragmatic wedding reading is about REAL life Our one guarantee in life is that we'll have both good and bad times (and death and taxes, too). The beauty of a partnership is that someone is there to help you make it through it all, the highs and the lows. I love this excerpt by Rolfe Gerhardt because it takes a real look at like and creates a moving and pragmatic wedding reading that hits home for anyone. Read More 1.4k May. 25th Two brides, bright colors, crafty projects, and Mexican culture Sarah and Veronica wanted to plan a wedding that was super bright and colorful. Veronica is Mexican-American and the wedding incorporated several Mexican culture elements including papel picado, bright tissue paper flowers, lotería table numbers, and tacos. Don't miss their bow-tied Bluetick Coonhound rescue pup making the rounds in the photos! Read More More Recent Posts > Recent Wedding Porn May. 25th 10 geeky ring boxes to guarantee your nerdy lover will say YES Whether you're proposing to your gamer/bookish/cosplaying partner or need a geeky ring box to carry your nerdy wedding rings down the aisle, these geeky ring boxes will totally do the job. Are you a Potterphile? A Whovian? An member of the Rebel Alliance? Or maybe you've full embraced Pokemon Go. Either way, there's a geeky ring box in your future. It's dangerous to go alone. Take these… Read More 1.9k May. 22nd 22 retro weddings that slayed with throwback style Every day is Throwback Thursday when it comes to retro weddings with vintage-inspired details. From the 1920s all the way to the 1980s (where's our '90s wedding?!), we're loving this retro wedding style. Here are some of our very favorite retro bridesmaids, 1940s elopements, birdcage veils, pillbox hats, polka dots, and classic cars. Read More 1.7k May. 22nd This subtle Link and Zelda wedding inspiration will teleport you to a fancy-pants Hyrule An ethereal and sophisticated Link and Zelda wedding inspiration shoot? Oh hell yes, sign.us.up. It's always amazing when geeks go super chic. Everything from the leafy paper goods, wooden ocarina, "It's Dangerous to Go Alone. Take This" seating chart, Triforce symbol escort cards, and greens and stone colors everywhere, evoked the Legend of Zelda. Even the rings are Triforce-inspired. Oh, and don't miss the chairs! On the groom's chair is a sign that reads, "My Hero" with inscribed notes to the "Song of Time" and on the bride's, "My Princess" with notes to "Zelda's Lullaby." Read More May. 19th Ethereal and fun wedding invitations for every wedding vibe I've been in love with Minted's wedding invitation designs for years. You can find almost anything to match your wedding theme. But what if your wedding theme is more etherial, like "colorful and fun." They have that too! In fact, I'm using a bunch of these designs myself! Check out some of my favorite fun wedding invitations from Minted, and then keep scrolling to see a couple of my own personalized wedding purchases… Read More May. 18th A macrame wedding backdrop is the BEST way to reuse wedding decor Macrame wall hangings are the hottest shit in home decor right now and you can harness their boho-meets-'70s vibe for your wedding, too. After the ceremony, hang it up behind your sweetheart table. Then wrap it up and hang it on your wall at home. No wasted money AND a new killer wall hanging! I skulked around looking for some of my favorites in a macrame wedding backdrop and found some doozies. Ready your mouse clicking trigger finger to snag one of these bad boys… Read More More Wedding Porn > Recent Real Weddings 1.0k May. 29th Black dress, purple hair, and superheroes: the dark romantic wedding of our glam dreams Kym and Sam combined some of our very favorite themes in their dark romantic wedding: goth-meets-nature decor, a lacy black wedding dress (that fabulously shows off her ink!), purple hair, Harry Potter, and major glamour. Don't miss the superhero cameo on the gorgeous black and white cake, the wild head-banging first dance, and great advice on how to be a superhero. Let's see the whole darkly romantic wedding in all its glory… Read More 1.4k May. 25th Two brides, bright colors, crafty projects, and Mexican culture Sarah and Veronica wanted to plan a wedding that was super bright and colorful. Veronica is Mexican-American and the wedding incorporated several Mexican culture elements including papel picado, bright tissue paper flowers, lotería table numbers, and tacos. Don't miss their bow-tied Bluetick Coonhound rescue pup making the rounds in the photos! Read More 5.3k May. 24th This amazing naturist island wedding had a nude first look Darshan and Alex had a naturist island wedding that took our breath away. Cortes Island has long been a part of their life, with its pristine lakes, lagoons, forests, and….. Read More May. 23rd Epic battles and rainbow bubbles at this lightsaber wedding in Seattle Natalie and Jake’s wedding was an intergalactic celebration of cosmic proportions. Their love for Star Wars played a big role. There were lightsaber battles among the wedding party and an impromptu sing-along of “I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing” by Aerosmith during the photos. Teleport us back to this fun, please! These two cosmically radical people were destined to give us heart eyes with their space-themed wedding in Seattle. Read More 1.2k May. 22nd Punk meets rockabilly meets skulls meets Simpsons at this retro wedding "After getting engaged at a historic 1940s San Francisco tiki bar, we decided to theme our wedding to match. Everything including our cocktail choice, wedding party dresses, shoes, centerpieces, boutonnieres, guest book, and drinking glasses had a tiki vibe with hints of our nerdy and punk rock/rockabilly backgrounds." Yep, this retro tiki wedding is KILLING IT with awesome themes and massive style. You've got to see it… Read More More Real Weddings > Recent Advice May. 29th My son has an alcohol problem. How do I handle him with an open bar at the wedding? I appreciated your article about how to handle a abusive/misbehaving wedding guest. I am getting married next year and I have a son with an drug and alcohol problem. I cannot uninvite him but need tips on how to handle him. He is fine until he starts drinking and there is no way that we can keep him from drinking since we are having an open bar. I was considering hiring someone to attend to watch him and, as soon as gets boorish, place him in an cab and send him home. Where do I find a babysitter? Read More 1.3k May. 26th Moody and real: this pragmatic wedding reading is about REAL life Our one guarantee in life is that we'll have both good and bad times (and death and taxes, too). The beauty of a partnership is that someone is there to help you make it through it all, the highs and the lows. I love this excerpt by Rolfe Gerhardt because it takes a real look at like and creates a moving and pragmatic wedding reading that hits home for anyone. Read More 1.9k May. 24th Our wedding was a financial wake-up call (and our lessons learned!) After catching up post-wedding and entirely overhauling our finances, I can see all the places we went wrong. Whenever people ask how we knew it was time to restructure our finances, I answer with one thing — our wedding. This one event clarified a world of issues with our financial well-being, or lack thereof. And so, in addition to the standard simplifying and DIY projects that helped me through the process, here is some invaluable advice with which we walked away… Read More May. 17th Whip up your own "relationship ingredients" wedding ceremony idea When looking for a wedding ceremony idea, the one that resonated the most with us was something like the unity sandwich, since we're both foodies. I had also been inspired by a modern interpretation of the Jewish 7 Blessings. So we combined those two ideas to make our "Relationship Ingredients Ceremony." Read More 3.0k May. 15th 13 hidden wedding costs that can blow your wallet (and a quick budget survey!) Wedding budgets are the necessary evil of an already fraught-with-drama time in your life. There are all kinds of things that'll balloon your wedding budget from necessary undies to last-minute tailoring to extra guests showing up. The best defense is a good offense by knowing what hidden wedding costs may sneak in and how to be ready for them. Also, we have a quick one-question wedding budget survey that will help us craft editorial with you in mind! Read More More Advice > Recent Features May. 12th Burlesque bachelorette party: boas, gloves, and good times You guys, we're coming into bachelorette and hen party season, which means that we know some of you are like, "Wait, what are the options for NON-penis cake bachelorette parties? Are there bachelorette party games and activities that don't involve bars?" (No shame in penis cakes or bars, of course. I mean, I personally love a good penis cake. And a good bar.) BUT! Seattle and Puget Sound area folks! You've got an amazing bachelorette party alternative — and it's one I even have very first-person experience with: The Academy of Burlesque. Read More 2.2k May. 10th I never imagined having a wedding until we did: how to throw a "non-wedding" No one ever thought I would get married. Except I actually love weddings! I watch bridal shows and browse the stories and DIY projects on Offbeat Bride. When friends get married I'm super happy for them. But I can't stand the thought of having a big wedding party for myself or see myself as a princess in white. We decided to get married anddecided to throw a party. Therein we have our challenge… Read More 7.3k 17 Comments Apr. 26th Beauty from pain: A cancer survivor's non-wig ways to rock being a bald bride “Will you postpone the wedding until after your cancer is gone?” asked my friend the week I was re-diagnosed with lymphoma. My response was so feral it surprised even me. “Honey, come hell or high water, I am motherloving having this wedding, and you better motherloving be there because I don’t know how long I’ve got left.” My cancer came back a few months before my wedding, and I wanted to use my baldness as an opportunity to recognize cancer's presence while living through it with beauty and joy. Here's my story… Read More 1.7k Apr. 25th Here are two reasons why Doctor Who's Amy Pond is pro at writing ceremony readings Fellow Whovians: you know you love Amy and Rory, right? Hashtag goals. And you know their love lasted for quite literally almost two millennia. These kids knew love. Amy was especially good at articulating that love. I've got not one, but two quotes from Doctor Who from which you can pull a remarkable Amy Pond wedding reading. Ready to get a hanky reliving these moments? Geronimo! Read More Apr. 24th Halloween couples: steal this zombie piñata idea for your reception Halloween couples: are you planning a wild stunt for your reception? Should it maybe involve the destruction of a zombie piñata? You've got a few months more to plan for your own Halloween wedding, so now's the time to make or snag a zombie piñata (you can find some easily on Amazon!) and fill it with ghoulish candy (or adult drinkies!) and be ready to go nuts. Read More More Features > Recent DIY 1.3k Mar. 30th Snazz up your wedding decor with a DIY floral frame backdrop This quick and easy DIY floral frame backdrop is a reusable rustic wedding decor element that will delight your guests. I love it because it can fit any wedding theme or style. It can be giant, or small and sweet, and you can use whatever frame you already have or find new or secondhand. Use it as a wedding ceremony backdrop or anywhere in your decor. Ready to see how to make it? Read More Mar. 27th How to make cardboard face cut-outs for your photo booth We've long loved the idea of having far-flung guests or pets cameo at your reception with cut-outs of their faces. It's pretty easy: a print-out, a craft stick, and some glue. But what if you want a BIG face instead? You might see them at concerts and of course, in photo booths! Big cardboard head cut-outs are easy enough to make if you've got the time and aren't already overburdened with DIY projects. Here's how to make cardboard face cut-outs… Read More Mar. 20th Googly eye shoes hack keeps all eyes on your shoes (and all eyes on your guests!) So you want to quirk the crap out of your shoes somehow? Make them stand out and draw the eye? Nothing draws the eye (and tickles the funny bone) quite like googly eyes, right? Let your shoe freak flag fly with a pair of google eye shoes. Here's how to easily DIY your own pair of google eye shoes to keep all eyes on your shoes (and all eyes on your guests!)… Read More Mar. 8th Whether gift or decor, these DIY embroidered vintage photos are AWESOME I once found an old photo album at a thrift store and I remember feeling captivated looking through the photos of those strangers' lives. The last photo I saw was a wedding photo. Since then I've had a fascination with vintage photos as well as incorporating something of myself creatively, like weaving myself into the scene in a way. So I tried embroidering right onto a copy of the photo! I could see these DIY embroidered vintage photos as a beautiful gift for an engaged couple, a creative way to display your own family wedding photos, or as lovely wedding decor and centerpieces. Read More Feb. 27th DIY these geeky wedding candles for centerpieces or a unity candle Remember these easy-peasy DIY menu candles we created a while back? Here's a spin on that project that your geeky self can use for a unity candle ceremony and/or for your geeky centerpieces. They're tall jar candles wrapped in lovely romantic and geeky quotes from your favorite movies and TV shows. Read More More DIY > Recent Stuff we love 1.8k May. 26th Gender-neutral (and slightly NSFW) wedding party gifts If you're on my same wedding date trajectory (Wedding Season 2017!) then you're probably frantically looking for gifts for your wedding party. And, you're also noticing that almost all things labeled "wedding party gifts" have "bridesmaid" emblazoned across them in giant cursive letters. Welp, my wedding party is co-ed, and I don't see my best friend Ken rocking that "best bridesmaids ever" tank top any time soon. So here are some of my favorite gender-neutral wedding party gifts (that are also slightly NSFW) that I've found whilst on my search… Read More May. 23rd Check out the honeymoon registry that helps you stay newlyweds forever Oh, here's an new spin on the honeymoon registry! Our sponsor Wanderlust Honeymoons is a three part honeymoon resource, that not only helps you plan the honeymoon, but keep you in your "honeymoon period" long after you're married. Here's how Wanderlust Honeymoons can help you stay newlyweds forever… Read More May. 16th Meet the BWPFFs: Best wedding photographer friends forever In all my years writing about wedding photography, I've seen a lot about married couple teams, but this is my first time highlighting a a photography business made up of two best friends! Our sponsor M.Studios is the Rhode Island wedding photography team, comprised of besties Melissa and Marisa. (Seriously? That's adorable.) Even cooler than that… they have a special discount just for our readers. Read More May. 12th Burlesque bachelorette party: boas, gloves, and good times You guys, we're coming into bachelorette and hen party season, which means that we know some of you are like, "Wait, what are the options for NON-penis cake bachelorette parties? Are there bachelorette party games and activities that don't involve bars?" (No shame in penis cakes or bars, of course. I mean, I personally love a good penis cake. And a good bar.) BUT! Seattle and Puget Sound area folks! You've got an amazing bachelorette party alternative — and it's one I even have very first-person experience with: The Academy of Burlesque. Read More May. 11th Time to add ALL THE CAT THINGS to your wedding registry There's a cat version of everything because there are so many kick-ass cat ladies and dudes like myself who want ALL THE CAT REGISTRY GIFTS. All of 'em. All the cats. We've rounded up some of our favorite cat registry gifts for your ailurophile wedding registry including wine bottle stoppers, LED lights, mugs, magnets, shark cat beds, cat ice cube trays, kitchen timers, and many more kitty-loving items. Let's get to shopping RIGHT MEOW… Read More More Stuff we love > Offbeat Bride: your source for wedding ideas and inclusive wedding planning We've got bajillions of creative wedding ideas, DIY projects, and wedding advice to make your wedding plans easier — and even fun! What do you need to do today? I have no idea. I need Wedding Planning 101! I need a wedding planning checklist (now in an interactive version, too!) Hook me up with free wedding fonts & printables I need offbeat wedding registry ideas I'm curious about offbeat wedding themes (geeky! boho! so many!) What wedding planning advice & inspiration do you need today? Aisle-walking Drama Body Image Disability Eloping Guest List Insecurity Plus Size Spring Ceremony Advice Friends & Family Advice Parties & Showers Reception Advice Super cute offbeat wedding invitations Bachelorette party ideas Why a murder mystery rehearsal dinner is a KILLER idea for a wedding party How to throw a joint bachelor/bachelorette party at a baseball game Throw this low-cost, super-fun, beer-lorette party Sizzle Cone Designs has the (actually fun!) custom wedding games for all your events Cads About Matrimony: A wedding game for people who hate wedding games How to make things easy for your bridesmaids — no penis cake necessary Say goodbye to your old name and welcome the new with a "name burning" Should we still have a wedding shower if we're an eloping military couple? Read More > A few of our favorite wedding vendors Your Occasions Read More IMPRESSED by nature Read More Great Lakes Wedding Gown Specialists Read More JAGstudios Photography Read More Find offbeat vendors in our Vendor Guide > Our infamous spreadsheets & checklists Your wedding music checklist and 7 planning tips to make it dead easy Safeguard your important details with an "oh shit list" Planning tools 101: your wedding vendor contact sheet 80+ free wedding printables: a huge list of downloadable DIY wedding projects Planning tools 101: wedding guest seating chart planner Offbeat guide to the wedding photo shot list Playlists, requests, and backup plans: What to ask your wedding DJ How to change your name after the wedding (including an account checklist!) Get planning > Vow examples Feed your inner nerd by reading vows from your smart phone Is a marriage mission statement the vow alternative for you? These Bob's Burgers wedding vows are surprisingly romantic AND MY AXE: Nerd up your vows with a little audience participation Hilarious, tear-jerking, and realistic wedding vow ideas from readers 5 steps to getting over your wedding vow writer's block Breakfast, tiffs, and hand-holding: These guys show us how to own writing personal vows Vow-worthy Winnie the Pooh quotes that will hug your inner kid Read More > Steal these ideas! Make your own classy shoe clips Alina & Adam's cuter-than-kittens Save The Date video Offer your guests customized event wristbands Why put a ring on it? Go for a wedding anklet Print photos of your lost loved ones for your memorial candles Ask your shower guests to gift you flowers Use floral-infused ice blocks instead of bags of ice Let your guests take home your un-needed thrifted vases as favors Steal more ideas > We're everywhere! Follow us on social media. Get creative, offbeat wedding ideas delivered daily to your inbox! Join our newsletter SUBSCRIBE Copyright © 2003 - 2017 Offbeat Empire. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction in part or in whole is prohibited. Contact us Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Monetized by SkimLinks
1.3k May. 26th Moody and real: this pragmatic wedding reading is about REAL life Our one guarantee in life is that we'll have both good and bad times (and death and taxes, too). The beauty of a partnership is that someone is there to help you make it through it all, the highs and the lows. I love this excerpt by Rolfe Gerhardt because it takes a real look at like and creates a moving and pragmatic wedding reading that hits home for anyone. Read More 1.4k May. 25th Two brides, bright colors, crafty projects, and Mexican culture Sarah and Veronica wanted to plan a wedding that was super bright and colorful. Veronica is Mexican-American and the wedding incorporated several Mexican culture elements including papel picado, bright tissue paper flowers, lotería table numbers, and tacos. Don't miss their bow-tied Bluetick Coonhound rescue pup making the rounds in the photos! Read More More Recent Posts > Recent Wedding Porn May. 25th 10 geeky ring boxes to guarantee your nerdy lover will say YES Whether you're proposing to your gamer/bookish/cosplaying partner or need a geeky ring box to carry your nerdy wedding rings down the aisle, these geeky ring boxes will totally do the job. Are you a Potterphile? A Whovian? An member of the Rebel Alliance? Or maybe you've full embraced Pokemon Go. Either way, there's a geeky ring box in your future. It's dangerous to go alone. Take these… Read More 1.9k May. 22nd 22 retro weddings that slayed with throwback style Every day is Throwback Thursday when it comes to retro weddings with vintage-inspired details. From the 1920s all the way to the 1980s (where's our '90s wedding?!), we're loving this retro wedding style. Here are some of our very favorite retro bridesmaids, 1940s elopements, birdcage veils, pillbox hats, polka dots, and classic cars. Read More 1.7k May. 22nd This subtle Link and Zelda wedding inspiration will teleport you to a fancy-pants Hyrule An ethereal and sophisticated Link and Zelda wedding inspiration shoot? Oh hell yes, sign.us.up. It's always amazing when geeks go super chic. Everything from the leafy paper goods, wooden ocarina, "It's Dangerous to Go Alone. Take This" seating chart, Triforce symbol escort cards, and greens and stone colors everywhere, evoked the Legend of Zelda. Even the rings are Triforce-inspired. Oh, and don't miss the chairs! On the groom's chair is a sign that reads, "My Hero" with inscribed notes to the "Song of Time" and on the bride's, "My Princess" with notes to "Zelda's Lullaby." Read More May. 19th Ethereal and fun wedding invitations for every wedding vibe I've been in love with Minted's wedding invitation designs for years. You can find almost anything to match your wedding theme. But what if your wedding theme is more etherial, like "colorful and fun." They have that too! In fact, I'm using a bunch of these designs myself! Check out some of my favorite fun wedding invitations from Minted, and then keep scrolling to see a couple of my own personalized wedding purchases… Read More May. 18th A macrame wedding backdrop is the BEST way to reuse wedding decor Macrame wall hangings are the hottest shit in home decor right now and you can harness their boho-meets-'70s vibe for your wedding, too. After the ceremony, hang it up behind your sweetheart table. Then wrap it up and hang it on your wall at home. No wasted money AND a new killer wall hanging! I skulked around looking for some of my favorites in a macrame wedding backdrop and found some doozies. Ready your mouse clicking trigger finger to snag one of these bad boys… Read More More Wedding Porn > Recent Real Weddings 1.0k May. 29th Black dress, purple hair, and superheroes: the dark romantic wedding of our glam dreams Kym and Sam combined some of our very favorite themes in their dark romantic wedding: goth-meets-nature decor, a lacy black wedding dress (that fabulously shows off her ink!), purple hair, Harry Potter, and major glamour. Don't miss the superhero cameo on the gorgeous black and white cake, the wild head-banging first dance, and great advice on how to be a superhero. Let's see the whole darkly romantic wedding in all its glory… Read More 1.4k May. 25th Two brides, bright colors, crafty projects, and Mexican culture Sarah and Veronica wanted to plan a wedding that was super bright and colorful. Veronica is Mexican-American and the wedding incorporated several Mexican culture elements including papel picado, bright tissue paper flowers, lotería table numbers, and tacos. Don't miss their bow-tied Bluetick Coonhound rescue pup making the rounds in the photos! Read More 5.3k May. 24th This amazing naturist island wedding had a nude first look Darshan and Alex had a naturist island wedding that took our breath away. Cortes Island has long been a part of their life, with its pristine lakes, lagoons, forests, and….. Read More May. 23rd Epic battles and rainbow bubbles at this lightsaber wedding in Seattle Natalie and Jake’s wedding was an intergalactic celebration of cosmic proportions. Their love for Star Wars played a big role. There were lightsaber battles among the wedding party and an impromptu sing-along of “I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing” by Aerosmith during the photos. Teleport us back to this fun, please! These two cosmically radical people were destined to give us heart eyes with their space-themed wedding in Seattle. Read More 1.2k May. 22nd Punk meets rockabilly meets skulls meets Simpsons at this retro wedding "After getting engaged at a historic 1940s San Francisco tiki bar, we decided to theme our wedding to match. Everything including our cocktail choice, wedding party dresses, shoes, centerpieces, boutonnieres, guest book, and drinking glasses had a tiki vibe with hints of our nerdy and punk rock/rockabilly backgrounds." Yep, this retro tiki wedding is KILLING IT with awesome themes and massive style. You've got to see it… Read More More Real Weddings > Recent Advice May. 29th My son has an alcohol problem. How do I handle him with an open bar at the wedding? I appreciated your article about how to handle a abusive/misbehaving wedding guest. I am getting married next year and I have a son with an drug and alcohol problem. I cannot uninvite him but need tips on how to handle him. He is fine until he starts drinking and there is no way that we can keep him from drinking since we are having an open bar. I was considering hiring someone to attend to watch him and, as soon as gets boorish, place him in an cab and send him home. Where do I find a babysitter? Read More 1.3k May. 26th Moody and real: this pragmatic wedding reading is about REAL life Our one guarantee in life is that we'll have both good and bad times (and death and taxes, too). The beauty of a partnership is that someone is there to help you make it through it all, the highs and the lows. I love this excerpt by Rolfe Gerhardt because it takes a real look at like and creates a moving and pragmatic wedding reading that hits home for anyone. Read More 1.9k May. 24th Our wedding was a financial wake-up call (and our lessons learned!) After catching up post-wedding and entirely overhauling our finances, I can see all the places we went wrong. Whenever people ask how we knew it was time to restructure our finances, I answer with one thing — our wedding. This one event clarified a world of issues with our financial well-being, or lack thereof. And so, in addition to the standard simplifying and DIY projects that helped me through the process, here is some invaluable advice with which we walked away… Read More May. 17th Whip up your own "relationship ingredients" wedding ceremony idea When looking for a wedding ceremony idea, the one that resonated the most with us was something like the unity sandwich, since we're both foodies. I had also been inspired by a modern interpretation of the Jewish 7 Blessings. So we combined those two ideas to make our "Relationship Ingredients Ceremony." Read More 3.0k May. 15th 13 hidden wedding costs that can blow your wallet (and a quick budget survey!) Wedding budgets are the necessary evil of an already fraught-with-drama time in your life. There are all kinds of things that'll balloon your wedding budget from necessary undies to last-minute tailoring to extra guests showing up. The best defense is a good offense by knowing what hidden wedding costs may sneak in and how to be ready for them. Also, we have a quick one-question wedding budget survey that will help us craft editorial with you in mind! Read More More Advice > Recent Features May. 12th Burlesque bachelorette party: boas, gloves, and good times You guys, we're coming into bachelorette and hen party season, which means that we know some of you are like, "Wait, what are the options for NON-penis cake bachelorette parties? Are there bachelorette party games and activities that don't involve bars?" (No shame in penis cakes or bars, of course. I mean, I personally love a good penis cake. And a good bar.) BUT! Seattle and Puget Sound area folks! You've got an amazing bachelorette party alternative — and it's one I even have very first-person experience with: The Academy of Burlesque. Read More 2.2k May. 10th I never imagined having a wedding until we did: how to throw a "non-wedding" No one ever thought I would get married. Except I actually love weddings! I watch bridal shows and browse the stories and DIY projects on Offbeat Bride. When friends get married I'm super happy for them. But I can't stand the thought of having a big wedding party for myself or see myself as a princess in white. We decided to get married anddecided to throw a party. Therein we have our challenge… Read More 7.3k 17 Comments Apr. 26th Beauty from pain: A cancer survivor's non-wig ways to rock being a bald bride “Will you postpone the wedding until after your cancer is gone?” asked my friend the week I was re-diagnosed with lymphoma. My response was so feral it surprised even me. “Honey, come hell or high water, I am motherloving having this wedding, and you better motherloving be there because I don’t know how long I’ve got left.” My cancer came back a few months before my wedding, and I wanted to use my baldness as an opportunity to recognize cancer's presence while living through it with beauty and joy. Here's my story… Read More 1.7k Apr. 25th Here are two reasons why Doctor Who's Amy Pond is pro at writing ceremony readings Fellow Whovians: you know you love Amy and Rory, right? Hashtag goals. And you know their love lasted for quite literally almost two millennia. These kids knew love. Amy was especially good at articulating that love. I've got not one, but two quotes from Doctor Who from which you can pull a remarkable Amy Pond wedding reading. Ready to get a hanky reliving these moments? Geronimo! Read More Apr. 24th Halloween couples: steal this zombie piñata idea for your reception Halloween couples: are you planning a wild stunt for your reception? Should it maybe involve the destruction of a zombie piñata? You've got a few months more to plan for your own Halloween wedding, so now's the time to make or snag a zombie piñata (you can find some easily on Amazon!) and fill it with ghoulish candy (or adult drinkies!) and be ready to go nuts. Read More More Features > Recent DIY 1.3k Mar. 30th Snazz up your wedding decor with a DIY floral frame backdrop This quick and easy DIY floral frame backdrop is a reusable rustic wedding decor element that will delight your guests. I love it because it can fit any wedding theme or style. It can be giant, or small and sweet, and you can use whatever frame you already have or find new or secondhand. Use it as a wedding ceremony backdrop or anywhere in your decor. Ready to see how to make it? Read More Mar. 27th How to make cardboard face cut-outs for your photo booth We've long loved the idea of having far-flung guests or pets cameo at your reception with cut-outs of their faces. It's pretty easy: a print-out, a craft stick, and some glue. But what if you want a BIG face instead? You might see them at concerts and of course, in photo booths! Big cardboard head cut-outs are easy enough to make if you've got the time and aren't already overburdened with DIY projects. Here's how to make cardboard face cut-outs… Read More Mar. 20th Googly eye shoes hack keeps all eyes on your shoes (and all eyes on your guests!) So you want to quirk the crap out of your shoes somehow? Make them stand out and draw the eye? Nothing draws the eye (and tickles the funny bone) quite like googly eyes, right? Let your shoe freak flag fly with a pair of google eye shoes. Here's how to easily DIY your own pair of google eye shoes to keep all eyes on your shoes (and all eyes on your guests!)… Read More Mar. 8th Whether gift or decor, these DIY embroidered vintage photos are AWESOME I once found an old photo album at a thrift store and I remember feeling captivated looking through the photos of those strangers' lives. The last photo I saw was a wedding photo. Since then I've had a fascination with vintage photos as well as incorporating something of myself creatively, like weaving myself into the scene in a way. So I tried embroidering right onto a copy of the photo! I could see these DIY embroidered vintage photos as a beautiful gift for an engaged couple, a creative way to display your own family wedding photos, or as lovely wedding decor and centerpieces. Read More Feb. 27th DIY these geeky wedding candles for centerpieces or a unity candle Remember these easy-peasy DIY menu candles we created a while back? Here's a spin on that project that your geeky self can use for a unity candle ceremony and/or for your geeky centerpieces. They're tall jar candles wrapped in lovely romantic and geeky quotes from your favorite movies and TV shows. Read More More DIY > Recent Stuff we love 1.8k May. 26th Gender-neutral (and slightly NSFW) wedding party gifts If you're on my same wedding date trajectory (Wedding Season 2017!) then you're probably frantically looking for gifts for your wedding party. And, you're also noticing that almost all things labeled "wedding party gifts" have "bridesmaid" emblazoned across them in giant cursive letters. Welp, my wedding party is co-ed, and I don't see my best friend Ken rocking that "best bridesmaids ever" tank top any time soon. So here are some of my favorite gender-neutral wedding party gifts (that are also slightly NSFW) that I've found whilst on my search… Read More May. 23rd Check out the honeymoon registry that helps you stay newlyweds forever Oh, here's an new spin on the honeymoon registry! Our sponsor Wanderlust Honeymoons is a three part honeymoon resource, that not only helps you plan the honeymoon, but keep you in your "honeymoon period" long after you're married. Here's how Wanderlust Honeymoons can help you stay newlyweds forever… Read More May. 16th Meet the BWPFFs: Best wedding photographer friends forever In all my years writing about wedding photography, I've seen a lot about married couple teams, but this is my first time highlighting a a photography business made up of two best friends! Our sponsor M.Studios is the Rhode Island wedding photography team, comprised of besties Melissa and Marisa. (Seriously? That's adorable.) Even cooler than that… they have a special discount just for our readers. Read More May. 12th Burlesque bachelorette party: boas, gloves, and good times You guys, we're coming into bachelorette and hen party season, which means that we know some of you are like, "Wait, what are the options for NON-penis cake bachelorette parties? Are there bachelorette party games and activities that don't involve bars?" (No shame in penis cakes or bars, of course. I mean, I personally love a good penis cake. And a good bar.) BUT! Seattle and Puget Sound area folks! You've got an amazing bachelorette party alternative — and it's one I even have very first-person experience with: The Academy of Burlesque. Read More May. 11th Time to add ALL THE CAT THINGS to your wedding registry There's a cat version of everything because there are so many kick-ass cat ladies and dudes like myself who want ALL THE CAT REGISTRY GIFTS. All of 'em. All the cats. We've rounded up some of our favorite cat registry gifts for your ailurophile wedding registry including wine bottle stoppers, LED lights, mugs, magnets, shark cat beds, cat ice cube trays, kitchen timers, and many more kitty-loving items. Let's get to shopping RIGHT MEOW… Read More More Stuff we love > Offbeat Bride: your source for wedding ideas and inclusive wedding planning We've got bajillions of creative wedding ideas, DIY projects, and wedding advice to make your wedding plans easier — and even fun! What do you need to do today? I have no idea. I need Wedding Planning 101! I need a wedding planning checklist (now in an interactive version, too!) Hook me up with free wedding fonts & printables I need offbeat wedding registry ideas I'm curious about offbeat wedding themes (geeky! boho! so many!) What wedding planning advice & inspiration do you need today? 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1.4k May. 25th Two brides, bright colors, crafty projects, and Mexican culture Sarah and Veronica wanted to plan a wedding that was super bright and colorful. Veronica is Mexican-American and the wedding incorporated several Mexican culture elements including papel picado, bright tissue paper flowers, lotería table numbers, and tacos. Don't miss their bow-tied Bluetick Coonhound rescue pup making the rounds in the photos! Read More More Recent Posts > Recent Wedding Porn May. 25th 10 geeky ring boxes to guarantee your nerdy lover will say YES Whether you're proposing to your gamer/bookish/cosplaying partner or need a geeky ring box to carry your nerdy wedding rings down the aisle, these geeky ring boxes will totally do the job. Are you a Potterphile? A Whovian? An member of the Rebel Alliance? Or maybe you've full embraced Pokemon Go. Either way, there's a geeky ring box in your future. It's dangerous to go alone. Take these… Read More 1.9k May. 22nd 22 retro weddings that slayed with throwback style Every day is Throwback Thursday when it comes to retro weddings with vintage-inspired details. From the 1920s all the way to the 1980s (where's our '90s wedding?!), we're loving this retro wedding style. Here are some of our very favorite retro bridesmaids, 1940s elopements, birdcage veils, pillbox hats, polka dots, and classic cars. Read More 1.7k May. 22nd This subtle Link and Zelda wedding inspiration will teleport you to a fancy-pants Hyrule An ethereal and sophisticated Link and Zelda wedding inspiration shoot? Oh hell yes, sign.us.up. It's always amazing when geeks go super chic. Everything from the leafy paper goods, wooden ocarina, "It's Dangerous to Go Alone. Take This" seating chart, Triforce symbol escort cards, and greens and stone colors everywhere, evoked the Legend of Zelda. Even the rings are Triforce-inspired. Oh, and don't miss the chairs! On the groom's chair is a sign that reads, "My Hero" with inscribed notes to the "Song of Time" and on the bride's, "My Princess" with notes to "Zelda's Lullaby." Read More May. 19th Ethereal and fun wedding invitations for every wedding vibe I've been in love with Minted's wedding invitation designs for years. You can find almost anything to match your wedding theme. But what if your wedding theme is more etherial, like "colorful and fun." They have that too! In fact, I'm using a bunch of these designs myself! Check out some of my favorite fun wedding invitations from Minted, and then keep scrolling to see a couple of my own personalized wedding purchases… Read More May. 18th A macrame wedding backdrop is the BEST way to reuse wedding decor Macrame wall hangings are the hottest shit in home decor right now and you can harness their boho-meets-'70s vibe for your wedding, too. After the ceremony, hang it up behind your sweetheart table. Then wrap it up and hang it on your wall at home. No wasted money AND a new killer wall hanging! I skulked around looking for some of my favorites in a macrame wedding backdrop and found some doozies. Ready your mouse clicking trigger finger to snag one of these bad boys… Read More More Wedding Porn > Recent Real Weddings 1.0k May. 29th Black dress, purple hair, and superheroes: the dark romantic wedding of our glam dreams Kym and Sam combined some of our very favorite themes in their dark romantic wedding: goth-meets-nature decor, a lacy black wedding dress (that fabulously shows off her ink!), purple hair, Harry Potter, and major glamour. Don't miss the superhero cameo on the gorgeous black and white cake, the wild head-banging first dance, and great advice on how to be a superhero. Let's see the whole darkly romantic wedding in all its glory… Read More 1.4k May. 25th Two brides, bright colors, crafty projects, and Mexican culture Sarah and Veronica wanted to plan a wedding that was super bright and colorful. Veronica is Mexican-American and the wedding incorporated several Mexican culture elements including papel picado, bright tissue paper flowers, lotería table numbers, and tacos. Don't miss their bow-tied Bluetick Coonhound rescue pup making the rounds in the photos! Read More 5.3k May. 24th This amazing naturist island wedding had a nude first look Darshan and Alex had a naturist island wedding that took our breath away. Cortes Island has long been a part of their life, with its pristine lakes, lagoons, forests, and….. Read More May. 23rd Epic battles and rainbow bubbles at this lightsaber wedding in Seattle Natalie and Jake’s wedding was an intergalactic celebration of cosmic proportions. Their love for Star Wars played a big role. There were lightsaber battles among the wedding party and an impromptu sing-along of “I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing” by Aerosmith during the photos. Teleport us back to this fun, please! These two cosmically radical people were destined to give us heart eyes with their space-themed wedding in Seattle. Read More 1.2k May. 22nd Punk meets rockabilly meets skulls meets Simpsons at this retro wedding "After getting engaged at a historic 1940s San Francisco tiki bar, we decided to theme our wedding to match. Everything including our cocktail choice, wedding party dresses, shoes, centerpieces, boutonnieres, guest book, and drinking glasses had a tiki vibe with hints of our nerdy and punk rock/rockabilly backgrounds." Yep, this retro tiki wedding is KILLING IT with awesome themes and massive style. You've got to see it… Read More More Real Weddings > Recent Advice May. 29th My son has an alcohol problem. How do I handle him with an open bar at the wedding? I appreciated your article about how to handle a abusive/misbehaving wedding guest. I am getting married next year and I have a son with an drug and alcohol problem. I cannot uninvite him but need tips on how to handle him. He is fine until he starts drinking and there is no way that we can keep him from drinking since we are having an open bar. I was considering hiring someone to attend to watch him and, as soon as gets boorish, place him in an cab and send him home. Where do I find a babysitter? Read More 1.3k May. 26th Moody and real: this pragmatic wedding reading is about REAL life Our one guarantee in life is that we'll have both good and bad times (and death and taxes, too). The beauty of a partnership is that someone is there to help you make it through it all, the highs and the lows. I love this excerpt by Rolfe Gerhardt because it takes a real look at like and creates a moving and pragmatic wedding reading that hits home for anyone. Read More 1.9k May. 24th Our wedding was a financial wake-up call (and our lessons learned!) After catching up post-wedding and entirely overhauling our finances, I can see all the places we went wrong. Whenever people ask how we knew it was time to restructure our finances, I answer with one thing — our wedding. This one event clarified a world of issues with our financial well-being, or lack thereof. And so, in addition to the standard simplifying and DIY projects that helped me through the process, here is some invaluable advice with which we walked away… Read More May. 17th Whip up your own "relationship ingredients" wedding ceremony idea When looking for a wedding ceremony idea, the one that resonated the most with us was something like the unity sandwich, since we're both foodies. I had also been inspired by a modern interpretation of the Jewish 7 Blessings. So we combined those two ideas to make our "Relationship Ingredients Ceremony." Read More 3.0k May. 15th 13 hidden wedding costs that can blow your wallet (and a quick budget survey!) Wedding budgets are the necessary evil of an already fraught-with-drama time in your life. There are all kinds of things that'll balloon your wedding budget from necessary undies to last-minute tailoring to extra guests showing up. The best defense is a good offense by knowing what hidden wedding costs may sneak in and how to be ready for them. Also, we have a quick one-question wedding budget survey that will help us craft editorial with you in mind! Read More More Advice > Recent Features May. 12th Burlesque bachelorette party: boas, gloves, and good times You guys, we're coming into bachelorette and hen party season, which means that we know some of you are like, "Wait, what are the options for NON-penis cake bachelorette parties? Are there bachelorette party games and activities that don't involve bars?" (No shame in penis cakes or bars, of course. I mean, I personally love a good penis cake. And a good bar.) BUT! Seattle and Puget Sound area folks! You've got an amazing bachelorette party alternative — and it's one I even have very first-person experience with: The Academy of Burlesque. Read More 2.2k May. 10th I never imagined having a wedding until we did: how to throw a "non-wedding" No one ever thought I would get married. Except I actually love weddings! I watch bridal shows and browse the stories and DIY projects on Offbeat Bride. When friends get married I'm super happy for them. But I can't stand the thought of having a big wedding party for myself or see myself as a princess in white. We decided to get married anddecided to throw a party. Therein we have our challenge… Read More 7.3k 17 Comments Apr. 26th Beauty from pain: A cancer survivor's non-wig ways to rock being a bald bride “Will you postpone the wedding until after your cancer is gone?” asked my friend the week I was re-diagnosed with lymphoma. My response was so feral it surprised even me. “Honey, come hell or high water, I am motherloving having this wedding, and you better motherloving be there because I don’t know how long I’ve got left.” My cancer came back a few months before my wedding, and I wanted to use my baldness as an opportunity to recognize cancer's presence while living through it with beauty and joy. Here's my story… Read More 1.7k Apr. 25th Here are two reasons why Doctor Who's Amy Pond is pro at writing ceremony readings Fellow Whovians: you know you love Amy and Rory, right? Hashtag goals. And you know their love lasted for quite literally almost two millennia. These kids knew love. Amy was especially good at articulating that love. I've got not one, but two quotes from Doctor Who from which you can pull a remarkable Amy Pond wedding reading. Ready to get a hanky reliving these moments? Geronimo! Read More Apr. 24th Halloween couples: steal this zombie piñata idea for your reception Halloween couples: are you planning a wild stunt for your reception? Should it maybe involve the destruction of a zombie piñata? You've got a few months more to plan for your own Halloween wedding, so now's the time to make or snag a zombie piñata (you can find some easily on Amazon!) and fill it with ghoulish candy (or adult drinkies!) and be ready to go nuts. Read More More Features > Recent DIY 1.3k Mar. 30th Snazz up your wedding decor with a DIY floral frame backdrop This quick and easy DIY floral frame backdrop is a reusable rustic wedding decor element that will delight your guests. I love it because it can fit any wedding theme or style. It can be giant, or small and sweet, and you can use whatever frame you already have or find new or secondhand. Use it as a wedding ceremony backdrop or anywhere in your decor. Ready to see how to make it? Read More Mar. 27th How to make cardboard face cut-outs for your photo booth We've long loved the idea of having far-flung guests or pets cameo at your reception with cut-outs of their faces. It's pretty easy: a print-out, a craft stick, and some glue. But what if you want a BIG face instead? You might see them at concerts and of course, in photo booths! Big cardboard head cut-outs are easy enough to make if you've got the time and aren't already overburdened with DIY projects. Here's how to make cardboard face cut-outs… Read More Mar. 20th Googly eye shoes hack keeps all eyes on your shoes (and all eyes on your guests!) So you want to quirk the crap out of your shoes somehow? Make them stand out and draw the eye? Nothing draws the eye (and tickles the funny bone) quite like googly eyes, right? Let your shoe freak flag fly with a pair of google eye shoes. Here's how to easily DIY your own pair of google eye shoes to keep all eyes on your shoes (and all eyes on your guests!)… Read More Mar. 8th Whether gift or decor, these DIY embroidered vintage photos are AWESOME I once found an old photo album at a thrift store and I remember feeling captivated looking through the photos of those strangers' lives. The last photo I saw was a wedding photo. Since then I've had a fascination with vintage photos as well as incorporating something of myself creatively, like weaving myself into the scene in a way. So I tried embroidering right onto a copy of the photo! I could see these DIY embroidered vintage photos as a beautiful gift for an engaged couple, a creative way to display your own family wedding photos, or as lovely wedding decor and centerpieces. Read More Feb. 27th DIY these geeky wedding candles for centerpieces or a unity candle Remember these easy-peasy DIY menu candles we created a while back? Here's a spin on that project that your geeky self can use for a unity candle ceremony and/or for your geeky centerpieces. They're tall jar candles wrapped in lovely romantic and geeky quotes from your favorite movies and TV shows. Read More More DIY > Recent Stuff we love 1.8k May. 26th Gender-neutral (and slightly NSFW) wedding party gifts If you're on my same wedding date trajectory (Wedding Season 2017!) then you're probably frantically looking for gifts for your wedding party. And, you're also noticing that almost all things labeled "wedding party gifts" have "bridesmaid" emblazoned across them in giant cursive letters. Welp, my wedding party is co-ed, and I don't see my best friend Ken rocking that "best bridesmaids ever" tank top any time soon. So here are some of my favorite gender-neutral wedding party gifts (that are also slightly NSFW) that I've found whilst on my search… Read More May. 23rd Check out the honeymoon registry that helps you stay newlyweds forever Oh, here's an new spin on the honeymoon registry! Our sponsor Wanderlust Honeymoons is a three part honeymoon resource, that not only helps you plan the honeymoon, but keep you in your "honeymoon period" long after you're married. Here's how Wanderlust Honeymoons can help you stay newlyweds forever… Read More May. 16th Meet the BWPFFs: Best wedding photographer friends forever In all my years writing about wedding photography, I've seen a lot about married couple teams, but this is my first time highlighting a a photography business made up of two best friends! Our sponsor M.Studios is the Rhode Island wedding photography team, comprised of besties Melissa and Marisa. (Seriously? That's adorable.) Even cooler than that… they have a special discount just for our readers. Read More May. 12th Burlesque bachelorette party: boas, gloves, and good times You guys, we're coming into bachelorette and hen party season, which means that we know some of you are like, "Wait, what are the options for NON-penis cake bachelorette parties? Are there bachelorette party games and activities that don't involve bars?" (No shame in penis cakes or bars, of course. I mean, I personally love a good penis cake. And a good bar.) BUT! Seattle and Puget Sound area folks! You've got an amazing bachelorette party alternative — and it's one I even have very first-person experience with: The Academy of Burlesque. Read More May. 11th Time to add ALL THE CAT THINGS to your wedding registry There's a cat version of everything because there are so many kick-ass cat ladies and dudes like myself who want ALL THE CAT REGISTRY GIFTS. All of 'em. All the cats. We've rounded up some of our favorite cat registry gifts for your ailurophile wedding registry including wine bottle stoppers, LED lights, mugs, magnets, shark cat beds, cat ice cube trays, kitchen timers, and many more kitty-loving items. Let's get to shopping RIGHT MEOW… Read More More Stuff we love > Offbeat Bride: your source for wedding ideas and inclusive wedding planning We've got bajillions of creative wedding ideas, DIY projects, and wedding advice to make your wedding plans easier — and even fun! What do you need to do today? I have no idea. I need Wedding Planning 101! I need a wedding planning checklist (now in an interactive version, too!) Hook me up with free wedding fonts & printables I need offbeat wedding registry ideas I'm curious about offbeat wedding themes (geeky! boho! so many!) What wedding planning advice & inspiration do you need today? Aisle-walking Drama Body Image Disability Eloping Guest List Insecurity Plus Size Spring Ceremony Advice Friends & Family Advice Parties & Showers Reception Advice Super cute offbeat wedding invitations Bachelorette party ideas Why a murder mystery rehearsal dinner is a KILLER idea for a wedding party How to throw a joint bachelor/bachelorette party at a baseball game Throw this low-cost, super-fun, beer-lorette party Sizzle Cone Designs has the (actually fun!) custom wedding games for all your events Cads About Matrimony: A wedding game for people who hate wedding games How to make things easy for your bridesmaids — no penis cake necessary Say goodbye to your old name and welcome the new with a "name burning" Should we still have a wedding shower if we're an eloping military couple? Read More > A few of our favorite wedding vendors Your Occasions Read More IMPRESSED by nature Read More Great Lakes Wedding Gown Specialists Read More JAGstudios Photography Read More Find offbeat vendors in our Vendor Guide > Our infamous spreadsheets & checklists Your wedding music checklist and 7 planning tips to make it dead easy Safeguard your important details with an "oh shit list" Planning tools 101: your wedding vendor contact sheet 80+ free wedding printables: a huge list of downloadable DIY wedding projects Planning tools 101: wedding guest seating chart planner Offbeat guide to the wedding photo shot list Playlists, requests, and backup plans: What to ask your wedding DJ How to change your name after the wedding (including an account checklist!) Get planning > Vow examples Feed your inner nerd by reading vows from your smart phone Is a marriage mission statement the vow alternative for you? These Bob's Burgers wedding vows are surprisingly romantic AND MY AXE: Nerd up your vows with a little audience participation Hilarious, tear-jerking, and realistic wedding vow ideas from readers 5 steps to getting over your wedding vow writer's block Breakfast, tiffs, and hand-holding: These guys show us how to own writing personal vows Vow-worthy Winnie the Pooh quotes that will hug your inner kid Read More > Steal these ideas! Make your own classy shoe clips Alina & Adam's cuter-than-kittens Save The Date video Offer your guests customized event wristbands Why put a ring on it? Go for a wedding anklet Print photos of your lost loved ones for your memorial candles Ask your shower guests to gift you flowers Use floral-infused ice blocks instead of bags of ice Let your guests take home your un-needed thrifted vases as favors Steal more ideas > We're everywhere! Follow us on social media. Get creative, offbeat wedding ideas delivered daily to your inbox! 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May. 25th 10 geeky ring boxes to guarantee your nerdy lover will say YES Whether you're proposing to your gamer/bookish/cosplaying partner or need a geeky ring box to carry your nerdy wedding rings down the aisle, these geeky ring boxes will totally do the job. Are you a Potterphile? A Whovian? An member of the Rebel Alliance? Or maybe you've full embraced Pokemon Go. Either way, there's a geeky ring box in your future. It's dangerous to go alone. Take these… Read More 1.9k May. 22nd 22 retro weddings that slayed with throwback style Every day is Throwback Thursday when it comes to retro weddings with vintage-inspired details. From the 1920s all the way to the 1980s (where's our '90s wedding?!), we're loving this retro wedding style. Here are some of our very favorite retro bridesmaids, 1940s elopements, birdcage veils, pillbox hats, polka dots, and classic cars. Read More 1.7k May. 22nd This subtle Link and Zelda wedding inspiration will teleport you to a fancy-pants Hyrule An ethereal and sophisticated Link and Zelda wedding inspiration shoot? Oh hell yes, sign.us.up. It's always amazing when geeks go super chic. Everything from the leafy paper goods, wooden ocarina, "It's Dangerous to Go Alone. Take This" seating chart, Triforce symbol escort cards, and greens and stone colors everywhere, evoked the Legend of Zelda. Even the rings are Triforce-inspired. Oh, and don't miss the chairs! On the groom's chair is a sign that reads, "My Hero" with inscribed notes to the "Song of Time" and on the bride's, "My Princess" with notes to "Zelda's Lullaby." Read More May. 19th Ethereal and fun wedding invitations for every wedding vibe I've been in love with Minted's wedding invitation designs for years. You can find almost anything to match your wedding theme. But what if your wedding theme is more etherial, like "colorful and fun." They have that too! In fact, I'm using a bunch of these designs myself! Check out some of my favorite fun wedding invitations from Minted, and then keep scrolling to see a couple of my own personalized wedding purchases… Read More May. 18th A macrame wedding backdrop is the BEST way to reuse wedding decor Macrame wall hangings are the hottest shit in home decor right now and you can harness their boho-meets-'70s vibe for your wedding, too. After the ceremony, hang it up behind your sweetheart table. Then wrap it up and hang it on your wall at home. No wasted money AND a new killer wall hanging! I skulked around looking for some of my favorites in a macrame wedding backdrop and found some doozies. Ready your mouse clicking trigger finger to snag one of these bad boys… Read More More Wedding Porn > Recent Real Weddings 1.0k May. 29th Black dress, purple hair, and superheroes: the dark romantic wedding of our glam dreams Kym and Sam combined some of our very favorite themes in their dark romantic wedding: goth-meets-nature decor, a lacy black wedding dress (that fabulously shows off her ink!), purple hair, Harry Potter, and major glamour. Don't miss the superhero cameo on the gorgeous black and white cake, the wild head-banging first dance, and great advice on how to be a superhero. Let's see the whole darkly romantic wedding in all its glory… Read More 1.4k May. 25th Two brides, bright colors, crafty projects, and Mexican culture Sarah and Veronica wanted to plan a wedding that was super bright and colorful. Veronica is Mexican-American and the wedding incorporated several Mexican culture elements including papel picado, bright tissue paper flowers, lotería table numbers, and tacos. Don't miss their bow-tied Bluetick Coonhound rescue pup making the rounds in the photos! Read More 5.3k May. 24th This amazing naturist island wedding had a nude first look Darshan and Alex had a naturist island wedding that took our breath away. Cortes Island has long been a part of their life, with its pristine lakes, lagoons, forests, and….. Read More May. 23rd Epic battles and rainbow bubbles at this lightsaber wedding in Seattle Natalie and Jake’s wedding was an intergalactic celebration of cosmic proportions. Their love for Star Wars played a big role. There were lightsaber battles among the wedding party and an impromptu sing-along of “I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing” by Aerosmith during the photos. Teleport us back to this fun, please! These two cosmically radical people were destined to give us heart eyes with their space-themed wedding in Seattle. Read More 1.2k May. 22nd Punk meets rockabilly meets skulls meets Simpsons at this retro wedding "After getting engaged at a historic 1940s San Francisco tiki bar, we decided to theme our wedding to match. Everything including our cocktail choice, wedding party dresses, shoes, centerpieces, boutonnieres, guest book, and drinking glasses had a tiki vibe with hints of our nerdy and punk rock/rockabilly backgrounds." Yep, this retro tiki wedding is KILLING IT with awesome themes and massive style. You've got to see it… Read More More Real Weddings > Recent Advice May. 29th My son has an alcohol problem. How do I handle him with an open bar at the wedding? I appreciated your article about how to handle a abusive/misbehaving wedding guest. I am getting married next year and I have a son with an drug and alcohol problem. I cannot uninvite him but need tips on how to handle him. He is fine until he starts drinking and there is no way that we can keep him from drinking since we are having an open bar. I was considering hiring someone to attend to watch him and, as soon as gets boorish, place him in an cab and send him home. Where do I find a babysitter? Read More 1.3k May. 26th Moody and real: this pragmatic wedding reading is about REAL life Our one guarantee in life is that we'll have both good and bad times (and death and taxes, too). The beauty of a partnership is that someone is there to help you make it through it all, the highs and the lows. I love this excerpt by Rolfe Gerhardt because it takes a real look at like and creates a moving and pragmatic wedding reading that hits home for anyone. Read More 1.9k May. 24th Our wedding was a financial wake-up call (and our lessons learned!) After catching up post-wedding and entirely overhauling our finances, I can see all the places we went wrong. Whenever people ask how we knew it was time to restructure our finances, I answer with one thing — our wedding. This one event clarified a world of issues with our financial well-being, or lack thereof. And so, in addition to the standard simplifying and DIY projects that helped me through the process, here is some invaluable advice with which we walked away… Read More May. 17th Whip up your own "relationship ingredients" wedding ceremony idea When looking for a wedding ceremony idea, the one that resonated the most with us was something like the unity sandwich, since we're both foodies. I had also been inspired by a modern interpretation of the Jewish 7 Blessings. So we combined those two ideas to make our "Relationship Ingredients Ceremony." Read More 3.0k May. 15th 13 hidden wedding costs that can blow your wallet (and a quick budget survey!) Wedding budgets are the necessary evil of an already fraught-with-drama time in your life. There are all kinds of things that'll balloon your wedding budget from necessary undies to last-minute tailoring to extra guests showing up. The best defense is a good offense by knowing what hidden wedding costs may sneak in and how to be ready for them. Also, we have a quick one-question wedding budget survey that will help us craft editorial with you in mind! Read More More Advice > Recent Features May. 12th Burlesque bachelorette party: boas, gloves, and good times You guys, we're coming into bachelorette and hen party season, which means that we know some of you are like, "Wait, what are the options for NON-penis cake bachelorette parties? Are there bachelorette party games and activities that don't involve bars?" (No shame in penis cakes or bars, of course. I mean, I personally love a good penis cake. And a good bar.) BUT! Seattle and Puget Sound area folks! You've got an amazing bachelorette party alternative — and it's one I even have very first-person experience with: The Academy of Burlesque. Read More 2.2k May. 10th I never imagined having a wedding until we did: how to throw a "non-wedding" No one ever thought I would get married. Except I actually love weddings! I watch bridal shows and browse the stories and DIY projects on Offbeat Bride. When friends get married I'm super happy for them. But I can't stand the thought of having a big wedding party for myself or see myself as a princess in white. We decided to get married anddecided to throw a party. Therein we have our challenge… Read More 7.3k 17 Comments Apr. 26th Beauty from pain: A cancer survivor's non-wig ways to rock being a bald bride “Will you postpone the wedding until after your cancer is gone?” asked my friend the week I was re-diagnosed with lymphoma. My response was so feral it surprised even me. “Honey, come hell or high water, I am motherloving having this wedding, and you better motherloving be there because I don’t know how long I’ve got left.” My cancer came back a few months before my wedding, and I wanted to use my baldness as an opportunity to recognize cancer's presence while living through it with beauty and joy. Here's my story… Read More 1.7k Apr. 25th Here are two reasons why Doctor Who's Amy Pond is pro at writing ceremony readings Fellow Whovians: you know you love Amy and Rory, right? Hashtag goals. And you know their love lasted for quite literally almost two millennia. These kids knew love. Amy was especially good at articulating that love. I've got not one, but two quotes from Doctor Who from which you can pull a remarkable Amy Pond wedding reading. Ready to get a hanky reliving these moments? Geronimo! Read More Apr. 24th Halloween couples: steal this zombie piñata idea for your reception Halloween couples: are you planning a wild stunt for your reception? Should it maybe involve the destruction of a zombie piñata? You've got a few months more to plan for your own Halloween wedding, so now's the time to make or snag a zombie piñata (you can find some easily on Amazon!) and fill it with ghoulish candy (or adult drinkies!) and be ready to go nuts. Read More More Features > Recent DIY 1.3k Mar. 30th Snazz up your wedding decor with a DIY floral frame backdrop This quick and easy DIY floral frame backdrop is a reusable rustic wedding decor element that will delight your guests. I love it because it can fit any wedding theme or style. It can be giant, or small and sweet, and you can use whatever frame you already have or find new or secondhand. Use it as a wedding ceremony backdrop or anywhere in your decor. Ready to see how to make it? Read More Mar. 27th How to make cardboard face cut-outs for your photo booth We've long loved the idea of having far-flung guests or pets cameo at your reception with cut-outs of their faces. It's pretty easy: a print-out, a craft stick, and some glue. But what if you want a BIG face instead? You might see them at concerts and of course, in photo booths! Big cardboard head cut-outs are easy enough to make if you've got the time and aren't already overburdened with DIY projects. Here's how to make cardboard face cut-outs… Read More Mar. 20th Googly eye shoes hack keeps all eyes on your shoes (and all eyes on your guests!) So you want to quirk the crap out of your shoes somehow? Make them stand out and draw the eye? Nothing draws the eye (and tickles the funny bone) quite like googly eyes, right? Let your shoe freak flag fly with a pair of google eye shoes. Here's how to easily DIY your own pair of google eye shoes to keep all eyes on your shoes (and all eyes on your guests!)… Read More Mar. 8th Whether gift or decor, these DIY embroidered vintage photos are AWESOME I once found an old photo album at a thrift store and I remember feeling captivated looking through the photos of those strangers' lives. The last photo I saw was a wedding photo. Since then I've had a fascination with vintage photos as well as incorporating something of myself creatively, like weaving myself into the scene in a way. So I tried embroidering right onto a copy of the photo! I could see these DIY embroidered vintage photos as a beautiful gift for an engaged couple, a creative way to display your own family wedding photos, or as lovely wedding decor and centerpieces. Read More Feb. 27th DIY these geeky wedding candles for centerpieces or a unity candle Remember these easy-peasy DIY menu candles we created a while back? Here's a spin on that project that your geeky self can use for a unity candle ceremony and/or for your geeky centerpieces. They're tall jar candles wrapped in lovely romantic and geeky quotes from your favorite movies and TV shows. Read More More DIY > Recent Stuff we love 1.8k May. 26th Gender-neutral (and slightly NSFW) wedding party gifts If you're on my same wedding date trajectory (Wedding Season 2017!) then you're probably frantically looking for gifts for your wedding party. And, you're also noticing that almost all things labeled "wedding party gifts" have "bridesmaid" emblazoned across them in giant cursive letters. Welp, my wedding party is co-ed, and I don't see my best friend Ken rocking that "best bridesmaids ever" tank top any time soon. So here are some of my favorite gender-neutral wedding party gifts (that are also slightly NSFW) that I've found whilst on my search… Read More May. 23rd Check out the honeymoon registry that helps you stay newlyweds forever Oh, here's an new spin on the honeymoon registry! Our sponsor Wanderlust Honeymoons is a three part honeymoon resource, that not only helps you plan the honeymoon, but keep you in your "honeymoon period" long after you're married. Here's how Wanderlust Honeymoons can help you stay newlyweds forever… Read More May. 16th Meet the BWPFFs: Best wedding photographer friends forever In all my years writing about wedding photography, I've seen a lot about married couple teams, but this is my first time highlighting a a photography business made up of two best friends! Our sponsor M.Studios is the Rhode Island wedding photography team, comprised of besties Melissa and Marisa. (Seriously? That's adorable.) Even cooler than that… they have a special discount just for our readers. Read More May. 12th Burlesque bachelorette party: boas, gloves, and good times You guys, we're coming into bachelorette and hen party season, which means that we know some of you are like, "Wait, what are the options for NON-penis cake bachelorette parties? Are there bachelorette party games and activities that don't involve bars?" (No shame in penis cakes or bars, of course. I mean, I personally love a good penis cake. And a good bar.) BUT! Seattle and Puget Sound area folks! You've got an amazing bachelorette party alternative — and it's one I even have very first-person experience with: The Academy of Burlesque. Read More May. 11th Time to add ALL THE CAT THINGS to your wedding registry There's a cat version of everything because there are so many kick-ass cat ladies and dudes like myself who want ALL THE CAT REGISTRY GIFTS. All of 'em. All the cats. We've rounded up some of our favorite cat registry gifts for your ailurophile wedding registry including wine bottle stoppers, LED lights, mugs, magnets, shark cat beds, cat ice cube trays, kitchen timers, and many more kitty-loving items. Let's get to shopping RIGHT MEOW… Read More More Stuff we love > Offbeat Bride: your source for wedding ideas and inclusive wedding planning We've got bajillions of creative wedding ideas, DIY projects, and wedding advice to make your wedding plans easier — and even fun! What do you need to do today? I have no idea. I need Wedding Planning 101! I need a wedding planning checklist (now in an interactive version, too!) Hook me up with free wedding fonts & printables I need offbeat wedding registry ideas I'm curious about offbeat wedding themes (geeky! boho! so many!) What wedding planning advice & inspiration do you need today? Aisle-walking Drama Body Image Disability Eloping Guest List Insecurity Plus Size Spring Ceremony Advice Friends & Family Advice Parties & Showers Reception Advice Super cute offbeat wedding invitations Bachelorette party ideas Why a murder mystery rehearsal dinner is a KILLER idea for a wedding party How to throw a joint bachelor/bachelorette party at a baseball game Throw this low-cost, super-fun, beer-lorette party Sizzle Cone Designs has the (actually fun!) custom wedding games for all your events Cads About Matrimony: A wedding game for people who hate wedding games How to make things easy for your bridesmaids — no penis cake necessary Say goodbye to your old name and welcome the new with a "name burning" Should we still have a wedding shower if we're an eloping military couple? Read More > A few of our favorite wedding vendors Your Occasions Read More IMPRESSED by nature Read More Great Lakes Wedding Gown Specialists Read More JAGstudios Photography Read More Find offbeat vendors in our Vendor Guide > Our infamous spreadsheets & checklists Your wedding music checklist and 7 planning tips to make it dead easy Safeguard your important details with an "oh shit list" Planning tools 101: your wedding vendor contact sheet 80+ free wedding printables: a huge list of downloadable DIY wedding projects Planning tools 101: wedding guest seating chart planner Offbeat guide to the wedding photo shot list Playlists, requests, and backup plans: What to ask your wedding DJ How to change your name after the wedding (including an account checklist!) Get planning > Vow examples Feed your inner nerd by reading vows from your smart phone Is a marriage mission statement the vow alternative for you? These Bob's Burgers wedding vows are surprisingly romantic AND MY AXE: Nerd up your vows with a little audience participation Hilarious, tear-jerking, and realistic wedding vow ideas from readers 5 steps to getting over your wedding vow writer's block Breakfast, tiffs, and hand-holding: These guys show us how to own writing personal vows Vow-worthy Winnie the Pooh quotes that will hug your inner kid Read More > Steal these ideas! Make your own classy shoe clips Alina & Adam's cuter-than-kittens Save The Date video Offer your guests customized event wristbands Why put a ring on it? Go for a wedding anklet Print photos of your lost loved ones for your memorial candles Ask your shower guests to gift you flowers Use floral-infused ice blocks instead of bags of ice Let your guests take home your un-needed thrifted vases as favors Steal more ideas > We're everywhere! Follow us on social media. Get creative, offbeat wedding ideas delivered daily to your inbox! 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1.9k May. 22nd 22 retro weddings that slayed with throwback style Every day is Throwback Thursday when it comes to retro weddings with vintage-inspired details. From the 1920s all the way to the 1980s (where's our '90s wedding?!), we're loving this retro wedding style. Here are some of our very favorite retro bridesmaids, 1940s elopements, birdcage veils, pillbox hats, polka dots, and classic cars. Read More 1.7k May. 22nd This subtle Link and Zelda wedding inspiration will teleport you to a fancy-pants Hyrule An ethereal and sophisticated Link and Zelda wedding inspiration shoot? Oh hell yes, sign.us.up. It's always amazing when geeks go super chic. Everything from the leafy paper goods, wooden ocarina, "It's Dangerous to Go Alone. Take This" seating chart, Triforce symbol escort cards, and greens and stone colors everywhere, evoked the Legend of Zelda. Even the rings are Triforce-inspired. Oh, and don't miss the chairs! On the groom's chair is a sign that reads, "My Hero" with inscribed notes to the "Song of Time" and on the bride's, "My Princess" with notes to "Zelda's Lullaby." Read More May. 19th Ethereal and fun wedding invitations for every wedding vibe I've been in love with Minted's wedding invitation designs for years. You can find almost anything to match your wedding theme. But what if your wedding theme is more etherial, like "colorful and fun." They have that too! In fact, I'm using a bunch of these designs myself! Check out some of my favorite fun wedding invitations from Minted, and then keep scrolling to see a couple of my own personalized wedding purchases… Read More May. 18th A macrame wedding backdrop is the BEST way to reuse wedding decor Macrame wall hangings are the hottest shit in home decor right now and you can harness their boho-meets-'70s vibe for your wedding, too. After the ceremony, hang it up behind your sweetheart table. Then wrap it up and hang it on your wall at home. No wasted money AND a new killer wall hanging! I skulked around looking for some of my favorites in a macrame wedding backdrop and found some doozies. Ready your mouse clicking trigger finger to snag one of these bad boys… Read More More Wedding Porn > Recent Real Weddings 1.0k May. 29th Black dress, purple hair, and superheroes: the dark romantic wedding of our glam dreams Kym and Sam combined some of our very favorite themes in their dark romantic wedding: goth-meets-nature decor, a lacy black wedding dress (that fabulously shows off her ink!), purple hair, Harry Potter, and major glamour. Don't miss the superhero cameo on the gorgeous black and white cake, the wild head-banging first dance, and great advice on how to be a superhero. Let's see the whole darkly romantic wedding in all its glory… Read More 1.4k May. 25th Two brides, bright colors, crafty projects, and Mexican culture Sarah and Veronica wanted to plan a wedding that was super bright and colorful. Veronica is Mexican-American and the wedding incorporated several Mexican culture elements including papel picado, bright tissue paper flowers, lotería table numbers, and tacos. Don't miss their bow-tied Bluetick Coonhound rescue pup making the rounds in the photos! Read More 5.3k May. 24th This amazing naturist island wedding had a nude first look Darshan and Alex had a naturist island wedding that took our breath away. Cortes Island has long been a part of their life, with its pristine lakes, lagoons, forests, and….. Read More May. 23rd Epic battles and rainbow bubbles at this lightsaber wedding in Seattle Natalie and Jake’s wedding was an intergalactic celebration of cosmic proportions. Their love for Star Wars played a big role. There were lightsaber battles among the wedding party and an impromptu sing-along of “I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing” by Aerosmith during the photos. Teleport us back to this fun, please! These two cosmically radical people were destined to give us heart eyes with their space-themed wedding in Seattle. Read More 1.2k May. 22nd Punk meets rockabilly meets skulls meets Simpsons at this retro wedding "After getting engaged at a historic 1940s San Francisco tiki bar, we decided to theme our wedding to match. Everything including our cocktail choice, wedding party dresses, shoes, centerpieces, boutonnieres, guest book, and drinking glasses had a tiki vibe with hints of our nerdy and punk rock/rockabilly backgrounds." Yep, this retro tiki wedding is KILLING IT with awesome themes and massive style. You've got to see it… Read More More Real Weddings > Recent Advice May. 29th My son has an alcohol problem. How do I handle him with an open bar at the wedding? I appreciated your article about how to handle a abusive/misbehaving wedding guest. I am getting married next year and I have a son with an drug and alcohol problem. I cannot uninvite him but need tips on how to handle him. He is fine until he starts drinking and there is no way that we can keep him from drinking since we are having an open bar. I was considering hiring someone to attend to watch him and, as soon as gets boorish, place him in an cab and send him home. Where do I find a babysitter? Read More 1.3k May. 26th Moody and real: this pragmatic wedding reading is about REAL life Our one guarantee in life is that we'll have both good and bad times (and death and taxes, too). The beauty of a partnership is that someone is there to help you make it through it all, the highs and the lows. I love this excerpt by Rolfe Gerhardt because it takes a real look at like and creates a moving and pragmatic wedding reading that hits home for anyone. Read More 1.9k May. 24th Our wedding was a financial wake-up call (and our lessons learned!) After catching up post-wedding and entirely overhauling our finances, I can see all the places we went wrong. Whenever people ask how we knew it was time to restructure our finances, I answer with one thing — our wedding. This one event clarified a world of issues with our financial well-being, or lack thereof. And so, in addition to the standard simplifying and DIY projects that helped me through the process, here is some invaluable advice with which we walked away… Read More May. 17th Whip up your own "relationship ingredients" wedding ceremony idea When looking for a wedding ceremony idea, the one that resonated the most with us was something like the unity sandwich, since we're both foodies. I had also been inspired by a modern interpretation of the Jewish 7 Blessings. So we combined those two ideas to make our "Relationship Ingredients Ceremony." Read More 3.0k May. 15th 13 hidden wedding costs that can blow your wallet (and a quick budget survey!) Wedding budgets are the necessary evil of an already fraught-with-drama time in your life. There are all kinds of things that'll balloon your wedding budget from necessary undies to last-minute tailoring to extra guests showing up. The best defense is a good offense by knowing what hidden wedding costs may sneak in and how to be ready for them. Also, we have a quick one-question wedding budget survey that will help us craft editorial with you in mind! Read More More Advice > Recent Features May. 12th Burlesque bachelorette party: boas, gloves, and good times You guys, we're coming into bachelorette and hen party season, which means that we know some of you are like, "Wait, what are the options for NON-penis cake bachelorette parties? Are there bachelorette party games and activities that don't involve bars?" (No shame in penis cakes or bars, of course. I mean, I personally love a good penis cake. And a good bar.) BUT! Seattle and Puget Sound area folks! You've got an amazing bachelorette party alternative — and it's one I even have very first-person experience with: The Academy of Burlesque. Read More 2.2k May. 10th I never imagined having a wedding until we did: how to throw a "non-wedding" No one ever thought I would get married. Except I actually love weddings! I watch bridal shows and browse the stories and DIY projects on Offbeat Bride. When friends get married I'm super happy for them. But I can't stand the thought of having a big wedding party for myself or see myself as a princess in white. We decided to get married anddecided to throw a party. Therein we have our challenge… Read More 7.3k 17 Comments Apr. 26th Beauty from pain: A cancer survivor's non-wig ways to rock being a bald bride “Will you postpone the wedding until after your cancer is gone?” asked my friend the week I was re-diagnosed with lymphoma. My response was so feral it surprised even me. “Honey, come hell or high water, I am motherloving having this wedding, and you better motherloving be there because I don’t know how long I’ve got left.” My cancer came back a few months before my wedding, and I wanted to use my baldness as an opportunity to recognize cancer's presence while living through it with beauty and joy. Here's my story… Read More 1.7k Apr. 25th Here are two reasons why Doctor Who's Amy Pond is pro at writing ceremony readings Fellow Whovians: you know you love Amy and Rory, right? Hashtag goals. And you know their love lasted for quite literally almost two millennia. These kids knew love. Amy was especially good at articulating that love. I've got not one, but two quotes from Doctor Who from which you can pull a remarkable Amy Pond wedding reading. Ready to get a hanky reliving these moments? Geronimo! Read More Apr. 24th Halloween couples: steal this zombie piñata idea for your reception Halloween couples: are you planning a wild stunt for your reception? Should it maybe involve the destruction of a zombie piñata? You've got a few months more to plan for your own Halloween wedding, so now's the time to make or snag a zombie piñata (you can find some easily on Amazon!) and fill it with ghoulish candy (or adult drinkies!) and be ready to go nuts. Read More More Features > Recent DIY 1.3k Mar. 30th Snazz up your wedding decor with a DIY floral frame backdrop This quick and easy DIY floral frame backdrop is a reusable rustic wedding decor element that will delight your guests. I love it because it can fit any wedding theme or style. It can be giant, or small and sweet, and you can use whatever frame you already have or find new or secondhand. Use it as a wedding ceremony backdrop or anywhere in your decor. Ready to see how to make it? Read More Mar. 27th How to make cardboard face cut-outs for your photo booth We've long loved the idea of having far-flung guests or pets cameo at your reception with cut-outs of their faces. It's pretty easy: a print-out, a craft stick, and some glue. But what if you want a BIG face instead? You might see them at concerts and of course, in photo booths! Big cardboard head cut-outs are easy enough to make if you've got the time and aren't already overburdened with DIY projects. Here's how to make cardboard face cut-outs… Read More Mar. 20th Googly eye shoes hack keeps all eyes on your shoes (and all eyes on your guests!) So you want to quirk the crap out of your shoes somehow? Make them stand out and draw the eye? Nothing draws the eye (and tickles the funny bone) quite like googly eyes, right? Let your shoe freak flag fly with a pair of google eye shoes. Here's how to easily DIY your own pair of google eye shoes to keep all eyes on your shoes (and all eyes on your guests!)… Read More Mar. 8th Whether gift or decor, these DIY embroidered vintage photos are AWESOME I once found an old photo album at a thrift store and I remember feeling captivated looking through the photos of those strangers' lives. The last photo I saw was a wedding photo. Since then I've had a fascination with vintage photos as well as incorporating something of myself creatively, like weaving myself into the scene in a way. So I tried embroidering right onto a copy of the photo! I could see these DIY embroidered vintage photos as a beautiful gift for an engaged couple, a creative way to display your own family wedding photos, or as lovely wedding decor and centerpieces. Read More Feb. 27th DIY these geeky wedding candles for centerpieces or a unity candle Remember these easy-peasy DIY menu candles we created a while back? Here's a spin on that project that your geeky self can use for a unity candle ceremony and/or for your geeky centerpieces. They're tall jar candles wrapped in lovely romantic and geeky quotes from your favorite movies and TV shows. Read More More DIY > Recent Stuff we love 1.8k May. 26th Gender-neutral (and slightly NSFW) wedding party gifts If you're on my same wedding date trajectory (Wedding Season 2017!) then you're probably frantically looking for gifts for your wedding party. And, you're also noticing that almost all things labeled "wedding party gifts" have "bridesmaid" emblazoned across them in giant cursive letters. Welp, my wedding party is co-ed, and I don't see my best friend Ken rocking that "best bridesmaids ever" tank top any time soon. So here are some of my favorite gender-neutral wedding party gifts (that are also slightly NSFW) that I've found whilst on my search… Read More May. 23rd Check out the honeymoon registry that helps you stay newlyweds forever Oh, here's an new spin on the honeymoon registry! Our sponsor Wanderlust Honeymoons is a three part honeymoon resource, that not only helps you plan the honeymoon, but keep you in your "honeymoon period" long after you're married. Here's how Wanderlust Honeymoons can help you stay newlyweds forever… Read More May. 16th Meet the BWPFFs: Best wedding photographer friends forever In all my years writing about wedding photography, I've seen a lot about married couple teams, but this is my first time highlighting a a photography business made up of two best friends! Our sponsor M.Studios is the Rhode Island wedding photography team, comprised of besties Melissa and Marisa. (Seriously? That's adorable.) Even cooler than that… they have a special discount just for our readers. Read More May. 12th Burlesque bachelorette party: boas, gloves, and good times You guys, we're coming into bachelorette and hen party season, which means that we know some of you are like, "Wait, what are the options for NON-penis cake bachelorette parties? Are there bachelorette party games and activities that don't involve bars?" (No shame in penis cakes or bars, of course. I mean, I personally love a good penis cake. And a good bar.) BUT! Seattle and Puget Sound area folks! You've got an amazing bachelorette party alternative — and it's one I even have very first-person experience with: The Academy of Burlesque. Read More May. 11th Time to add ALL THE CAT THINGS to your wedding registry There's a cat version of everything because there are so many kick-ass cat ladies and dudes like myself who want ALL THE CAT REGISTRY GIFTS. All of 'em. All the cats. We've rounded up some of our favorite cat registry gifts for your ailurophile wedding registry including wine bottle stoppers, LED lights, mugs, magnets, shark cat beds, cat ice cube trays, kitchen timers, and many more kitty-loving items. Let's get to shopping RIGHT MEOW… Read More More Stuff we love > Offbeat Bride: your source for wedding ideas and inclusive wedding planning We've got bajillions of creative wedding ideas, DIY projects, and wedding advice to make your wedding plans easier — and even fun! What do you need to do today? I have no idea. I need Wedding Planning 101! I need a wedding planning checklist (now in an interactive version, too!) Hook me up with free wedding fonts & printables I need offbeat wedding registry ideas I'm curious about offbeat wedding themes (geeky! boho! so many!) What wedding planning advice & inspiration do you need today? Aisle-walking Drama Body Image Disability Eloping Guest List Insecurity Plus Size Spring Ceremony Advice Friends & Family Advice Parties & Showers Reception Advice Super cute offbeat wedding invitations Bachelorette party ideas Why a murder mystery rehearsal dinner is a KILLER idea for a wedding party How to throw a joint bachelor/bachelorette party at a baseball game Throw this low-cost, super-fun, beer-lorette party Sizzle Cone Designs has the (actually fun!) custom wedding games for all your events Cads About Matrimony: A wedding game for people who hate wedding games How to make things easy for your bridesmaids — no penis cake necessary Say goodbye to your old name and welcome the new with a "name burning" Should we still have a wedding shower if we're an eloping military couple? Read More > A few of our favorite wedding vendors Your Occasions Read More IMPRESSED by nature Read More Great Lakes Wedding Gown Specialists Read More JAGstudios Photography Read More Find offbeat vendors in our Vendor Guide > Our infamous spreadsheets & checklists Your wedding music checklist and 7 planning tips to make it dead easy Safeguard your important details with an "oh shit list" Planning tools 101: your wedding vendor contact sheet 80+ free wedding printables: a huge list of downloadable DIY wedding projects Planning tools 101: wedding guest seating chart planner Offbeat guide to the wedding photo shot list Playlists, requests, and backup plans: What to ask your wedding DJ How to change your name after the wedding (including an account checklist!) Get planning > Vow examples Feed your inner nerd by reading vows from your smart phone Is a marriage mission statement the vow alternative for you? These Bob's Burgers wedding vows are surprisingly romantic AND MY AXE: Nerd up your vows with a little audience participation Hilarious, tear-jerking, and realistic wedding vow ideas from readers 5 steps to getting over your wedding vow writer's block Breakfast, tiffs, and hand-holding: These guys show us how to own writing personal vows Vow-worthy Winnie the Pooh quotes that will hug your inner kid Read More > Steal these ideas! Make your own classy shoe clips Alina & Adam's cuter-than-kittens Save The Date video Offer your guests customized event wristbands Why put a ring on it? Go for a wedding anklet Print photos of your lost loved ones for your memorial candles Ask your shower guests to gift you flowers Use floral-infused ice blocks instead of bags of ice Let your guests take home your un-needed thrifted vases as favors Steal more ideas > We're everywhere! Follow us on social media. Get creative, offbeat wedding ideas delivered daily to your inbox! 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1.7k May. 22nd This subtle Link and Zelda wedding inspiration will teleport you to a fancy-pants Hyrule An ethereal and sophisticated Link and Zelda wedding inspiration shoot? Oh hell yes, sign.us.up. It's always amazing when geeks go super chic. Everything from the leafy paper goods, wooden ocarina, "It's Dangerous to Go Alone. Take This" seating chart, Triforce symbol escort cards, and greens and stone colors everywhere, evoked the Legend of Zelda. Even the rings are Triforce-inspired. Oh, and don't miss the chairs! On the groom's chair is a sign that reads, "My Hero" with inscribed notes to the "Song of Time" and on the bride's, "My Princess" with notes to "Zelda's Lullaby." Read More May. 19th Ethereal and fun wedding invitations for every wedding vibe I've been in love with Minted's wedding invitation designs for years. You can find almost anything to match your wedding theme. But what if your wedding theme is more etherial, like "colorful and fun." They have that too! In fact, I'm using a bunch of these designs myself! Check out some of my favorite fun wedding invitations from Minted, and then keep scrolling to see a couple of my own personalized wedding purchases… Read More May. 18th A macrame wedding backdrop is the BEST way to reuse wedding decor Macrame wall hangings are the hottest shit in home decor right now and you can harness their boho-meets-'70s vibe for your wedding, too. After the ceremony, hang it up behind your sweetheart table. Then wrap it up and hang it on your wall at home. No wasted money AND a new killer wall hanging! I skulked around looking for some of my favorites in a macrame wedding backdrop and found some doozies. Ready your mouse clicking trigger finger to snag one of these bad boys… Read More More Wedding Porn > Recent Real Weddings 1.0k May. 29th Black dress, purple hair, and superheroes: the dark romantic wedding of our glam dreams Kym and Sam combined some of our very favorite themes in their dark romantic wedding: goth-meets-nature decor, a lacy black wedding dress (that fabulously shows off her ink!), purple hair, Harry Potter, and major glamour. Don't miss the superhero cameo on the gorgeous black and white cake, the wild head-banging first dance, and great advice on how to be a superhero. Let's see the whole darkly romantic wedding in all its glory… Read More 1.4k May. 25th Two brides, bright colors, crafty projects, and Mexican culture Sarah and Veronica wanted to plan a wedding that was super bright and colorful. Veronica is Mexican-American and the wedding incorporated several Mexican culture elements including papel picado, bright tissue paper flowers, lotería table numbers, and tacos. Don't miss their bow-tied Bluetick Coonhound rescue pup making the rounds in the photos! Read More 5.3k May. 24th This amazing naturist island wedding had a nude first look Darshan and Alex had a naturist island wedding that took our breath away. Cortes Island has long been a part of their life, with its pristine lakes, lagoons, forests, and….. Read More May. 23rd Epic battles and rainbow bubbles at this lightsaber wedding in Seattle Natalie and Jake’s wedding was an intergalactic celebration of cosmic proportions. Their love for Star Wars played a big role. There were lightsaber battles among the wedding party and an impromptu sing-along of “I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing” by Aerosmith during the photos. Teleport us back to this fun, please! These two cosmically radical people were destined to give us heart eyes with their space-themed wedding in Seattle. Read More 1.2k May. 22nd Punk meets rockabilly meets skulls meets Simpsons at this retro wedding "After getting engaged at a historic 1940s San Francisco tiki bar, we decided to theme our wedding to match. Everything including our cocktail choice, wedding party dresses, shoes, centerpieces, boutonnieres, guest book, and drinking glasses had a tiki vibe with hints of our nerdy and punk rock/rockabilly backgrounds." Yep, this retro tiki wedding is KILLING IT with awesome themes and massive style. You've got to see it… Read More More Real Weddings > Recent Advice May. 29th My son has an alcohol problem. How do I handle him with an open bar at the wedding? I appreciated your article about how to handle a abusive/misbehaving wedding guest. I am getting married next year and I have a son with an drug and alcohol problem. I cannot uninvite him but need tips on how to handle him. He is fine until he starts drinking and there is no way that we can keep him from drinking since we are having an open bar. I was considering hiring someone to attend to watch him and, as soon as gets boorish, place him in an cab and send him home. Where do I find a babysitter? Read More 1.3k May. 26th Moody and real: this pragmatic wedding reading is about REAL life Our one guarantee in life is that we'll have both good and bad times (and death and taxes, too). The beauty of a partnership is that someone is there to help you make it through it all, the highs and the lows. I love this excerpt by Rolfe Gerhardt because it takes a real look at like and creates a moving and pragmatic wedding reading that hits home for anyone. Read More 1.9k May. 24th Our wedding was a financial wake-up call (and our lessons learned!) After catching up post-wedding and entirely overhauling our finances, I can see all the places we went wrong. Whenever people ask how we knew it was time to restructure our finances, I answer with one thing — our wedding. This one event clarified a world of issues with our financial well-being, or lack thereof. And so, in addition to the standard simplifying and DIY projects that helped me through the process, here is some invaluable advice with which we walked away… Read More May. 17th Whip up your own "relationship ingredients" wedding ceremony idea When looking for a wedding ceremony idea, the one that resonated the most with us was something like the unity sandwich, since we're both foodies. I had also been inspired by a modern interpretation of the Jewish 7 Blessings. So we combined those two ideas to make our "Relationship Ingredients Ceremony." Read More 3.0k May. 15th 13 hidden wedding costs that can blow your wallet (and a quick budget survey!) Wedding budgets are the necessary evil of an already fraught-with-drama time in your life. There are all kinds of things that'll balloon your wedding budget from necessary undies to last-minute tailoring to extra guests showing up. The best defense is a good offense by knowing what hidden wedding costs may sneak in and how to be ready for them. Also, we have a quick one-question wedding budget survey that will help us craft editorial with you in mind! Read More More Advice > Recent Features May. 12th Burlesque bachelorette party: boas, gloves, and good times You guys, we're coming into bachelorette and hen party season, which means that we know some of you are like, "Wait, what are the options for NON-penis cake bachelorette parties? Are there bachelorette party games and activities that don't involve bars?" (No shame in penis cakes or bars, of course. I mean, I personally love a good penis cake. And a good bar.) BUT! Seattle and Puget Sound area folks! You've got an amazing bachelorette party alternative — and it's one I even have very first-person experience with: The Academy of Burlesque. Read More 2.2k May. 10th I never imagined having a wedding until we did: how to throw a "non-wedding" No one ever thought I would get married. Except I actually love weddings! I watch bridal shows and browse the stories and DIY projects on Offbeat Bride. When friends get married I'm super happy for them. But I can't stand the thought of having a big wedding party for myself or see myself as a princess in white. We decided to get married anddecided to throw a party. Therein we have our challenge… Read More 7.3k 17 Comments Apr. 26th Beauty from pain: A cancer survivor's non-wig ways to rock being a bald bride “Will you postpone the wedding until after your cancer is gone?” asked my friend the week I was re-diagnosed with lymphoma. My response was so feral it surprised even me. “Honey, come hell or high water, I am motherloving having this wedding, and you better motherloving be there because I don’t know how long I’ve got left.” My cancer came back a few months before my wedding, and I wanted to use my baldness as an opportunity to recognize cancer's presence while living through it with beauty and joy. Here's my story… Read More 1.7k Apr. 25th Here are two reasons why Doctor Who's Amy Pond is pro at writing ceremony readings Fellow Whovians: you know you love Amy and Rory, right? Hashtag goals. And you know their love lasted for quite literally almost two millennia. These kids knew love. Amy was especially good at articulating that love. I've got not one, but two quotes from Doctor Who from which you can pull a remarkable Amy Pond wedding reading. Ready to get a hanky reliving these moments? Geronimo! Read More Apr. 24th Halloween couples: steal this zombie piñata idea for your reception Halloween couples: are you planning a wild stunt for your reception? Should it maybe involve the destruction of a zombie piñata? You've got a few months more to plan for your own Halloween wedding, so now's the time to make or snag a zombie piñata (you can find some easily on Amazon!) and fill it with ghoulish candy (or adult drinkies!) and be ready to go nuts. Read More More Features > Recent DIY 1.3k Mar. 30th Snazz up your wedding decor with a DIY floral frame backdrop This quick and easy DIY floral frame backdrop is a reusable rustic wedding decor element that will delight your guests. I love it because it can fit any wedding theme or style. It can be giant, or small and sweet, and you can use whatever frame you already have or find new or secondhand. Use it as a wedding ceremony backdrop or anywhere in your decor. Ready to see how to make it? Read More Mar. 27th How to make cardboard face cut-outs for your photo booth We've long loved the idea of having far-flung guests or pets cameo at your reception with cut-outs of their faces. It's pretty easy: a print-out, a craft stick, and some glue. But what if you want a BIG face instead? You might see them at concerts and of course, in photo booths! Big cardboard head cut-outs are easy enough to make if you've got the time and aren't already overburdened with DIY projects. Here's how to make cardboard face cut-outs… Read More Mar. 20th Googly eye shoes hack keeps all eyes on your shoes (and all eyes on your guests!) So you want to quirk the crap out of your shoes somehow? Make them stand out and draw the eye? Nothing draws the eye (and tickles the funny bone) quite like googly eyes, right? Let your shoe freak flag fly with a pair of google eye shoes. Here's how to easily DIY your own pair of google eye shoes to keep all eyes on your shoes (and all eyes on your guests!)… Read More Mar. 8th Whether gift or decor, these DIY embroidered vintage photos are AWESOME I once found an old photo album at a thrift store and I remember feeling captivated looking through the photos of those strangers' lives. The last photo I saw was a wedding photo. Since then I've had a fascination with vintage photos as well as incorporating something of myself creatively, like weaving myself into the scene in a way. So I tried embroidering right onto a copy of the photo! I could see these DIY embroidered vintage photos as a beautiful gift for an engaged couple, a creative way to display your own family wedding photos, or as lovely wedding decor and centerpieces. Read More Feb. 27th DIY these geeky wedding candles for centerpieces or a unity candle Remember these easy-peasy DIY menu candles we created a while back? Here's a spin on that project that your geeky self can use for a unity candle ceremony and/or for your geeky centerpieces. They're tall jar candles wrapped in lovely romantic and geeky quotes from your favorite movies and TV shows. Read More More DIY > Recent Stuff we love 1.8k May. 26th Gender-neutral (and slightly NSFW) wedding party gifts If you're on my same wedding date trajectory (Wedding Season 2017!) then you're probably frantically looking for gifts for your wedding party. And, you're also noticing that almost all things labeled "wedding party gifts" have "bridesmaid" emblazoned across them in giant cursive letters. Welp, my wedding party is co-ed, and I don't see my best friend Ken rocking that "best bridesmaids ever" tank top any time soon. So here are some of my favorite gender-neutral wedding party gifts (that are also slightly NSFW) that I've found whilst on my search… Read More May. 23rd Check out the honeymoon registry that helps you stay newlyweds forever Oh, here's an new spin on the honeymoon registry! Our sponsor Wanderlust Honeymoons is a three part honeymoon resource, that not only helps you plan the honeymoon, but keep you in your "honeymoon period" long after you're married. Here's how Wanderlust Honeymoons can help you stay newlyweds forever… Read More May. 16th Meet the BWPFFs: Best wedding photographer friends forever In all my years writing about wedding photography, I've seen a lot about married couple teams, but this is my first time highlighting a a photography business made up of two best friends! Our sponsor M.Studios is the Rhode Island wedding photography team, comprised of besties Melissa and Marisa. (Seriously? That's adorable.) Even cooler than that… they have a special discount just for our readers. Read More May. 12th Burlesque bachelorette party: boas, gloves, and good times You guys, we're coming into bachelorette and hen party season, which means that we know some of you are like, "Wait, what are the options for NON-penis cake bachelorette parties? Are there bachelorette party games and activities that don't involve bars?" (No shame in penis cakes or bars, of course. I mean, I personally love a good penis cake. And a good bar.) BUT! Seattle and Puget Sound area folks! You've got an amazing bachelorette party alternative — and it's one I even have very first-person experience with: The Academy of Burlesque. Read More May. 11th Time to add ALL THE CAT THINGS to your wedding registry There's a cat version of everything because there are so many kick-ass cat ladies and dudes like myself who want ALL THE CAT REGISTRY GIFTS. All of 'em. All the cats. We've rounded up some of our favorite cat registry gifts for your ailurophile wedding registry including wine bottle stoppers, LED lights, mugs, magnets, shark cat beds, cat ice cube trays, kitchen timers, and many more kitty-loving items. Let's get to shopping RIGHT MEOW… Read More More Stuff we love > Offbeat Bride: your source for wedding ideas and inclusive wedding planning We've got bajillions of creative wedding ideas, DIY projects, and wedding advice to make your wedding plans easier — and even fun! What do you need to do today? I have no idea. I need Wedding Planning 101! I need a wedding planning checklist (now in an interactive version, too!) Hook me up with free wedding fonts & printables I need offbeat wedding registry ideas I'm curious about offbeat wedding themes (geeky! boho! so many!) What wedding planning advice & inspiration do you need today? Aisle-walking Drama Body Image Disability Eloping Guest List Insecurity Plus Size Spring Ceremony Advice Friends & Family Advice Parties & Showers Reception Advice Super cute offbeat wedding invitations Bachelorette party ideas Why a murder mystery rehearsal dinner is a KILLER idea for a wedding party How to throw a joint bachelor/bachelorette party at a baseball game Throw this low-cost, super-fun, beer-lorette party Sizzle Cone Designs has the (actually fun!) custom wedding games for all your events Cads About Matrimony: A wedding game for people who hate wedding games How to make things easy for your bridesmaids — no penis cake necessary Say goodbye to your old name and welcome the new with a "name burning" Should we still have a wedding shower if we're an eloping military couple? Read More > A few of our favorite wedding vendors Your Occasions Read More IMPRESSED by nature Read More Great Lakes Wedding Gown Specialists Read More JAGstudios Photography Read More Find offbeat vendors in our Vendor Guide > Our infamous spreadsheets & checklists Your wedding music checklist and 7 planning tips to make it dead easy Safeguard your important details with an "oh shit list" Planning tools 101: your wedding vendor contact sheet 80+ free wedding printables: a huge list of downloadable DIY wedding projects Planning tools 101: wedding guest seating chart planner Offbeat guide to the wedding photo shot list Playlists, requests, and backup plans: What to ask your wedding DJ How to change your name after the wedding (including an account checklist!) Get planning > Vow examples Feed your inner nerd by reading vows from your smart phone Is a marriage mission statement the vow alternative for you? These Bob's Burgers wedding vows are surprisingly romantic AND MY AXE: Nerd up your vows with a little audience participation Hilarious, tear-jerking, and realistic wedding vow ideas from readers 5 steps to getting over your wedding vow writer's block Breakfast, tiffs, and hand-holding: These guys show us how to own writing personal vows Vow-worthy Winnie the Pooh quotes that will hug your inner kid Read More > Steal these ideas! Make your own classy shoe clips Alina & Adam's cuter-than-kittens Save The Date video Offer your guests customized event wristbands Why put a ring on it? Go for a wedding anklet Print photos of your lost loved ones for your memorial candles Ask your shower guests to gift you flowers Use floral-infused ice blocks instead of bags of ice Let your guests take home your un-needed thrifted vases as favors Steal more ideas > We're everywhere! Follow us on social media. Get creative, offbeat wedding ideas delivered daily to your inbox! Join our newsletter SUBSCRIBE Copyright © 2003 - 2017 Offbeat Empire. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction in part or in whole is prohibited. Contact us Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Monetized by SkimLinks
May. 19th Ethereal and fun wedding invitations for every wedding vibe I've been in love with Minted's wedding invitation designs for years. You can find almost anything to match your wedding theme. But what if your wedding theme is more etherial, like "colorful and fun." They have that too! In fact, I'm using a bunch of these designs myself! Check out some of my favorite fun wedding invitations from Minted, and then keep scrolling to see a couple of my own personalized wedding purchases… Read More May. 18th A macrame wedding backdrop is the BEST way to reuse wedding decor Macrame wall hangings are the hottest shit in home decor right now and you can harness their boho-meets-'70s vibe for your wedding, too. After the ceremony, hang it up behind your sweetheart table. Then wrap it up and hang it on your wall at home. No wasted money AND a new killer wall hanging! I skulked around looking for some of my favorites in a macrame wedding backdrop and found some doozies. Ready your mouse clicking trigger finger to snag one of these bad boys… Read More More Wedding Porn > Recent Real Weddings 1.0k May. 29th Black dress, purple hair, and superheroes: the dark romantic wedding of our glam dreams Kym and Sam combined some of our very favorite themes in their dark romantic wedding: goth-meets-nature decor, a lacy black wedding dress (that fabulously shows off her ink!), purple hair, Harry Potter, and major glamour. Don't miss the superhero cameo on the gorgeous black and white cake, the wild head-banging first dance, and great advice on how to be a superhero. Let's see the whole darkly romantic wedding in all its glory… Read More 1.4k May. 25th Two brides, bright colors, crafty projects, and Mexican culture Sarah and Veronica wanted to plan a wedding that was super bright and colorful. Veronica is Mexican-American and the wedding incorporated several Mexican culture elements including papel picado, bright tissue paper flowers, lotería table numbers, and tacos. Don't miss their bow-tied Bluetick Coonhound rescue pup making the rounds in the photos! Read More 5.3k May. 24th This amazing naturist island wedding had a nude first look Darshan and Alex had a naturist island wedding that took our breath away. Cortes Island has long been a part of their life, with its pristine lakes, lagoons, forests, and….. Read More May. 23rd Epic battles and rainbow bubbles at this lightsaber wedding in Seattle Natalie and Jake’s wedding was an intergalactic celebration of cosmic proportions. Their love for Star Wars played a big role. There were lightsaber battles among the wedding party and an impromptu sing-along of “I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing” by Aerosmith during the photos. Teleport us back to this fun, please! These two cosmically radical people were destined to give us heart eyes with their space-themed wedding in Seattle. Read More 1.2k May. 22nd Punk meets rockabilly meets skulls meets Simpsons at this retro wedding "After getting engaged at a historic 1940s San Francisco tiki bar, we decided to theme our wedding to match. Everything including our cocktail choice, wedding party dresses, shoes, centerpieces, boutonnieres, guest book, and drinking glasses had a tiki vibe with hints of our nerdy and punk rock/rockabilly backgrounds." Yep, this retro tiki wedding is KILLING IT with awesome themes and massive style. You've got to see it… Read More More Real Weddings > Recent Advice May. 29th My son has an alcohol problem. How do I handle him with an open bar at the wedding? I appreciated your article about how to handle a abusive/misbehaving wedding guest. I am getting married next year and I have a son with an drug and alcohol problem. I cannot uninvite him but need tips on how to handle him. He is fine until he starts drinking and there is no way that we can keep him from drinking since we are having an open bar. I was considering hiring someone to attend to watch him and, as soon as gets boorish, place him in an cab and send him home. Where do I find a babysitter? Read More 1.3k May. 26th Moody and real: this pragmatic wedding reading is about REAL life Our one guarantee in life is that we'll have both good and bad times (and death and taxes, too). The beauty of a partnership is that someone is there to help you make it through it all, the highs and the lows. I love this excerpt by Rolfe Gerhardt because it takes a real look at like and creates a moving and pragmatic wedding reading that hits home for anyone. Read More 1.9k May. 24th Our wedding was a financial wake-up call (and our lessons learned!) After catching up post-wedding and entirely overhauling our finances, I can see all the places we went wrong. Whenever people ask how we knew it was time to restructure our finances, I answer with one thing — our wedding. This one event clarified a world of issues with our financial well-being, or lack thereof. And so, in addition to the standard simplifying and DIY projects that helped me through the process, here is some invaluable advice with which we walked away… Read More May. 17th Whip up your own "relationship ingredients" wedding ceremony idea When looking for a wedding ceremony idea, the one that resonated the most with us was something like the unity sandwich, since we're both foodies. I had also been inspired by a modern interpretation of the Jewish 7 Blessings. So we combined those two ideas to make our "Relationship Ingredients Ceremony." Read More 3.0k May. 15th 13 hidden wedding costs that can blow your wallet (and a quick budget survey!) Wedding budgets are the necessary evil of an already fraught-with-drama time in your life. There are all kinds of things that'll balloon your wedding budget from necessary undies to last-minute tailoring to extra guests showing up. The best defense is a good offense by knowing what hidden wedding costs may sneak in and how to be ready for them. Also, we have a quick one-question wedding budget survey that will help us craft editorial with you in mind! Read More More Advice > Recent Features May. 12th Burlesque bachelorette party: boas, gloves, and good times You guys, we're coming into bachelorette and hen party season, which means that we know some of you are like, "Wait, what are the options for NON-penis cake bachelorette parties? Are there bachelorette party games and activities that don't involve bars?" (No shame in penis cakes or bars, of course. I mean, I personally love a good penis cake. And a good bar.) BUT! Seattle and Puget Sound area folks! You've got an amazing bachelorette party alternative — and it's one I even have very first-person experience with: The Academy of Burlesque. Read More 2.2k May. 10th I never imagined having a wedding until we did: how to throw a "non-wedding" No one ever thought I would get married. Except I actually love weddings! I watch bridal shows and browse the stories and DIY projects on Offbeat Bride. When friends get married I'm super happy for them. But I can't stand the thought of having a big wedding party for myself or see myself as a princess in white. We decided to get married anddecided to throw a party. Therein we have our challenge… Read More 7.3k 17 Comments Apr. 26th Beauty from pain: A cancer survivor's non-wig ways to rock being a bald bride “Will you postpone the wedding until after your cancer is gone?” asked my friend the week I was re-diagnosed with lymphoma. My response was so feral it surprised even me. “Honey, come hell or high water, I am motherloving having this wedding, and you better motherloving be there because I don’t know how long I’ve got left.” My cancer came back a few months before my wedding, and I wanted to use my baldness as an opportunity to recognize cancer's presence while living through it with beauty and joy. Here's my story… Read More 1.7k Apr. 25th Here are two reasons why Doctor Who's Amy Pond is pro at writing ceremony readings Fellow Whovians: you know you love Amy and Rory, right? Hashtag goals. And you know their love lasted for quite literally almost two millennia. These kids knew love. Amy was especially good at articulating that love. I've got not one, but two quotes from Doctor Who from which you can pull a remarkable Amy Pond wedding reading. Ready to get a hanky reliving these moments? Geronimo! Read More Apr. 24th Halloween couples: steal this zombie piñata idea for your reception Halloween couples: are you planning a wild stunt for your reception? Should it maybe involve the destruction of a zombie piñata? You've got a few months more to plan for your own Halloween wedding, so now's the time to make or snag a zombie piñata (you can find some easily on Amazon!) and fill it with ghoulish candy (or adult drinkies!) and be ready to go nuts. Read More More Features > Recent DIY 1.3k Mar. 30th Snazz up your wedding decor with a DIY floral frame backdrop This quick and easy DIY floral frame backdrop is a reusable rustic wedding decor element that will delight your guests. I love it because it can fit any wedding theme or style. It can be giant, or small and sweet, and you can use whatever frame you already have or find new or secondhand. Use it as a wedding ceremony backdrop or anywhere in your decor. Ready to see how to make it? Read More Mar. 27th How to make cardboard face cut-outs for your photo booth We've long loved the idea of having far-flung guests or pets cameo at your reception with cut-outs of their faces. It's pretty easy: a print-out, a craft stick, and some glue. But what if you want a BIG face instead? You might see them at concerts and of course, in photo booths! Big cardboard head cut-outs are easy enough to make if you've got the time and aren't already overburdened with DIY projects. Here's how to make cardboard face cut-outs… Read More Mar. 20th Googly eye shoes hack keeps all eyes on your shoes (and all eyes on your guests!) So you want to quirk the crap out of your shoes somehow? Make them stand out and draw the eye? Nothing draws the eye (and tickles the funny bone) quite like googly eyes, right? Let your shoe freak flag fly with a pair of google eye shoes. Here's how to easily DIY your own pair of google eye shoes to keep all eyes on your shoes (and all eyes on your guests!)… Read More Mar. 8th Whether gift or decor, these DIY embroidered vintage photos are AWESOME I once found an old photo album at a thrift store and I remember feeling captivated looking through the photos of those strangers' lives. The last photo I saw was a wedding photo. Since then I've had a fascination with vintage photos as well as incorporating something of myself creatively, like weaving myself into the scene in a way. So I tried embroidering right onto a copy of the photo! I could see these DIY embroidered vintage photos as a beautiful gift for an engaged couple, a creative way to display your own family wedding photos, or as lovely wedding decor and centerpieces. Read More Feb. 27th DIY these geeky wedding candles for centerpieces or a unity candle Remember these easy-peasy DIY menu candles we created a while back? Here's a spin on that project that your geeky self can use for a unity candle ceremony and/or for your geeky centerpieces. They're tall jar candles wrapped in lovely romantic and geeky quotes from your favorite movies and TV shows. Read More More DIY > Recent Stuff we love 1.8k May. 26th Gender-neutral (and slightly NSFW) wedding party gifts If you're on my same wedding date trajectory (Wedding Season 2017!) then you're probably frantically looking for gifts for your wedding party. And, you're also noticing that almost all things labeled "wedding party gifts" have "bridesmaid" emblazoned across them in giant cursive letters. Welp, my wedding party is co-ed, and I don't see my best friend Ken rocking that "best bridesmaids ever" tank top any time soon. So here are some of my favorite gender-neutral wedding party gifts (that are also slightly NSFW) that I've found whilst on my search… Read More May. 23rd Check out the honeymoon registry that helps you stay newlyweds forever Oh, here's an new spin on the honeymoon registry! Our sponsor Wanderlust Honeymoons is a three part honeymoon resource, that not only helps you plan the honeymoon, but keep you in your "honeymoon period" long after you're married. Here's how Wanderlust Honeymoons can help you stay newlyweds forever… Read More May. 16th Meet the BWPFFs: Best wedding photographer friends forever In all my years writing about wedding photography, I've seen a lot about married couple teams, but this is my first time highlighting a a photography business made up of two best friends! Our sponsor M.Studios is the Rhode Island wedding photography team, comprised of besties Melissa and Marisa. (Seriously? That's adorable.) Even cooler than that… they have a special discount just for our readers. Read More May. 12th Burlesque bachelorette party: boas, gloves, and good times You guys, we're coming into bachelorette and hen party season, which means that we know some of you are like, "Wait, what are the options for NON-penis cake bachelorette parties? Are there bachelorette party games and activities that don't involve bars?" (No shame in penis cakes or bars, of course. I mean, I personally love a good penis cake. And a good bar.) BUT! Seattle and Puget Sound area folks! You've got an amazing bachelorette party alternative — and it's one I even have very first-person experience with: The Academy of Burlesque. Read More May. 11th Time to add ALL THE CAT THINGS to your wedding registry There's a cat version of everything because there are so many kick-ass cat ladies and dudes like myself who want ALL THE CAT REGISTRY GIFTS. All of 'em. All the cats. We've rounded up some of our favorite cat registry gifts for your ailurophile wedding registry including wine bottle stoppers, LED lights, mugs, magnets, shark cat beds, cat ice cube trays, kitchen timers, and many more kitty-loving items. Let's get to shopping RIGHT MEOW… Read More More Stuff we love > Offbeat Bride: your source for wedding ideas and inclusive wedding planning We've got bajillions of creative wedding ideas, DIY projects, and wedding advice to make your wedding plans easier — and even fun! What do you need to do today? I have no idea. I need Wedding Planning 101! I need a wedding planning checklist (now in an interactive version, too!) Hook me up with free wedding fonts & printables I need offbeat wedding registry ideas I'm curious about offbeat wedding themes (geeky! boho! so many!) What wedding planning advice & inspiration do you need today? Aisle-walking Drama Body Image Disability Eloping Guest List Insecurity Plus Size Spring Ceremony Advice Friends & Family Advice Parties & Showers Reception Advice Super cute offbeat wedding invitations Bachelorette party ideas Why a murder mystery rehearsal dinner is a KILLER idea for a wedding party How to throw a joint bachelor/bachelorette party at a baseball game Throw this low-cost, super-fun, beer-lorette party Sizzle Cone Designs has the (actually fun!) custom wedding games for all your events Cads About Matrimony: A wedding game for people who hate wedding games How to make things easy for your bridesmaids — no penis cake necessary Say goodbye to your old name and welcome the new with a "name burning" Should we still have a wedding shower if we're an eloping military couple? Read More > A few of our favorite wedding vendors Your Occasions Read More IMPRESSED by nature Read More Great Lakes Wedding Gown Specialists Read More JAGstudios Photography Read More Find offbeat vendors in our Vendor Guide > Our infamous spreadsheets & checklists Your wedding music checklist and 7 planning tips to make it dead easy Safeguard your important details with an "oh shit list" Planning tools 101: your wedding vendor contact sheet 80+ free wedding printables: a huge list of downloadable DIY wedding projects Planning tools 101: wedding guest seating chart planner Offbeat guide to the wedding photo shot list Playlists, requests, and backup plans: What to ask your wedding DJ How to change your name after the wedding (including an account checklist!) Get planning > Vow examples Feed your inner nerd by reading vows from your smart phone Is a marriage mission statement the vow alternative for you? These Bob's Burgers wedding vows are surprisingly romantic AND MY AXE: Nerd up your vows with a little audience participation Hilarious, tear-jerking, and realistic wedding vow ideas from readers 5 steps to getting over your wedding vow writer's block Breakfast, tiffs, and hand-holding: These guys show us how to own writing personal vows Vow-worthy Winnie the Pooh quotes that will hug your inner kid Read More > Steal these ideas! Make your own classy shoe clips Alina & Adam's cuter-than-kittens Save The Date video Offer your guests customized event wristbands Why put a ring on it? Go for a wedding anklet Print photos of your lost loved ones for your memorial candles Ask your shower guests to gift you flowers Use floral-infused ice blocks instead of bags of ice Let your guests take home your un-needed thrifted vases as favors Steal more ideas > We're everywhere! Follow us on social media. Get creative, offbeat wedding ideas delivered daily to your inbox! 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May. 18th A macrame wedding backdrop is the BEST way to reuse wedding decor Macrame wall hangings are the hottest shit in home decor right now and you can harness their boho-meets-'70s vibe for your wedding, too. After the ceremony, hang it up behind your sweetheart table. Then wrap it up and hang it on your wall at home. No wasted money AND a new killer wall hanging! I skulked around looking for some of my favorites in a macrame wedding backdrop and found some doozies. Ready your mouse clicking trigger finger to snag one of these bad boys… Read More More Wedding Porn > Recent Real Weddings 1.0k May. 29th Black dress, purple hair, and superheroes: the dark romantic wedding of our glam dreams Kym and Sam combined some of our very favorite themes in their dark romantic wedding: goth-meets-nature decor, a lacy black wedding dress (that fabulously shows off her ink!), purple hair, Harry Potter, and major glamour. Don't miss the superhero cameo on the gorgeous black and white cake, the wild head-banging first dance, and great advice on how to be a superhero. Let's see the whole darkly romantic wedding in all its glory… Read More 1.4k May. 25th Two brides, bright colors, crafty projects, and Mexican culture Sarah and Veronica wanted to plan a wedding that was super bright and colorful. Veronica is Mexican-American and the wedding incorporated several Mexican culture elements including papel picado, bright tissue paper flowers, lotería table numbers, and tacos. Don't miss their bow-tied Bluetick Coonhound rescue pup making the rounds in the photos! Read More 5.3k May. 24th This amazing naturist island wedding had a nude first look Darshan and Alex had a naturist island wedding that took our breath away. Cortes Island has long been a part of their life, with its pristine lakes, lagoons, forests, and….. Read More May. 23rd Epic battles and rainbow bubbles at this lightsaber wedding in Seattle Natalie and Jake’s wedding was an intergalactic celebration of cosmic proportions. Their love for Star Wars played a big role. There were lightsaber battles among the wedding party and an impromptu sing-along of “I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing” by Aerosmith during the photos. Teleport us back to this fun, please! These two cosmically radical people were destined to give us heart eyes with their space-themed wedding in Seattle. Read More 1.2k May. 22nd Punk meets rockabilly meets skulls meets Simpsons at this retro wedding "After getting engaged at a historic 1940s San Francisco tiki bar, we decided to theme our wedding to match. Everything including our cocktail choice, wedding party dresses, shoes, centerpieces, boutonnieres, guest book, and drinking glasses had a tiki vibe with hints of our nerdy and punk rock/rockabilly backgrounds." Yep, this retro tiki wedding is KILLING IT with awesome themes and massive style. You've got to see it… Read More More Real Weddings > Recent Advice May. 29th My son has an alcohol problem. How do I handle him with an open bar at the wedding? I appreciated your article about how to handle a abusive/misbehaving wedding guest. I am getting married next year and I have a son with an drug and alcohol problem. I cannot uninvite him but need tips on how to handle him. He is fine until he starts drinking and there is no way that we can keep him from drinking since we are having an open bar. I was considering hiring someone to attend to watch him and, as soon as gets boorish, place him in an cab and send him home. Where do I find a babysitter? Read More 1.3k May. 26th Moody and real: this pragmatic wedding reading is about REAL life Our one guarantee in life is that we'll have both good and bad times (and death and taxes, too). The beauty of a partnership is that someone is there to help you make it through it all, the highs and the lows. I love this excerpt by Rolfe Gerhardt because it takes a real look at like and creates a moving and pragmatic wedding reading that hits home for anyone. Read More 1.9k May. 24th Our wedding was a financial wake-up call (and our lessons learned!) After catching up post-wedding and entirely overhauling our finances, I can see all the places we went wrong. Whenever people ask how we knew it was time to restructure our finances, I answer with one thing — our wedding. This one event clarified a world of issues with our financial well-being, or lack thereof. And so, in addition to the standard simplifying and DIY projects that helped me through the process, here is some invaluable advice with which we walked away… Read More May. 17th Whip up your own "relationship ingredients" wedding ceremony idea When looking for a wedding ceremony idea, the one that resonated the most with us was something like the unity sandwich, since we're both foodies. I had also been inspired by a modern interpretation of the Jewish 7 Blessings. So we combined those two ideas to make our "Relationship Ingredients Ceremony." Read More 3.0k May. 15th 13 hidden wedding costs that can blow your wallet (and a quick budget survey!) Wedding budgets are the necessary evil of an already fraught-with-drama time in your life. There are all kinds of things that'll balloon your wedding budget from necessary undies to last-minute tailoring to extra guests showing up. The best defense is a good offense by knowing what hidden wedding costs may sneak in and how to be ready for them. Also, we have a quick one-question wedding budget survey that will help us craft editorial with you in mind! Read More More Advice > Recent Features May. 12th Burlesque bachelorette party: boas, gloves, and good times You guys, we're coming into bachelorette and hen party season, which means that we know some of you are like, "Wait, what are the options for NON-penis cake bachelorette parties? Are there bachelorette party games and activities that don't involve bars?" (No shame in penis cakes or bars, of course. I mean, I personally love a good penis cake. And a good bar.) BUT! Seattle and Puget Sound area folks! You've got an amazing bachelorette party alternative — and it's one I even have very first-person experience with: The Academy of Burlesque. Read More 2.2k May. 10th I never imagined having a wedding until we did: how to throw a "non-wedding" No one ever thought I would get married. Except I actually love weddings! I watch bridal shows and browse the stories and DIY projects on Offbeat Bride. When friends get married I'm super happy for them. But I can't stand the thought of having a big wedding party for myself or see myself as a princess in white. We decided to get married anddecided to throw a party. Therein we have our challenge… Read More 7.3k 17 Comments Apr. 26th Beauty from pain: A cancer survivor's non-wig ways to rock being a bald bride “Will you postpone the wedding until after your cancer is gone?” asked my friend the week I was re-diagnosed with lymphoma. My response was so feral it surprised even me. “Honey, come hell or high water, I am motherloving having this wedding, and you better motherloving be there because I don’t know how long I’ve got left.” My cancer came back a few months before my wedding, and I wanted to use my baldness as an opportunity to recognize cancer's presence while living through it with beauty and joy. Here's my story… Read More 1.7k Apr. 25th Here are two reasons why Doctor Who's Amy Pond is pro at writing ceremony readings Fellow Whovians: you know you love Amy and Rory, right? Hashtag goals. And you know their love lasted for quite literally almost two millennia. These kids knew love. Amy was especially good at articulating that love. I've got not one, but two quotes from Doctor Who from which you can pull a remarkable Amy Pond wedding reading. Ready to get a hanky reliving these moments? Geronimo! Read More Apr. 24th Halloween couples: steal this zombie piñata idea for your reception Halloween couples: are you planning a wild stunt for your reception? Should it maybe involve the destruction of a zombie piñata? You've got a few months more to plan for your own Halloween wedding, so now's the time to make or snag a zombie piñata (you can find some easily on Amazon!) and fill it with ghoulish candy (or adult drinkies!) and be ready to go nuts. Read More More Features > Recent DIY 1.3k Mar. 30th Snazz up your wedding decor with a DIY floral frame backdrop This quick and easy DIY floral frame backdrop is a reusable rustic wedding decor element that will delight your guests. I love it because it can fit any wedding theme or style. It can be giant, or small and sweet, and you can use whatever frame you already have or find new or secondhand. Use it as a wedding ceremony backdrop or anywhere in your decor. Ready to see how to make it? Read More Mar. 27th How to make cardboard face cut-outs for your photo booth We've long loved the idea of having far-flung guests or pets cameo at your reception with cut-outs of their faces. It's pretty easy: a print-out, a craft stick, and some glue. But what if you want a BIG face instead? You might see them at concerts and of course, in photo booths! Big cardboard head cut-outs are easy enough to make if you've got the time and aren't already overburdened with DIY projects. Here's how to make cardboard face cut-outs… Read More Mar. 20th Googly eye shoes hack keeps all eyes on your shoes (and all eyes on your guests!) So you want to quirk the crap out of your shoes somehow? Make them stand out and draw the eye? Nothing draws the eye (and tickles the funny bone) quite like googly eyes, right? Let your shoe freak flag fly with a pair of google eye shoes. Here's how to easily DIY your own pair of google eye shoes to keep all eyes on your shoes (and all eyes on your guests!)… Read More Mar. 8th Whether gift or decor, these DIY embroidered vintage photos are AWESOME I once found an old photo album at a thrift store and I remember feeling captivated looking through the photos of those strangers' lives. The last photo I saw was a wedding photo. Since then I've had a fascination with vintage photos as well as incorporating something of myself creatively, like weaving myself into the scene in a way. So I tried embroidering right onto a copy of the photo! I could see these DIY embroidered vintage photos as a beautiful gift for an engaged couple, a creative way to display your own family wedding photos, or as lovely wedding decor and centerpieces. Read More Feb. 27th DIY these geeky wedding candles for centerpieces or a unity candle Remember these easy-peasy DIY menu candles we created a while back? Here's a spin on that project that your geeky self can use for a unity candle ceremony and/or for your geeky centerpieces. They're tall jar candles wrapped in lovely romantic and geeky quotes from your favorite movies and TV shows. Read More More DIY > Recent Stuff we love 1.8k May. 26th Gender-neutral (and slightly NSFW) wedding party gifts If you're on my same wedding date trajectory (Wedding Season 2017!) then you're probably frantically looking for gifts for your wedding party. And, you're also noticing that almost all things labeled "wedding party gifts" have "bridesmaid" emblazoned across them in giant cursive letters. Welp, my wedding party is co-ed, and I don't see my best friend Ken rocking that "best bridesmaids ever" tank top any time soon. So here are some of my favorite gender-neutral wedding party gifts (that are also slightly NSFW) that I've found whilst on my search… Read More May. 23rd Check out the honeymoon registry that helps you stay newlyweds forever Oh, here's an new spin on the honeymoon registry! Our sponsor Wanderlust Honeymoons is a three part honeymoon resource, that not only helps you plan the honeymoon, but keep you in your "honeymoon period" long after you're married. Here's how Wanderlust Honeymoons can help you stay newlyweds forever… Read More May. 16th Meet the BWPFFs: Best wedding photographer friends forever In all my years writing about wedding photography, I've seen a lot about married couple teams, but this is my first time highlighting a a photography business made up of two best friends! Our sponsor M.Studios is the Rhode Island wedding photography team, comprised of besties Melissa and Marisa. (Seriously? That's adorable.) Even cooler than that… they have a special discount just for our readers. Read More May. 12th Burlesque bachelorette party: boas, gloves, and good times You guys, we're coming into bachelorette and hen party season, which means that we know some of you are like, "Wait, what are the options for NON-penis cake bachelorette parties? Are there bachelorette party games and activities that don't involve bars?" (No shame in penis cakes or bars, of course. I mean, I personally love a good penis cake. And a good bar.) BUT! Seattle and Puget Sound area folks! You've got an amazing bachelorette party alternative — and it's one I even have very first-person experience with: The Academy of Burlesque. Read More May. 11th Time to add ALL THE CAT THINGS to your wedding registry There's a cat version of everything because there are so many kick-ass cat ladies and dudes like myself who want ALL THE CAT REGISTRY GIFTS. All of 'em. All the cats. We've rounded up some of our favorite cat registry gifts for your ailurophile wedding registry including wine bottle stoppers, LED lights, mugs, magnets, shark cat beds, cat ice cube trays, kitchen timers, and many more kitty-loving items. Let's get to shopping RIGHT MEOW… Read More More Stuff we love > Offbeat Bride: your source for wedding ideas and inclusive wedding planning We've got bajillions of creative wedding ideas, DIY projects, and wedding advice to make your wedding plans easier — and even fun! What do you need to do today? I have no idea. I need Wedding Planning 101! I need a wedding planning checklist (now in an interactive version, too!) Hook me up with free wedding fonts & printables I need offbeat wedding registry ideas I'm curious about offbeat wedding themes (geeky! boho! so many!) What wedding planning advice & inspiration do you need today? Aisle-walking Drama Body Image Disability Eloping Guest List Insecurity Plus Size Spring Ceremony Advice Friends & Family Advice Parties & Showers Reception Advice Super cute offbeat wedding invitations Bachelorette party ideas Why a murder mystery rehearsal dinner is a KILLER idea for a wedding party How to throw a joint bachelor/bachelorette party at a baseball game Throw this low-cost, super-fun, beer-lorette party Sizzle Cone Designs has the (actually fun!) custom wedding games for all your events Cads About Matrimony: A wedding game for people who hate wedding games How to make things easy for your bridesmaids — no penis cake necessary Say goodbye to your old name and welcome the new with a "name burning" Should we still have a wedding shower if we're an eloping military couple? Read More > A few of our favorite wedding vendors Your Occasions Read More IMPRESSED by nature Read More Great Lakes Wedding Gown Specialists Read More JAGstudios Photography Read More Find offbeat vendors in our Vendor Guide > Our infamous spreadsheets & checklists Your wedding music checklist and 7 planning tips to make it dead easy Safeguard your important details with an "oh shit list" Planning tools 101: your wedding vendor contact sheet 80+ free wedding printables: a huge list of downloadable DIY wedding projects Planning tools 101: wedding guest seating chart planner Offbeat guide to the wedding photo shot list Playlists, requests, and backup plans: What to ask your wedding DJ How to change your name after the wedding (including an account checklist!) Get planning > Vow examples Feed your inner nerd by reading vows from your smart phone Is a marriage mission statement the vow alternative for you? These Bob's Burgers wedding vows are surprisingly romantic AND MY AXE: Nerd up your vows with a little audience participation Hilarious, tear-jerking, and realistic wedding vow ideas from readers 5 steps to getting over your wedding vow writer's block Breakfast, tiffs, and hand-holding: These guys show us how to own writing personal vows Vow-worthy Winnie the Pooh quotes that will hug your inner kid Read More > Steal these ideas! Make your own classy shoe clips Alina & Adam's cuter-than-kittens Save The Date video Offer your guests customized event wristbands Why put a ring on it? Go for a wedding anklet Print photos of your lost loved ones for your memorial candles Ask your shower guests to gift you flowers Use floral-infused ice blocks instead of bags of ice Let your guests take home your un-needed thrifted vases as favors Steal more ideas > We're everywhere! Follow us on social media. Get creative, offbeat wedding ideas delivered daily to your inbox! Join our newsletter SUBSCRIBE Copyright © 2003 - 2017 Offbeat Empire. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction in part or in whole is prohibited. Contact us Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Monetized by SkimLinks
1.0k May. 29th Black dress, purple hair, and superheroes: the dark romantic wedding of our glam dreams Kym and Sam combined some of our very favorite themes in their dark romantic wedding: goth-meets-nature decor, a lacy black wedding dress (that fabulously shows off her ink!), purple hair, Harry Potter, and major glamour. Don't miss the superhero cameo on the gorgeous black and white cake, the wild head-banging first dance, and great advice on how to be a superhero. Let's see the whole darkly romantic wedding in all its glory… Read More 1.4k May. 25th Two brides, bright colors, crafty projects, and Mexican culture Sarah and Veronica wanted to plan a wedding that was super bright and colorful. Veronica is Mexican-American and the wedding incorporated several Mexican culture elements including papel picado, bright tissue paper flowers, lotería table numbers, and tacos. Don't miss their bow-tied Bluetick Coonhound rescue pup making the rounds in the photos! Read More 5.3k May. 24th This amazing naturist island wedding had a nude first look Darshan and Alex had a naturist island wedding that took our breath away. Cortes Island has long been a part of their life, with its pristine lakes, lagoons, forests, and….. Read More May. 23rd Epic battles and rainbow bubbles at this lightsaber wedding in Seattle Natalie and Jake’s wedding was an intergalactic celebration of cosmic proportions. Their love for Star Wars played a big role. There were lightsaber battles among the wedding party and an impromptu sing-along of “I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing” by Aerosmith during the photos. Teleport us back to this fun, please! These two cosmically radical people were destined to give us heart eyes with their space-themed wedding in Seattle. Read More 1.2k May. 22nd Punk meets rockabilly meets skulls meets Simpsons at this retro wedding "After getting engaged at a historic 1940s San Francisco tiki bar, we decided to theme our wedding to match. Everything including our cocktail choice, wedding party dresses, shoes, centerpieces, boutonnieres, guest book, and drinking glasses had a tiki vibe with hints of our nerdy and punk rock/rockabilly backgrounds." Yep, this retro tiki wedding is KILLING IT with awesome themes and massive style. You've got to see it… Read More More Real Weddings > Recent Advice May. 29th My son has an alcohol problem. How do I handle him with an open bar at the wedding? I appreciated your article about how to handle a abusive/misbehaving wedding guest. I am getting married next year and I have a son with an drug and alcohol problem. I cannot uninvite him but need tips on how to handle him. He is fine until he starts drinking and there is no way that we can keep him from drinking since we are having an open bar. I was considering hiring someone to attend to watch him and, as soon as gets boorish, place him in an cab and send him home. Where do I find a babysitter? Read More 1.3k May. 26th Moody and real: this pragmatic wedding reading is about REAL life Our one guarantee in life is that we'll have both good and bad times (and death and taxes, too). The beauty of a partnership is that someone is there to help you make it through it all, the highs and the lows. I love this excerpt by Rolfe Gerhardt because it takes a real look at like and creates a moving and pragmatic wedding reading that hits home for anyone. Read More 1.9k May. 24th Our wedding was a financial wake-up call (and our lessons learned!) After catching up post-wedding and entirely overhauling our finances, I can see all the places we went wrong. Whenever people ask how we knew it was time to restructure our finances, I answer with one thing — our wedding. This one event clarified a world of issues with our financial well-being, or lack thereof. And so, in addition to the standard simplifying and DIY projects that helped me through the process, here is some invaluable advice with which we walked away… Read More May. 17th Whip up your own "relationship ingredients" wedding ceremony idea When looking for a wedding ceremony idea, the one that resonated the most with us was something like the unity sandwich, since we're both foodies. I had also been inspired by a modern interpretation of the Jewish 7 Blessings. So we combined those two ideas to make our "Relationship Ingredients Ceremony." Read More 3.0k May. 15th 13 hidden wedding costs that can blow your wallet (and a quick budget survey!) Wedding budgets are the necessary evil of an already fraught-with-drama time in your life. There are all kinds of things that'll balloon your wedding budget from necessary undies to last-minute tailoring to extra guests showing up. The best defense is a good offense by knowing what hidden wedding costs may sneak in and how to be ready for them. Also, we have a quick one-question wedding budget survey that will help us craft editorial with you in mind! Read More More Advice > Recent Features May. 12th Burlesque bachelorette party: boas, gloves, and good times You guys, we're coming into bachelorette and hen party season, which means that we know some of you are like, "Wait, what are the options for NON-penis cake bachelorette parties? Are there bachelorette party games and activities that don't involve bars?" (No shame in penis cakes or bars, of course. I mean, I personally love a good penis cake. And a good bar.) BUT! Seattle and Puget Sound area folks! You've got an amazing bachelorette party alternative — and it's one I even have very first-person experience with: The Academy of Burlesque. Read More 2.2k May. 10th I never imagined having a wedding until we did: how to throw a "non-wedding" No one ever thought I would get married. Except I actually love weddings! I watch bridal shows and browse the stories and DIY projects on Offbeat Bride. When friends get married I'm super happy for them. But I can't stand the thought of having a big wedding party for myself or see myself as a princess in white. We decided to get married anddecided to throw a party. Therein we have our challenge… Read More 7.3k 17 Comments Apr. 26th Beauty from pain: A cancer survivor's non-wig ways to rock being a bald bride “Will you postpone the wedding until after your cancer is gone?” asked my friend the week I was re-diagnosed with lymphoma. My response was so feral it surprised even me. “Honey, come hell or high water, I am motherloving having this wedding, and you better motherloving be there because I don’t know how long I’ve got left.” My cancer came back a few months before my wedding, and I wanted to use my baldness as an opportunity to recognize cancer's presence while living through it with beauty and joy. Here's my story… Read More 1.7k Apr. 25th Here are two reasons why Doctor Who's Amy Pond is pro at writing ceremony readings Fellow Whovians: you know you love Amy and Rory, right? Hashtag goals. And you know their love lasted for quite literally almost two millennia. These kids knew love. Amy was especially good at articulating that love. I've got not one, but two quotes from Doctor Who from which you can pull a remarkable Amy Pond wedding reading. Ready to get a hanky reliving these moments? Geronimo! Read More Apr. 24th Halloween couples: steal this zombie piñata idea for your reception Halloween couples: are you planning a wild stunt for your reception? Should it maybe involve the destruction of a zombie piñata? You've got a few months more to plan for your own Halloween wedding, so now's the time to make or snag a zombie piñata (you can find some easily on Amazon!) and fill it with ghoulish candy (or adult drinkies!) and be ready to go nuts. Read More More Features > Recent DIY 1.3k Mar. 30th Snazz up your wedding decor with a DIY floral frame backdrop This quick and easy DIY floral frame backdrop is a reusable rustic wedding decor element that will delight your guests. I love it because it can fit any wedding theme or style. It can be giant, or small and sweet, and you can use whatever frame you already have or find new or secondhand. Use it as a wedding ceremony backdrop or anywhere in your decor. Ready to see how to make it? Read More Mar. 27th How to make cardboard face cut-outs for your photo booth We've long loved the idea of having far-flung guests or pets cameo at your reception with cut-outs of their faces. It's pretty easy: a print-out, a craft stick, and some glue. But what if you want a BIG face instead? You might see them at concerts and of course, in photo booths! Big cardboard head cut-outs are easy enough to make if you've got the time and aren't already overburdened with DIY projects. Here's how to make cardboard face cut-outs… Read More Mar. 20th Googly eye shoes hack keeps all eyes on your shoes (and all eyes on your guests!) So you want to quirk the crap out of your shoes somehow? Make them stand out and draw the eye? Nothing draws the eye (and tickles the funny bone) quite like googly eyes, right? Let your shoe freak flag fly with a pair of google eye shoes. Here's how to easily DIY your own pair of google eye shoes to keep all eyes on your shoes (and all eyes on your guests!)… Read More Mar. 8th Whether gift or decor, these DIY embroidered vintage photos are AWESOME I once found an old photo album at a thrift store and I remember feeling captivated looking through the photos of those strangers' lives. The last photo I saw was a wedding photo. Since then I've had a fascination with vintage photos as well as incorporating something of myself creatively, like weaving myself into the scene in a way. So I tried embroidering right onto a copy of the photo! I could see these DIY embroidered vintage photos as a beautiful gift for an engaged couple, a creative way to display your own family wedding photos, or as lovely wedding decor and centerpieces. Read More Feb. 27th DIY these geeky wedding candles for centerpieces or a unity candle Remember these easy-peasy DIY menu candles we created a while back? Here's a spin on that project that your geeky self can use for a unity candle ceremony and/or for your geeky centerpieces. They're tall jar candles wrapped in lovely romantic and geeky quotes from your favorite movies and TV shows. Read More More DIY > Recent Stuff we love 1.8k May. 26th Gender-neutral (and slightly NSFW) wedding party gifts If you're on my same wedding date trajectory (Wedding Season 2017!) then you're probably frantically looking for gifts for your wedding party. And, you're also noticing that almost all things labeled "wedding party gifts" have "bridesmaid" emblazoned across them in giant cursive letters. Welp, my wedding party is co-ed, and I don't see my best friend Ken rocking that "best bridesmaids ever" tank top any time soon. So here are some of my favorite gender-neutral wedding party gifts (that are also slightly NSFW) that I've found whilst on my search… Read More May. 23rd Check out the honeymoon registry that helps you stay newlyweds forever Oh, here's an new spin on the honeymoon registry! Our sponsor Wanderlust Honeymoons is a three part honeymoon resource, that not only helps you plan the honeymoon, but keep you in your "honeymoon period" long after you're married. Here's how Wanderlust Honeymoons can help you stay newlyweds forever… Read More May. 16th Meet the BWPFFs: Best wedding photographer friends forever In all my years writing about wedding photography, I've seen a lot about married couple teams, but this is my first time highlighting a a photography business made up of two best friends! Our sponsor M.Studios is the Rhode Island wedding photography team, comprised of besties Melissa and Marisa. (Seriously? That's adorable.) Even cooler than that… they have a special discount just for our readers. Read More May. 12th Burlesque bachelorette party: boas, gloves, and good times You guys, we're coming into bachelorette and hen party season, which means that we know some of you are like, "Wait, what are the options for NON-penis cake bachelorette parties? Are there bachelorette party games and activities that don't involve bars?" (No shame in penis cakes or bars, of course. I mean, I personally love a good penis cake. And a good bar.) BUT! Seattle and Puget Sound area folks! You've got an amazing bachelorette party alternative — and it's one I even have very first-person experience with: The Academy of Burlesque. Read More May. 11th Time to add ALL THE CAT THINGS to your wedding registry There's a cat version of everything because there are so many kick-ass cat ladies and dudes like myself who want ALL THE CAT REGISTRY GIFTS. All of 'em. All the cats. We've rounded up some of our favorite cat registry gifts for your ailurophile wedding registry including wine bottle stoppers, LED lights, mugs, magnets, shark cat beds, cat ice cube trays, kitchen timers, and many more kitty-loving items. Let's get to shopping RIGHT MEOW… Read More More Stuff we love > Offbeat Bride: your source for wedding ideas and inclusive wedding planning We've got bajillions of creative wedding ideas, DIY projects, and wedding advice to make your wedding plans easier — and even fun! What do you need to do today? I have no idea. I need Wedding Planning 101! I need a wedding planning checklist (now in an interactive version, too!) Hook me up with free wedding fonts & printables I need offbeat wedding registry ideas I'm curious about offbeat wedding themes (geeky! boho! so many!) What wedding planning advice & inspiration do you need today? Aisle-walking Drama Body Image Disability Eloping Guest List Insecurity Plus Size Spring Ceremony Advice Friends & Family Advice Parties & Showers Reception Advice Super cute offbeat wedding invitations Bachelorette party ideas Why a murder mystery rehearsal dinner is a KILLER idea for a wedding party How to throw a joint bachelor/bachelorette party at a baseball game Throw this low-cost, super-fun, beer-lorette party Sizzle Cone Designs has the (actually fun!) custom wedding games for all your events Cads About Matrimony: A wedding game for people who hate wedding games How to make things easy for your bridesmaids — no penis cake necessary Say goodbye to your old name and welcome the new with a "name burning" Should we still have a wedding shower if we're an eloping military couple? Read More > A few of our favorite wedding vendors Your Occasions Read More IMPRESSED by nature Read More Great Lakes Wedding Gown Specialists Read More JAGstudios Photography Read More Find offbeat vendors in our Vendor Guide > Our infamous spreadsheets & checklists Your wedding music checklist and 7 planning tips to make it dead easy Safeguard your important details with an "oh shit list" Planning tools 101: your wedding vendor contact sheet 80+ free wedding printables: a huge list of downloadable DIY wedding projects Planning tools 101: wedding guest seating chart planner Offbeat guide to the wedding photo shot list Playlists, requests, and backup plans: What to ask your wedding DJ How to change your name after the wedding (including an account checklist!) Get planning > Vow examples Feed your inner nerd by reading vows from your smart phone Is a marriage mission statement the vow alternative for you? These Bob's Burgers wedding vows are surprisingly romantic AND MY AXE: Nerd up your vows with a little audience participation Hilarious, tear-jerking, and realistic wedding vow ideas from readers 5 steps to getting over your wedding vow writer's block Breakfast, tiffs, and hand-holding: These guys show us how to own writing personal vows Vow-worthy Winnie the Pooh quotes that will hug your inner kid Read More > Steal these ideas! Make your own classy shoe clips Alina & Adam's cuter-than-kittens Save The Date video Offer your guests customized event wristbands Why put a ring on it? Go for a wedding anklet Print photos of your lost loved ones for your memorial candles Ask your shower guests to gift you flowers Use floral-infused ice blocks instead of bags of ice Let your guests take home your un-needed thrifted vases as favors Steal more ideas > We're everywhere! Follow us on social media. Get creative, offbeat wedding ideas delivered daily to your inbox! 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1.4k May. 25th Two brides, bright colors, crafty projects, and Mexican culture Sarah and Veronica wanted to plan a wedding that was super bright and colorful. Veronica is Mexican-American and the wedding incorporated several Mexican culture elements including papel picado, bright tissue paper flowers, lotería table numbers, and tacos. Don't miss their bow-tied Bluetick Coonhound rescue pup making the rounds in the photos! Read More 5.3k May. 24th This amazing naturist island wedding had a nude first look Darshan and Alex had a naturist island wedding that took our breath away. Cortes Island has long been a part of their life, with its pristine lakes, lagoons, forests, and….. Read More May. 23rd Epic battles and rainbow bubbles at this lightsaber wedding in Seattle Natalie and Jake’s wedding was an intergalactic celebration of cosmic proportions. Their love for Star Wars played a big role. There were lightsaber battles among the wedding party and an impromptu sing-along of “I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing” by Aerosmith during the photos. Teleport us back to this fun, please! These two cosmically radical people were destined to give us heart eyes with their space-themed wedding in Seattle. Read More 1.2k May. 22nd Punk meets rockabilly meets skulls meets Simpsons at this retro wedding "After getting engaged at a historic 1940s San Francisco tiki bar, we decided to theme our wedding to match. Everything including our cocktail choice, wedding party dresses, shoes, centerpieces, boutonnieres, guest book, and drinking glasses had a tiki vibe with hints of our nerdy and punk rock/rockabilly backgrounds." Yep, this retro tiki wedding is KILLING IT with awesome themes and massive style. You've got to see it… Read More More Real Weddings > Recent Advice May. 29th My son has an alcohol problem. How do I handle him with an open bar at the wedding? I appreciated your article about how to handle a abusive/misbehaving wedding guest. I am getting married next year and I have a son with an drug and alcohol problem. I cannot uninvite him but need tips on how to handle him. He is fine until he starts drinking and there is no way that we can keep him from drinking since we are having an open bar. I was considering hiring someone to attend to watch him and, as soon as gets boorish, place him in an cab and send him home. Where do I find a babysitter? Read More 1.3k May. 26th Moody and real: this pragmatic wedding reading is about REAL life Our one guarantee in life is that we'll have both good and bad times (and death and taxes, too). The beauty of a partnership is that someone is there to help you make it through it all, the highs and the lows. I love this excerpt by Rolfe Gerhardt because it takes a real look at like and creates a moving and pragmatic wedding reading that hits home for anyone. Read More 1.9k May. 24th Our wedding was a financial wake-up call (and our lessons learned!) After catching up post-wedding and entirely overhauling our finances, I can see all the places we went wrong. Whenever people ask how we knew it was time to restructure our finances, I answer with one thing — our wedding. This one event clarified a world of issues with our financial well-being, or lack thereof. And so, in addition to the standard simplifying and DIY projects that helped me through the process, here is some invaluable advice with which we walked away… Read More May. 17th Whip up your own "relationship ingredients" wedding ceremony idea When looking for a wedding ceremony idea, the one that resonated the most with us was something like the unity sandwich, since we're both foodies. I had also been inspired by a modern interpretation of the Jewish 7 Blessings. So we combined those two ideas to make our "Relationship Ingredients Ceremony." Read More 3.0k May. 15th 13 hidden wedding costs that can blow your wallet (and a quick budget survey!) Wedding budgets are the necessary evil of an already fraught-with-drama time in your life. There are all kinds of things that'll balloon your wedding budget from necessary undies to last-minute tailoring to extra guests showing up. The best defense is a good offense by knowing what hidden wedding costs may sneak in and how to be ready for them. Also, we have a quick one-question wedding budget survey that will help us craft editorial with you in mind! Read More More Advice > Recent Features May. 12th Burlesque bachelorette party: boas, gloves, and good times You guys, we're coming into bachelorette and hen party season, which means that we know some of you are like, "Wait, what are the options for NON-penis cake bachelorette parties? Are there bachelorette party games and activities that don't involve bars?" (No shame in penis cakes or bars, of course. I mean, I personally love a good penis cake. And a good bar.) BUT! Seattle and Puget Sound area folks! You've got an amazing bachelorette party alternative — and it's one I even have very first-person experience with: The Academy of Burlesque. Read More 2.2k May. 10th I never imagined having a wedding until we did: how to throw a "non-wedding" No one ever thought I would get married. Except I actually love weddings! I watch bridal shows and browse the stories and DIY projects on Offbeat Bride. When friends get married I'm super happy for them. But I can't stand the thought of having a big wedding party for myself or see myself as a princess in white. We decided to get married anddecided to throw a party. Therein we have our challenge… Read More 7.3k 17 Comments Apr. 26th Beauty from pain: A cancer survivor's non-wig ways to rock being a bald bride “Will you postpone the wedding until after your cancer is gone?” asked my friend the week I was re-diagnosed with lymphoma. My response was so feral it surprised even me. “Honey, come hell or high water, I am motherloving having this wedding, and you better motherloving be there because I don’t know how long I’ve got left.” My cancer came back a few months before my wedding, and I wanted to use my baldness as an opportunity to recognize cancer's presence while living through it with beauty and joy. Here's my story… Read More 1.7k Apr. 25th Here are two reasons why Doctor Who's Amy Pond is pro at writing ceremony readings Fellow Whovians: you know you love Amy and Rory, right? Hashtag goals. And you know their love lasted for quite literally almost two millennia. These kids knew love. Amy was especially good at articulating that love. I've got not one, but two quotes from Doctor Who from which you can pull a remarkable Amy Pond wedding reading. Ready to get a hanky reliving these moments? Geronimo! Read More Apr. 24th Halloween couples: steal this zombie piñata idea for your reception Halloween couples: are you planning a wild stunt for your reception? Should it maybe involve the destruction of a zombie piñata? You've got a few months more to plan for your own Halloween wedding, so now's the time to make or snag a zombie piñata (you can find some easily on Amazon!) and fill it with ghoulish candy (or adult drinkies!) and be ready to go nuts. Read More More Features > Recent DIY 1.3k Mar. 30th Snazz up your wedding decor with a DIY floral frame backdrop This quick and easy DIY floral frame backdrop is a reusable rustic wedding decor element that will delight your guests. I love it because it can fit any wedding theme or style. It can be giant, or small and sweet, and you can use whatever frame you already have or find new or secondhand. Use it as a wedding ceremony backdrop or anywhere in your decor. Ready to see how to make it? Read More Mar. 27th How to make cardboard face cut-outs for your photo booth We've long loved the idea of having far-flung guests or pets cameo at your reception with cut-outs of their faces. It's pretty easy: a print-out, a craft stick, and some glue. But what if you want a BIG face instead? You might see them at concerts and of course, in photo booths! Big cardboard head cut-outs are easy enough to make if you've got the time and aren't already overburdened with DIY projects. Here's how to make cardboard face cut-outs… Read More Mar. 20th Googly eye shoes hack keeps all eyes on your shoes (and all eyes on your guests!) So you want to quirk the crap out of your shoes somehow? Make them stand out and draw the eye? Nothing draws the eye (and tickles the funny bone) quite like googly eyes, right? Let your shoe freak flag fly with a pair of google eye shoes. Here's how to easily DIY your own pair of google eye shoes to keep all eyes on your shoes (and all eyes on your guests!)… Read More Mar. 8th Whether gift or decor, these DIY embroidered vintage photos are AWESOME I once found an old photo album at a thrift store and I remember feeling captivated looking through the photos of those strangers' lives. The last photo I saw was a wedding photo. Since then I've had a fascination with vintage photos as well as incorporating something of myself creatively, like weaving myself into the scene in a way. So I tried embroidering right onto a copy of the photo! I could see these DIY embroidered vintage photos as a beautiful gift for an engaged couple, a creative way to display your own family wedding photos, or as lovely wedding decor and centerpieces. Read More Feb. 27th DIY these geeky wedding candles for centerpieces or a unity candle Remember these easy-peasy DIY menu candles we created a while back? Here's a spin on that project that your geeky self can use for a unity candle ceremony and/or for your geeky centerpieces. They're tall jar candles wrapped in lovely romantic and geeky quotes from your favorite movies and TV shows. Read More More DIY > Recent Stuff we love 1.8k May. 26th Gender-neutral (and slightly NSFW) wedding party gifts If you're on my same wedding date trajectory (Wedding Season 2017!) then you're probably frantically looking for gifts for your wedding party. And, you're also noticing that almost all things labeled "wedding party gifts" have "bridesmaid" emblazoned across them in giant cursive letters. Welp, my wedding party is co-ed, and I don't see my best friend Ken rocking that "best bridesmaids ever" tank top any time soon. So here are some of my favorite gender-neutral wedding party gifts (that are also slightly NSFW) that I've found whilst on my search… Read More May. 23rd Check out the honeymoon registry that helps you stay newlyweds forever Oh, here's an new spin on the honeymoon registry! Our sponsor Wanderlust Honeymoons is a three part honeymoon resource, that not only helps you plan the honeymoon, but keep you in your "honeymoon period" long after you're married. Here's how Wanderlust Honeymoons can help you stay newlyweds forever… Read More May. 16th Meet the BWPFFs: Best wedding photographer friends forever In all my years writing about wedding photography, I've seen a lot about married couple teams, but this is my first time highlighting a a photography business made up of two best friends! Our sponsor M.Studios is the Rhode Island wedding photography team, comprised of besties Melissa and Marisa. (Seriously? That's adorable.) Even cooler than that… they have a special discount just for our readers. Read More May. 12th Burlesque bachelorette party: boas, gloves, and good times You guys, we're coming into bachelorette and hen party season, which means that we know some of you are like, "Wait, what are the options for NON-penis cake bachelorette parties? Are there bachelorette party games and activities that don't involve bars?" (No shame in penis cakes or bars, of course. I mean, I personally love a good penis cake. And a good bar.) BUT! Seattle and Puget Sound area folks! You've got an amazing bachelorette party alternative — and it's one I even have very first-person experience with: The Academy of Burlesque. Read More May. 11th Time to add ALL THE CAT THINGS to your wedding registry There's a cat version of everything because there are so many kick-ass cat ladies and dudes like myself who want ALL THE CAT REGISTRY GIFTS. All of 'em. All the cats. We've rounded up some of our favorite cat registry gifts for your ailurophile wedding registry including wine bottle stoppers, LED lights, mugs, magnets, shark cat beds, cat ice cube trays, kitchen timers, and many more kitty-loving items. Let's get to shopping RIGHT MEOW… Read More More Stuff we love > Offbeat Bride: your source for wedding ideas and inclusive wedding planning We've got bajillions of creative wedding ideas, DIY projects, and wedding advice to make your wedding plans easier — and even fun! What do you need to do today? I have no idea. I need Wedding Planning 101! I need a wedding planning checklist (now in an interactive version, too!) Hook me up with free wedding fonts & printables I need offbeat wedding registry ideas I'm curious about offbeat wedding themes (geeky! boho! so many!) What wedding planning advice & inspiration do you need today? Aisle-walking Drama Body Image Disability Eloping Guest List Insecurity Plus Size Spring Ceremony Advice Friends & Family Advice Parties & Showers Reception Advice Super cute offbeat wedding invitations Bachelorette party ideas Why a murder mystery rehearsal dinner is a KILLER idea for a wedding party How to throw a joint bachelor/bachelorette party at a baseball game Throw this low-cost, super-fun, beer-lorette party Sizzle Cone Designs has the (actually fun!) custom wedding games for all your events Cads About Matrimony: A wedding game for people who hate wedding games How to make things easy for your bridesmaids — no penis cake necessary Say goodbye to your old name and welcome the new with a "name burning" Should we still have a wedding shower if we're an eloping military couple? Read More > A few of our favorite wedding vendors Your Occasions Read More IMPRESSED by nature Read More Great Lakes Wedding Gown Specialists Read More JAGstudios Photography Read More Find offbeat vendors in our Vendor Guide > Our infamous spreadsheets & checklists Your wedding music checklist and 7 planning tips to make it dead easy Safeguard your important details with an "oh shit list" Planning tools 101: your wedding vendor contact sheet 80+ free wedding printables: a huge list of downloadable DIY wedding projects Planning tools 101: wedding guest seating chart planner Offbeat guide to the wedding photo shot list Playlists, requests, and backup plans: What to ask your wedding DJ How to change your name after the wedding (including an account checklist!) Get planning > Vow examples Feed your inner nerd by reading vows from your smart phone Is a marriage mission statement the vow alternative for you? These Bob's Burgers wedding vows are surprisingly romantic AND MY AXE: Nerd up your vows with a little audience participation Hilarious, tear-jerking, and realistic wedding vow ideas from readers 5 steps to getting over your wedding vow writer's block Breakfast, tiffs, and hand-holding: These guys show us how to own writing personal vows Vow-worthy Winnie the Pooh quotes that will hug your inner kid Read More > Steal these ideas! Make your own classy shoe clips Alina & Adam's cuter-than-kittens Save The Date video Offer your guests customized event wristbands Why put a ring on it? Go for a wedding anklet Print photos of your lost loved ones for your memorial candles Ask your shower guests to gift you flowers Use floral-infused ice blocks instead of bags of ice Let your guests take home your un-needed thrifted vases as favors Steal more ideas > We're everywhere! Follow us on social media. Get creative, offbeat wedding ideas delivered daily to your inbox! Join our newsletter SUBSCRIBE Copyright © 2003 - 2017 Offbeat Empire. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction in part or in whole is prohibited. Contact us Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Monetized by SkimLinks
5.3k May. 24th This amazing naturist island wedding had a nude first look Darshan and Alex had a naturist island wedding that took our breath away. Cortes Island has long been a part of their life, with its pristine lakes, lagoons, forests, and….. Read More May. 23rd Epic battles and rainbow bubbles at this lightsaber wedding in Seattle Natalie and Jake’s wedding was an intergalactic celebration of cosmic proportions. Their love for Star Wars played a big role. There were lightsaber battles among the wedding party and an impromptu sing-along of “I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing” by Aerosmith during the photos. Teleport us back to this fun, please! These two cosmically radical people were destined to give us heart eyes with their space-themed wedding in Seattle. Read More 1.2k May. 22nd Punk meets rockabilly meets skulls meets Simpsons at this retro wedding "After getting engaged at a historic 1940s San Francisco tiki bar, we decided to theme our wedding to match. Everything including our cocktail choice, wedding party dresses, shoes, centerpieces, boutonnieres, guest book, and drinking glasses had a tiki vibe with hints of our nerdy and punk rock/rockabilly backgrounds." Yep, this retro tiki wedding is KILLING IT with awesome themes and massive style. You've got to see it… Read More More Real Weddings > Recent Advice May. 29th My son has an alcohol problem. How do I handle him with an open bar at the wedding? I appreciated your article about how to handle a abusive/misbehaving wedding guest. I am getting married next year and I have a son with an drug and alcohol problem. I cannot uninvite him but need tips on how to handle him. He is fine until he starts drinking and there is no way that we can keep him from drinking since we are having an open bar. I was considering hiring someone to attend to watch him and, as soon as gets boorish, place him in an cab and send him home. Where do I find a babysitter? Read More 1.3k May. 26th Moody and real: this pragmatic wedding reading is about REAL life Our one guarantee in life is that we'll have both good and bad times (and death and taxes, too). The beauty of a partnership is that someone is there to help you make it through it all, the highs and the lows. I love this excerpt by Rolfe Gerhardt because it takes a real look at like and creates a moving and pragmatic wedding reading that hits home for anyone. Read More 1.9k May. 24th Our wedding was a financial wake-up call (and our lessons learned!) After catching up post-wedding and entirely overhauling our finances, I can see all the places we went wrong. Whenever people ask how we knew it was time to restructure our finances, I answer with one thing — our wedding. This one event clarified a world of issues with our financial well-being, or lack thereof. And so, in addition to the standard simplifying and DIY projects that helped me through the process, here is some invaluable advice with which we walked away… Read More May. 17th Whip up your own "relationship ingredients" wedding ceremony idea When looking for a wedding ceremony idea, the one that resonated the most with us was something like the unity sandwich, since we're both foodies. I had also been inspired by a modern interpretation of the Jewish 7 Blessings. So we combined those two ideas to make our "Relationship Ingredients Ceremony." Read More 3.0k May. 15th 13 hidden wedding costs that can blow your wallet (and a quick budget survey!) Wedding budgets are the necessary evil of an already fraught-with-drama time in your life. There are all kinds of things that'll balloon your wedding budget from necessary undies to last-minute tailoring to extra guests showing up. The best defense is a good offense by knowing what hidden wedding costs may sneak in and how to be ready for them. Also, we have a quick one-question wedding budget survey that will help us craft editorial with you in mind! Read More More Advice > Recent Features May. 12th Burlesque bachelorette party: boas, gloves, and good times You guys, we're coming into bachelorette and hen party season, which means that we know some of you are like, "Wait, what are the options for NON-penis cake bachelorette parties? Are there bachelorette party games and activities that don't involve bars?" (No shame in penis cakes or bars, of course. I mean, I personally love a good penis cake. And a good bar.) BUT! Seattle and Puget Sound area folks! You've got an amazing bachelorette party alternative — and it's one I even have very first-person experience with: The Academy of Burlesque. Read More 2.2k May. 10th I never imagined having a wedding until we did: how to throw a "non-wedding" No one ever thought I would get married. Except I actually love weddings! I watch bridal shows and browse the stories and DIY projects on Offbeat Bride. When friends get married I'm super happy for them. But I can't stand the thought of having a big wedding party for myself or see myself as a princess in white. We decided to get married anddecided to throw a party. Therein we have our challenge… Read More 7.3k 17 Comments Apr. 26th Beauty from pain: A cancer survivor's non-wig ways to rock being a bald bride “Will you postpone the wedding until after your cancer is gone?” asked my friend the week I was re-diagnosed with lymphoma. My response was so feral it surprised even me. “Honey, come hell or high water, I am motherloving having this wedding, and you better motherloving be there because I don’t know how long I’ve got left.” My cancer came back a few months before my wedding, and I wanted to use my baldness as an opportunity to recognize cancer's presence while living through it with beauty and joy. Here's my story… Read More 1.7k Apr. 25th Here are two reasons why Doctor Who's Amy Pond is pro at writing ceremony readings Fellow Whovians: you know you love Amy and Rory, right? Hashtag goals. And you know their love lasted for quite literally almost two millennia. These kids knew love. Amy was especially good at articulating that love. I've got not one, but two quotes from Doctor Who from which you can pull a remarkable Amy Pond wedding reading. Ready to get a hanky reliving these moments? Geronimo! Read More Apr. 24th Halloween couples: steal this zombie piñata idea for your reception Halloween couples: are you planning a wild stunt for your reception? Should it maybe involve the destruction of a zombie piñata? You've got a few months more to plan for your own Halloween wedding, so now's the time to make or snag a zombie piñata (you can find some easily on Amazon!) and fill it with ghoulish candy (or adult drinkies!) and be ready to go nuts. Read More More Features > Recent DIY 1.3k Mar. 30th Snazz up your wedding decor with a DIY floral frame backdrop This quick and easy DIY floral frame backdrop is a reusable rustic wedding decor element that will delight your guests. I love it because it can fit any wedding theme or style. It can be giant, or small and sweet, and you can use whatever frame you already have or find new or secondhand. Use it as a wedding ceremony backdrop or anywhere in your decor. Ready to see how to make it? Read More Mar. 27th How to make cardboard face cut-outs for your photo booth We've long loved the idea of having far-flung guests or pets cameo at your reception with cut-outs of their faces. It's pretty easy: a print-out, a craft stick, and some glue. But what if you want a BIG face instead? You might see them at concerts and of course, in photo booths! Big cardboard head cut-outs are easy enough to make if you've got the time and aren't already overburdened with DIY projects. Here's how to make cardboard face cut-outs… Read More Mar. 20th Googly eye shoes hack keeps all eyes on your shoes (and all eyes on your guests!) So you want to quirk the crap out of your shoes somehow? Make them stand out and draw the eye? Nothing draws the eye (and tickles the funny bone) quite like googly eyes, right? Let your shoe freak flag fly with a pair of google eye shoes. Here's how to easily DIY your own pair of google eye shoes to keep all eyes on your shoes (and all eyes on your guests!)… Read More Mar. 8th Whether gift or decor, these DIY embroidered vintage photos are AWESOME I once found an old photo album at a thrift store and I remember feeling captivated looking through the photos of those strangers' lives. The last photo I saw was a wedding photo. Since then I've had a fascination with vintage photos as well as incorporating something of myself creatively, like weaving myself into the scene in a way. So I tried embroidering right onto a copy of the photo! I could see these DIY embroidered vintage photos as a beautiful gift for an engaged couple, a creative way to display your own family wedding photos, or as lovely wedding decor and centerpieces. Read More Feb. 27th DIY these geeky wedding candles for centerpieces or a unity candle Remember these easy-peasy DIY menu candles we created a while back? Here's a spin on that project that your geeky self can use for a unity candle ceremony and/or for your geeky centerpieces. They're tall jar candles wrapped in lovely romantic and geeky quotes from your favorite movies and TV shows. Read More More DIY > Recent Stuff we love 1.8k May. 26th Gender-neutral (and slightly NSFW) wedding party gifts If you're on my same wedding date trajectory (Wedding Season 2017!) then you're probably frantically looking for gifts for your wedding party. And, you're also noticing that almost all things labeled "wedding party gifts" have "bridesmaid" emblazoned across them in giant cursive letters. Welp, my wedding party is co-ed, and I don't see my best friend Ken rocking that "best bridesmaids ever" tank top any time soon. So here are some of my favorite gender-neutral wedding party gifts (that are also slightly NSFW) that I've found whilst on my search… Read More May. 23rd Check out the honeymoon registry that helps you stay newlyweds forever Oh, here's an new spin on the honeymoon registry! Our sponsor Wanderlust Honeymoons is a three part honeymoon resource, that not only helps you plan the honeymoon, but keep you in your "honeymoon period" long after you're married. Here's how Wanderlust Honeymoons can help you stay newlyweds forever… Read More May. 16th Meet the BWPFFs: Best wedding photographer friends forever In all my years writing about wedding photography, I've seen a lot about married couple teams, but this is my first time highlighting a a photography business made up of two best friends! Our sponsor M.Studios is the Rhode Island wedding photography team, comprised of besties Melissa and Marisa. (Seriously? That's adorable.) Even cooler than that… they have a special discount just for our readers. Read More May. 12th Burlesque bachelorette party: boas, gloves, and good times You guys, we're coming into bachelorette and hen party season, which means that we know some of you are like, "Wait, what are the options for NON-penis cake bachelorette parties? Are there bachelorette party games and activities that don't involve bars?" (No shame in penis cakes or bars, of course. I mean, I personally love a good penis cake. And a good bar.) BUT! Seattle and Puget Sound area folks! You've got an amazing bachelorette party alternative — and it's one I even have very first-person experience with: The Academy of Burlesque. Read More May. 11th Time to add ALL THE CAT THINGS to your wedding registry There's a cat version of everything because there are so many kick-ass cat ladies and dudes like myself who want ALL THE CAT REGISTRY GIFTS. All of 'em. All the cats. We've rounded up some of our favorite cat registry gifts for your ailurophile wedding registry including wine bottle stoppers, LED lights, mugs, magnets, shark cat beds, cat ice cube trays, kitchen timers, and many more kitty-loving items. Let's get to shopping RIGHT MEOW… Read More More Stuff we love > Offbeat Bride: your source for wedding ideas and inclusive wedding planning We've got bajillions of creative wedding ideas, DIY projects, and wedding advice to make your wedding plans easier — and even fun! What do you need to do today? I have no idea. I need Wedding Planning 101! I need a wedding planning checklist (now in an interactive version, too!) Hook me up with free wedding fonts & printables I need offbeat wedding registry ideas I'm curious about offbeat wedding themes (geeky! boho! so many!) What wedding planning advice & inspiration do you need today? Aisle-walking Drama Body Image Disability Eloping Guest List Insecurity Plus Size Spring Ceremony Advice Friends & Family Advice Parties & Showers Reception Advice Super cute offbeat wedding invitations Bachelorette party ideas Why a murder mystery rehearsal dinner is a KILLER idea for a wedding party How to throw a joint bachelor/bachelorette party at a baseball game Throw this low-cost, super-fun, beer-lorette party Sizzle Cone Designs has the (actually fun!) custom wedding games for all your events Cads About Matrimony: A wedding game for people who hate wedding games How to make things easy for your bridesmaids — no penis cake necessary Say goodbye to your old name and welcome the new with a "name burning" Should we still have a wedding shower if we're an eloping military couple? Read More > A few of our favorite wedding vendors Your Occasions Read More IMPRESSED by nature Read More Great Lakes Wedding Gown Specialists Read More JAGstudios Photography Read More Find offbeat vendors in our Vendor Guide > Our infamous spreadsheets & checklists Your wedding music checklist and 7 planning tips to make it dead easy Safeguard your important details with an "oh shit list" Planning tools 101: your wedding vendor contact sheet 80+ free wedding printables: a huge list of downloadable DIY wedding projects Planning tools 101: wedding guest seating chart planner Offbeat guide to the wedding photo shot list Playlists, requests, and backup plans: What to ask your wedding DJ How to change your name after the wedding (including an account checklist!) Get planning > Vow examples Feed your inner nerd by reading vows from your smart phone Is a marriage mission statement the vow alternative for you? These Bob's Burgers wedding vows are surprisingly romantic AND MY AXE: Nerd up your vows with a little audience participation Hilarious, tear-jerking, and realistic wedding vow ideas from readers 5 steps to getting over your wedding vow writer's block Breakfast, tiffs, and hand-holding: These guys show us how to own writing personal vows Vow-worthy Winnie the Pooh quotes that will hug your inner kid Read More > Steal these ideas! Make your own classy shoe clips Alina & Adam's cuter-than-kittens Save The Date video Offer your guests customized event wristbands Why put a ring on it? Go for a wedding anklet Print photos of your lost loved ones for your memorial candles Ask your shower guests to gift you flowers Use floral-infused ice blocks instead of bags of ice Let your guests take home your un-needed thrifted vases as favors Steal more ideas > We're everywhere! Follow us on social media. Get creative, offbeat wedding ideas delivered daily to your inbox! 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May. 23rd Epic battles and rainbow bubbles at this lightsaber wedding in Seattle Natalie and Jake’s wedding was an intergalactic celebration of cosmic proportions. Their love for Star Wars played a big role. There were lightsaber battles among the wedding party and an impromptu sing-along of “I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing” by Aerosmith during the photos. Teleport us back to this fun, please! These two cosmically radical people were destined to give us heart eyes with their space-themed wedding in Seattle. Read More 1.2k May. 22nd Punk meets rockabilly meets skulls meets Simpsons at this retro wedding "After getting engaged at a historic 1940s San Francisco tiki bar, we decided to theme our wedding to match. Everything including our cocktail choice, wedding party dresses, shoes, centerpieces, boutonnieres, guest book, and drinking glasses had a tiki vibe with hints of our nerdy and punk rock/rockabilly backgrounds." Yep, this retro tiki wedding is KILLING IT with awesome themes and massive style. You've got to see it… Read More More Real Weddings > Recent Advice May. 29th My son has an alcohol problem. How do I handle him with an open bar at the wedding? I appreciated your article about how to handle a abusive/misbehaving wedding guest. I am getting married next year and I have a son with an drug and alcohol problem. I cannot uninvite him but need tips on how to handle him. He is fine until he starts drinking and there is no way that we can keep him from drinking since we are having an open bar. I was considering hiring someone to attend to watch him and, as soon as gets boorish, place him in an cab and send him home. Where do I find a babysitter? Read More 1.3k May. 26th Moody and real: this pragmatic wedding reading is about REAL life Our one guarantee in life is that we'll have both good and bad times (and death and taxes, too). The beauty of a partnership is that someone is there to help you make it through it all, the highs and the lows. I love this excerpt by Rolfe Gerhardt because it takes a real look at like and creates a moving and pragmatic wedding reading that hits home for anyone. Read More 1.9k May. 24th Our wedding was a financial wake-up call (and our lessons learned!) After catching up post-wedding and entirely overhauling our finances, I can see all the places we went wrong. Whenever people ask how we knew it was time to restructure our finances, I answer with one thing — our wedding. This one event clarified a world of issues with our financial well-being, or lack thereof. And so, in addition to the standard simplifying and DIY projects that helped me through the process, here is some invaluable advice with which we walked away… Read More May. 17th Whip up your own "relationship ingredients" wedding ceremony idea When looking for a wedding ceremony idea, the one that resonated the most with us was something like the unity sandwich, since we're both foodies. I had also been inspired by a modern interpretation of the Jewish 7 Blessings. So we combined those two ideas to make our "Relationship Ingredients Ceremony." Read More 3.0k May. 15th 13 hidden wedding costs that can blow your wallet (and a quick budget survey!) Wedding budgets are the necessary evil of an already fraught-with-drama time in your life. There are all kinds of things that'll balloon your wedding budget from necessary undies to last-minute tailoring to extra guests showing up. The best defense is a good offense by knowing what hidden wedding costs may sneak in and how to be ready for them. Also, we have a quick one-question wedding budget survey that will help us craft editorial with you in mind! Read More More Advice > Recent Features May. 12th Burlesque bachelorette party: boas, gloves, and good times You guys, we're coming into bachelorette and hen party season, which means that we know some of you are like, "Wait, what are the options for NON-penis cake bachelorette parties? Are there bachelorette party games and activities that don't involve bars?" (No shame in penis cakes or bars, of course. I mean, I personally love a good penis cake. And a good bar.) BUT! Seattle and Puget Sound area folks! You've got an amazing bachelorette party alternative — and it's one I even have very first-person experience with: The Academy of Burlesque. Read More 2.2k May. 10th I never imagined having a wedding until we did: how to throw a "non-wedding" No one ever thought I would get married. Except I actually love weddings! I watch bridal shows and browse the stories and DIY projects on Offbeat Bride. When friends get married I'm super happy for them. But I can't stand the thought of having a big wedding party for myself or see myself as a princess in white. We decided to get married anddecided to throw a party. Therein we have our challenge… Read More 7.3k 17 Comments Apr. 26th Beauty from pain: A cancer survivor's non-wig ways to rock being a bald bride “Will you postpone the wedding until after your cancer is gone?” asked my friend the week I was re-diagnosed with lymphoma. My response was so feral it surprised even me. “Honey, come hell or high water, I am motherloving having this wedding, and you better motherloving be there because I don’t know how long I’ve got left.” My cancer came back a few months before my wedding, and I wanted to use my baldness as an opportunity to recognize cancer's presence while living through it with beauty and joy. Here's my story… Read More 1.7k Apr. 25th Here are two reasons why Doctor Who's Amy Pond is pro at writing ceremony readings Fellow Whovians: you know you love Amy and Rory, right? Hashtag goals. And you know their love lasted for quite literally almost two millennia. These kids knew love. Amy was especially good at articulating that love. I've got not one, but two quotes from Doctor Who from which you can pull a remarkable Amy Pond wedding reading. Ready to get a hanky reliving these moments? Geronimo! Read More Apr. 24th Halloween couples: steal this zombie piñata idea for your reception Halloween couples: are you planning a wild stunt for your reception? Should it maybe involve the destruction of a zombie piñata? You've got a few months more to plan for your own Halloween wedding, so now's the time to make or snag a zombie piñata (you can find some easily on Amazon!) and fill it with ghoulish candy (or adult drinkies!) and be ready to go nuts. Read More More Features > Recent DIY 1.3k Mar. 30th Snazz up your wedding decor with a DIY floral frame backdrop This quick and easy DIY floral frame backdrop is a reusable rustic wedding decor element that will delight your guests. I love it because it can fit any wedding theme or style. It can be giant, or small and sweet, and you can use whatever frame you already have or find new or secondhand. Use it as a wedding ceremony backdrop or anywhere in your decor. Ready to see how to make it? Read More Mar. 27th How to make cardboard face cut-outs for your photo booth We've long loved the idea of having far-flung guests or pets cameo at your reception with cut-outs of their faces. It's pretty easy: a print-out, a craft stick, and some glue. But what if you want a BIG face instead? You might see them at concerts and of course, in photo booths! Big cardboard head cut-outs are easy enough to make if you've got the time and aren't already overburdened with DIY projects. Here's how to make cardboard face cut-outs… Read More Mar. 20th Googly eye shoes hack keeps all eyes on your shoes (and all eyes on your guests!) So you want to quirk the crap out of your shoes somehow? Make them stand out and draw the eye? Nothing draws the eye (and tickles the funny bone) quite like googly eyes, right? Let your shoe freak flag fly with a pair of google eye shoes. Here's how to easily DIY your own pair of google eye shoes to keep all eyes on your shoes (and all eyes on your guests!)… Read More Mar. 8th Whether gift or decor, these DIY embroidered vintage photos are AWESOME I once found an old photo album at a thrift store and I remember feeling captivated looking through the photos of those strangers' lives. The last photo I saw was a wedding photo. Since then I've had a fascination with vintage photos as well as incorporating something of myself creatively, like weaving myself into the scene in a way. So I tried embroidering right onto a copy of the photo! I could see these DIY embroidered vintage photos as a beautiful gift for an engaged couple, a creative way to display your own family wedding photos, or as lovely wedding decor and centerpieces. Read More Feb. 27th DIY these geeky wedding candles for centerpieces or a unity candle Remember these easy-peasy DIY menu candles we created a while back? Here's a spin on that project that your geeky self can use for a unity candle ceremony and/or for your geeky centerpieces. They're tall jar candles wrapped in lovely romantic and geeky quotes from your favorite movies and TV shows. Read More More DIY > Recent Stuff we love 1.8k May. 26th Gender-neutral (and slightly NSFW) wedding party gifts If you're on my same wedding date trajectory (Wedding Season 2017!) then you're probably frantically looking for gifts for your wedding party. And, you're also noticing that almost all things labeled "wedding party gifts" have "bridesmaid" emblazoned across them in giant cursive letters. Welp, my wedding party is co-ed, and I don't see my best friend Ken rocking that "best bridesmaids ever" tank top any time soon. So here are some of my favorite gender-neutral wedding party gifts (that are also slightly NSFW) that I've found whilst on my search… Read More May. 23rd Check out the honeymoon registry that helps you stay newlyweds forever Oh, here's an new spin on the honeymoon registry! Our sponsor Wanderlust Honeymoons is a three part honeymoon resource, that not only helps you plan the honeymoon, but keep you in your "honeymoon period" long after you're married. Here's how Wanderlust Honeymoons can help you stay newlyweds forever… Read More May. 16th Meet the BWPFFs: Best wedding photographer friends forever In all my years writing about wedding photography, I've seen a lot about married couple teams, but this is my first time highlighting a a photography business made up of two best friends! Our sponsor M.Studios is the Rhode Island wedding photography team, comprised of besties Melissa and Marisa. (Seriously? That's adorable.) Even cooler than that… they have a special discount just for our readers. Read More May. 12th Burlesque bachelorette party: boas, gloves, and good times You guys, we're coming into bachelorette and hen party season, which means that we know some of you are like, "Wait, what are the options for NON-penis cake bachelorette parties? Are there bachelorette party games and activities that don't involve bars?" (No shame in penis cakes or bars, of course. I mean, I personally love a good penis cake. And a good bar.) BUT! Seattle and Puget Sound area folks! You've got an amazing bachelorette party alternative — and it's one I even have very first-person experience with: The Academy of Burlesque. Read More May. 11th Time to add ALL THE CAT THINGS to your wedding registry There's a cat version of everything because there are so many kick-ass cat ladies and dudes like myself who want ALL THE CAT REGISTRY GIFTS. All of 'em. All the cats. We've rounded up some of our favorite cat registry gifts for your ailurophile wedding registry including wine bottle stoppers, LED lights, mugs, magnets, shark cat beds, cat ice cube trays, kitchen timers, and many more kitty-loving items. Let's get to shopping RIGHT MEOW… Read More More Stuff we love > Offbeat Bride: your source for wedding ideas and inclusive wedding planning We've got bajillions of creative wedding ideas, DIY projects, and wedding advice to make your wedding plans easier — and even fun! What do you need to do today? I have no idea. I need Wedding Planning 101! I need a wedding planning checklist (now in an interactive version, too!) Hook me up with free wedding fonts & printables I need offbeat wedding registry ideas I'm curious about offbeat wedding themes (geeky! boho! so many!) What wedding planning advice & inspiration do you need today? Aisle-walking Drama Body Image Disability Eloping Guest List Insecurity Plus Size Spring Ceremony Advice Friends & Family Advice Parties & Showers Reception Advice Super cute offbeat wedding invitations Bachelorette party ideas Why a murder mystery rehearsal dinner is a KILLER idea for a wedding party How to throw a joint bachelor/bachelorette party at a baseball game Throw this low-cost, super-fun, beer-lorette party Sizzle Cone Designs has the (actually fun!) custom wedding games for all your events Cads About Matrimony: A wedding game for people who hate wedding games How to make things easy for your bridesmaids — no penis cake necessary Say goodbye to your old name and welcome the new with a "name burning" Should we still have a wedding shower if we're an eloping military couple? Read More > A few of our favorite wedding vendors Your Occasions Read More IMPRESSED by nature Read More Great Lakes Wedding Gown Specialists Read More JAGstudios Photography Read More Find offbeat vendors in our Vendor Guide > Our infamous spreadsheets & checklists Your wedding music checklist and 7 planning tips to make it dead easy Safeguard your important details with an "oh shit list" Planning tools 101: your wedding vendor contact sheet 80+ free wedding printables: a huge list of downloadable DIY wedding projects Planning tools 101: wedding guest seating chart planner Offbeat guide to the wedding photo shot list Playlists, requests, and backup plans: What to ask your wedding DJ How to change your name after the wedding (including an account checklist!) Get planning > Vow examples Feed your inner nerd by reading vows from your smart phone Is a marriage mission statement the vow alternative for you? These Bob's Burgers wedding vows are surprisingly romantic AND MY AXE: Nerd up your vows with a little audience participation Hilarious, tear-jerking, and realistic wedding vow ideas from readers 5 steps to getting over your wedding vow writer's block Breakfast, tiffs, and hand-holding: These guys show us how to own writing personal vows Vow-worthy Winnie the Pooh quotes that will hug your inner kid Read More > Steal these ideas! Make your own classy shoe clips Alina & Adam's cuter-than-kittens Save The Date video Offer your guests customized event wristbands Why put a ring on it? Go for a wedding anklet Print photos of your lost loved ones for your memorial candles Ask your shower guests to gift you flowers Use floral-infused ice blocks instead of bags of ice Let your guests take home your un-needed thrifted vases as favors Steal more ideas > We're everywhere! Follow us on social media. Get creative, offbeat wedding ideas delivered daily to your inbox! 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1.2k May. 22nd Punk meets rockabilly meets skulls meets Simpsons at this retro wedding "After getting engaged at a historic 1940s San Francisco tiki bar, we decided to theme our wedding to match. Everything including our cocktail choice, wedding party dresses, shoes, centerpieces, boutonnieres, guest book, and drinking glasses had a tiki vibe with hints of our nerdy and punk rock/rockabilly backgrounds." Yep, this retro tiki wedding is KILLING IT with awesome themes and massive style. You've got to see it… Read More More Real Weddings > Recent Advice May. 29th My son has an alcohol problem. How do I handle him with an open bar at the wedding? I appreciated your article about how to handle a abusive/misbehaving wedding guest. I am getting married next year and I have a son with an drug and alcohol problem. I cannot uninvite him but need tips on how to handle him. He is fine until he starts drinking and there is no way that we can keep him from drinking since we are having an open bar. I was considering hiring someone to attend to watch him and, as soon as gets boorish, place him in an cab and send him home. Where do I find a babysitter? Read More 1.3k May. 26th Moody and real: this pragmatic wedding reading is about REAL life Our one guarantee in life is that we'll have both good and bad times (and death and taxes, too). The beauty of a partnership is that someone is there to help you make it through it all, the highs and the lows. I love this excerpt by Rolfe Gerhardt because it takes a real look at like and creates a moving and pragmatic wedding reading that hits home for anyone. Read More 1.9k May. 24th Our wedding was a financial wake-up call (and our lessons learned!) After catching up post-wedding and entirely overhauling our finances, I can see all the places we went wrong. Whenever people ask how we knew it was time to restructure our finances, I answer with one thing — our wedding. This one event clarified a world of issues with our financial well-being, or lack thereof. And so, in addition to the standard simplifying and DIY projects that helped me through the process, here is some invaluable advice with which we walked away… Read More May. 17th Whip up your own "relationship ingredients" wedding ceremony idea When looking for a wedding ceremony idea, the one that resonated the most with us was something like the unity sandwich, since we're both foodies. I had also been inspired by a modern interpretation of the Jewish 7 Blessings. So we combined those two ideas to make our "Relationship Ingredients Ceremony." Read More 3.0k May. 15th 13 hidden wedding costs that can blow your wallet (and a quick budget survey!) Wedding budgets are the necessary evil of an already fraught-with-drama time in your life. There are all kinds of things that'll balloon your wedding budget from necessary undies to last-minute tailoring to extra guests showing up. The best defense is a good offense by knowing what hidden wedding costs may sneak in and how to be ready for them. Also, we have a quick one-question wedding budget survey that will help us craft editorial with you in mind! Read More More Advice > Recent Features May. 12th Burlesque bachelorette party: boas, gloves, and good times You guys, we're coming into bachelorette and hen party season, which means that we know some of you are like, "Wait, what are the options for NON-penis cake bachelorette parties? Are there bachelorette party games and activities that don't involve bars?" (No shame in penis cakes or bars, of course. I mean, I personally love a good penis cake. And a good bar.) BUT! Seattle and Puget Sound area folks! You've got an amazing bachelorette party alternative — and it's one I even have very first-person experience with: The Academy of Burlesque. Read More 2.2k May. 10th I never imagined having a wedding until we did: how to throw a "non-wedding" No one ever thought I would get married. Except I actually love weddings! I watch bridal shows and browse the stories and DIY projects on Offbeat Bride. When friends get married I'm super happy for them. But I can't stand the thought of having a big wedding party for myself or see myself as a princess in white. We decided to get married anddecided to throw a party. Therein we have our challenge… Read More 7.3k 17 Comments Apr. 26th Beauty from pain: A cancer survivor's non-wig ways to rock being a bald bride “Will you postpone the wedding until after your cancer is gone?” asked my friend the week I was re-diagnosed with lymphoma. My response was so feral it surprised even me. “Honey, come hell or high water, I am motherloving having this wedding, and you better motherloving be there because I don’t know how long I’ve got left.” My cancer came back a few months before my wedding, and I wanted to use my baldness as an opportunity to recognize cancer's presence while living through it with beauty and joy. Here's my story… Read More 1.7k Apr. 25th Here are two reasons why Doctor Who's Amy Pond is pro at writing ceremony readings Fellow Whovians: you know you love Amy and Rory, right? Hashtag goals. And you know their love lasted for quite literally almost two millennia. These kids knew love. Amy was especially good at articulating that love. I've got not one, but two quotes from Doctor Who from which you can pull a remarkable Amy Pond wedding reading. Ready to get a hanky reliving these moments? Geronimo! Read More Apr. 24th Halloween couples: steal this zombie piñata idea for your reception Halloween couples: are you planning a wild stunt for your reception? Should it maybe involve the destruction of a zombie piñata? You've got a few months more to plan for your own Halloween wedding, so now's the time to make or snag a zombie piñata (you can find some easily on Amazon!) and fill it with ghoulish candy (or adult drinkies!) and be ready to go nuts. Read More More Features > Recent DIY 1.3k Mar. 30th Snazz up your wedding decor with a DIY floral frame backdrop This quick and easy DIY floral frame backdrop is a reusable rustic wedding decor element that will delight your guests. I love it because it can fit any wedding theme or style. It can be giant, or small and sweet, and you can use whatever frame you already have or find new or secondhand. Use it as a wedding ceremony backdrop or anywhere in your decor. Ready to see how to make it? Read More Mar. 27th How to make cardboard face cut-outs for your photo booth We've long loved the idea of having far-flung guests or pets cameo at your reception with cut-outs of their faces. It's pretty easy: a print-out, a craft stick, and some glue. But what if you want a BIG face instead? You might see them at concerts and of course, in photo booths! Big cardboard head cut-outs are easy enough to make if you've got the time and aren't already overburdened with DIY projects. Here's how to make cardboard face cut-outs… Read More Mar. 20th Googly eye shoes hack keeps all eyes on your shoes (and all eyes on your guests!) So you want to quirk the crap out of your shoes somehow? Make them stand out and draw the eye? Nothing draws the eye (and tickles the funny bone) quite like googly eyes, right? Let your shoe freak flag fly with a pair of google eye shoes. Here's how to easily DIY your own pair of google eye shoes to keep all eyes on your shoes (and all eyes on your guests!)… Read More Mar. 8th Whether gift or decor, these DIY embroidered vintage photos are AWESOME I once found an old photo album at a thrift store and I remember feeling captivated looking through the photos of those strangers' lives. The last photo I saw was a wedding photo. Since then I've had a fascination with vintage photos as well as incorporating something of myself creatively, like weaving myself into the scene in a way. So I tried embroidering right onto a copy of the photo! I could see these DIY embroidered vintage photos as a beautiful gift for an engaged couple, a creative way to display your own family wedding photos, or as lovely wedding decor and centerpieces. Read More Feb. 27th DIY these geeky wedding candles for centerpieces or a unity candle Remember these easy-peasy DIY menu candles we created a while back? Here's a spin on that project that your geeky self can use for a unity candle ceremony and/or for your geeky centerpieces. They're tall jar candles wrapped in lovely romantic and geeky quotes from your favorite movies and TV shows. Read More More DIY > Recent Stuff we love 1.8k May. 26th Gender-neutral (and slightly NSFW) wedding party gifts If you're on my same wedding date trajectory (Wedding Season 2017!) then you're probably frantically looking for gifts for your wedding party. And, you're also noticing that almost all things labeled "wedding party gifts" have "bridesmaid" emblazoned across them in giant cursive letters. Welp, my wedding party is co-ed, and I don't see my best friend Ken rocking that "best bridesmaids ever" tank top any time soon. So here are some of my favorite gender-neutral wedding party gifts (that are also slightly NSFW) that I've found whilst on my search… Read More May. 23rd Check out the honeymoon registry that helps you stay newlyweds forever Oh, here's an new spin on the honeymoon registry! Our sponsor Wanderlust Honeymoons is a three part honeymoon resource, that not only helps you plan the honeymoon, but keep you in your "honeymoon period" long after you're married. Here's how Wanderlust Honeymoons can help you stay newlyweds forever… Read More May. 16th Meet the BWPFFs: Best wedding photographer friends forever In all my years writing about wedding photography, I've seen a lot about married couple teams, but this is my first time highlighting a a photography business made up of two best friends! Our sponsor M.Studios is the Rhode Island wedding photography team, comprised of besties Melissa and Marisa. (Seriously? That's adorable.) Even cooler than that… they have a special discount just for our readers. Read More May. 12th Burlesque bachelorette party: boas, gloves, and good times You guys, we're coming into bachelorette and hen party season, which means that we know some of you are like, "Wait, what are the options for NON-penis cake bachelorette parties? Are there bachelorette party games and activities that don't involve bars?" (No shame in penis cakes or bars, of course. I mean, I personally love a good penis cake. And a good bar.) BUT! Seattle and Puget Sound area folks! You've got an amazing bachelorette party alternative — and it's one I even have very first-person experience with: The Academy of Burlesque. Read More May. 11th Time to add ALL THE CAT THINGS to your wedding registry There's a cat version of everything because there are so many kick-ass cat ladies and dudes like myself who want ALL THE CAT REGISTRY GIFTS. All of 'em. All the cats. We've rounded up some of our favorite cat registry gifts for your ailurophile wedding registry including wine bottle stoppers, LED lights, mugs, magnets, shark cat beds, cat ice cube trays, kitchen timers, and many more kitty-loving items. Let's get to shopping RIGHT MEOW… Read More More Stuff we love > Offbeat Bride: your source for wedding ideas and inclusive wedding planning We've got bajillions of creative wedding ideas, DIY projects, and wedding advice to make your wedding plans easier — and even fun! What do you need to do today? I have no idea. I need Wedding Planning 101! I need a wedding planning checklist (now in an interactive version, too!) Hook me up with free wedding fonts & printables I need offbeat wedding registry ideas I'm curious about offbeat wedding themes (geeky! boho! so many!) What wedding planning advice & inspiration do you need today? Aisle-walking Drama Body Image Disability Eloping Guest List Insecurity Plus Size Spring Ceremony Advice Friends & Family Advice Parties & Showers Reception Advice Super cute offbeat wedding invitations Bachelorette party ideas Why a murder mystery rehearsal dinner is a KILLER idea for a wedding party How to throw a joint bachelor/bachelorette party at a baseball game Throw this low-cost, super-fun, beer-lorette party Sizzle Cone Designs has the (actually fun!) custom wedding games for all your events Cads About Matrimony: A wedding game for people who hate wedding games How to make things easy for your bridesmaids — no penis cake necessary Say goodbye to your old name and welcome the new with a "name burning" Should we still have a wedding shower if we're an eloping military couple? Read More > A few of our favorite wedding vendors Your Occasions Read More IMPRESSED by nature Read More Great Lakes Wedding Gown Specialists Read More JAGstudios Photography Read More Find offbeat vendors in our Vendor Guide > Our infamous spreadsheets & checklists Your wedding music checklist and 7 planning tips to make it dead easy Safeguard your important details with an "oh shit list" Planning tools 101: your wedding vendor contact sheet 80+ free wedding printables: a huge list of downloadable DIY wedding projects Planning tools 101: wedding guest seating chart planner Offbeat guide to the wedding photo shot list Playlists, requests, and backup plans: What to ask your wedding DJ How to change your name after the wedding (including an account checklist!) Get planning > Vow examples Feed your inner nerd by reading vows from your smart phone Is a marriage mission statement the vow alternative for you? These Bob's Burgers wedding vows are surprisingly romantic AND MY AXE: Nerd up your vows with a little audience participation Hilarious, tear-jerking, and realistic wedding vow ideas from readers 5 steps to getting over your wedding vow writer's block Breakfast, tiffs, and hand-holding: These guys show us how to own writing personal vows Vow-worthy Winnie the Pooh quotes that will hug your inner kid Read More > Steal these ideas! Make your own classy shoe clips Alina & Adam's cuter-than-kittens Save The Date video Offer your guests customized event wristbands Why put a ring on it? Go for a wedding anklet Print photos of your lost loved ones for your memorial candles Ask your shower guests to gift you flowers Use floral-infused ice blocks instead of bags of ice Let your guests take home your un-needed thrifted vases as favors Steal more ideas > We're everywhere! Follow us on social media. Get creative, offbeat wedding ideas delivered daily to your inbox! 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May. 29th My son has an alcohol problem. How do I handle him with an open bar at the wedding? I appreciated your article about how to handle a abusive/misbehaving wedding guest. I am getting married next year and I have a son with an drug and alcohol problem. I cannot uninvite him but need tips on how to handle him. He is fine until he starts drinking and there is no way that we can keep him from drinking since we are having an open bar. I was considering hiring someone to attend to watch him and, as soon as gets boorish, place him in an cab and send him home. Where do I find a babysitter? Read More 1.3k May. 26th Moody and real: this pragmatic wedding reading is about REAL life Our one guarantee in life is that we'll have both good and bad times (and death and taxes, too). The beauty of a partnership is that someone is there to help you make it through it all, the highs and the lows. I love this excerpt by Rolfe Gerhardt because it takes a real look at like and creates a moving and pragmatic wedding reading that hits home for anyone. Read More 1.9k May. 24th Our wedding was a financial wake-up call (and our lessons learned!) After catching up post-wedding and entirely overhauling our finances, I can see all the places we went wrong. Whenever people ask how we knew it was time to restructure our finances, I answer with one thing — our wedding. This one event clarified a world of issues with our financial well-being, or lack thereof. And so, in addition to the standard simplifying and DIY projects that helped me through the process, here is some invaluable advice with which we walked away… Read More May. 17th Whip up your own "relationship ingredients" wedding ceremony idea When looking for a wedding ceremony idea, the one that resonated the most with us was something like the unity sandwich, since we're both foodies. I had also been inspired by a modern interpretation of the Jewish 7 Blessings. So we combined those two ideas to make our "Relationship Ingredients Ceremony." Read More 3.0k May. 15th 13 hidden wedding costs that can blow your wallet (and a quick budget survey!) Wedding budgets are the necessary evil of an already fraught-with-drama time in your life. There are all kinds of things that'll balloon your wedding budget from necessary undies to last-minute tailoring to extra guests showing up. The best defense is a good offense by knowing what hidden wedding costs may sneak in and how to be ready for them. Also, we have a quick one-question wedding budget survey that will help us craft editorial with you in mind! Read More More Advice > Recent Features May. 12th Burlesque bachelorette party: boas, gloves, and good times You guys, we're coming into bachelorette and hen party season, which means that we know some of you are like, "Wait, what are the options for NON-penis cake bachelorette parties? Are there bachelorette party games and activities that don't involve bars?" (No shame in penis cakes or bars, of course. I mean, I personally love a good penis cake. And a good bar.) BUT! Seattle and Puget Sound area folks! You've got an amazing bachelorette party alternative — and it's one I even have very first-person experience with: The Academy of Burlesque. Read More 2.2k May. 10th I never imagined having a wedding until we did: how to throw a "non-wedding" No one ever thought I would get married. Except I actually love weddings! I watch bridal shows and browse the stories and DIY projects on Offbeat Bride. When friends get married I'm super happy for them. But I can't stand the thought of having a big wedding party for myself or see myself as a princess in white. We decided to get married anddecided to throw a party. Therein we have our challenge… Read More 7.3k 17 Comments Apr. 26th Beauty from pain: A cancer survivor's non-wig ways to rock being a bald bride “Will you postpone the wedding until after your cancer is gone?” asked my friend the week I was re-diagnosed with lymphoma. My response was so feral it surprised even me. “Honey, come hell or high water, I am motherloving having this wedding, and you better motherloving be there because I don’t know how long I’ve got left.” My cancer came back a few months before my wedding, and I wanted to use my baldness as an opportunity to recognize cancer's presence while living through it with beauty and joy. Here's my story… Read More 1.7k Apr. 25th Here are two reasons why Doctor Who's Amy Pond is pro at writing ceremony readings Fellow Whovians: you know you love Amy and Rory, right? Hashtag goals. And you know their love lasted for quite literally almost two millennia. These kids knew love. Amy was especially good at articulating that love. I've got not one, but two quotes from Doctor Who from which you can pull a remarkable Amy Pond wedding reading. Ready to get a hanky reliving these moments? Geronimo! Read More Apr. 24th Halloween couples: steal this zombie piñata idea for your reception Halloween couples: are you planning a wild stunt for your reception? Should it maybe involve the destruction of a zombie piñata? You've got a few months more to plan for your own Halloween wedding, so now's the time to make or snag a zombie piñata (you can find some easily on Amazon!) and fill it with ghoulish candy (or adult drinkies!) and be ready to go nuts. Read More More Features > Recent DIY 1.3k Mar. 30th Snazz up your wedding decor with a DIY floral frame backdrop This quick and easy DIY floral frame backdrop is a reusable rustic wedding decor element that will delight your guests. I love it because it can fit any wedding theme or style. It can be giant, or small and sweet, and you can use whatever frame you already have or find new or secondhand. Use it as a wedding ceremony backdrop or anywhere in your decor. Ready to see how to make it? Read More Mar. 27th How to make cardboard face cut-outs for your photo booth We've long loved the idea of having far-flung guests or pets cameo at your reception with cut-outs of their faces. It's pretty easy: a print-out, a craft stick, and some glue. But what if you want a BIG face instead? You might see them at concerts and of course, in photo booths! Big cardboard head cut-outs are easy enough to make if you've got the time and aren't already overburdened with DIY projects. Here's how to make cardboard face cut-outs… Read More Mar. 20th Googly eye shoes hack keeps all eyes on your shoes (and all eyes on your guests!) So you want to quirk the crap out of your shoes somehow? Make them stand out and draw the eye? Nothing draws the eye (and tickles the funny bone) quite like googly eyes, right? Let your shoe freak flag fly with a pair of google eye shoes. Here's how to easily DIY your own pair of google eye shoes to keep all eyes on your shoes (and all eyes on your guests!)… Read More Mar. 8th Whether gift or decor, these DIY embroidered vintage photos are AWESOME I once found an old photo album at a thrift store and I remember feeling captivated looking through the photos of those strangers' lives. The last photo I saw was a wedding photo. Since then I've had a fascination with vintage photos as well as incorporating something of myself creatively, like weaving myself into the scene in a way. So I tried embroidering right onto a copy of the photo! I could see these DIY embroidered vintage photos as a beautiful gift for an engaged couple, a creative way to display your own family wedding photos, or as lovely wedding decor and centerpieces. Read More Feb. 27th DIY these geeky wedding candles for centerpieces or a unity candle Remember these easy-peasy DIY menu candles we created a while back? Here's a spin on that project that your geeky self can use for a unity candle ceremony and/or for your geeky centerpieces. They're tall jar candles wrapped in lovely romantic and geeky quotes from your favorite movies and TV shows. Read More More DIY > Recent Stuff we love 1.8k May. 26th Gender-neutral (and slightly NSFW) wedding party gifts If you're on my same wedding date trajectory (Wedding Season 2017!) then you're probably frantically looking for gifts for your wedding party. And, you're also noticing that almost all things labeled "wedding party gifts" have "bridesmaid" emblazoned across them in giant cursive letters. Welp, my wedding party is co-ed, and I don't see my best friend Ken rocking that "best bridesmaids ever" tank top any time soon. So here are some of my favorite gender-neutral wedding party gifts (that are also slightly NSFW) that I've found whilst on my search… Read More May. 23rd Check out the honeymoon registry that helps you stay newlyweds forever Oh, here's an new spin on the honeymoon registry! Our sponsor Wanderlust Honeymoons is a three part honeymoon resource, that not only helps you plan the honeymoon, but keep you in your "honeymoon period" long after you're married. Here's how Wanderlust Honeymoons can help you stay newlyweds forever… Read More May. 16th Meet the BWPFFs: Best wedding photographer friends forever In all my years writing about wedding photography, I've seen a lot about married couple teams, but this is my first time highlighting a a photography business made up of two best friends! Our sponsor M.Studios is the Rhode Island wedding photography team, comprised of besties Melissa and Marisa. (Seriously? That's adorable.) Even cooler than that… they have a special discount just for our readers. Read More May. 12th Burlesque bachelorette party: boas, gloves, and good times You guys, we're coming into bachelorette and hen party season, which means that we know some of you are like, "Wait, what are the options for NON-penis cake bachelorette parties? Are there bachelorette party games and activities that don't involve bars?" (No shame in penis cakes or bars, of course. I mean, I personally love a good penis cake. And a good bar.) BUT! Seattle and Puget Sound area folks! You've got an amazing bachelorette party alternative — and it's one I even have very first-person experience with: The Academy of Burlesque. Read More May. 11th Time to add ALL THE CAT THINGS to your wedding registry There's a cat version of everything because there are so many kick-ass cat ladies and dudes like myself who want ALL THE CAT REGISTRY GIFTS. All of 'em. All the cats. We've rounded up some of our favorite cat registry gifts for your ailurophile wedding registry including wine bottle stoppers, LED lights, mugs, magnets, shark cat beds, cat ice cube trays, kitchen timers, and many more kitty-loving items. Let's get to shopping RIGHT MEOW… Read More More Stuff we love > Offbeat Bride: your source for wedding ideas and inclusive wedding planning We've got bajillions of creative wedding ideas, DIY projects, and wedding advice to make your wedding plans easier — and even fun! What do you need to do today? I have no idea. I need Wedding Planning 101! I need a wedding planning checklist (now in an interactive version, too!) Hook me up with free wedding fonts & printables I need offbeat wedding registry ideas I'm curious about offbeat wedding themes (geeky! boho! so many!) What wedding planning advice & inspiration do you need today? Aisle-walking Drama Body Image Disability Eloping Guest List Insecurity Plus Size Spring Ceremony Advice Friends & Family Advice Parties & Showers Reception Advice Super cute offbeat wedding invitations Bachelorette party ideas Why a murder mystery rehearsal dinner is a KILLER idea for a wedding party How to throw a joint bachelor/bachelorette party at a baseball game Throw this low-cost, super-fun, beer-lorette party Sizzle Cone Designs has the (actually fun!) custom wedding games for all your events Cads About Matrimony: A wedding game for people who hate wedding games How to make things easy for your bridesmaids — no penis cake necessary Say goodbye to your old name and welcome the new with a "name burning" Should we still have a wedding shower if we're an eloping military couple? Read More > A few of our favorite wedding vendors Your Occasions Read More IMPRESSED by nature Read More Great Lakes Wedding Gown Specialists Read More JAGstudios Photography Read More Find offbeat vendors in our Vendor Guide > Our infamous spreadsheets & checklists Your wedding music checklist and 7 planning tips to make it dead easy Safeguard your important details with an "oh shit list" Planning tools 101: your wedding vendor contact sheet 80+ free wedding printables: a huge list of downloadable DIY wedding projects Planning tools 101: wedding guest seating chart planner Offbeat guide to the wedding photo shot list Playlists, requests, and backup plans: What to ask your wedding DJ How to change your name after the wedding (including an account checklist!) Get planning > Vow examples Feed your inner nerd by reading vows from your smart phone Is a marriage mission statement the vow alternative for you? These Bob's Burgers wedding vows are surprisingly romantic AND MY AXE: Nerd up your vows with a little audience participation Hilarious, tear-jerking, and realistic wedding vow ideas from readers 5 steps to getting over your wedding vow writer's block Breakfast, tiffs, and hand-holding: These guys show us how to own writing personal vows Vow-worthy Winnie the Pooh quotes that will hug your inner kid Read More > Steal these ideas! Make your own classy shoe clips Alina & Adam's cuter-than-kittens Save The Date video Offer your guests customized event wristbands Why put a ring on it? Go for a wedding anklet Print photos of your lost loved ones for your memorial candles Ask your shower guests to gift you flowers Use floral-infused ice blocks instead of bags of ice Let your guests take home your un-needed thrifted vases as favors Steal more ideas > We're everywhere! Follow us on social media. Get creative, offbeat wedding ideas delivered daily to your inbox! Join our newsletter SUBSCRIBE Copyright © 2003 - 2017 Offbeat Empire. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction in part or in whole is prohibited. Contact us Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Monetized by SkimLinks
1.3k May. 26th Moody and real: this pragmatic wedding reading is about REAL life Our one guarantee in life is that we'll have both good and bad times (and death and taxes, too). The beauty of a partnership is that someone is there to help you make it through it all, the highs and the lows. I love this excerpt by Rolfe Gerhardt because it takes a real look at like and creates a moving and pragmatic wedding reading that hits home for anyone. Read More 1.9k May. 24th Our wedding was a financial wake-up call (and our lessons learned!) After catching up post-wedding and entirely overhauling our finances, I can see all the places we went wrong. Whenever people ask how we knew it was time to restructure our finances, I answer with one thing — our wedding. This one event clarified a world of issues with our financial well-being, or lack thereof. And so, in addition to the standard simplifying and DIY projects that helped me through the process, here is some invaluable advice with which we walked away… Read More May. 17th Whip up your own "relationship ingredients" wedding ceremony idea When looking for a wedding ceremony idea, the one that resonated the most with us was something like the unity sandwich, since we're both foodies. I had also been inspired by a modern interpretation of the Jewish 7 Blessings. So we combined those two ideas to make our "Relationship Ingredients Ceremony." Read More 3.0k May. 15th 13 hidden wedding costs that can blow your wallet (and a quick budget survey!) Wedding budgets are the necessary evil of an already fraught-with-drama time in your life. There are all kinds of things that'll balloon your wedding budget from necessary undies to last-minute tailoring to extra guests showing up. The best defense is a good offense by knowing what hidden wedding costs may sneak in and how to be ready for them. Also, we have a quick one-question wedding budget survey that will help us craft editorial with you in mind! Read More More Advice > Recent Features May. 12th Burlesque bachelorette party: boas, gloves, and good times You guys, we're coming into bachelorette and hen party season, which means that we know some of you are like, "Wait, what are the options for NON-penis cake bachelorette parties? Are there bachelorette party games and activities that don't involve bars?" (No shame in penis cakes or bars, of course. I mean, I personally love a good penis cake. And a good bar.) BUT! Seattle and Puget Sound area folks! You've got an amazing bachelorette party alternative — and it's one I even have very first-person experience with: The Academy of Burlesque. Read More 2.2k May. 10th I never imagined having a wedding until we did: how to throw a "non-wedding" No one ever thought I would get married. Except I actually love weddings! I watch bridal shows and browse the stories and DIY projects on Offbeat Bride. When friends get married I'm super happy for them. But I can't stand the thought of having a big wedding party for myself or see myself as a princess in white. We decided to get married anddecided to throw a party. Therein we have our challenge… Read More 7.3k 17 Comments Apr. 26th Beauty from pain: A cancer survivor's non-wig ways to rock being a bald bride “Will you postpone the wedding until after your cancer is gone?” asked my friend the week I was re-diagnosed with lymphoma. My response was so feral it surprised even me. “Honey, come hell or high water, I am motherloving having this wedding, and you better motherloving be there because I don’t know how long I’ve got left.” My cancer came back a few months before my wedding, and I wanted to use my baldness as an opportunity to recognize cancer's presence while living through it with beauty and joy. Here's my story… Read More 1.7k Apr. 25th Here are two reasons why Doctor Who's Amy Pond is pro at writing ceremony readings Fellow Whovians: you know you love Amy and Rory, right? Hashtag goals. And you know their love lasted for quite literally almost two millennia. These kids knew love. Amy was especially good at articulating that love. I've got not one, but two quotes from Doctor Who from which you can pull a remarkable Amy Pond wedding reading. Ready to get a hanky reliving these moments? Geronimo! Read More Apr. 24th Halloween couples: steal this zombie piñata idea for your reception Halloween couples: are you planning a wild stunt for your reception? Should it maybe involve the destruction of a zombie piñata? You've got a few months more to plan for your own Halloween wedding, so now's the time to make or snag a zombie piñata (you can find some easily on Amazon!) and fill it with ghoulish candy (or adult drinkies!) and be ready to go nuts. Read More More Features > Recent DIY 1.3k Mar. 30th Snazz up your wedding decor with a DIY floral frame backdrop This quick and easy DIY floral frame backdrop is a reusable rustic wedding decor element that will delight your guests. I love it because it can fit any wedding theme or style. It can be giant, or small and sweet, and you can use whatever frame you already have or find new or secondhand. Use it as a wedding ceremony backdrop or anywhere in your decor. Ready to see how to make it? Read More Mar. 27th How to make cardboard face cut-outs for your photo booth We've long loved the idea of having far-flung guests or pets cameo at your reception with cut-outs of their faces. It's pretty easy: a print-out, a craft stick, and some glue. But what if you want a BIG face instead? You might see them at concerts and of course, in photo booths! Big cardboard head cut-outs are easy enough to make if you've got the time and aren't already overburdened with DIY projects. Here's how to make cardboard face cut-outs… Read More Mar. 20th Googly eye shoes hack keeps all eyes on your shoes (and all eyes on your guests!) So you want to quirk the crap out of your shoes somehow? Make them stand out and draw the eye? Nothing draws the eye (and tickles the funny bone) quite like googly eyes, right? Let your shoe freak flag fly with a pair of google eye shoes. Here's how to easily DIY your own pair of google eye shoes to keep all eyes on your shoes (and all eyes on your guests!)… Read More Mar. 8th Whether gift or decor, these DIY embroidered vintage photos are AWESOME I once found an old photo album at a thrift store and I remember feeling captivated looking through the photos of those strangers' lives. The last photo I saw was a wedding photo. Since then I've had a fascination with vintage photos as well as incorporating something of myself creatively, like weaving myself into the scene in a way. So I tried embroidering right onto a copy of the photo! I could see these DIY embroidered vintage photos as a beautiful gift for an engaged couple, a creative way to display your own family wedding photos, or as lovely wedding decor and centerpieces. Read More Feb. 27th DIY these geeky wedding candles for centerpieces or a unity candle Remember these easy-peasy DIY menu candles we created a while back? Here's a spin on that project that your geeky self can use for a unity candle ceremony and/or for your geeky centerpieces. They're tall jar candles wrapped in lovely romantic and geeky quotes from your favorite movies and TV shows. Read More More DIY > Recent Stuff we love 1.8k May. 26th Gender-neutral (and slightly NSFW) wedding party gifts If you're on my same wedding date trajectory (Wedding Season 2017!) then you're probably frantically looking for gifts for your wedding party. And, you're also noticing that almost all things labeled "wedding party gifts" have "bridesmaid" emblazoned across them in giant cursive letters. Welp, my wedding party is co-ed, and I don't see my best friend Ken rocking that "best bridesmaids ever" tank top any time soon. So here are some of my favorite gender-neutral wedding party gifts (that are also slightly NSFW) that I've found whilst on my search… Read More May. 23rd Check out the honeymoon registry that helps you stay newlyweds forever Oh, here's an new spin on the honeymoon registry! Our sponsor Wanderlust Honeymoons is a three part honeymoon resource, that not only helps you plan the honeymoon, but keep you in your "honeymoon period" long after you're married. Here's how Wanderlust Honeymoons can help you stay newlyweds forever… Read More May. 16th Meet the BWPFFs: Best wedding photographer friends forever In all my years writing about wedding photography, I've seen a lot about married couple teams, but this is my first time highlighting a a photography business made up of two best friends! Our sponsor M.Studios is the Rhode Island wedding photography team, comprised of besties Melissa and Marisa. (Seriously? That's adorable.) Even cooler than that… they have a special discount just for our readers. Read More May. 12th Burlesque bachelorette party: boas, gloves, and good times You guys, we're coming into bachelorette and hen party season, which means that we know some of you are like, "Wait, what are the options for NON-penis cake bachelorette parties? Are there bachelorette party games and activities that don't involve bars?" (No shame in penis cakes or bars, of course. I mean, I personally love a good penis cake. And a good bar.) BUT! Seattle and Puget Sound area folks! You've got an amazing bachelorette party alternative — and it's one I even have very first-person experience with: The Academy of Burlesque. Read More May. 11th Time to add ALL THE CAT THINGS to your wedding registry There's a cat version of everything because there are so many kick-ass cat ladies and dudes like myself who want ALL THE CAT REGISTRY GIFTS. All of 'em. All the cats. We've rounded up some of our favorite cat registry gifts for your ailurophile wedding registry including wine bottle stoppers, LED lights, mugs, magnets, shark cat beds, cat ice cube trays, kitchen timers, and many more kitty-loving items. Let's get to shopping RIGHT MEOW… Read More More Stuff we love > Offbeat Bride: your source for wedding ideas and inclusive wedding planning We've got bajillions of creative wedding ideas, DIY projects, and wedding advice to make your wedding plans easier — and even fun! What do you need to do today? I have no idea. I need Wedding Planning 101! I need a wedding planning checklist (now in an interactive version, too!) Hook me up with free wedding fonts & printables I need offbeat wedding registry ideas I'm curious about offbeat wedding themes (geeky! boho! so many!) What wedding planning advice & inspiration do you need today? Aisle-walking Drama Body Image Disability Eloping Guest List Insecurity Plus Size Spring Ceremony Advice Friends & Family Advice Parties & Showers Reception Advice Super cute offbeat wedding invitations Bachelorette party ideas Why a murder mystery rehearsal dinner is a KILLER idea for a wedding party How to throw a joint bachelor/bachelorette party at a baseball game Throw this low-cost, super-fun, beer-lorette party Sizzle Cone Designs has the (actually fun!) custom wedding games for all your events Cads About Matrimony: A wedding game for people who hate wedding games How to make things easy for your bridesmaids — no penis cake necessary Say goodbye to your old name and welcome the new with a "name burning" Should we still have a wedding shower if we're an eloping military couple? Read More > A few of our favorite wedding vendors Your Occasions Read More IMPRESSED by nature Read More Great Lakes Wedding Gown Specialists Read More JAGstudios Photography Read More Find offbeat vendors in our Vendor Guide > Our infamous spreadsheets & checklists Your wedding music checklist and 7 planning tips to make it dead easy Safeguard your important details with an "oh shit list" Planning tools 101: your wedding vendor contact sheet 80+ free wedding printables: a huge list of downloadable DIY wedding projects Planning tools 101: wedding guest seating chart planner Offbeat guide to the wedding photo shot list Playlists, requests, and backup plans: What to ask your wedding DJ How to change your name after the wedding (including an account checklist!) Get planning > Vow examples Feed your inner nerd by reading vows from your smart phone Is a marriage mission statement the vow alternative for you? These Bob's Burgers wedding vows are surprisingly romantic AND MY AXE: Nerd up your vows with a little audience participation Hilarious, tear-jerking, and realistic wedding vow ideas from readers 5 steps to getting over your wedding vow writer's block Breakfast, tiffs, and hand-holding: These guys show us how to own writing personal vows Vow-worthy Winnie the Pooh quotes that will hug your inner kid Read More > Steal these ideas! Make your own classy shoe clips Alina & Adam's cuter-than-kittens Save The Date video Offer your guests customized event wristbands Why put a ring on it? Go for a wedding anklet Print photos of your lost loved ones for your memorial candles Ask your shower guests to gift you flowers Use floral-infused ice blocks instead of bags of ice Let your guests take home your un-needed thrifted vases as favors Steal more ideas > We're everywhere! Follow us on social media. Get creative, offbeat wedding ideas delivered daily to your inbox! Join our newsletter SUBSCRIBE Copyright © 2003 - 2017 Offbeat Empire. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction in part or in whole is prohibited. Contact us Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Monetized by SkimLinks
1.9k May. 24th Our wedding was a financial wake-up call (and our lessons learned!) After catching up post-wedding and entirely overhauling our finances, I can see all the places we went wrong. Whenever people ask how we knew it was time to restructure our finances, I answer with one thing — our wedding. This one event clarified a world of issues with our financial well-being, or lack thereof. And so, in addition to the standard simplifying and DIY projects that helped me through the process, here is some invaluable advice with which we walked away… Read More May. 17th Whip up your own "relationship ingredients" wedding ceremony idea When looking for a wedding ceremony idea, the one that resonated the most with us was something like the unity sandwich, since we're both foodies. I had also been inspired by a modern interpretation of the Jewish 7 Blessings. So we combined those two ideas to make our "Relationship Ingredients Ceremony." Read More 3.0k May. 15th 13 hidden wedding costs that can blow your wallet (and a quick budget survey!) Wedding budgets are the necessary evil of an already fraught-with-drama time in your life. There are all kinds of things that'll balloon your wedding budget from necessary undies to last-minute tailoring to extra guests showing up. The best defense is a good offense by knowing what hidden wedding costs may sneak in and how to be ready for them. Also, we have a quick one-question wedding budget survey that will help us craft editorial with you in mind! Read More More Advice > Recent Features May. 12th Burlesque bachelorette party: boas, gloves, and good times You guys, we're coming into bachelorette and hen party season, which means that we know some of you are like, "Wait, what are the options for NON-penis cake bachelorette parties? Are there bachelorette party games and activities that don't involve bars?" (No shame in penis cakes or bars, of course. I mean, I personally love a good penis cake. And a good bar.) BUT! Seattle and Puget Sound area folks! You've got an amazing bachelorette party alternative — and it's one I even have very first-person experience with: The Academy of Burlesque. Read More 2.2k May. 10th I never imagined having a wedding until we did: how to throw a "non-wedding" No one ever thought I would get married. Except I actually love weddings! I watch bridal shows and browse the stories and DIY projects on Offbeat Bride. When friends get married I'm super happy for them. But I can't stand the thought of having a big wedding party for myself or see myself as a princess in white. We decided to get married anddecided to throw a party. Therein we have our challenge… Read More 7.3k 17 Comments Apr. 26th Beauty from pain: A cancer survivor's non-wig ways to rock being a bald bride “Will you postpone the wedding until after your cancer is gone?” asked my friend the week I was re-diagnosed with lymphoma. My response was so feral it surprised even me. “Honey, come hell or high water, I am motherloving having this wedding, and you better motherloving be there because I don’t know how long I’ve got left.” My cancer came back a few months before my wedding, and I wanted to use my baldness as an opportunity to recognize cancer's presence while living through it with beauty and joy. Here's my story… Read More 1.7k Apr. 25th Here are two reasons why Doctor Who's Amy Pond is pro at writing ceremony readings Fellow Whovians: you know you love Amy and Rory, right? Hashtag goals. And you know their love lasted for quite literally almost two millennia. These kids knew love. Amy was especially good at articulating that love. I've got not one, but two quotes from Doctor Who from which you can pull a remarkable Amy Pond wedding reading. Ready to get a hanky reliving these moments? Geronimo! Read More Apr. 24th Halloween couples: steal this zombie piñata idea for your reception Halloween couples: are you planning a wild stunt for your reception? Should it maybe involve the destruction of a zombie piñata? You've got a few months more to plan for your own Halloween wedding, so now's the time to make or snag a zombie piñata (you can find some easily on Amazon!) and fill it with ghoulish candy (or adult drinkies!) and be ready to go nuts. Read More More Features > Recent DIY 1.3k Mar. 30th Snazz up your wedding decor with a DIY floral frame backdrop This quick and easy DIY floral frame backdrop is a reusable rustic wedding decor element that will delight your guests. I love it because it can fit any wedding theme or style. It can be giant, or small and sweet, and you can use whatever frame you already have or find new or secondhand. Use it as a wedding ceremony backdrop or anywhere in your decor. Ready to see how to make it? Read More Mar. 27th How to make cardboard face cut-outs for your photo booth We've long loved the idea of having far-flung guests or pets cameo at your reception with cut-outs of their faces. It's pretty easy: a print-out, a craft stick, and some glue. But what if you want a BIG face instead? You might see them at concerts and of course, in photo booths! Big cardboard head cut-outs are easy enough to make if you've got the time and aren't already overburdened with DIY projects. Here's how to make cardboard face cut-outs… Read More Mar. 20th Googly eye shoes hack keeps all eyes on your shoes (and all eyes on your guests!) So you want to quirk the crap out of your shoes somehow? Make them stand out and draw the eye? Nothing draws the eye (and tickles the funny bone) quite like googly eyes, right? Let your shoe freak flag fly with a pair of google eye shoes. Here's how to easily DIY your own pair of google eye shoes to keep all eyes on your shoes (and all eyes on your guests!)… Read More Mar. 8th Whether gift or decor, these DIY embroidered vintage photos are AWESOME I once found an old photo album at a thrift store and I remember feeling captivated looking through the photos of those strangers' lives. The last photo I saw was a wedding photo. Since then I've had a fascination with vintage photos as well as incorporating something of myself creatively, like weaving myself into the scene in a way. So I tried embroidering right onto a copy of the photo! I could see these DIY embroidered vintage photos as a beautiful gift for an engaged couple, a creative way to display your own family wedding photos, or as lovely wedding decor and centerpieces. Read More Feb. 27th DIY these geeky wedding candles for centerpieces or a unity candle Remember these easy-peasy DIY menu candles we created a while back? Here's a spin on that project that your geeky self can use for a unity candle ceremony and/or for your geeky centerpieces. They're tall jar candles wrapped in lovely romantic and geeky quotes from your favorite movies and TV shows. Read More More DIY > Recent Stuff we love 1.8k May. 26th Gender-neutral (and slightly NSFW) wedding party gifts If you're on my same wedding date trajectory (Wedding Season 2017!) then you're probably frantically looking for gifts for your wedding party. And, you're also noticing that almost all things labeled "wedding party gifts" have "bridesmaid" emblazoned across them in giant cursive letters. Welp, my wedding party is co-ed, and I don't see my best friend Ken rocking that "best bridesmaids ever" tank top any time soon. So here are some of my favorite gender-neutral wedding party gifts (that are also slightly NSFW) that I've found whilst on my search… Read More May. 23rd Check out the honeymoon registry that helps you stay newlyweds forever Oh, here's an new spin on the honeymoon registry! Our sponsor Wanderlust Honeymoons is a three part honeymoon resource, that not only helps you plan the honeymoon, but keep you in your "honeymoon period" long after you're married. Here's how Wanderlust Honeymoons can help you stay newlyweds forever… Read More May. 16th Meet the BWPFFs: Best wedding photographer friends forever In all my years writing about wedding photography, I've seen a lot about married couple teams, but this is my first time highlighting a a photography business made up of two best friends! Our sponsor M.Studios is the Rhode Island wedding photography team, comprised of besties Melissa and Marisa. (Seriously? That's adorable.) Even cooler than that… they have a special discount just for our readers. Read More May. 12th Burlesque bachelorette party: boas, gloves, and good times You guys, we're coming into bachelorette and hen party season, which means that we know some of you are like, "Wait, what are the options for NON-penis cake bachelorette parties? Are there bachelorette party games and activities that don't involve bars?" (No shame in penis cakes or bars, of course. I mean, I personally love a good penis cake. And a good bar.) BUT! Seattle and Puget Sound area folks! You've got an amazing bachelorette party alternative — and it's one I even have very first-person experience with: The Academy of Burlesque. Read More May. 11th Time to add ALL THE CAT THINGS to your wedding registry There's a cat version of everything because there are so many kick-ass cat ladies and dudes like myself who want ALL THE CAT REGISTRY GIFTS. All of 'em. All the cats. We've rounded up some of our favorite cat registry gifts for your ailurophile wedding registry including wine bottle stoppers, LED lights, mugs, magnets, shark cat beds, cat ice cube trays, kitchen timers, and many more kitty-loving items. Let's get to shopping RIGHT MEOW… Read More More Stuff we love > Offbeat Bride: your source for wedding ideas and inclusive wedding planning We've got bajillions of creative wedding ideas, DIY projects, and wedding advice to make your wedding plans easier — and even fun! What do you need to do today? I have no idea. I need Wedding Planning 101! I need a wedding planning checklist (now in an interactive version, too!) Hook me up with free wedding fonts & printables I need offbeat wedding registry ideas I'm curious about offbeat wedding themes (geeky! boho! so many!) What wedding planning advice & inspiration do you need today? Aisle-walking Drama Body Image Disability Eloping Guest List Insecurity Plus Size Spring Ceremony Advice Friends & Family Advice Parties & Showers Reception Advice Super cute offbeat wedding invitations Bachelorette party ideas Why a murder mystery rehearsal dinner is a KILLER idea for a wedding party How to throw a joint bachelor/bachelorette party at a baseball game Throw this low-cost, super-fun, beer-lorette party Sizzle Cone Designs has the (actually fun!) custom wedding games for all your events Cads About Matrimony: A wedding game for people who hate wedding games How to make things easy for your bridesmaids — no penis cake necessary Say goodbye to your old name and welcome the new with a "name burning" Should we still have a wedding shower if we're an eloping military couple? Read More > A few of our favorite wedding vendors Your Occasions Read More IMPRESSED by nature Read More Great Lakes Wedding Gown Specialists Read More JAGstudios Photography Read More Find offbeat vendors in our Vendor Guide > Our infamous spreadsheets & checklists Your wedding music checklist and 7 planning tips to make it dead easy Safeguard your important details with an "oh shit list" Planning tools 101: your wedding vendor contact sheet 80+ free wedding printables: a huge list of downloadable DIY wedding projects Planning tools 101: wedding guest seating chart planner Offbeat guide to the wedding photo shot list Playlists, requests, and backup plans: What to ask your wedding DJ How to change your name after the wedding (including an account checklist!) Get planning > Vow examples Feed your inner nerd by reading vows from your smart phone Is a marriage mission statement the vow alternative for you? These Bob's Burgers wedding vows are surprisingly romantic AND MY AXE: Nerd up your vows with a little audience participation Hilarious, tear-jerking, and realistic wedding vow ideas from readers 5 steps to getting over your wedding vow writer's block Breakfast, tiffs, and hand-holding: These guys show us how to own writing personal vows Vow-worthy Winnie the Pooh quotes that will hug your inner kid Read More > Steal these ideas! Make your own classy shoe clips Alina & Adam's cuter-than-kittens Save The Date video Offer your guests customized event wristbands Why put a ring on it? Go for a wedding anklet Print photos of your lost loved ones for your memorial candles Ask your shower guests to gift you flowers Use floral-infused ice blocks instead of bags of ice Let your guests take home your un-needed thrifted vases as favors Steal more ideas > We're everywhere! Follow us on social media. Get creative, offbeat wedding ideas delivered daily to your inbox! Join our newsletter SUBSCRIBE Copyright © 2003 - 2017 Offbeat Empire. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction in part or in whole is prohibited. Contact us Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Monetized by SkimLinks
May. 17th Whip up your own "relationship ingredients" wedding ceremony idea When looking for a wedding ceremony idea, the one that resonated the most with us was something like the unity sandwich, since we're both foodies. I had also been inspired by a modern interpretation of the Jewish 7 Blessings. So we combined those two ideas to make our "Relationship Ingredients Ceremony." Read More 3.0k May. 15th 13 hidden wedding costs that can blow your wallet (and a quick budget survey!) Wedding budgets are the necessary evil of an already fraught-with-drama time in your life. There are all kinds of things that'll balloon your wedding budget from necessary undies to last-minute tailoring to extra guests showing up. The best defense is a good offense by knowing what hidden wedding costs may sneak in and how to be ready for them. Also, we have a quick one-question wedding budget survey that will help us craft editorial with you in mind! Read More More Advice > Recent Features May. 12th Burlesque bachelorette party: boas, gloves, and good times You guys, we're coming into bachelorette and hen party season, which means that we know some of you are like, "Wait, what are the options for NON-penis cake bachelorette parties? Are there bachelorette party games and activities that don't involve bars?" (No shame in penis cakes or bars, of course. I mean, I personally love a good penis cake. And a good bar.) BUT! Seattle and Puget Sound area folks! You've got an amazing bachelorette party alternative — and it's one I even have very first-person experience with: The Academy of Burlesque. Read More 2.2k May. 10th I never imagined having a wedding until we did: how to throw a "non-wedding" No one ever thought I would get married. Except I actually love weddings! I watch bridal shows and browse the stories and DIY projects on Offbeat Bride. When friends get married I'm super happy for them. But I can't stand the thought of having a big wedding party for myself or see myself as a princess in white. We decided to get married anddecided to throw a party. Therein we have our challenge… Read More 7.3k 17 Comments Apr. 26th Beauty from pain: A cancer survivor's non-wig ways to rock being a bald bride “Will you postpone the wedding until after your cancer is gone?” asked my friend the week I was re-diagnosed with lymphoma. My response was so feral it surprised even me. “Honey, come hell or high water, I am motherloving having this wedding, and you better motherloving be there because I don’t know how long I’ve got left.” My cancer came back a few months before my wedding, and I wanted to use my baldness as an opportunity to recognize cancer's presence while living through it with beauty and joy. Here's my story… Read More 1.7k Apr. 25th Here are two reasons why Doctor Who's Amy Pond is pro at writing ceremony readings Fellow Whovians: you know you love Amy and Rory, right? Hashtag goals. And you know their love lasted for quite literally almost two millennia. These kids knew love. Amy was especially good at articulating that love. I've got not one, but two quotes from Doctor Who from which you can pull a remarkable Amy Pond wedding reading. Ready to get a hanky reliving these moments? Geronimo! Read More Apr. 24th Halloween couples: steal this zombie piñata idea for your reception Halloween couples: are you planning a wild stunt for your reception? Should it maybe involve the destruction of a zombie piñata? You've got a few months more to plan for your own Halloween wedding, so now's the time to make or snag a zombie piñata (you can find some easily on Amazon!) and fill it with ghoulish candy (or adult drinkies!) and be ready to go nuts. Read More More Features > Recent DIY 1.3k Mar. 30th Snazz up your wedding decor with a DIY floral frame backdrop This quick and easy DIY floral frame backdrop is a reusable rustic wedding decor element that will delight your guests. I love it because it can fit any wedding theme or style. It can be giant, or small and sweet, and you can use whatever frame you already have or find new or secondhand. Use it as a wedding ceremony backdrop or anywhere in your decor. Ready to see how to make it? Read More Mar. 27th How to make cardboard face cut-outs for your photo booth We've long loved the idea of having far-flung guests or pets cameo at your reception with cut-outs of their faces. It's pretty easy: a print-out, a craft stick, and some glue. But what if you want a BIG face instead? You might see them at concerts and of course, in photo booths! Big cardboard head cut-outs are easy enough to make if you've got the time and aren't already overburdened with DIY projects. Here's how to make cardboard face cut-outs… Read More Mar. 20th Googly eye shoes hack keeps all eyes on your shoes (and all eyes on your guests!) So you want to quirk the crap out of your shoes somehow? Make them stand out and draw the eye? Nothing draws the eye (and tickles the funny bone) quite like googly eyes, right? Let your shoe freak flag fly with a pair of google eye shoes. Here's how to easily DIY your own pair of google eye shoes to keep all eyes on your shoes (and all eyes on your guests!)… Read More Mar. 8th Whether gift or decor, these DIY embroidered vintage photos are AWESOME I once found an old photo album at a thrift store and I remember feeling captivated looking through the photos of those strangers' lives. The last photo I saw was a wedding photo. Since then I've had a fascination with vintage photos as well as incorporating something of myself creatively, like weaving myself into the scene in a way. So I tried embroidering right onto a copy of the photo! I could see these DIY embroidered vintage photos as a beautiful gift for an engaged couple, a creative way to display your own family wedding photos, or as lovely wedding decor and centerpieces. Read More Feb. 27th DIY these geeky wedding candles for centerpieces or a unity candle Remember these easy-peasy DIY menu candles we created a while back? Here's a spin on that project that your geeky self can use for a unity candle ceremony and/or for your geeky centerpieces. They're tall jar candles wrapped in lovely romantic and geeky quotes from your favorite movies and TV shows. Read More More DIY > Recent Stuff we love 1.8k May. 26th Gender-neutral (and slightly NSFW) wedding party gifts If you're on my same wedding date trajectory (Wedding Season 2017!) then you're probably frantically looking for gifts for your wedding party. And, you're also noticing that almost all things labeled "wedding party gifts" have "bridesmaid" emblazoned across them in giant cursive letters. Welp, my wedding party is co-ed, and I don't see my best friend Ken rocking that "best bridesmaids ever" tank top any time soon. So here are some of my favorite gender-neutral wedding party gifts (that are also slightly NSFW) that I've found whilst on my search… Read More May. 23rd Check out the honeymoon registry that helps you stay newlyweds forever Oh, here's an new spin on the honeymoon registry! Our sponsor Wanderlust Honeymoons is a three part honeymoon resource, that not only helps you plan the honeymoon, but keep you in your "honeymoon period" long after you're married. Here's how Wanderlust Honeymoons can help you stay newlyweds forever… Read More May. 16th Meet the BWPFFs: Best wedding photographer friends forever In all my years writing about wedding photography, I've seen a lot about married couple teams, but this is my first time highlighting a a photography business made up of two best friends! Our sponsor M.Studios is the Rhode Island wedding photography team, comprised of besties Melissa and Marisa. (Seriously? That's adorable.) Even cooler than that… they have a special discount just for our readers. Read More May. 12th Burlesque bachelorette party: boas, gloves, and good times You guys, we're coming into bachelorette and hen party season, which means that we know some of you are like, "Wait, what are the options for NON-penis cake bachelorette parties? Are there bachelorette party games and activities that don't involve bars?" (No shame in penis cakes or bars, of course. I mean, I personally love a good penis cake. And a good bar.) BUT! Seattle and Puget Sound area folks! You've got an amazing bachelorette party alternative — and it's one I even have very first-person experience with: The Academy of Burlesque. Read More May. 11th Time to add ALL THE CAT THINGS to your wedding registry There's a cat version of everything because there are so many kick-ass cat ladies and dudes like myself who want ALL THE CAT REGISTRY GIFTS. All of 'em. All the cats. We've rounded up some of our favorite cat registry gifts for your ailurophile wedding registry including wine bottle stoppers, LED lights, mugs, magnets, shark cat beds, cat ice cube trays, kitchen timers, and many more kitty-loving items. Let's get to shopping RIGHT MEOW… Read More More Stuff we love > Offbeat Bride: your source for wedding ideas and inclusive wedding planning We've got bajillions of creative wedding ideas, DIY projects, and wedding advice to make your wedding plans easier — and even fun! What do you need to do today? I have no idea. I need Wedding Planning 101! I need a wedding planning checklist (now in an interactive version, too!) Hook me up with free wedding fonts & printables I need offbeat wedding registry ideas I'm curious about offbeat wedding themes (geeky! boho! so many!) What wedding planning advice & inspiration do you need today? Aisle-walking Drama Body Image Disability Eloping Guest List Insecurity Plus Size Spring Ceremony Advice Friends & Family Advice Parties & Showers Reception Advice Super cute offbeat wedding invitations Bachelorette party ideas Why a murder mystery rehearsal dinner is a KILLER idea for a wedding party How to throw a joint bachelor/bachelorette party at a baseball game Throw this low-cost, super-fun, beer-lorette party Sizzle Cone Designs has the (actually fun!) custom wedding games for all your events Cads About Matrimony: A wedding game for people who hate wedding games How to make things easy for your bridesmaids — no penis cake necessary Say goodbye to your old name and welcome the new with a "name burning" Should we still have a wedding shower if we're an eloping military couple? Read More > A few of our favorite wedding vendors Your Occasions Read More IMPRESSED by nature Read More Great Lakes Wedding Gown Specialists Read More JAGstudios Photography Read More Find offbeat vendors in our Vendor Guide > Our infamous spreadsheets & checklists Your wedding music checklist and 7 planning tips to make it dead easy Safeguard your important details with an "oh shit list" Planning tools 101: your wedding vendor contact sheet 80+ free wedding printables: a huge list of downloadable DIY wedding projects Planning tools 101: wedding guest seating chart planner Offbeat guide to the wedding photo shot list Playlists, requests, and backup plans: What to ask your wedding DJ How to change your name after the wedding (including an account checklist!) Get planning > Vow examples Feed your inner nerd by reading vows from your smart phone Is a marriage mission statement the vow alternative for you? These Bob's Burgers wedding vows are surprisingly romantic AND MY AXE: Nerd up your vows with a little audience participation Hilarious, tear-jerking, and realistic wedding vow ideas from readers 5 steps to getting over your wedding vow writer's block Breakfast, tiffs, and hand-holding: These guys show us how to own writing personal vows Vow-worthy Winnie the Pooh quotes that will hug your inner kid Read More > Steal these ideas! Make your own classy shoe clips Alina & Adam's cuter-than-kittens Save The Date video Offer your guests customized event wristbands Why put a ring on it? Go for a wedding anklet Print photos of your lost loved ones for your memorial candles Ask your shower guests to gift you flowers Use floral-infused ice blocks instead of bags of ice Let your guests take home your un-needed thrifted vases as favors Steal more ideas > We're everywhere! Follow us on social media. Get creative, offbeat wedding ideas delivered daily to your inbox! Join our newsletter SUBSCRIBE Copyright © 2003 - 2017 Offbeat Empire. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction in part or in whole is prohibited. Contact us Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Monetized by SkimLinks
3.0k May. 15th 13 hidden wedding costs that can blow your wallet (and a quick budget survey!) Wedding budgets are the necessary evil of an already fraught-with-drama time in your life. There are all kinds of things that'll balloon your wedding budget from necessary undies to last-minute tailoring to extra guests showing up. The best defense is a good offense by knowing what hidden wedding costs may sneak in and how to be ready for them. Also, we have a quick one-question wedding budget survey that will help us craft editorial with you in mind! Read More More Advice > Recent Features May. 12th Burlesque bachelorette party: boas, gloves, and good times You guys, we're coming into bachelorette and hen party season, which means that we know some of you are like, "Wait, what are the options for NON-penis cake bachelorette parties? Are there bachelorette party games and activities that don't involve bars?" (No shame in penis cakes or bars, of course. I mean, I personally love a good penis cake. And a good bar.) BUT! Seattle and Puget Sound area folks! You've got an amazing bachelorette party alternative — and it's one I even have very first-person experience with: The Academy of Burlesque. Read More 2.2k May. 10th I never imagined having a wedding until we did: how to throw a "non-wedding" No one ever thought I would get married. Except I actually love weddings! I watch bridal shows and browse the stories and DIY projects on Offbeat Bride. When friends get married I'm super happy for them. But I can't stand the thought of having a big wedding party for myself or see myself as a princess in white. We decided to get married anddecided to throw a party. Therein we have our challenge… Read More 7.3k 17 Comments Apr. 26th Beauty from pain: A cancer survivor's non-wig ways to rock being a bald bride “Will you postpone the wedding until after your cancer is gone?” asked my friend the week I was re-diagnosed with lymphoma. My response was so feral it surprised even me. “Honey, come hell or high water, I am motherloving having this wedding, and you better motherloving be there because I don’t know how long I’ve got left.” My cancer came back a few months before my wedding, and I wanted to use my baldness as an opportunity to recognize cancer's presence while living through it with beauty and joy. Here's my story… Read More 1.7k Apr. 25th Here are two reasons why Doctor Who's Amy Pond is pro at writing ceremony readings Fellow Whovians: you know you love Amy and Rory, right? Hashtag goals. And you know their love lasted for quite literally almost two millennia. These kids knew love. Amy was especially good at articulating that love. I've got not one, but two quotes from Doctor Who from which you can pull a remarkable Amy Pond wedding reading. Ready to get a hanky reliving these moments? Geronimo! Read More Apr. 24th Halloween couples: steal this zombie piñata idea for your reception Halloween couples: are you planning a wild stunt for your reception? Should it maybe involve the destruction of a zombie piñata? You've got a few months more to plan for your own Halloween wedding, so now's the time to make or snag a zombie piñata (you can find some easily on Amazon!) and fill it with ghoulish candy (or adult drinkies!) and be ready to go nuts. Read More More Features > Recent DIY 1.3k Mar. 30th Snazz up your wedding decor with a DIY floral frame backdrop This quick and easy DIY floral frame backdrop is a reusable rustic wedding decor element that will delight your guests. I love it because it can fit any wedding theme or style. It can be giant, or small and sweet, and you can use whatever frame you already have or find new or secondhand. Use it as a wedding ceremony backdrop or anywhere in your decor. Ready to see how to make it? Read More Mar. 27th How to make cardboard face cut-outs for your photo booth We've long loved the idea of having far-flung guests or pets cameo at your reception with cut-outs of their faces. It's pretty easy: a print-out, a craft stick, and some glue. But what if you want a BIG face instead? You might see them at concerts and of course, in photo booths! Big cardboard head cut-outs are easy enough to make if you've got the time and aren't already overburdened with DIY projects. Here's how to make cardboard face cut-outs… Read More Mar. 20th Googly eye shoes hack keeps all eyes on your shoes (and all eyes on your guests!) So you want to quirk the crap out of your shoes somehow? Make them stand out and draw the eye? Nothing draws the eye (and tickles the funny bone) quite like googly eyes, right? Let your shoe freak flag fly with a pair of google eye shoes. Here's how to easily DIY your own pair of google eye shoes to keep all eyes on your shoes (and all eyes on your guests!)… Read More Mar. 8th Whether gift or decor, these DIY embroidered vintage photos are AWESOME I once found an old photo album at a thrift store and I remember feeling captivated looking through the photos of those strangers' lives. The last photo I saw was a wedding photo. Since then I've had a fascination with vintage photos as well as incorporating something of myself creatively, like weaving myself into the scene in a way. So I tried embroidering right onto a copy of the photo! I could see these DIY embroidered vintage photos as a beautiful gift for an engaged couple, a creative way to display your own family wedding photos, or as lovely wedding decor and centerpieces. Read More Feb. 27th DIY these geeky wedding candles for centerpieces or a unity candle Remember these easy-peasy DIY menu candles we created a while back? Here's a spin on that project that your geeky self can use for a unity candle ceremony and/or for your geeky centerpieces. They're tall jar candles wrapped in lovely romantic and geeky quotes from your favorite movies and TV shows. Read More More DIY > Recent Stuff we love 1.8k May. 26th Gender-neutral (and slightly NSFW) wedding party gifts If you're on my same wedding date trajectory (Wedding Season 2017!) then you're probably frantically looking for gifts for your wedding party. And, you're also noticing that almost all things labeled "wedding party gifts" have "bridesmaid" emblazoned across them in giant cursive letters. Welp, my wedding party is co-ed, and I don't see my best friend Ken rocking that "best bridesmaids ever" tank top any time soon. So here are some of my favorite gender-neutral wedding party gifts (that are also slightly NSFW) that I've found whilst on my search… Read More May. 23rd Check out the honeymoon registry that helps you stay newlyweds forever Oh, here's an new spin on the honeymoon registry! Our sponsor Wanderlust Honeymoons is a three part honeymoon resource, that not only helps you plan the honeymoon, but keep you in your "honeymoon period" long after you're married. Here's how Wanderlust Honeymoons can help you stay newlyweds forever… Read More May. 16th Meet the BWPFFs: Best wedding photographer friends forever In all my years writing about wedding photography, I've seen a lot about married couple teams, but this is my first time highlighting a a photography business made up of two best friends! Our sponsor M.Studios is the Rhode Island wedding photography team, comprised of besties Melissa and Marisa. (Seriously? That's adorable.) Even cooler than that… they have a special discount just for our readers. Read More May. 12th Burlesque bachelorette party: boas, gloves, and good times You guys, we're coming into bachelorette and hen party season, which means that we know some of you are like, "Wait, what are the options for NON-penis cake bachelorette parties? Are there bachelorette party games and activities that don't involve bars?" (No shame in penis cakes or bars, of course. I mean, I personally love a good penis cake. And a good bar.) BUT! Seattle and Puget Sound area folks! You've got an amazing bachelorette party alternative — and it's one I even have very first-person experience with: The Academy of Burlesque. Read More May. 11th Time to add ALL THE CAT THINGS to your wedding registry There's a cat version of everything because there are so many kick-ass cat ladies and dudes like myself who want ALL THE CAT REGISTRY GIFTS. All of 'em. All the cats. We've rounded up some of our favorite cat registry gifts for your ailurophile wedding registry including wine bottle stoppers, LED lights, mugs, magnets, shark cat beds, cat ice cube trays, kitchen timers, and many more kitty-loving items. Let's get to shopping RIGHT MEOW… Read More More Stuff we love > Offbeat Bride: your source for wedding ideas and inclusive wedding planning We've got bajillions of creative wedding ideas, DIY projects, and wedding advice to make your wedding plans easier — and even fun! What do you need to do today? I have no idea. I need Wedding Planning 101! I need a wedding planning checklist (now in an interactive version, too!) Hook me up with free wedding fonts & printables I need offbeat wedding registry ideas I'm curious about offbeat wedding themes (geeky! boho! so many!) What wedding planning advice & inspiration do you need today? Aisle-walking Drama Body Image Disability Eloping Guest List Insecurity Plus Size Spring Ceremony Advice Friends & Family Advice Parties & Showers Reception Advice Super cute offbeat wedding invitations Bachelorette party ideas Why a murder mystery rehearsal dinner is a KILLER idea for a wedding party How to throw a joint bachelor/bachelorette party at a baseball game Throw this low-cost, super-fun, beer-lorette party Sizzle Cone Designs has the (actually fun!) custom wedding games for all your events Cads About Matrimony: A wedding game for people who hate wedding games How to make things easy for your bridesmaids — no penis cake necessary Say goodbye to your old name and welcome the new with a "name burning" Should we still have a wedding shower if we're an eloping military couple? Read More > A few of our favorite wedding vendors Your Occasions Read More IMPRESSED by nature Read More Great Lakes Wedding Gown Specialists Read More JAGstudios Photography Read More Find offbeat vendors in our Vendor Guide > Our infamous spreadsheets & checklists Your wedding music checklist and 7 planning tips to make it dead easy Safeguard your important details with an "oh shit list" Planning tools 101: your wedding vendor contact sheet 80+ free wedding printables: a huge list of downloadable DIY wedding projects Planning tools 101: wedding guest seating chart planner Offbeat guide to the wedding photo shot list Playlists, requests, and backup plans: What to ask your wedding DJ How to change your name after the wedding (including an account checklist!) Get planning > Vow examples Feed your inner nerd by reading vows from your smart phone Is a marriage mission statement the vow alternative for you? These Bob's Burgers wedding vows are surprisingly romantic AND MY AXE: Nerd up your vows with a little audience participation Hilarious, tear-jerking, and realistic wedding vow ideas from readers 5 steps to getting over your wedding vow writer's block Breakfast, tiffs, and hand-holding: These guys show us how to own writing personal vows Vow-worthy Winnie the Pooh quotes that will hug your inner kid Read More > Steal these ideas! Make your own classy shoe clips Alina & Adam's cuter-than-kittens Save The Date video Offer your guests customized event wristbands Why put a ring on it? Go for a wedding anklet Print photos of your lost loved ones for your memorial candles Ask your shower guests to gift you flowers Use floral-infused ice blocks instead of bags of ice Let your guests take home your un-needed thrifted vases as favors Steal more ideas > We're everywhere! Follow us on social media. Get creative, offbeat wedding ideas delivered daily to your inbox! Join our newsletter SUBSCRIBE Copyright © 2003 - 2017 Offbeat Empire. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction in part or in whole is prohibited. Contact us Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Monetized by SkimLinks
May. 12th Burlesque bachelorette party: boas, gloves, and good times You guys, we're coming into bachelorette and hen party season, which means that we know some of you are like, "Wait, what are the options for NON-penis cake bachelorette parties? Are there bachelorette party games and activities that don't involve bars?" (No shame in penis cakes or bars, of course. I mean, I personally love a good penis cake. And a good bar.) BUT! Seattle and Puget Sound area folks! You've got an amazing bachelorette party alternative — and it's one I even have very first-person experience with: The Academy of Burlesque. Read More 2.2k May. 10th I never imagined having a wedding until we did: how to throw a "non-wedding" No one ever thought I would get married. Except I actually love weddings! I watch bridal shows and browse the stories and DIY projects on Offbeat Bride. When friends get married I'm super happy for them. But I can't stand the thought of having a big wedding party for myself or see myself as a princess in white. We decided to get married anddecided to throw a party. Therein we have our challenge… Read More 7.3k 17 Comments Apr. 26th Beauty from pain: A cancer survivor's non-wig ways to rock being a bald bride “Will you postpone the wedding until after your cancer is gone?” asked my friend the week I was re-diagnosed with lymphoma. My response was so feral it surprised even me. “Honey, come hell or high water, I am motherloving having this wedding, and you better motherloving be there because I don’t know how long I’ve got left.” My cancer came back a few months before my wedding, and I wanted to use my baldness as an opportunity to recognize cancer's presence while living through it with beauty and joy. Here's my story… Read More 1.7k Apr. 25th Here are two reasons why Doctor Who's Amy Pond is pro at writing ceremony readings Fellow Whovians: you know you love Amy and Rory, right? Hashtag goals. And you know their love lasted for quite literally almost two millennia. These kids knew love. Amy was especially good at articulating that love. I've got not one, but two quotes from Doctor Who from which you can pull a remarkable Amy Pond wedding reading. Ready to get a hanky reliving these moments? Geronimo! Read More Apr. 24th Halloween couples: steal this zombie piñata idea for your reception Halloween couples: are you planning a wild stunt for your reception? Should it maybe involve the destruction of a zombie piñata? You've got a few months more to plan for your own Halloween wedding, so now's the time to make or snag a zombie piñata (you can find some easily on Amazon!) and fill it with ghoulish candy (or adult drinkies!) and be ready to go nuts. Read More More Features > Recent DIY 1.3k Mar. 30th Snazz up your wedding decor with a DIY floral frame backdrop This quick and easy DIY floral frame backdrop is a reusable rustic wedding decor element that will delight your guests. I love it because it can fit any wedding theme or style. It can be giant, or small and sweet, and you can use whatever frame you already have or find new or secondhand. Use it as a wedding ceremony backdrop or anywhere in your decor. Ready to see how to make it? Read More Mar. 27th How to make cardboard face cut-outs for your photo booth We've long loved the idea of having far-flung guests or pets cameo at your reception with cut-outs of their faces. It's pretty easy: a print-out, a craft stick, and some glue. But what if you want a BIG face instead? You might see them at concerts and of course, in photo booths! Big cardboard head cut-outs are easy enough to make if you've got the time and aren't already overburdened with DIY projects. Here's how to make cardboard face cut-outs… Read More Mar. 20th Googly eye shoes hack keeps all eyes on your shoes (and all eyes on your guests!) So you want to quirk the crap out of your shoes somehow? Make them stand out and draw the eye? Nothing draws the eye (and tickles the funny bone) quite like googly eyes, right? Let your shoe freak flag fly with a pair of google eye shoes. Here's how to easily DIY your own pair of google eye shoes to keep all eyes on your shoes (and all eyes on your guests!)… Read More Mar. 8th Whether gift or decor, these DIY embroidered vintage photos are AWESOME I once found an old photo album at a thrift store and I remember feeling captivated looking through the photos of those strangers' lives. The last photo I saw was a wedding photo. Since then I've had a fascination with vintage photos as well as incorporating something of myself creatively, like weaving myself into the scene in a way. So I tried embroidering right onto a copy of the photo! I could see these DIY embroidered vintage photos as a beautiful gift for an engaged couple, a creative way to display your own family wedding photos, or as lovely wedding decor and centerpieces. Read More Feb. 27th DIY these geeky wedding candles for centerpieces or a unity candle Remember these easy-peasy DIY menu candles we created a while back? Here's a spin on that project that your geeky self can use for a unity candle ceremony and/or for your geeky centerpieces. They're tall jar candles wrapped in lovely romantic and geeky quotes from your favorite movies and TV shows. Read More More DIY > Recent Stuff we love 1.8k May. 26th Gender-neutral (and slightly NSFW) wedding party gifts If you're on my same wedding date trajectory (Wedding Season 2017!) then you're probably frantically looking for gifts for your wedding party. And, you're also noticing that almost all things labeled "wedding party gifts" have "bridesmaid" emblazoned across them in giant cursive letters. Welp, my wedding party is co-ed, and I don't see my best friend Ken rocking that "best bridesmaids ever" tank top any time soon. So here are some of my favorite gender-neutral wedding party gifts (that are also slightly NSFW) that I've found whilst on my search… Read More May. 23rd Check out the honeymoon registry that helps you stay newlyweds forever Oh, here's an new spin on the honeymoon registry! Our sponsor Wanderlust Honeymoons is a three part honeymoon resource, that not only helps you plan the honeymoon, but keep you in your "honeymoon period" long after you're married. Here's how Wanderlust Honeymoons can help you stay newlyweds forever… Read More May. 16th Meet the BWPFFs: Best wedding photographer friends forever In all my years writing about wedding photography, I've seen a lot about married couple teams, but this is my first time highlighting a a photography business made up of two best friends! Our sponsor M.Studios is the Rhode Island wedding photography team, comprised of besties Melissa and Marisa. (Seriously? That's adorable.) Even cooler than that… they have a special discount just for our readers. Read More May. 12th Burlesque bachelorette party: boas, gloves, and good times You guys, we're coming into bachelorette and hen party season, which means that we know some of you are like, "Wait, what are the options for NON-penis cake bachelorette parties? Are there bachelorette party games and activities that don't involve bars?" (No shame in penis cakes or bars, of course. I mean, I personally love a good penis cake. And a good bar.) BUT! Seattle and Puget Sound area folks! You've got an amazing bachelorette party alternative — and it's one I even have very first-person experience with: The Academy of Burlesque. Read More May. 11th Time to add ALL THE CAT THINGS to your wedding registry There's a cat version of everything because there are so many kick-ass cat ladies and dudes like myself who want ALL THE CAT REGISTRY GIFTS. All of 'em. All the cats. We've rounded up some of our favorite cat registry gifts for your ailurophile wedding registry including wine bottle stoppers, LED lights, mugs, magnets, shark cat beds, cat ice cube trays, kitchen timers, and many more kitty-loving items. Let's get to shopping RIGHT MEOW… Read More More Stuff we love > Offbeat Bride: your source for wedding ideas and inclusive wedding planning We've got bajillions of creative wedding ideas, DIY projects, and wedding advice to make your wedding plans easier — and even fun! What do you need to do today? I have no idea. I need Wedding Planning 101! I need a wedding planning checklist (now in an interactive version, too!) Hook me up with free wedding fonts & printables I need offbeat wedding registry ideas I'm curious about offbeat wedding themes (geeky! boho! so many!) What wedding planning advice & inspiration do you need today? Aisle-walking Drama Body Image Disability Eloping Guest List Insecurity Plus Size Spring Ceremony Advice Friends & Family Advice Parties & Showers Reception Advice Super cute offbeat wedding invitations Bachelorette party ideas Why a murder mystery rehearsal dinner is a KILLER idea for a wedding party How to throw a joint bachelor/bachelorette party at a baseball game Throw this low-cost, super-fun, beer-lorette party Sizzle Cone Designs has the (actually fun!) custom wedding games for all your events Cads About Matrimony: A wedding game for people who hate wedding games How to make things easy for your bridesmaids — no penis cake necessary Say goodbye to your old name and welcome the new with a "name burning" Should we still have a wedding shower if we're an eloping military couple? Read More > A few of our favorite wedding vendors Your Occasions Read More IMPRESSED by nature Read More Great Lakes Wedding Gown Specialists Read More JAGstudios Photography Read More Find offbeat vendors in our Vendor Guide > Our infamous spreadsheets & checklists Your wedding music checklist and 7 planning tips to make it dead easy Safeguard your important details with an "oh shit list" Planning tools 101: your wedding vendor contact sheet 80+ free wedding printables: a huge list of downloadable DIY wedding projects Planning tools 101: wedding guest seating chart planner Offbeat guide to the wedding photo shot list Playlists, requests, and backup plans: What to ask your wedding DJ How to change your name after the wedding (including an account checklist!) Get planning > Vow examples Feed your inner nerd by reading vows from your smart phone Is a marriage mission statement the vow alternative for you? These Bob's Burgers wedding vows are surprisingly romantic AND MY AXE: Nerd up your vows with a little audience participation Hilarious, tear-jerking, and realistic wedding vow ideas from readers 5 steps to getting over your wedding vow writer's block Breakfast, tiffs, and hand-holding: These guys show us how to own writing personal vows Vow-worthy Winnie the Pooh quotes that will hug your inner kid Read More > Steal these ideas! Make your own classy shoe clips Alina & Adam's cuter-than-kittens Save The Date video Offer your guests customized event wristbands Why put a ring on it? Go for a wedding anklet Print photos of your lost loved ones for your memorial candles Ask your shower guests to gift you flowers Use floral-infused ice blocks instead of bags of ice Let your guests take home your un-needed thrifted vases as favors Steal more ideas > We're everywhere! Follow us on social media. Get creative, offbeat wedding ideas delivered daily to your inbox! Join our newsletter SUBSCRIBE Copyright © 2003 - 2017 Offbeat Empire. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction in part or in whole is prohibited. Contact us Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Monetized by SkimLinks
2.2k May. 10th I never imagined having a wedding until we did: how to throw a "non-wedding" No one ever thought I would get married. Except I actually love weddings! I watch bridal shows and browse the stories and DIY projects on Offbeat Bride. When friends get married I'm super happy for them. But I can't stand the thought of having a big wedding party for myself or see myself as a princess in white. We decided to get married anddecided to throw a party. Therein we have our challenge… Read More 7.3k 17 Comments Apr. 26th Beauty from pain: A cancer survivor's non-wig ways to rock being a bald bride “Will you postpone the wedding until after your cancer is gone?” asked my friend the week I was re-diagnosed with lymphoma. My response was so feral it surprised even me. “Honey, come hell or high water, I am motherloving having this wedding, and you better motherloving be there because I don’t know how long I’ve got left.” My cancer came back a few months before my wedding, and I wanted to use my baldness as an opportunity to recognize cancer's presence while living through it with beauty and joy. Here's my story… Read More 1.7k Apr. 25th Here are two reasons why Doctor Who's Amy Pond is pro at writing ceremony readings Fellow Whovians: you know you love Amy and Rory, right? Hashtag goals. And you know their love lasted for quite literally almost two millennia. These kids knew love. Amy was especially good at articulating that love. I've got not one, but two quotes from Doctor Who from which you can pull a remarkable Amy Pond wedding reading. Ready to get a hanky reliving these moments? Geronimo! Read More Apr. 24th Halloween couples: steal this zombie piñata idea for your reception Halloween couples: are you planning a wild stunt for your reception? Should it maybe involve the destruction of a zombie piñata? You've got a few months more to plan for your own Halloween wedding, so now's the time to make or snag a zombie piñata (you can find some easily on Amazon!) and fill it with ghoulish candy (or adult drinkies!) and be ready to go nuts. Read More More Features > Recent DIY 1.3k Mar. 30th Snazz up your wedding decor with a DIY floral frame backdrop This quick and easy DIY floral frame backdrop is a reusable rustic wedding decor element that will delight your guests. I love it because it can fit any wedding theme or style. It can be giant, or small and sweet, and you can use whatever frame you already have or find new or secondhand. Use it as a wedding ceremony backdrop or anywhere in your decor. Ready to see how to make it? Read More Mar. 27th How to make cardboard face cut-outs for your photo booth We've long loved the idea of having far-flung guests or pets cameo at your reception with cut-outs of their faces. It's pretty easy: a print-out, a craft stick, and some glue. But what if you want a BIG face instead? You might see them at concerts and of course, in photo booths! Big cardboard head cut-outs are easy enough to make if you've got the time and aren't already overburdened with DIY projects. Here's how to make cardboard face cut-outs… Read More Mar. 20th Googly eye shoes hack keeps all eyes on your shoes (and all eyes on your guests!) So you want to quirk the crap out of your shoes somehow? Make them stand out and draw the eye? Nothing draws the eye (and tickles the funny bone) quite like googly eyes, right? Let your shoe freak flag fly with a pair of google eye shoes. Here's how to easily DIY your own pair of google eye shoes to keep all eyes on your shoes (and all eyes on your guests!)… Read More Mar. 8th Whether gift or decor, these DIY embroidered vintage photos are AWESOME I once found an old photo album at a thrift store and I remember feeling captivated looking through the photos of those strangers' lives. The last photo I saw was a wedding photo. Since then I've had a fascination with vintage photos as well as incorporating something of myself creatively, like weaving myself into the scene in a way. So I tried embroidering right onto a copy of the photo! I could see these DIY embroidered vintage photos as a beautiful gift for an engaged couple, a creative way to display your own family wedding photos, or as lovely wedding decor and centerpieces. Read More Feb. 27th DIY these geeky wedding candles for centerpieces or a unity candle Remember these easy-peasy DIY menu candles we created a while back? Here's a spin on that project that your geeky self can use for a unity candle ceremony and/or for your geeky centerpieces. They're tall jar candles wrapped in lovely romantic and geeky quotes from your favorite movies and TV shows. Read More More DIY > Recent Stuff we love 1.8k May. 26th Gender-neutral (and slightly NSFW) wedding party gifts If you're on my same wedding date trajectory (Wedding Season 2017!) then you're probably frantically looking for gifts for your wedding party. And, you're also noticing that almost all things labeled "wedding party gifts" have "bridesmaid" emblazoned across them in giant cursive letters. Welp, my wedding party is co-ed, and I don't see my best friend Ken rocking that "best bridesmaids ever" tank top any time soon. So here are some of my favorite gender-neutral wedding party gifts (that are also slightly NSFW) that I've found whilst on my search… Read More May. 23rd Check out the honeymoon registry that helps you stay newlyweds forever Oh, here's an new spin on the honeymoon registry! Our sponsor Wanderlust Honeymoons is a three part honeymoon resource, that not only helps you plan the honeymoon, but keep you in your "honeymoon period" long after you're married. Here's how Wanderlust Honeymoons can help you stay newlyweds forever… Read More May. 16th Meet the BWPFFs: Best wedding photographer friends forever In all my years writing about wedding photography, I've seen a lot about married couple teams, but this is my first time highlighting a a photography business made up of two best friends! Our sponsor M.Studios is the Rhode Island wedding photography team, comprised of besties Melissa and Marisa. (Seriously? That's adorable.) Even cooler than that… they have a special discount just for our readers. Read More May. 12th Burlesque bachelorette party: boas, gloves, and good times You guys, we're coming into bachelorette and hen party season, which means that we know some of you are like, "Wait, what are the options for NON-penis cake bachelorette parties? Are there bachelorette party games and activities that don't involve bars?" (No shame in penis cakes or bars, of course. I mean, I personally love a good penis cake. And a good bar.) BUT! Seattle and Puget Sound area folks! You've got an amazing bachelorette party alternative — and it's one I even have very first-person experience with: The Academy of Burlesque. Read More May. 11th Time to add ALL THE CAT THINGS to your wedding registry There's a cat version of everything because there are so many kick-ass cat ladies and dudes like myself who want ALL THE CAT REGISTRY GIFTS. All of 'em. All the cats. We've rounded up some of our favorite cat registry gifts for your ailurophile wedding registry including wine bottle stoppers, LED lights, mugs, magnets, shark cat beds, cat ice cube trays, kitchen timers, and many more kitty-loving items. Let's get to shopping RIGHT MEOW… Read More More Stuff we love > Offbeat Bride: your source for wedding ideas and inclusive wedding planning We've got bajillions of creative wedding ideas, DIY projects, and wedding advice to make your wedding plans easier — and even fun! What do you need to do today? I have no idea. I need Wedding Planning 101! I need a wedding planning checklist (now in an interactive version, too!) Hook me up with free wedding fonts & printables I need offbeat wedding registry ideas I'm curious about offbeat wedding themes (geeky! boho! so many!) What wedding planning advice & inspiration do you need today? Aisle-walking Drama Body Image Disability Eloping Guest List Insecurity Plus Size Spring Ceremony Advice Friends & Family Advice Parties & Showers Reception Advice Super cute offbeat wedding invitations Bachelorette party ideas Why a murder mystery rehearsal dinner is a KILLER idea for a wedding party How to throw a joint bachelor/bachelorette party at a baseball game Throw this low-cost, super-fun, beer-lorette party Sizzle Cone Designs has the (actually fun!) custom wedding games for all your events Cads About Matrimony: A wedding game for people who hate wedding games How to make things easy for your bridesmaids — no penis cake necessary Say goodbye to your old name and welcome the new with a "name burning" Should we still have a wedding shower if we're an eloping military couple? Read More > A few of our favorite wedding vendors Your Occasions Read More IMPRESSED by nature Read More Great Lakes Wedding Gown Specialists Read More JAGstudios Photography Read More Find offbeat vendors in our Vendor Guide > Our infamous spreadsheets & checklists Your wedding music checklist and 7 planning tips to make it dead easy Safeguard your important details with an "oh shit list" Planning tools 101: your wedding vendor contact sheet 80+ free wedding printables: a huge list of downloadable DIY wedding projects Planning tools 101: wedding guest seating chart planner Offbeat guide to the wedding photo shot list Playlists, requests, and backup plans: What to ask your wedding DJ How to change your name after the wedding (including an account checklist!) Get planning > Vow examples Feed your inner nerd by reading vows from your smart phone Is a marriage mission statement the vow alternative for you? These Bob's Burgers wedding vows are surprisingly romantic AND MY AXE: Nerd up your vows with a little audience participation Hilarious, tear-jerking, and realistic wedding vow ideas from readers 5 steps to getting over your wedding vow writer's block Breakfast, tiffs, and hand-holding: These guys show us how to own writing personal vows Vow-worthy Winnie the Pooh quotes that will hug your inner kid Read More > Steal these ideas! Make your own classy shoe clips Alina & Adam's cuter-than-kittens Save The Date video Offer your guests customized event wristbands Why put a ring on it? Go for a wedding anklet Print photos of your lost loved ones for your memorial candles Ask your shower guests to gift you flowers Use floral-infused ice blocks instead of bags of ice Let your guests take home your un-needed thrifted vases as favors Steal more ideas > We're everywhere! Follow us on social media. Get creative, offbeat wedding ideas delivered daily to your inbox! Join our newsletter SUBSCRIBE Copyright © 2003 - 2017 Offbeat Empire. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction in part or in whole is prohibited. Contact us Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Monetized by SkimLinks
7.3k 17 Comments Apr. 26th Beauty from pain: A cancer survivor's non-wig ways to rock being a bald bride “Will you postpone the wedding until after your cancer is gone?” asked my friend the week I was re-diagnosed with lymphoma. My response was so feral it surprised even me. “Honey, come hell or high water, I am motherloving having this wedding, and you better motherloving be there because I don’t know how long I’ve got left.” My cancer came back a few months before my wedding, and I wanted to use my baldness as an opportunity to recognize cancer's presence while living through it with beauty and joy. Here's my story… Read More 1.7k Apr. 25th Here are two reasons why Doctor Who's Amy Pond is pro at writing ceremony readings Fellow Whovians: you know you love Amy and Rory, right? Hashtag goals. And you know their love lasted for quite literally almost two millennia. These kids knew love. Amy was especially good at articulating that love. I've got not one, but two quotes from Doctor Who from which you can pull a remarkable Amy Pond wedding reading. Ready to get a hanky reliving these moments? Geronimo! Read More Apr. 24th Halloween couples: steal this zombie piñata idea for your reception Halloween couples: are you planning a wild stunt for your reception? Should it maybe involve the destruction of a zombie piñata? You've got a few months more to plan for your own Halloween wedding, so now's the time to make or snag a zombie piñata (you can find some easily on Amazon!) and fill it with ghoulish candy (or adult drinkies!) and be ready to go nuts. Read More More Features > Recent DIY 1.3k Mar. 30th Snazz up your wedding decor with a DIY floral frame backdrop This quick and easy DIY floral frame backdrop is a reusable rustic wedding decor element that will delight your guests. I love it because it can fit any wedding theme or style. It can be giant, or small and sweet, and you can use whatever frame you already have or find new or secondhand. Use it as a wedding ceremony backdrop or anywhere in your decor. Ready to see how to make it? Read More Mar. 27th How to make cardboard face cut-outs for your photo booth We've long loved the idea of having far-flung guests or pets cameo at your reception with cut-outs of their faces. It's pretty easy: a print-out, a craft stick, and some glue. But what if you want a BIG face instead? You might see them at concerts and of course, in photo booths! Big cardboard head cut-outs are easy enough to make if you've got the time and aren't already overburdened with DIY projects. Here's how to make cardboard face cut-outs… Read More Mar. 20th Googly eye shoes hack keeps all eyes on your shoes (and all eyes on your guests!) So you want to quirk the crap out of your shoes somehow? Make them stand out and draw the eye? Nothing draws the eye (and tickles the funny bone) quite like googly eyes, right? Let your shoe freak flag fly with a pair of google eye shoes. Here's how to easily DIY your own pair of google eye shoes to keep all eyes on your shoes (and all eyes on your guests!)… Read More Mar. 8th Whether gift or decor, these DIY embroidered vintage photos are AWESOME I once found an old photo album at a thrift store and I remember feeling captivated looking through the photos of those strangers' lives. The last photo I saw was a wedding photo. Since then I've had a fascination with vintage photos as well as incorporating something of myself creatively, like weaving myself into the scene in a way. So I tried embroidering right onto a copy of the photo! I could see these DIY embroidered vintage photos as a beautiful gift for an engaged couple, a creative way to display your own family wedding photos, or as lovely wedding decor and centerpieces. Read More Feb. 27th DIY these geeky wedding candles for centerpieces or a unity candle Remember these easy-peasy DIY menu candles we created a while back? Here's a spin on that project that your geeky self can use for a unity candle ceremony and/or for your geeky centerpieces. They're tall jar candles wrapped in lovely romantic and geeky quotes from your favorite movies and TV shows. Read More More DIY > Recent Stuff we love 1.8k May. 26th Gender-neutral (and slightly NSFW) wedding party gifts If you're on my same wedding date trajectory (Wedding Season 2017!) then you're probably frantically looking for gifts for your wedding party. And, you're also noticing that almost all things labeled "wedding party gifts" have "bridesmaid" emblazoned across them in giant cursive letters. Welp, my wedding party is co-ed, and I don't see my best friend Ken rocking that "best bridesmaids ever" tank top any time soon. So here are some of my favorite gender-neutral wedding party gifts (that are also slightly NSFW) that I've found whilst on my search… Read More May. 23rd Check out the honeymoon registry that helps you stay newlyweds forever Oh, here's an new spin on the honeymoon registry! Our sponsor Wanderlust Honeymoons is a three part honeymoon resource, that not only helps you plan the honeymoon, but keep you in your "honeymoon period" long after you're married. Here's how Wanderlust Honeymoons can help you stay newlyweds forever… Read More May. 16th Meet the BWPFFs: Best wedding photographer friends forever In all my years writing about wedding photography, I've seen a lot about married couple teams, but this is my first time highlighting a a photography business made up of two best friends! Our sponsor M.Studios is the Rhode Island wedding photography team, comprised of besties Melissa and Marisa. (Seriously? That's adorable.) Even cooler than that… they have a special discount just for our readers. Read More May. 12th Burlesque bachelorette party: boas, gloves, and good times You guys, we're coming into bachelorette and hen party season, which means that we know some of you are like, "Wait, what are the options for NON-penis cake bachelorette parties? Are there bachelorette party games and activities that don't involve bars?" (No shame in penis cakes or bars, of course. I mean, I personally love a good penis cake. And a good bar.) BUT! Seattle and Puget Sound area folks! You've got an amazing bachelorette party alternative — and it's one I even have very first-person experience with: The Academy of Burlesque. Read More May. 11th Time to add ALL THE CAT THINGS to your wedding registry There's a cat version of everything because there are so many kick-ass cat ladies and dudes like myself who want ALL THE CAT REGISTRY GIFTS. All of 'em. All the cats. We've rounded up some of our favorite cat registry gifts for your ailurophile wedding registry including wine bottle stoppers, LED lights, mugs, magnets, shark cat beds, cat ice cube trays, kitchen timers, and many more kitty-loving items. Let's get to shopping RIGHT MEOW… Read More More Stuff we love > Offbeat Bride: your source for wedding ideas and inclusive wedding planning We've got bajillions of creative wedding ideas, DIY projects, and wedding advice to make your wedding plans easier — and even fun! What do you need to do today? I have no idea. I need Wedding Planning 101! I need a wedding planning checklist (now in an interactive version, too!) Hook me up with free wedding fonts & printables I need offbeat wedding registry ideas I'm curious about offbeat wedding themes (geeky! boho! so many!) What wedding planning advice & inspiration do you need today? Aisle-walking Drama Body Image Disability Eloping Guest List Insecurity Plus Size Spring Ceremony Advice Friends & Family Advice Parties & Showers Reception Advice Super cute offbeat wedding invitations Bachelorette party ideas Why a murder mystery rehearsal dinner is a KILLER idea for a wedding party How to throw a joint bachelor/bachelorette party at a baseball game Throw this low-cost, super-fun, beer-lorette party Sizzle Cone Designs has the (actually fun!) custom wedding games for all your events Cads About Matrimony: A wedding game for people who hate wedding games How to make things easy for your bridesmaids — no penis cake necessary Say goodbye to your old name and welcome the new with a "name burning" Should we still have a wedding shower if we're an eloping military couple? Read More > A few of our favorite wedding vendors Your Occasions Read More IMPRESSED by nature Read More Great Lakes Wedding Gown Specialists Read More JAGstudios Photography Read More Find offbeat vendors in our Vendor Guide > Our infamous spreadsheets & checklists Your wedding music checklist and 7 planning tips to make it dead easy Safeguard your important details with an "oh shit list" Planning tools 101: your wedding vendor contact sheet 80+ free wedding printables: a huge list of downloadable DIY wedding projects Planning tools 101: wedding guest seating chart planner Offbeat guide to the wedding photo shot list Playlists, requests, and backup plans: What to ask your wedding DJ How to change your name after the wedding (including an account checklist!) Get planning > Vow examples Feed your inner nerd by reading vows from your smart phone Is a marriage mission statement the vow alternative for you? These Bob's Burgers wedding vows are surprisingly romantic AND MY AXE: Nerd up your vows with a little audience participation Hilarious, tear-jerking, and realistic wedding vow ideas from readers 5 steps to getting over your wedding vow writer's block Breakfast, tiffs, and hand-holding: These guys show us how to own writing personal vows Vow-worthy Winnie the Pooh quotes that will hug your inner kid Read More > Steal these ideas! Make your own classy shoe clips Alina & Adam's cuter-than-kittens Save The Date video Offer your guests customized event wristbands Why put a ring on it? Go for a wedding anklet Print photos of your lost loved ones for your memorial candles Ask your shower guests to gift you flowers Use floral-infused ice blocks instead of bags of ice Let your guests take home your un-needed thrifted vases as favors Steal more ideas > We're everywhere! Follow us on social media. Get creative, offbeat wedding ideas delivered daily to your inbox! 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1.7k Apr. 25th Here are two reasons why Doctor Who's Amy Pond is pro at writing ceremony readings Fellow Whovians: you know you love Amy and Rory, right? Hashtag goals. And you know their love lasted for quite literally almost two millennia. These kids knew love. Amy was especially good at articulating that love. I've got not one, but two quotes from Doctor Who from which you can pull a remarkable Amy Pond wedding reading. Ready to get a hanky reliving these moments? Geronimo! Read More Apr. 24th Halloween couples: steal this zombie piñata idea for your reception Halloween couples: are you planning a wild stunt for your reception? Should it maybe involve the destruction of a zombie piñata? You've got a few months more to plan for your own Halloween wedding, so now's the time to make or snag a zombie piñata (you can find some easily on Amazon!) and fill it with ghoulish candy (or adult drinkies!) and be ready to go nuts. Read More More Features > Recent DIY 1.3k Mar. 30th Snazz up your wedding decor with a DIY floral frame backdrop This quick and easy DIY floral frame backdrop is a reusable rustic wedding decor element that will delight your guests. I love it because it can fit any wedding theme or style. It can be giant, or small and sweet, and you can use whatever frame you already have or find new or secondhand. Use it as a wedding ceremony backdrop or anywhere in your decor. Ready to see how to make it? Read More Mar. 27th How to make cardboard face cut-outs for your photo booth We've long loved the idea of having far-flung guests or pets cameo at your reception with cut-outs of their faces. It's pretty easy: a print-out, a craft stick, and some glue. But what if you want a BIG face instead? You might see them at concerts and of course, in photo booths! Big cardboard head cut-outs are easy enough to make if you've got the time and aren't already overburdened with DIY projects. Here's how to make cardboard face cut-outs… Read More Mar. 20th Googly eye shoes hack keeps all eyes on your shoes (and all eyes on your guests!) So you want to quirk the crap out of your shoes somehow? Make them stand out and draw the eye? Nothing draws the eye (and tickles the funny bone) quite like googly eyes, right? Let your shoe freak flag fly with a pair of google eye shoes. Here's how to easily DIY your own pair of google eye shoes to keep all eyes on your shoes (and all eyes on your guests!)… Read More Mar. 8th Whether gift or decor, these DIY embroidered vintage photos are AWESOME I once found an old photo album at a thrift store and I remember feeling captivated looking through the photos of those strangers' lives. The last photo I saw was a wedding photo. Since then I've had a fascination with vintage photos as well as incorporating something of myself creatively, like weaving myself into the scene in a way. So I tried embroidering right onto a copy of the photo! I could see these DIY embroidered vintage photos as a beautiful gift for an engaged couple, a creative way to display your own family wedding photos, or as lovely wedding decor and centerpieces. Read More Feb. 27th DIY these geeky wedding candles for centerpieces or a unity candle Remember these easy-peasy DIY menu candles we created a while back? Here's a spin on that project that your geeky self can use for a unity candle ceremony and/or for your geeky centerpieces. They're tall jar candles wrapped in lovely romantic and geeky quotes from your favorite movies and TV shows. Read More More DIY > Recent Stuff we love 1.8k May. 26th Gender-neutral (and slightly NSFW) wedding party gifts If you're on my same wedding date trajectory (Wedding Season 2017!) then you're probably frantically looking for gifts for your wedding party. And, you're also noticing that almost all things labeled "wedding party gifts" have "bridesmaid" emblazoned across them in giant cursive letters. Welp, my wedding party is co-ed, and I don't see my best friend Ken rocking that "best bridesmaids ever" tank top any time soon. So here are some of my favorite gender-neutral wedding party gifts (that are also slightly NSFW) that I've found whilst on my search… Read More May. 23rd Check out the honeymoon registry that helps you stay newlyweds forever Oh, here's an new spin on the honeymoon registry! Our sponsor Wanderlust Honeymoons is a three part honeymoon resource, that not only helps you plan the honeymoon, but keep you in your "honeymoon period" long after you're married. Here's how Wanderlust Honeymoons can help you stay newlyweds forever… Read More May. 16th Meet the BWPFFs: Best wedding photographer friends forever In all my years writing about wedding photography, I've seen a lot about married couple teams, but this is my first time highlighting a a photography business made up of two best friends! Our sponsor M.Studios is the Rhode Island wedding photography team, comprised of besties Melissa and Marisa. (Seriously? That's adorable.) Even cooler than that… they have a special discount just for our readers. Read More May. 12th Burlesque bachelorette party: boas, gloves, and good times You guys, we're coming into bachelorette and hen party season, which means that we know some of you are like, "Wait, what are the options for NON-penis cake bachelorette parties? Are there bachelorette party games and activities that don't involve bars?" (No shame in penis cakes or bars, of course. I mean, I personally love a good penis cake. And a good bar.) BUT! Seattle and Puget Sound area folks! You've got an amazing bachelorette party alternative — and it's one I even have very first-person experience with: The Academy of Burlesque. Read More May. 11th Time to add ALL THE CAT THINGS to your wedding registry There's a cat version of everything because there are so many kick-ass cat ladies and dudes like myself who want ALL THE CAT REGISTRY GIFTS. All of 'em. All the cats. We've rounded up some of our favorite cat registry gifts for your ailurophile wedding registry including wine bottle stoppers, LED lights, mugs, magnets, shark cat beds, cat ice cube trays, kitchen timers, and many more kitty-loving items. Let's get to shopping RIGHT MEOW… Read More More Stuff we love > Offbeat Bride: your source for wedding ideas and inclusive wedding planning We've got bajillions of creative wedding ideas, DIY projects, and wedding advice to make your wedding plans easier — and even fun! What do you need to do today? I have no idea. I need Wedding Planning 101! I need a wedding planning checklist (now in an interactive version, too!) Hook me up with free wedding fonts & printables I need offbeat wedding registry ideas I'm curious about offbeat wedding themes (geeky! boho! so many!) What wedding planning advice & inspiration do you need today? Aisle-walking Drama Body Image Disability Eloping Guest List Insecurity Plus Size Spring Ceremony Advice Friends & Family Advice Parties & Showers Reception Advice Super cute offbeat wedding invitations Bachelorette party ideas Why a murder mystery rehearsal dinner is a KILLER idea for a wedding party How to throw a joint bachelor/bachelorette party at a baseball game Throw this low-cost, super-fun, beer-lorette party Sizzle Cone Designs has the (actually fun!) custom wedding games for all your events Cads About Matrimony: A wedding game for people who hate wedding games How to make things easy for your bridesmaids — no penis cake necessary Say goodbye to your old name and welcome the new with a "name burning" Should we still have a wedding shower if we're an eloping military couple? Read More > A few of our favorite wedding vendors Your Occasions Read More IMPRESSED by nature Read More Great Lakes Wedding Gown Specialists Read More JAGstudios Photography Read More Find offbeat vendors in our Vendor Guide > Our infamous spreadsheets & checklists Your wedding music checklist and 7 planning tips to make it dead easy Safeguard your important details with an "oh shit list" Planning tools 101: your wedding vendor contact sheet 80+ free wedding printables: a huge list of downloadable DIY wedding projects Planning tools 101: wedding guest seating chart planner Offbeat guide to the wedding photo shot list Playlists, requests, and backup plans: What to ask your wedding DJ How to change your name after the wedding (including an account checklist!) Get planning > Vow examples Feed your inner nerd by reading vows from your smart phone Is a marriage mission statement the vow alternative for you? These Bob's Burgers wedding vows are surprisingly romantic AND MY AXE: Nerd up your vows with a little audience participation Hilarious, tear-jerking, and realistic wedding vow ideas from readers 5 steps to getting over your wedding vow writer's block Breakfast, tiffs, and hand-holding: These guys show us how to own writing personal vows Vow-worthy Winnie the Pooh quotes that will hug your inner kid Read More > Steal these ideas! Make your own classy shoe clips Alina & Adam's cuter-than-kittens Save The Date video Offer your guests customized event wristbands Why put a ring on it? Go for a wedding anklet Print photos of your lost loved ones for your memorial candles Ask your shower guests to gift you flowers Use floral-infused ice blocks instead of bags of ice Let your guests take home your un-needed thrifted vases as favors Steal more ideas > We're everywhere! Follow us on social media. Get creative, offbeat wedding ideas delivered daily to your inbox! Join our newsletter SUBSCRIBE Copyright © 2003 - 2017 Offbeat Empire. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction in part or in whole is prohibited. Contact us Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Monetized by SkimLinks
Apr. 24th Halloween couples: steal this zombie piñata idea for your reception Halloween couples: are you planning a wild stunt for your reception? Should it maybe involve the destruction of a zombie piñata? You've got a few months more to plan for your own Halloween wedding, so now's the time to make or snag a zombie piñata (you can find some easily on Amazon!) and fill it with ghoulish candy (or adult drinkies!) and be ready to go nuts. Read More More Features > Recent DIY 1.3k Mar. 30th Snazz up your wedding decor with a DIY floral frame backdrop This quick and easy DIY floral frame backdrop is a reusable rustic wedding decor element that will delight your guests. I love it because it can fit any wedding theme or style. It can be giant, or small and sweet, and you can use whatever frame you already have or find new or secondhand. Use it as a wedding ceremony backdrop or anywhere in your decor. Ready to see how to make it? Read More Mar. 27th How to make cardboard face cut-outs for your photo booth We've long loved the idea of having far-flung guests or pets cameo at your reception with cut-outs of their faces. It's pretty easy: a print-out, a craft stick, and some glue. But what if you want a BIG face instead? You might see them at concerts and of course, in photo booths! Big cardboard head cut-outs are easy enough to make if you've got the time and aren't already overburdened with DIY projects. Here's how to make cardboard face cut-outs… Read More Mar. 20th Googly eye shoes hack keeps all eyes on your shoes (and all eyes on your guests!) So you want to quirk the crap out of your shoes somehow? Make them stand out and draw the eye? Nothing draws the eye (and tickles the funny bone) quite like googly eyes, right? Let your shoe freak flag fly with a pair of google eye shoes. Here's how to easily DIY your own pair of google eye shoes to keep all eyes on your shoes (and all eyes on your guests!)… Read More Mar. 8th Whether gift or decor, these DIY embroidered vintage photos are AWESOME I once found an old photo album at a thrift store and I remember feeling captivated looking through the photos of those strangers' lives. The last photo I saw was a wedding photo. Since then I've had a fascination with vintage photos as well as incorporating something of myself creatively, like weaving myself into the scene in a way. So I tried embroidering right onto a copy of the photo! I could see these DIY embroidered vintage photos as a beautiful gift for an engaged couple, a creative way to display your own family wedding photos, or as lovely wedding decor and centerpieces. Read More Feb. 27th DIY these geeky wedding candles for centerpieces or a unity candle Remember these easy-peasy DIY menu candles we created a while back? Here's a spin on that project that your geeky self can use for a unity candle ceremony and/or for your geeky centerpieces. They're tall jar candles wrapped in lovely romantic and geeky quotes from your favorite movies and TV shows. Read More More DIY > Recent Stuff we love 1.8k May. 26th Gender-neutral (and slightly NSFW) wedding party gifts If you're on my same wedding date trajectory (Wedding Season 2017!) then you're probably frantically looking for gifts for your wedding party. And, you're also noticing that almost all things labeled "wedding party gifts" have "bridesmaid" emblazoned across them in giant cursive letters. Welp, my wedding party is co-ed, and I don't see my best friend Ken rocking that "best bridesmaids ever" tank top any time soon. So here are some of my favorite gender-neutral wedding party gifts (that are also slightly NSFW) that I've found whilst on my search… Read More May. 23rd Check out the honeymoon registry that helps you stay newlyweds forever Oh, here's an new spin on the honeymoon registry! Our sponsor Wanderlust Honeymoons is a three part honeymoon resource, that not only helps you plan the honeymoon, but keep you in your "honeymoon period" long after you're married. Here's how Wanderlust Honeymoons can help you stay newlyweds forever… Read More May. 16th Meet the BWPFFs: Best wedding photographer friends forever In all my years writing about wedding photography, I've seen a lot about married couple teams, but this is my first time highlighting a a photography business made up of two best friends! Our sponsor M.Studios is the Rhode Island wedding photography team, comprised of besties Melissa and Marisa. (Seriously? That's adorable.) Even cooler than that… they have a special discount just for our readers. Read More May. 12th Burlesque bachelorette party: boas, gloves, and good times You guys, we're coming into bachelorette and hen party season, which means that we know some of you are like, "Wait, what are the options for NON-penis cake bachelorette parties? Are there bachelorette party games and activities that don't involve bars?" (No shame in penis cakes or bars, of course. I mean, I personally love a good penis cake. And a good bar.) BUT! Seattle and Puget Sound area folks! You've got an amazing bachelorette party alternative — and it's one I even have very first-person experience with: The Academy of Burlesque. Read More May. 11th Time to add ALL THE CAT THINGS to your wedding registry There's a cat version of everything because there are so many kick-ass cat ladies and dudes like myself who want ALL THE CAT REGISTRY GIFTS. All of 'em. All the cats. We've rounded up some of our favorite cat registry gifts for your ailurophile wedding registry including wine bottle stoppers, LED lights, mugs, magnets, shark cat beds, cat ice cube trays, kitchen timers, and many more kitty-loving items. Let's get to shopping RIGHT MEOW… Read More More Stuff we love > Offbeat Bride: your source for wedding ideas and inclusive wedding planning We've got bajillions of creative wedding ideas, DIY projects, and wedding advice to make your wedding plans easier — and even fun! What do you need to do today? I have no idea. I need Wedding Planning 101! I need a wedding planning checklist (now in an interactive version, too!) Hook me up with free wedding fonts & printables I need offbeat wedding registry ideas I'm curious about offbeat wedding themes (geeky! boho! so many!) What wedding planning advice & inspiration do you need today? Aisle-walking Drama Body Image Disability Eloping Guest List Insecurity Plus Size Spring Ceremony Advice Friends & Family Advice Parties & Showers Reception Advice Super cute offbeat wedding invitations Bachelorette party ideas Why a murder mystery rehearsal dinner is a KILLER idea for a wedding party How to throw a joint bachelor/bachelorette party at a baseball game Throw this low-cost, super-fun, beer-lorette party Sizzle Cone Designs has the (actually fun!) custom wedding games for all your events Cads About Matrimony: A wedding game for people who hate wedding games How to make things easy for your bridesmaids — no penis cake necessary Say goodbye to your old name and welcome the new with a "name burning" Should we still have a wedding shower if we're an eloping military couple? Read More > A few of our favorite wedding vendors Your Occasions Read More IMPRESSED by nature Read More Great Lakes Wedding Gown Specialists Read More JAGstudios Photography Read More Find offbeat vendors in our Vendor Guide > Our infamous spreadsheets & checklists Your wedding music checklist and 7 planning tips to make it dead easy Safeguard your important details with an "oh shit list" Planning tools 101: your wedding vendor contact sheet 80+ free wedding printables: a huge list of downloadable DIY wedding projects Planning tools 101: wedding guest seating chart planner Offbeat guide to the wedding photo shot list Playlists, requests, and backup plans: What to ask your wedding DJ How to change your name after the wedding (including an account checklist!) Get planning > Vow examples Feed your inner nerd by reading vows from your smart phone Is a marriage mission statement the vow alternative for you? These Bob's Burgers wedding vows are surprisingly romantic AND MY AXE: Nerd up your vows with a little audience participation Hilarious, tear-jerking, and realistic wedding vow ideas from readers 5 steps to getting over your wedding vow writer's block Breakfast, tiffs, and hand-holding: These guys show us how to own writing personal vows Vow-worthy Winnie the Pooh quotes that will hug your inner kid Read More > Steal these ideas! Make your own classy shoe clips Alina & Adam's cuter-than-kittens Save The Date video Offer your guests customized event wristbands Why put a ring on it? Go for a wedding anklet Print photos of your lost loved ones for your memorial candles Ask your shower guests to gift you flowers Use floral-infused ice blocks instead of bags of ice Let your guests take home your un-needed thrifted vases as favors Steal more ideas > We're everywhere! Follow us on social media. Get creative, offbeat wedding ideas delivered daily to your inbox! Join our newsletter SUBSCRIBE Copyright © 2003 - 2017 Offbeat Empire. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction in part or in whole is prohibited. Contact us Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Monetized by SkimLinks
1.3k Mar. 30th Snazz up your wedding decor with a DIY floral frame backdrop This quick and easy DIY floral frame backdrop is a reusable rustic wedding decor element that will delight your guests. I love it because it can fit any wedding theme or style. It can be giant, or small and sweet, and you can use whatever frame you already have or find new or secondhand. Use it as a wedding ceremony backdrop or anywhere in your decor. Ready to see how to make it? Read More Mar. 27th How to make cardboard face cut-outs for your photo booth We've long loved the idea of having far-flung guests or pets cameo at your reception with cut-outs of their faces. It's pretty easy: a print-out, a craft stick, and some glue. But what if you want a BIG face instead? You might see them at concerts and of course, in photo booths! Big cardboard head cut-outs are easy enough to make if you've got the time and aren't already overburdened with DIY projects. Here's how to make cardboard face cut-outs… Read More Mar. 20th Googly eye shoes hack keeps all eyes on your shoes (and all eyes on your guests!) So you want to quirk the crap out of your shoes somehow? Make them stand out and draw the eye? Nothing draws the eye (and tickles the funny bone) quite like googly eyes, right? Let your shoe freak flag fly with a pair of google eye shoes. Here's how to easily DIY your own pair of google eye shoes to keep all eyes on your shoes (and all eyes on your guests!)… Read More Mar. 8th Whether gift or decor, these DIY embroidered vintage photos are AWESOME I once found an old photo album at a thrift store and I remember feeling captivated looking through the photos of those strangers' lives. The last photo I saw was a wedding photo. Since then I've had a fascination with vintage photos as well as incorporating something of myself creatively, like weaving myself into the scene in a way. So I tried embroidering right onto a copy of the photo! I could see these DIY embroidered vintage photos as a beautiful gift for an engaged couple, a creative way to display your own family wedding photos, or as lovely wedding decor and centerpieces. Read More Feb. 27th DIY these geeky wedding candles for centerpieces or a unity candle Remember these easy-peasy DIY menu candles we created a while back? Here's a spin on that project that your geeky self can use for a unity candle ceremony and/or for your geeky centerpieces. They're tall jar candles wrapped in lovely romantic and geeky quotes from your favorite movies and TV shows. Read More More DIY > Recent Stuff we love 1.8k May. 26th Gender-neutral (and slightly NSFW) wedding party gifts If you're on my same wedding date trajectory (Wedding Season 2017!) then you're probably frantically looking for gifts for your wedding party. And, you're also noticing that almost all things labeled "wedding party gifts" have "bridesmaid" emblazoned across them in giant cursive letters. Welp, my wedding party is co-ed, and I don't see my best friend Ken rocking that "best bridesmaids ever" tank top any time soon. So here are some of my favorite gender-neutral wedding party gifts (that are also slightly NSFW) that I've found whilst on my search… Read More May. 23rd Check out the honeymoon registry that helps you stay newlyweds forever Oh, here's an new spin on the honeymoon registry! Our sponsor Wanderlust Honeymoons is a three part honeymoon resource, that not only helps you plan the honeymoon, but keep you in your "honeymoon period" long after you're married. Here's how Wanderlust Honeymoons can help you stay newlyweds forever… Read More May. 16th Meet the BWPFFs: Best wedding photographer friends forever In all my years writing about wedding photography, I've seen a lot about married couple teams, but this is my first time highlighting a a photography business made up of two best friends! Our sponsor M.Studios is the Rhode Island wedding photography team, comprised of besties Melissa and Marisa. (Seriously? That's adorable.) Even cooler than that… they have a special discount just for our readers. Read More May. 12th Burlesque bachelorette party: boas, gloves, and good times You guys, we're coming into bachelorette and hen party season, which means that we know some of you are like, "Wait, what are the options for NON-penis cake bachelorette parties? Are there bachelorette party games and activities that don't involve bars?" (No shame in penis cakes or bars, of course. I mean, I personally love a good penis cake. And a good bar.) BUT! Seattle and Puget Sound area folks! You've got an amazing bachelorette party alternative — and it's one I even have very first-person experience with: The Academy of Burlesque. Read More May. 11th Time to add ALL THE CAT THINGS to your wedding registry There's a cat version of everything because there are so many kick-ass cat ladies and dudes like myself who want ALL THE CAT REGISTRY GIFTS. All of 'em. All the cats. We've rounded up some of our favorite cat registry gifts for your ailurophile wedding registry including wine bottle stoppers, LED lights, mugs, magnets, shark cat beds, cat ice cube trays, kitchen timers, and many more kitty-loving items. Let's get to shopping RIGHT MEOW… Read More More Stuff we love > Offbeat Bride: your source for wedding ideas and inclusive wedding planning We've got bajillions of creative wedding ideas, DIY projects, and wedding advice to make your wedding plans easier — and even fun! What do you need to do today? I have no idea. I need Wedding Planning 101! I need a wedding planning checklist (now in an interactive version, too!) Hook me up with free wedding fonts & printables I need offbeat wedding registry ideas I'm curious about offbeat wedding themes (geeky! boho! so many!) What wedding planning advice & inspiration do you need today? Aisle-walking Drama Body Image Disability Eloping Guest List Insecurity Plus Size Spring Ceremony Advice Friends & Family Advice Parties & Showers Reception Advice Super cute offbeat wedding invitations Bachelorette party ideas Why a murder mystery rehearsal dinner is a KILLER idea for a wedding party How to throw a joint bachelor/bachelorette party at a baseball game Throw this low-cost, super-fun, beer-lorette party Sizzle Cone Designs has the (actually fun!) custom wedding games for all your events Cads About Matrimony: A wedding game for people who hate wedding games How to make things easy for your bridesmaids — no penis cake necessary Say goodbye to your old name and welcome the new with a "name burning" Should we still have a wedding shower if we're an eloping military couple? Read More > A few of our favorite wedding vendors Your Occasions Read More IMPRESSED by nature Read More Great Lakes Wedding Gown Specialists Read More JAGstudios Photography Read More Find offbeat vendors in our Vendor Guide > Our infamous spreadsheets & checklists Your wedding music checklist and 7 planning tips to make it dead easy Safeguard your important details with an "oh shit list" Planning tools 101: your wedding vendor contact sheet 80+ free wedding printables: a huge list of downloadable DIY wedding projects Planning tools 101: wedding guest seating chart planner Offbeat guide to the wedding photo shot list Playlists, requests, and backup plans: What to ask your wedding DJ How to change your name after the wedding (including an account checklist!) Get planning > Vow examples Feed your inner nerd by reading vows from your smart phone Is a marriage mission statement the vow alternative for you? These Bob's Burgers wedding vows are surprisingly romantic AND MY AXE: Nerd up your vows with a little audience participation Hilarious, tear-jerking, and realistic wedding vow ideas from readers 5 steps to getting over your wedding vow writer's block Breakfast, tiffs, and hand-holding: These guys show us how to own writing personal vows Vow-worthy Winnie the Pooh quotes that will hug your inner kid Read More > Steal these ideas! Make your own classy shoe clips Alina & Adam's cuter-than-kittens Save The Date video Offer your guests customized event wristbands Why put a ring on it? Go for a wedding anklet Print photos of your lost loved ones for your memorial candles Ask your shower guests to gift you flowers Use floral-infused ice blocks instead of bags of ice Let your guests take home your un-needed thrifted vases as favors Steal more ideas > We're everywhere! Follow us on social media. Get creative, offbeat wedding ideas delivered daily to your inbox! Join our newsletter SUBSCRIBE Copyright © 2003 - 2017 Offbeat Empire. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction in part or in whole is prohibited. Contact us Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Monetized by SkimLinks
Mar. 27th How to make cardboard face cut-outs for your photo booth We've long loved the idea of having far-flung guests or pets cameo at your reception with cut-outs of their faces. It's pretty easy: a print-out, a craft stick, and some glue. But what if you want a BIG face instead? You might see them at concerts and of course, in photo booths! Big cardboard head cut-outs are easy enough to make if you've got the time and aren't already overburdened with DIY projects. Here's how to make cardboard face cut-outs… Read More Mar. 20th Googly eye shoes hack keeps all eyes on your shoes (and all eyes on your guests!) So you want to quirk the crap out of your shoes somehow? Make them stand out and draw the eye? Nothing draws the eye (and tickles the funny bone) quite like googly eyes, right? Let your shoe freak flag fly with a pair of google eye shoes. Here's how to easily DIY your own pair of google eye shoes to keep all eyes on your shoes (and all eyes on your guests!)… Read More Mar. 8th Whether gift or decor, these DIY embroidered vintage photos are AWESOME I once found an old photo album at a thrift store and I remember feeling captivated looking through the photos of those strangers' lives. The last photo I saw was a wedding photo. Since then I've had a fascination with vintage photos as well as incorporating something of myself creatively, like weaving myself into the scene in a way. So I tried embroidering right onto a copy of the photo! I could see these DIY embroidered vintage photos as a beautiful gift for an engaged couple, a creative way to display your own family wedding photos, or as lovely wedding decor and centerpieces. Read More Feb. 27th DIY these geeky wedding candles for centerpieces or a unity candle Remember these easy-peasy DIY menu candles we created a while back? Here's a spin on that project that your geeky self can use for a unity candle ceremony and/or for your geeky centerpieces. They're tall jar candles wrapped in lovely romantic and geeky quotes from your favorite movies and TV shows. Read More More DIY > Recent Stuff we love 1.8k May. 26th Gender-neutral (and slightly NSFW) wedding party gifts If you're on my same wedding date trajectory (Wedding Season 2017!) then you're probably frantically looking for gifts for your wedding party. And, you're also noticing that almost all things labeled "wedding party gifts" have "bridesmaid" emblazoned across them in giant cursive letters. Welp, my wedding party is co-ed, and I don't see my best friend Ken rocking that "best bridesmaids ever" tank top any time soon. So here are some of my favorite gender-neutral wedding party gifts (that are also slightly NSFW) that I've found whilst on my search… Read More May. 23rd Check out the honeymoon registry that helps you stay newlyweds forever Oh, here's an new spin on the honeymoon registry! Our sponsor Wanderlust Honeymoons is a three part honeymoon resource, that not only helps you plan the honeymoon, but keep you in your "honeymoon period" long after you're married. Here's how Wanderlust Honeymoons can help you stay newlyweds forever… Read More May. 16th Meet the BWPFFs: Best wedding photographer friends forever In all my years writing about wedding photography, I've seen a lot about married couple teams, but this is my first time highlighting a a photography business made up of two best friends! Our sponsor M.Studios is the Rhode Island wedding photography team, comprised of besties Melissa and Marisa. (Seriously? That's adorable.) Even cooler than that… they have a special discount just for our readers. Read More May. 12th Burlesque bachelorette party: boas, gloves, and good times You guys, we're coming into bachelorette and hen party season, which means that we know some of you are like, "Wait, what are the options for NON-penis cake bachelorette parties? Are there bachelorette party games and activities that don't involve bars?" (No shame in penis cakes or bars, of course. I mean, I personally love a good penis cake. And a good bar.) BUT! Seattle and Puget Sound area folks! You've got an amazing bachelorette party alternative — and it's one I even have very first-person experience with: The Academy of Burlesque. Read More May. 11th Time to add ALL THE CAT THINGS to your wedding registry There's a cat version of everything because there are so many kick-ass cat ladies and dudes like myself who want ALL THE CAT REGISTRY GIFTS. All of 'em. All the cats. We've rounded up some of our favorite cat registry gifts for your ailurophile wedding registry including wine bottle stoppers, LED lights, mugs, magnets, shark cat beds, cat ice cube trays, kitchen timers, and many more kitty-loving items. Let's get to shopping RIGHT MEOW… Read More More Stuff we love > Offbeat Bride: your source for wedding ideas and inclusive wedding planning We've got bajillions of creative wedding ideas, DIY projects, and wedding advice to make your wedding plans easier — and even fun! What do you need to do today? I have no idea. I need Wedding Planning 101! I need a wedding planning checklist (now in an interactive version, too!) Hook me up with free wedding fonts & printables I need offbeat wedding registry ideas I'm curious about offbeat wedding themes (geeky! boho! so many!) What wedding planning advice & inspiration do you need today? Aisle-walking Drama Body Image Disability Eloping Guest List Insecurity Plus Size Spring Ceremony Advice Friends & Family Advice Parties & Showers Reception Advice Super cute offbeat wedding invitations Bachelorette party ideas Why a murder mystery rehearsal dinner is a KILLER idea for a wedding party How to throw a joint bachelor/bachelorette party at a baseball game Throw this low-cost, super-fun, beer-lorette party Sizzle Cone Designs has the (actually fun!) custom wedding games for all your events Cads About Matrimony: A wedding game for people who hate wedding games How to make things easy for your bridesmaids — no penis cake necessary Say goodbye to your old name and welcome the new with a "name burning" Should we still have a wedding shower if we're an eloping military couple? Read More > A few of our favorite wedding vendors Your Occasions Read More IMPRESSED by nature Read More Great Lakes Wedding Gown Specialists Read More JAGstudios Photography Read More Find offbeat vendors in our Vendor Guide > Our infamous spreadsheets & checklists Your wedding music checklist and 7 planning tips to make it dead easy Safeguard your important details with an "oh shit list" Planning tools 101: your wedding vendor contact sheet 80+ free wedding printables: a huge list of downloadable DIY wedding projects Planning tools 101: wedding guest seating chart planner Offbeat guide to the wedding photo shot list Playlists, requests, and backup plans: What to ask your wedding DJ How to change your name after the wedding (including an account checklist!) Get planning > Vow examples Feed your inner nerd by reading vows from your smart phone Is a marriage mission statement the vow alternative for you? These Bob's Burgers wedding vows are surprisingly romantic AND MY AXE: Nerd up your vows with a little audience participation Hilarious, tear-jerking, and realistic wedding vow ideas from readers 5 steps to getting over your wedding vow writer's block Breakfast, tiffs, and hand-holding: These guys show us how to own writing personal vows Vow-worthy Winnie the Pooh quotes that will hug your inner kid Read More > Steal these ideas! Make your own classy shoe clips Alina & Adam's cuter-than-kittens Save The Date video Offer your guests customized event wristbands Why put a ring on it? Go for a wedding anklet Print photos of your lost loved ones for your memorial candles Ask your shower guests to gift you flowers Use floral-infused ice blocks instead of bags of ice Let your guests take home your un-needed thrifted vases as favors Steal more ideas > We're everywhere! Follow us on social media. Get creative, offbeat wedding ideas delivered daily to your inbox! Join our newsletter SUBSCRIBE Copyright © 2003 - 2017 Offbeat Empire. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction in part or in whole is prohibited. Contact us Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Monetized by SkimLinks
Mar. 20th Googly eye shoes hack keeps all eyes on your shoes (and all eyes on your guests!) So you want to quirk the crap out of your shoes somehow? Make them stand out and draw the eye? Nothing draws the eye (and tickles the funny bone) quite like googly eyes, right? Let your shoe freak flag fly with a pair of google eye shoes. Here's how to easily DIY your own pair of google eye shoes to keep all eyes on your shoes (and all eyes on your guests!)… Read More Mar. 8th Whether gift or decor, these DIY embroidered vintage photos are AWESOME I once found an old photo album at a thrift store and I remember feeling captivated looking through the photos of those strangers' lives. The last photo I saw was a wedding photo. Since then I've had a fascination with vintage photos as well as incorporating something of myself creatively, like weaving myself into the scene in a way. So I tried embroidering right onto a copy of the photo! I could see these DIY embroidered vintage photos as a beautiful gift for an engaged couple, a creative way to display your own family wedding photos, or as lovely wedding decor and centerpieces. Read More Feb. 27th DIY these geeky wedding candles for centerpieces or a unity candle Remember these easy-peasy DIY menu candles we created a while back? Here's a spin on that project that your geeky self can use for a unity candle ceremony and/or for your geeky centerpieces. They're tall jar candles wrapped in lovely romantic and geeky quotes from your favorite movies and TV shows. Read More More DIY > Recent Stuff we love 1.8k May. 26th Gender-neutral (and slightly NSFW) wedding party gifts If you're on my same wedding date trajectory (Wedding Season 2017!) then you're probably frantically looking for gifts for your wedding party. And, you're also noticing that almost all things labeled "wedding party gifts" have "bridesmaid" emblazoned across them in giant cursive letters. Welp, my wedding party is co-ed, and I don't see my best friend Ken rocking that "best bridesmaids ever" tank top any time soon. So here are some of my favorite gender-neutral wedding party gifts (that are also slightly NSFW) that I've found whilst on my search… Read More May. 23rd Check out the honeymoon registry that helps you stay newlyweds forever Oh, here's an new spin on the honeymoon registry! Our sponsor Wanderlust Honeymoons is a three part honeymoon resource, that not only helps you plan the honeymoon, but keep you in your "honeymoon period" long after you're married. Here's how Wanderlust Honeymoons can help you stay newlyweds forever… Read More May. 16th Meet the BWPFFs: Best wedding photographer friends forever In all my years writing about wedding photography, I've seen a lot about married couple teams, but this is my first time highlighting a a photography business made up of two best friends! Our sponsor M.Studios is the Rhode Island wedding photography team, comprised of besties Melissa and Marisa. (Seriously? That's adorable.) Even cooler than that… they have a special discount just for our readers. Read More May. 12th Burlesque bachelorette party: boas, gloves, and good times You guys, we're coming into bachelorette and hen party season, which means that we know some of you are like, "Wait, what are the options for NON-penis cake bachelorette parties? Are there bachelorette party games and activities that don't involve bars?" (No shame in penis cakes or bars, of course. I mean, I personally love a good penis cake. And a good bar.) BUT! Seattle and Puget Sound area folks! You've got an amazing bachelorette party alternative — and it's one I even have very first-person experience with: The Academy of Burlesque. Read More May. 11th Time to add ALL THE CAT THINGS to your wedding registry There's a cat version of everything because there are so many kick-ass cat ladies and dudes like myself who want ALL THE CAT REGISTRY GIFTS. All of 'em. All the cats. We've rounded up some of our favorite cat registry gifts for your ailurophile wedding registry including wine bottle stoppers, LED lights, mugs, magnets, shark cat beds, cat ice cube trays, kitchen timers, and many more kitty-loving items. Let's get to shopping RIGHT MEOW… Read More More Stuff we love > Offbeat Bride: your source for wedding ideas and inclusive wedding planning We've got bajillions of creative wedding ideas, DIY projects, and wedding advice to make your wedding plans easier — and even fun! What do you need to do today? I have no idea. I need Wedding Planning 101! I need a wedding planning checklist (now in an interactive version, too!) Hook me up with free wedding fonts & printables I need offbeat wedding registry ideas I'm curious about offbeat wedding themes (geeky! boho! so many!) What wedding planning advice & inspiration do you need today? Aisle-walking Drama Body Image Disability Eloping Guest List Insecurity Plus Size Spring Ceremony Advice Friends & Family Advice Parties & Showers Reception Advice Super cute offbeat wedding invitations Bachelorette party ideas Why a murder mystery rehearsal dinner is a KILLER idea for a wedding party How to throw a joint bachelor/bachelorette party at a baseball game Throw this low-cost, super-fun, beer-lorette party Sizzle Cone Designs has the (actually fun!) custom wedding games for all your events Cads About Matrimony: A wedding game for people who hate wedding games How to make things easy for your bridesmaids — no penis cake necessary Say goodbye to your old name and welcome the new with a "name burning" Should we still have a wedding shower if we're an eloping military couple? Read More > A few of our favorite wedding vendors Your Occasions Read More IMPRESSED by nature Read More Great Lakes Wedding Gown Specialists Read More JAGstudios Photography Read More Find offbeat vendors in our Vendor Guide > Our infamous spreadsheets & checklists Your wedding music checklist and 7 planning tips to make it dead easy Safeguard your important details with an "oh shit list" Planning tools 101: your wedding vendor contact sheet 80+ free wedding printables: a huge list of downloadable DIY wedding projects Planning tools 101: wedding guest seating chart planner Offbeat guide to the wedding photo shot list Playlists, requests, and backup plans: What to ask your wedding DJ How to change your name after the wedding (including an account checklist!) Get planning > Vow examples Feed your inner nerd by reading vows from your smart phone Is a marriage mission statement the vow alternative for you? These Bob's Burgers wedding vows are surprisingly romantic AND MY AXE: Nerd up your vows with a little audience participation Hilarious, tear-jerking, and realistic wedding vow ideas from readers 5 steps to getting over your wedding vow writer's block Breakfast, tiffs, and hand-holding: These guys show us how to own writing personal vows Vow-worthy Winnie the Pooh quotes that will hug your inner kid Read More > Steal these ideas! Make your own classy shoe clips Alina & Adam's cuter-than-kittens Save The Date video Offer your guests customized event wristbands Why put a ring on it? Go for a wedding anklet Print photos of your lost loved ones for your memorial candles Ask your shower guests to gift you flowers Use floral-infused ice blocks instead of bags of ice Let your guests take home your un-needed thrifted vases as favors Steal more ideas > We're everywhere! Follow us on social media. Get creative, offbeat wedding ideas delivered daily to your inbox! Join our newsletter SUBSCRIBE Copyright © 2003 - 2017 Offbeat Empire. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction in part or in whole is prohibited. Contact us Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Monetized by SkimLinks
Mar. 8th Whether gift or decor, these DIY embroidered vintage photos are AWESOME I once found an old photo album at a thrift store and I remember feeling captivated looking through the photos of those strangers' lives. The last photo I saw was a wedding photo. Since then I've had a fascination with vintage photos as well as incorporating something of myself creatively, like weaving myself into the scene in a way. So I tried embroidering right onto a copy of the photo! I could see these DIY embroidered vintage photos as a beautiful gift for an engaged couple, a creative way to display your own family wedding photos, or as lovely wedding decor and centerpieces. Read More Feb. 27th DIY these geeky wedding candles for centerpieces or a unity candle Remember these easy-peasy DIY menu candles we created a while back? Here's a spin on that project that your geeky self can use for a unity candle ceremony and/or for your geeky centerpieces. They're tall jar candles wrapped in lovely romantic and geeky quotes from your favorite movies and TV shows. Read More More DIY > Recent Stuff we love 1.8k May. 26th Gender-neutral (and slightly NSFW) wedding party gifts If you're on my same wedding date trajectory (Wedding Season 2017!) then you're probably frantically looking for gifts for your wedding party. And, you're also noticing that almost all things labeled "wedding party gifts" have "bridesmaid" emblazoned across them in giant cursive letters. Welp, my wedding party is co-ed, and I don't see my best friend Ken rocking that "best bridesmaids ever" tank top any time soon. So here are some of my favorite gender-neutral wedding party gifts (that are also slightly NSFW) that I've found whilst on my search… Read More May. 23rd Check out the honeymoon registry that helps you stay newlyweds forever Oh, here's an new spin on the honeymoon registry! Our sponsor Wanderlust Honeymoons is a three part honeymoon resource, that not only helps you plan the honeymoon, but keep you in your "honeymoon period" long after you're married. Here's how Wanderlust Honeymoons can help you stay newlyweds forever… Read More May. 16th Meet the BWPFFs: Best wedding photographer friends forever In all my years writing about wedding photography, I've seen a lot about married couple teams, but this is my first time highlighting a a photography business made up of two best friends! Our sponsor M.Studios is the Rhode Island wedding photography team, comprised of besties Melissa and Marisa. (Seriously? That's adorable.) Even cooler than that… they have a special discount just for our readers. Read More May. 12th Burlesque bachelorette party: boas, gloves, and good times You guys, we're coming into bachelorette and hen party season, which means that we know some of you are like, "Wait, what are the options for NON-penis cake bachelorette parties? Are there bachelorette party games and activities that don't involve bars?" (No shame in penis cakes or bars, of course. I mean, I personally love a good penis cake. And a good bar.) BUT! Seattle and Puget Sound area folks! You've got an amazing bachelorette party alternative — and it's one I even have very first-person experience with: The Academy of Burlesque. Read More May. 11th Time to add ALL THE CAT THINGS to your wedding registry There's a cat version of everything because there are so many kick-ass cat ladies and dudes like myself who want ALL THE CAT REGISTRY GIFTS. All of 'em. All the cats. We've rounded up some of our favorite cat registry gifts for your ailurophile wedding registry including wine bottle stoppers, LED lights, mugs, magnets, shark cat beds, cat ice cube trays, kitchen timers, and many more kitty-loving items. Let's get to shopping RIGHT MEOW… Read More More Stuff we love > Offbeat Bride: your source for wedding ideas and inclusive wedding planning We've got bajillions of creative wedding ideas, DIY projects, and wedding advice to make your wedding plans easier — and even fun! What do you need to do today? I have no idea. I need Wedding Planning 101! I need a wedding planning checklist (now in an interactive version, too!) Hook me up with free wedding fonts & printables I need offbeat wedding registry ideas I'm curious about offbeat wedding themes (geeky! boho! so many!) What wedding planning advice & inspiration do you need today? Aisle-walking Drama Body Image Disability Eloping Guest List Insecurity Plus Size Spring Ceremony Advice Friends & Family Advice Parties & Showers Reception Advice Super cute offbeat wedding invitations Bachelorette party ideas Why a murder mystery rehearsal dinner is a KILLER idea for a wedding party How to throw a joint bachelor/bachelorette party at a baseball game Throw this low-cost, super-fun, beer-lorette party Sizzle Cone Designs has the (actually fun!) custom wedding games for all your events Cads About Matrimony: A wedding game for people who hate wedding games How to make things easy for your bridesmaids — no penis cake necessary Say goodbye to your old name and welcome the new with a "name burning" Should we still have a wedding shower if we're an eloping military couple? Read More > A few of our favorite wedding vendors Your Occasions Read More IMPRESSED by nature Read More Great Lakes Wedding Gown Specialists Read More JAGstudios Photography Read More Find offbeat vendors in our Vendor Guide > Our infamous spreadsheets & checklists Your wedding music checklist and 7 planning tips to make it dead easy Safeguard your important details with an "oh shit list" Planning tools 101: your wedding vendor contact sheet 80+ free wedding printables: a huge list of downloadable DIY wedding projects Planning tools 101: wedding guest seating chart planner Offbeat guide to the wedding photo shot list Playlists, requests, and backup plans: What to ask your wedding DJ How to change your name after the wedding (including an account checklist!) Get planning > Vow examples Feed your inner nerd by reading vows from your smart phone Is a marriage mission statement the vow alternative for you? These Bob's Burgers wedding vows are surprisingly romantic AND MY AXE: Nerd up your vows with a little audience participation Hilarious, tear-jerking, and realistic wedding vow ideas from readers 5 steps to getting over your wedding vow writer's block Breakfast, tiffs, and hand-holding: These guys show us how to own writing personal vows Vow-worthy Winnie the Pooh quotes that will hug your inner kid Read More > Steal these ideas! Make your own classy shoe clips Alina & Adam's cuter-than-kittens Save The Date video Offer your guests customized event wristbands Why put a ring on it? Go for a wedding anklet Print photos of your lost loved ones for your memorial candles Ask your shower guests to gift you flowers Use floral-infused ice blocks instead of bags of ice Let your guests take home your un-needed thrifted vases as favors Steal more ideas > We're everywhere! Follow us on social media. Get creative, offbeat wedding ideas delivered daily to your inbox! Join our newsletter SUBSCRIBE Copyright © 2003 - 2017 Offbeat Empire. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction in part or in whole is prohibited. Contact us Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Monetized by SkimLinks
Feb. 27th DIY these geeky wedding candles for centerpieces or a unity candle Remember these easy-peasy DIY menu candles we created a while back? Here's a spin on that project that your geeky self can use for a unity candle ceremony and/or for your geeky centerpieces. They're tall jar candles wrapped in lovely romantic and geeky quotes from your favorite movies and TV shows. Read More More DIY > Recent Stuff we love 1.8k May. 26th Gender-neutral (and slightly NSFW) wedding party gifts If you're on my same wedding date trajectory (Wedding Season 2017!) then you're probably frantically looking for gifts for your wedding party. And, you're also noticing that almost all things labeled "wedding party gifts" have "bridesmaid" emblazoned across them in giant cursive letters. Welp, my wedding party is co-ed, and I don't see my best friend Ken rocking that "best bridesmaids ever" tank top any time soon. So here are some of my favorite gender-neutral wedding party gifts (that are also slightly NSFW) that I've found whilst on my search… Read More May. 23rd Check out the honeymoon registry that helps you stay newlyweds forever Oh, here's an new spin on the honeymoon registry! Our sponsor Wanderlust Honeymoons is a three part honeymoon resource, that not only helps you plan the honeymoon, but keep you in your "honeymoon period" long after you're married. Here's how Wanderlust Honeymoons can help you stay newlyweds forever… Read More May. 16th Meet the BWPFFs: Best wedding photographer friends forever In all my years writing about wedding photography, I've seen a lot about married couple teams, but this is my first time highlighting a a photography business made up of two best friends! Our sponsor M.Studios is the Rhode Island wedding photography team, comprised of besties Melissa and Marisa. (Seriously? That's adorable.) Even cooler than that… they have a special discount just for our readers. Read More May. 12th Burlesque bachelorette party: boas, gloves, and good times You guys, we're coming into bachelorette and hen party season, which means that we know some of you are like, "Wait, what are the options for NON-penis cake bachelorette parties? Are there bachelorette party games and activities that don't involve bars?" (No shame in penis cakes or bars, of course. I mean, I personally love a good penis cake. And a good bar.) BUT! Seattle and Puget Sound area folks! You've got an amazing bachelorette party alternative — and it's one I even have very first-person experience with: The Academy of Burlesque. Read More May. 11th Time to add ALL THE CAT THINGS to your wedding registry There's a cat version of everything because there are so many kick-ass cat ladies and dudes like myself who want ALL THE CAT REGISTRY GIFTS. All of 'em. All the cats. We've rounded up some of our favorite cat registry gifts for your ailurophile wedding registry including wine bottle stoppers, LED lights, mugs, magnets, shark cat beds, cat ice cube trays, kitchen timers, and many more kitty-loving items. Let's get to shopping RIGHT MEOW… Read More More Stuff we love > Offbeat Bride: your source for wedding ideas and inclusive wedding planning We've got bajillions of creative wedding ideas, DIY projects, and wedding advice to make your wedding plans easier — and even fun! What do you need to do today? I have no idea. I need Wedding Planning 101! I need a wedding planning checklist (now in an interactive version, too!) Hook me up with free wedding fonts & printables I need offbeat wedding registry ideas I'm curious about offbeat wedding themes (geeky! boho! so many!) What wedding planning advice & inspiration do you need today? Aisle-walking Drama Body Image Disability Eloping Guest List Insecurity Plus Size Spring Ceremony Advice Friends & Family Advice Parties & Showers Reception Advice Super cute offbeat wedding invitations Bachelorette party ideas Why a murder mystery rehearsal dinner is a KILLER idea for a wedding party How to throw a joint bachelor/bachelorette party at a baseball game Throw this low-cost, super-fun, beer-lorette party Sizzle Cone Designs has the (actually fun!) custom wedding games for all your events Cads About Matrimony: A wedding game for people who hate wedding games How to make things easy for your bridesmaids — no penis cake necessary Say goodbye to your old name and welcome the new with a "name burning" Should we still have a wedding shower if we're an eloping military couple? Read More > A few of our favorite wedding vendors Your Occasions Read More IMPRESSED by nature Read More Great Lakes Wedding Gown Specialists Read More JAGstudios Photography Read More Find offbeat vendors in our Vendor Guide > Our infamous spreadsheets & checklists Your wedding music checklist and 7 planning tips to make it dead easy Safeguard your important details with an "oh shit list" Planning tools 101: your wedding vendor contact sheet 80+ free wedding printables: a huge list of downloadable DIY wedding projects Planning tools 101: wedding guest seating chart planner Offbeat guide to the wedding photo shot list Playlists, requests, and backup plans: What to ask your wedding DJ How to change your name after the wedding (including an account checklist!) Get planning > Vow examples Feed your inner nerd by reading vows from your smart phone Is a marriage mission statement the vow alternative for you? These Bob's Burgers wedding vows are surprisingly romantic AND MY AXE: Nerd up your vows with a little audience participation Hilarious, tear-jerking, and realistic wedding vow ideas from readers 5 steps to getting over your wedding vow writer's block Breakfast, tiffs, and hand-holding: These guys show us how to own writing personal vows Vow-worthy Winnie the Pooh quotes that will hug your inner kid Read More > Steal these ideas! Make your own classy shoe clips Alina & Adam's cuter-than-kittens Save The Date video Offer your guests customized event wristbands Why put a ring on it? Go for a wedding anklet Print photos of your lost loved ones for your memorial candles Ask your shower guests to gift you flowers Use floral-infused ice blocks instead of bags of ice Let your guests take home your un-needed thrifted vases as favors Steal more ideas > We're everywhere! Follow us on social media. Get creative, offbeat wedding ideas delivered daily to your inbox! Join our newsletter SUBSCRIBE Copyright © 2003 - 2017 Offbeat Empire. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction in part or in whole is prohibited. Contact us Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Monetized by SkimLinks
1.8k May. 26th Gender-neutral (and slightly NSFW) wedding party gifts If you're on my same wedding date trajectory (Wedding Season 2017!) then you're probably frantically looking for gifts for your wedding party. And, you're also noticing that almost all things labeled "wedding party gifts" have "bridesmaid" emblazoned across them in giant cursive letters. Welp, my wedding party is co-ed, and I don't see my best friend Ken rocking that "best bridesmaids ever" tank top any time soon. So here are some of my favorite gender-neutral wedding party gifts (that are also slightly NSFW) that I've found whilst on my search… Read More May. 23rd Check out the honeymoon registry that helps you stay newlyweds forever Oh, here's an new spin on the honeymoon registry! Our sponsor Wanderlust Honeymoons is a three part honeymoon resource, that not only helps you plan the honeymoon, but keep you in your "honeymoon period" long after you're married. Here's how Wanderlust Honeymoons can help you stay newlyweds forever… Read More May. 16th Meet the BWPFFs: Best wedding photographer friends forever In all my years writing about wedding photography, I've seen a lot about married couple teams, but this is my first time highlighting a a photography business made up of two best friends! Our sponsor M.Studios is the Rhode Island wedding photography team, comprised of besties Melissa and Marisa. (Seriously? That's adorable.) Even cooler than that… they have a special discount just for our readers. Read More May. 12th Burlesque bachelorette party: boas, gloves, and good times You guys, we're coming into bachelorette and hen party season, which means that we know some of you are like, "Wait, what are the options for NON-penis cake bachelorette parties? Are there bachelorette party games and activities that don't involve bars?" (No shame in penis cakes or bars, of course. I mean, I personally love a good penis cake. And a good bar.) BUT! Seattle and Puget Sound area folks! You've got an amazing bachelorette party alternative — and it's one I even have very first-person experience with: The Academy of Burlesque. Read More May. 11th Time to add ALL THE CAT THINGS to your wedding registry There's a cat version of everything because there are so many kick-ass cat ladies and dudes like myself who want ALL THE CAT REGISTRY GIFTS. All of 'em. All the cats. We've rounded up some of our favorite cat registry gifts for your ailurophile wedding registry including wine bottle stoppers, LED lights, mugs, magnets, shark cat beds, cat ice cube trays, kitchen timers, and many more kitty-loving items. Let's get to shopping RIGHT MEOW… Read More More Stuff we love > Offbeat Bride: your source for wedding ideas and inclusive wedding planning We've got bajillions of creative wedding ideas, DIY projects, and wedding advice to make your wedding plans easier — and even fun! What do you need to do today? I have no idea. I need Wedding Planning 101! I need a wedding planning checklist (now in an interactive version, too!) Hook me up with free wedding fonts & printables I need offbeat wedding registry ideas I'm curious about offbeat wedding themes (geeky! boho! so many!) What wedding planning advice & inspiration do you need today? Aisle-walking Drama Body Image Disability Eloping Guest List Insecurity Plus Size Spring Ceremony Advice Friends & Family Advice Parties & Showers Reception Advice Super cute offbeat wedding invitations Bachelorette party ideas Why a murder mystery rehearsal dinner is a KILLER idea for a wedding party How to throw a joint bachelor/bachelorette party at a baseball game Throw this low-cost, super-fun, beer-lorette party Sizzle Cone Designs has the (actually fun!) custom wedding games for all your events Cads About Matrimony: A wedding game for people who hate wedding games How to make things easy for your bridesmaids — no penis cake necessary Say goodbye to your old name and welcome the new with a "name burning" Should we still have a wedding shower if we're an eloping military couple? Read More > A few of our favorite wedding vendors Your Occasions Read More IMPRESSED by nature Read More Great Lakes Wedding Gown Specialists Read More JAGstudios Photography Read More Find offbeat vendors in our Vendor Guide > Our infamous spreadsheets & checklists Your wedding music checklist and 7 planning tips to make it dead easy Safeguard your important details with an "oh shit list" Planning tools 101: your wedding vendor contact sheet 80+ free wedding printables: a huge list of downloadable DIY wedding projects Planning tools 101: wedding guest seating chart planner Offbeat guide to the wedding photo shot list Playlists, requests, and backup plans: What to ask your wedding DJ How to change your name after the wedding (including an account checklist!) Get planning > Vow examples Feed your inner nerd by reading vows from your smart phone Is a marriage mission statement the vow alternative for you? These Bob's Burgers wedding vows are surprisingly romantic AND MY AXE: Nerd up your vows with a little audience participation Hilarious, tear-jerking, and realistic wedding vow ideas from readers 5 steps to getting over your wedding vow writer's block Breakfast, tiffs, and hand-holding: These guys show us how to own writing personal vows Vow-worthy Winnie the Pooh quotes that will hug your inner kid Read More > Steal these ideas! Make your own classy shoe clips Alina & Adam's cuter-than-kittens Save The Date video Offer your guests customized event wristbands Why put a ring on it? Go for a wedding anklet Print photos of your lost loved ones for your memorial candles Ask your shower guests to gift you flowers Use floral-infused ice blocks instead of bags of ice Let your guests take home your un-needed thrifted vases as favors Steal more ideas > We're everywhere! Follow us on social media. Get creative, offbeat wedding ideas delivered daily to your inbox! 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May. 23rd Check out the honeymoon registry that helps you stay newlyweds forever Oh, here's an new spin on the honeymoon registry! Our sponsor Wanderlust Honeymoons is a three part honeymoon resource, that not only helps you plan the honeymoon, but keep you in your "honeymoon period" long after you're married. Here's how Wanderlust Honeymoons can help you stay newlyweds forever… Read More May. 16th Meet the BWPFFs: Best wedding photographer friends forever In all my years writing about wedding photography, I've seen a lot about married couple teams, but this is my first time highlighting a a photography business made up of two best friends! Our sponsor M.Studios is the Rhode Island wedding photography team, comprised of besties Melissa and Marisa. (Seriously? That's adorable.) Even cooler than that… they have a special discount just for our readers. Read More May. 12th Burlesque bachelorette party: boas, gloves, and good times You guys, we're coming into bachelorette and hen party season, which means that we know some of you are like, "Wait, what are the options for NON-penis cake bachelorette parties? Are there bachelorette party games and activities that don't involve bars?" (No shame in penis cakes or bars, of course. I mean, I personally love a good penis cake. And a good bar.) BUT! Seattle and Puget Sound area folks! You've got an amazing bachelorette party alternative — and it's one I even have very first-person experience with: The Academy of Burlesque. Read More May. 11th Time to add ALL THE CAT THINGS to your wedding registry There's a cat version of everything because there are so many kick-ass cat ladies and dudes like myself who want ALL THE CAT REGISTRY GIFTS. All of 'em. All the cats. We've rounded up some of our favorite cat registry gifts for your ailurophile wedding registry including wine bottle stoppers, LED lights, mugs, magnets, shark cat beds, cat ice cube trays, kitchen timers, and many more kitty-loving items. Let's get to shopping RIGHT MEOW… Read More More Stuff we love > Offbeat Bride: your source for wedding ideas and inclusive wedding planning We've got bajillions of creative wedding ideas, DIY projects, and wedding advice to make your wedding plans easier — and even fun! What do you need to do today? I have no idea. I need Wedding Planning 101! I need a wedding planning checklist (now in an interactive version, too!) Hook me up with free wedding fonts & printables I need offbeat wedding registry ideas I'm curious about offbeat wedding themes (geeky! boho! so many!) What wedding planning advice & inspiration do you need today? Aisle-walking Drama Body Image Disability Eloping Guest List Insecurity Plus Size Spring Ceremony Advice Friends & Family Advice Parties & Showers Reception Advice Super cute offbeat wedding invitations Bachelorette party ideas Why a murder mystery rehearsal dinner is a KILLER idea for a wedding party How to throw a joint bachelor/bachelorette party at a baseball game Throw this low-cost, super-fun, beer-lorette party Sizzle Cone Designs has the (actually fun!) custom wedding games for all your events Cads About Matrimony: A wedding game for people who hate wedding games How to make things easy for your bridesmaids — no penis cake necessary Say goodbye to your old name and welcome the new with a "name burning" Should we still have a wedding shower if we're an eloping military couple? Read More > A few of our favorite wedding vendors Your Occasions Read More IMPRESSED by nature Read More Great Lakes Wedding Gown Specialists Read More JAGstudios Photography Read More Find offbeat vendors in our Vendor Guide > Our infamous spreadsheets & checklists Your wedding music checklist and 7 planning tips to make it dead easy Safeguard your important details with an "oh shit list" Planning tools 101: your wedding vendor contact sheet 80+ free wedding printables: a huge list of downloadable DIY wedding projects Planning tools 101: wedding guest seating chart planner Offbeat guide to the wedding photo shot list Playlists, requests, and backup plans: What to ask your wedding DJ How to change your name after the wedding (including an account checklist!) Get planning > Vow examples Feed your inner nerd by reading vows from your smart phone Is a marriage mission statement the vow alternative for you? These Bob's Burgers wedding vows are surprisingly romantic AND MY AXE: Nerd up your vows with a little audience participation Hilarious, tear-jerking, and realistic wedding vow ideas from readers 5 steps to getting over your wedding vow writer's block Breakfast, tiffs, and hand-holding: These guys show us how to own writing personal vows Vow-worthy Winnie the Pooh quotes that will hug your inner kid Read More > Steal these ideas! Make your own classy shoe clips Alina & Adam's cuter-than-kittens Save The Date video Offer your guests customized event wristbands Why put a ring on it? Go for a wedding anklet Print photos of your lost loved ones for your memorial candles Ask your shower guests to gift you flowers Use floral-infused ice blocks instead of bags of ice Let your guests take home your un-needed thrifted vases as favors Steal more ideas > We're everywhere! Follow us on social media. Get creative, offbeat wedding ideas delivered daily to your inbox! 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May. 16th Meet the BWPFFs: Best wedding photographer friends forever In all my years writing about wedding photography, I've seen a lot about married couple teams, but this is my first time highlighting a a photography business made up of two best friends! Our sponsor M.Studios is the Rhode Island wedding photography team, comprised of besties Melissa and Marisa. (Seriously? That's adorable.) Even cooler than that… they have a special discount just for our readers. Read More May. 12th Burlesque bachelorette party: boas, gloves, and good times You guys, we're coming into bachelorette and hen party season, which means that we know some of you are like, "Wait, what are the options for NON-penis cake bachelorette parties? Are there bachelorette party games and activities that don't involve bars?" (No shame in penis cakes or bars, of course. I mean, I personally love a good penis cake. And a good bar.) BUT! Seattle and Puget Sound area folks! You've got an amazing bachelorette party alternative — and it's one I even have very first-person experience with: The Academy of Burlesque. Read More May. 11th Time to add ALL THE CAT THINGS to your wedding registry There's a cat version of everything because there are so many kick-ass cat ladies and dudes like myself who want ALL THE CAT REGISTRY GIFTS. All of 'em. All the cats. We've rounded up some of our favorite cat registry gifts for your ailurophile wedding registry including wine bottle stoppers, LED lights, mugs, magnets, shark cat beds, cat ice cube trays, kitchen timers, and many more kitty-loving items. Let's get to shopping RIGHT MEOW… Read More More Stuff we love > Offbeat Bride: your source for wedding ideas and inclusive wedding planning We've got bajillions of creative wedding ideas, DIY projects, and wedding advice to make your wedding plans easier — and even fun! What do you need to do today? I have no idea. I need Wedding Planning 101! I need a wedding planning checklist (now in an interactive version, too!) Hook me up with free wedding fonts & printables I need offbeat wedding registry ideas I'm curious about offbeat wedding themes (geeky! boho! so many!) What wedding planning advice & inspiration do you need today? Aisle-walking Drama Body Image Disability Eloping Guest List Insecurity Plus Size Spring Ceremony Advice Friends & Family Advice Parties & Showers Reception Advice Super cute offbeat wedding invitations Bachelorette party ideas Why a murder mystery rehearsal dinner is a KILLER idea for a wedding party How to throw a joint bachelor/bachelorette party at a baseball game Throw this low-cost, super-fun, beer-lorette party Sizzle Cone Designs has the (actually fun!) custom wedding games for all your events Cads About Matrimony: A wedding game for people who hate wedding games How to make things easy for your bridesmaids — no penis cake necessary Say goodbye to your old name and welcome the new with a "name burning" Should we still have a wedding shower if we're an eloping military couple? Read More > A few of our favorite wedding vendors Your Occasions Read More IMPRESSED by nature Read More Great Lakes Wedding Gown Specialists Read More JAGstudios Photography Read More Find offbeat vendors in our Vendor Guide > Our infamous spreadsheets & checklists Your wedding music checklist and 7 planning tips to make it dead easy Safeguard your important details with an "oh shit list" Planning tools 101: your wedding vendor contact sheet 80+ free wedding printables: a huge list of downloadable DIY wedding projects Planning tools 101: wedding guest seating chart planner Offbeat guide to the wedding photo shot list Playlists, requests, and backup plans: What to ask your wedding DJ How to change your name after the wedding (including an account checklist!) Get planning > Vow examples Feed your inner nerd by reading vows from your smart phone Is a marriage mission statement the vow alternative for you? These Bob's Burgers wedding vows are surprisingly romantic AND MY AXE: Nerd up your vows with a little audience participation Hilarious, tear-jerking, and realistic wedding vow ideas from readers 5 steps to getting over your wedding vow writer's block Breakfast, tiffs, and hand-holding: These guys show us how to own writing personal vows Vow-worthy Winnie the Pooh quotes that will hug your inner kid Read More > Steal these ideas! Make your own classy shoe clips Alina & Adam's cuter-than-kittens Save The Date video Offer your guests customized event wristbands Why put a ring on it? Go for a wedding anklet Print photos of your lost loved ones for your memorial candles Ask your shower guests to gift you flowers Use floral-infused ice blocks instead of bags of ice Let your guests take home your un-needed thrifted vases as favors Steal more ideas > We're everywhere! Follow us on social media. Get creative, offbeat wedding ideas delivered daily to your inbox! Join our newsletter SUBSCRIBE Copyright © 2003 - 2017 Offbeat Empire. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction in part or in whole is prohibited. Contact us Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Monetized by SkimLinks
May. 12th Burlesque bachelorette party: boas, gloves, and good times You guys, we're coming into bachelorette and hen party season, which means that we know some of you are like, "Wait, what are the options for NON-penis cake bachelorette parties? Are there bachelorette party games and activities that don't involve bars?" (No shame in penis cakes or bars, of course. I mean, I personally love a good penis cake. And a good bar.) BUT! Seattle and Puget Sound area folks! You've got an amazing bachelorette party alternative — and it's one I even have very first-person experience with: The Academy of Burlesque. Read More May. 11th Time to add ALL THE CAT THINGS to your wedding registry There's a cat version of everything because there are so many kick-ass cat ladies and dudes like myself who want ALL THE CAT REGISTRY GIFTS. All of 'em. All the cats. We've rounded up some of our favorite cat registry gifts for your ailurophile wedding registry including wine bottle stoppers, LED lights, mugs, magnets, shark cat beds, cat ice cube trays, kitchen timers, and many more kitty-loving items. Let's get to shopping RIGHT MEOW… Read More More Stuff we love > Offbeat Bride: your source for wedding ideas and inclusive wedding planning We've got bajillions of creative wedding ideas, DIY projects, and wedding advice to make your wedding plans easier — and even fun! What do you need to do today? I have no idea. I need Wedding Planning 101! I need a wedding planning checklist (now in an interactive version, too!) Hook me up with free wedding fonts & printables I need offbeat wedding registry ideas I'm curious about offbeat wedding themes (geeky! boho! so many!) What wedding planning advice & inspiration do you need today? Aisle-walking Drama Body Image Disability Eloping Guest List Insecurity Plus Size Spring Ceremony Advice Friends & Family Advice Parties & Showers Reception Advice Super cute offbeat wedding invitations Bachelorette party ideas Why a murder mystery rehearsal dinner is a KILLER idea for a wedding party How to throw a joint bachelor/bachelorette party at a baseball game Throw this low-cost, super-fun, beer-lorette party Sizzle Cone Designs has the (actually fun!) custom wedding games for all your events Cads About Matrimony: A wedding game for people who hate wedding games How to make things easy for your bridesmaids — no penis cake necessary Say goodbye to your old name and welcome the new with a "name burning" Should we still have a wedding shower if we're an eloping military couple? Read More > A few of our favorite wedding vendors Your Occasions Read More IMPRESSED by nature Read More Great Lakes Wedding Gown Specialists Read More JAGstudios Photography Read More Find offbeat vendors in our Vendor Guide > Our infamous spreadsheets & checklists Your wedding music checklist and 7 planning tips to make it dead easy Safeguard your important details with an "oh shit list" Planning tools 101: your wedding vendor contact sheet 80+ free wedding printables: a huge list of downloadable DIY wedding projects Planning tools 101: wedding guest seating chart planner Offbeat guide to the wedding photo shot list Playlists, requests, and backup plans: What to ask your wedding DJ How to change your name after the wedding (including an account checklist!) Get planning > Vow examples Feed your inner nerd by reading vows from your smart phone Is a marriage mission statement the vow alternative for you? These Bob's Burgers wedding vows are surprisingly romantic AND MY AXE: Nerd up your vows with a little audience participation Hilarious, tear-jerking, and realistic wedding vow ideas from readers 5 steps to getting over your wedding vow writer's block Breakfast, tiffs, and hand-holding: These guys show us how to own writing personal vows Vow-worthy Winnie the Pooh quotes that will hug your inner kid Read More > Steal these ideas! Make your own classy shoe clips Alina & Adam's cuter-than-kittens Save The Date video Offer your guests customized event wristbands Why put a ring on it? Go for a wedding anklet Print photos of your lost loved ones for your memorial candles Ask your shower guests to gift you flowers Use floral-infused ice blocks instead of bags of ice Let your guests take home your un-needed thrifted vases as favors Steal more ideas > We're everywhere! Follow us on social media. Get creative, offbeat wedding ideas delivered daily to your inbox! Join our newsletter SUBSCRIBE Copyright © 2003 - 2017 Offbeat Empire. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction in part or in whole is prohibited. Contact us Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Monetized by SkimLinks
May. 11th Time to add ALL THE CAT THINGS to your wedding registry There's a cat version of everything because there are so many kick-ass cat ladies and dudes like myself who want ALL THE CAT REGISTRY GIFTS. All of 'em. All the cats. We've rounded up some of our favorite cat registry gifts for your ailurophile wedding registry including wine bottle stoppers, LED lights, mugs, magnets, shark cat beds, cat ice cube trays, kitchen timers, and many more kitty-loving items. Let's get to shopping RIGHT MEOW… Read More More Stuff we love >