07/24/2017 40 reasons wedding palm fronds and monstera plants are our new favorite obsession When it comes to wedding trends, I am so on board with anything botanical. When succulents got popular, I was totally down. And now we're starting to see wedding palm fronds and monstera plants leak over from home decor trends into weddings and WE ARE IN. They're tropical, they're super chic, and they pair really well with white and metallic decor. Plus, they're everywhere so it's easy to craft up a whole theme around them. Let's take a look at about a billion ways to bring in some palms and monstera deliciosas into your wedding decor… Let's put a bird leaf on it! Read More 07/24/2017 Metallic, marble, and chic style: now THIS is fab modern wedding inspiration We were blown away by the chic style, classy fashion, and amazing Denver Art Museum venue at the styled elopement of real life couple Gabriel and David. Much of the inspiration came from a painting by Zeng Fanzhi at the museum. They cultivated a colorful and sleekly modern style into which we want to sink. Think sharp grays and blues and fresh tidbits of saturated citrus color everywhere. Come for the art, stay for the shoes (on everyone!), the ultra stylish invites, the metallic marble and geometric cake, and the couple #goals. This is some urban modern wedding inspiration we can get behind… Read More 07/21/2017 Wedding handkerchiefs for ugly crying, tears of joy, and hot messes You know what I never thought about wanting but desperately wished I had during my wedding ceremony… a wedding handkerchief! I could have used it, I could have let my partner use it. And then I could have kept it in my purse afterwards as a constant reminder. Don't make the same mistake I made. Get your hands on one of these special wedding handkerchiefs for you, your parents, or your weepy bridal party members… Read More 1.5k 07/21/2017 We're bowled over by this creative wedding in Seattle (with a hand-dyed dress!) Dana and John's space-y and creative wedding had some seriously intricate and beautiful details. There were constellations at every table, a huge and ornate chuppah made of paper, and the highlight of our lives: Dana's hand-dyed wedding dress. We could go on, but hey, we've got the whole story from the bride! Let's take a peek at all the details plus lots of commentary from the couple… Read More 07/20/2017 These backyard brides triumphed with killer suits at their house on the shore Casey and Stephanie's chic wedding was hosted in their backyard at the New Jersey Shore in their custom-made suits (by Bindle & Keep!). It was a triumph of style, epic love, AND adversity, as you'll see. Korean fusion tacos, customized glasses, a homemade Rice Krispies wedding cake, and suits that were the envy of all! Read More More Recent Posts > Recent Wedding Porn 07/24/2017 40 reasons wedding palm fronds and monstera plants are our new favorite obsession When it comes to wedding trends, I am so on board with anything botanical. When succulents got popular, I was totally down. And now we're starting to see wedding palm fronds and monstera plants leak over from home decor trends into weddings and WE ARE IN. They're tropical, they're super chic, and they pair really well with white and metallic decor. Plus, they're everywhere so it's easy to craft up a whole theme around them. Let's take a look at about a billion ways to bring in some palms and monstera deliciosas into your wedding decor… Let's put a bird leaf on it! Read More 07/24/2017 Metallic, marble, and chic style: now THIS is fab modern wedding inspiration We were blown away by the chic style, classy fashion, and amazing Denver Art Museum venue at the styled elopement of real life couple Gabriel and David. Much of the inspiration came from a painting by Zeng Fanzhi at the museum. They cultivated a colorful and sleekly modern style into which we want to sink. Think sharp grays and blues and fresh tidbits of saturated citrus color everywhere. Come for the art, stay for the shoes (on everyone!), the ultra stylish invites, the metallic marble and geometric cake, and the couple #goals. This is some urban modern wedding inspiration we can get behind… Read More 2.0k 07/20/2017 9 painted wedding dress masterpieces you have to see to believe I basically told the gals at RMINE that I wanted a dress that "looked like a unicorn sneezed on it." And they whipped out their paint brushes, and worked into the night, until the store smelled of fresh paint and their floors looked like a unicorn had been slaughtered on them. And they gave me this beauty! If you're looking for more painted wedding dress inspiration or dresses you can purchase ASAP, keep scrolling… Read More 1.0k 07/13/2017 Paper flowers, garland, and pizza(?): These alternative wedding ceremony backdrops are groovy Did you see our roundup of macrame wedding backdrops that totally double as home decor? I found a whole slew of alternative wedding ceremony backdrops that give that a run for its money. From balloons to bunting to huge paper flowers and succulents wreaths, there's something in the vein of flora and fauna that will suit your ceremony decor needs. Use them as ceremony backdrops, as your arch, in your photo booth, behind your sweetheart table… anywhere you like. Ready to peruse your options? Let's go… Read More 1.1k 07/10/2017 23 reasons purple haired brides rule the world of colored hair Unicorn haired brides are errrrrywhere these days and we can't get enough. Bring us your glam, your goth, your violet-hued beauties yearning to be seen. Let's peruse some of our very favorite purple haired brides from our huge archive of real weddings and see which hairstyles we covet the most… Read More More Wedding Porn > Recent Real Weddings 1.5k 07/21/2017 We're bowled over by this creative wedding in Seattle (with a hand-dyed dress!) Dana and John's space-y and creative wedding had some seriously intricate and beautiful details. There were constellations at every table, a huge and ornate chuppah made of paper, and the highlight of our lives: Dana's hand-dyed wedding dress. We could go on, but hey, we've got the whole story from the bride! Let's take a peek at all the details plus lots of commentary from the couple… Read More 07/20/2017 These backyard brides triumphed with killer suits at their house on the shore Casey and Stephanie's chic wedding was hosted in their backyard at the New Jersey Shore in their custom-made suits (by Bindle & Keep!). It was a triumph of style, epic love, AND adversity, as you'll see. Korean fusion tacos, customized glasses, a homemade Rice Krispies wedding cake, and suits that were the envy of all! Read More 1.5k 07/19/2017 A little bit vintage, a little bit nerdy at this intimate geeky wedding A historical museum, a teeny bit of Star Wars and Harry Potter, and a fab steak dinner for a small crowd of loved ones… this intimate geeky wedding is simple wedding #goals. The bride's sage advice about picking the right wedding party members is key. Don't miss the reason for the last dance, too. It's REAL and it's awesome. Read More 1.1k 07/18/2017 Embroidery, lush bouquets, and a steak cake — this handmade wedding is stitched onto our hearts With their family heirlooms and eclectic style, this was a seriously gorgeous handmade wedding full of DIY, from embroidered table centerpieces (including an “I know” Star Wars Millennium Falcon!) to homemade preserves made by the groom. Brittney and Roger are feisty, lovable, culinary travelers who love good company and good food. That combination is gold for a wedding. Read More 07/17/2017 A castle, a snowboarding bride, and a punk rock wedding on the slopes Madison and Aaron had a winter wedding filled with pink leggings, a snowboarding bride, a rowdy group of howling groomsmen, and loud punk music filling the air. Instead of walking down the aisle, Madison snowboarded through it! After a few photos on the ice caved shore of Lake Michigan, the crew headed to their castle reception(!) where the partying began in earnest. Later in the night, the party shifted to a punk rock celebration. Hell yes it did! You'll want to see this wintry, punk rock wedding on the slopes… Read More More Real Weddings > Recent Advice 2.4k 07/15/2017 Dress designer Alfred Angelo closing down! Are you losing your dress? Here's help… The big news is that wedding dress behemoth Alfred Angelo is shutting down, taking along with it thousands of dresses already on order by brides. Are you one of them? Are you now dress-less? Don't panic, there are some things you can do to snag a last-minute wedding dress… Read More 07/12/2017 Here's how you can totally battle wedding planning fatigue About seven months ago, I leaped back into my online inspiration boards and budget sheets, dusting off the wedding planning corners of my mind that have since laid dormant since….. Read More 07/06/2017 Align your wedding with a celestial event (like a Great American Eclipse wedding!) "We are getting hitched as the moon passes between the sun and Earth during the Great American Eclipse on August 21, 2017." Celestial events range from common phenomena like full moons to awesome-looking, much less frequent occurrences such as meteor showers and eclipses to awe-inspiring, rare miracles like the planets aligning. If you're planning an eclipse wedding during the Great American Eclipse (or another celestial event), here are some tips to keep in mind… Read More 06/28/2017 Can we book a last-minute wedding photographer for our elopement? My partner and I want to elope, but he's not one for planning ahead. I love his spontaneity, but it doesn't allow for things like hiring an awesome photographer to capture our day for us. How do we go about finding a last-minute wedding photographer on short notice? Or should we plan for a post-wedding photo shoot instead? Read More 06/16/2017 These photo booth props can help shelter dogs after your wedding I found those plushies that would be super cute for photo booth props. But they're also dog toys! And then I realized… I could purchase a ton of fun-shaped dog toys, perfect for photo booth posing, and then donate them to a dog shelter afterwards! Here are some dog toys that would make great photo booth props… Read More More Advice > Recent DIY 1.3k 06/07/2017 This bride altered her original wedding gown for her gorgeous vow renewal My husband, Anindeep, and I came to our tenth wedding anniversary very much different people than we were so long ago, now personally and emotionally more enriched. We decided a vow renewal was necessary to celebrate ourselves in this new chapter in realizing our individual selves and expressing our togetherness more meaningfully to each other. Photography (duh) and fashion are priorities for me, so with NO attire budget and exponentially growing dressmaking skills, I suddenly found the confidence to alter my own wedding gown. Read More 05/31/2017 How to make antiqued paper for your historical or fantasy wedding We're getting married next month and having a pirate-themed wedding. Any bits of paper we needed (whether invitations, signs, or treasure-hunt clues) I decided to make look old and pirate-y. This technique would also be great for medieval, historical, steampunk, fantasy, or Victorian themes. Some of you may have done something like this at school, but this is such a simple yet effective bit of DIY I just had to share it! Read More 1.3k 03/30/2017 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 03/27/2017 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 03/20/2017 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 More DIY > Recent Stuff we love 07/21/2017 Wedding handkerchiefs for ugly crying, tears of joy, and hot messes You know what I never thought about wanting but desperately wished I had during my wedding ceremony… a wedding handkerchief! I could have used it, I could have let my partner use it. And then I could have kept it in my purse afterwards as a constant reminder. Don't make the same mistake I made. Get your hands on one of these special wedding handkerchiefs for you, your parents, or your weepy bridal party members… Read More 07/18/2017 Smart AF scientific wedding invitations that'll teach you 4 new things (including when the next total solar eclipse will be!) Nerds of the internet: If you read one science and wedding-related post today, make sure it's this one. These sophisticated scientific wedding invitations from Athena and Aphrodite will not only please your eyeballs, but will actually teach you four FASCINATING things you didn't know about scientific discoveries… Read More 07/11/2017 These gorgeously geeky engagement rings (hy)rule! Inspired by nature and science fiction, our sponsor Metal Wendler Designs creates engagement rings and wedding bands that combine a love of nature and fandom that you have to see to believe! From realistic tree bark textures, to fan-inspired wedding and engagement rings, these are one of a kind geeky engagement rings and bands that you won't see ANYWHERE else… Read More 07/07/2017 5 brilliant ways to find your wedding bands from Brilliant Earth If you're having trouble finding the right wedding band, or if you're on the hunt for unique wedding bands, our loooooongtime sponsor Brilliant Earth has five ways they can help you. (And, if you act fast, they can hook you up with free diamond earrings too!!!) Read More 07/05/2017 Give your suit a style upgrade with these wild wedding ties Your suit, groomsmen gear, dapper bride outfit, or whatever NEEDS one of these killer stylish wild wedding ties. I've compiled a solid list of tie options including bow ties, cosplay-inspired ties, subtly geeky ties, dinosaurs, floral prints, and even unicorns. If you've got some tie-wearers to buy for, get ready to start adding to cart… Read More More Stuff we love > Recent Wedding 101 1.2k 06/12/2017 This wedding is super gay! 5 ways to make your wedding gay as hell It's Pride Month, y'all, and everyone should be giving props to the LGBTQ community and their weddings. Well, not everyone. Some folks have concerns about the concept of a "gay wedding" because hey: aren't they just weddings? We get that, of course, but we feature some weddings where couples themselves VERY specifically want to embrace their wedding AND its gayness. So if you're into self-identified Very Very Gay Weddings, this roundup of ideas is for yooooou! Read More 1.1k 03/23/2017 Your offbeat-friendly interactive wedding planning checklist is available! We've had a printable wedding planning checklist for a long time (recently updated: see here!). Now we're rolling out an interactive wedding planning checklist so you can keep track of all your to-dos in one place, tailored to your specific wedding date! Here's where to find it and how it works… Read More 3.6k 02/01/2016 How to ship a wedding dress by mail: Every tip you'll need We recently gave some tips on traveling with your dress via car and plane, but what if you choose to mail your outfit to your destination wedding instead? There's a whole slew of issues that you'll need to address and we're here to lay it all out. Let's talk about how to ship a wedding dress to your destination. Read More 15k 01/28/2016 From zombies to nudie times: 15 unconventional bachelorette party ideas (great for bachelor parties, too!) We've covered some major ground in unconventional bachelorette party ideas in years past (no plastic penises required!), but there are definitely some party plans that we hadn't seen, including a few rad-as-hell ideas from readers. From zombies to "bawdy positive" burlesque to bonding nudie times, let's see what offbeat recreation we can get into today! Read More 6.7k 11 Comments 01/18/2016 If you set it, they will come: 7 questions to ask before picking the wedding date Congratulations on your engagement! The next step: when the hell will this thang happen? Setting the date sounds easy, right? If you set it, they will come. Let me tell you, it's a little more complicated than that. Here are the questions you'll want to ask when setting the wedding date. 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07/24/2017 Metallic, marble, and chic style: now THIS is fab modern wedding inspiration We were blown away by the chic style, classy fashion, and amazing Denver Art Museum venue at the styled elopement of real life couple Gabriel and David. Much of the inspiration came from a painting by Zeng Fanzhi at the museum. They cultivated a colorful and sleekly modern style into which we want to sink. Think sharp grays and blues and fresh tidbits of saturated citrus color everywhere. Come for the art, stay for the shoes (on everyone!), the ultra stylish invites, the metallic marble and geometric cake, and the couple #goals. This is some urban modern wedding inspiration we can get behind… Read More 07/21/2017 Wedding handkerchiefs for ugly crying, tears of joy, and hot messes You know what I never thought about wanting but desperately wished I had during my wedding ceremony… a wedding handkerchief! I could have used it, I could have let my partner use it. And then I could have kept it in my purse afterwards as a constant reminder. Don't make the same mistake I made. Get your hands on one of these special wedding handkerchiefs for you, your parents, or your weepy bridal party members… Read More 1.5k 07/21/2017 We're bowled over by this creative wedding in Seattle (with a hand-dyed dress!) Dana and John's space-y and creative wedding had some seriously intricate and beautiful details. There were constellations at every table, a huge and ornate chuppah made of paper, and the highlight of our lives: Dana's hand-dyed wedding dress. We could go on, but hey, we've got the whole story from the bride! Let's take a peek at all the details plus lots of commentary from the couple… Read More 07/20/2017 These backyard brides triumphed with killer suits at their house on the shore Casey and Stephanie's chic wedding was hosted in their backyard at the New Jersey Shore in their custom-made suits (by Bindle & Keep!). It was a triumph of style, epic love, AND adversity, as you'll see. Korean fusion tacos, customized glasses, a homemade Rice Krispies wedding cake, and suits that were the envy of all! Read More More Recent Posts > Recent Wedding Porn 07/24/2017 40 reasons wedding palm fronds and monstera plants are our new favorite obsession When it comes to wedding trends, I am so on board with anything botanical. When succulents got popular, I was totally down. And now we're starting to see wedding palm fronds and monstera plants leak over from home decor trends into weddings and WE ARE IN. They're tropical, they're super chic, and they pair really well with white and metallic decor. Plus, they're everywhere so it's easy to craft up a whole theme around them. Let's take a look at about a billion ways to bring in some palms and monstera deliciosas into your wedding decor… Let's put a bird leaf on it! Read More 07/24/2017 Metallic, marble, and chic style: now THIS is fab modern wedding inspiration We were blown away by the chic style, classy fashion, and amazing Denver Art Museum venue at the styled elopement of real life couple Gabriel and David. Much of the inspiration came from a painting by Zeng Fanzhi at the museum. They cultivated a colorful and sleekly modern style into which we want to sink. Think sharp grays and blues and fresh tidbits of saturated citrus color everywhere. Come for the art, stay for the shoes (on everyone!), the ultra stylish invites, the metallic marble and geometric cake, and the couple #goals. This is some urban modern wedding inspiration we can get behind… Read More 2.0k 07/20/2017 9 painted wedding dress masterpieces you have to see to believe I basically told the gals at RMINE that I wanted a dress that "looked like a unicorn sneezed on it." And they whipped out their paint brushes, and worked into the night, until the store smelled of fresh paint and their floors looked like a unicorn had been slaughtered on them. And they gave me this beauty! If you're looking for more painted wedding dress inspiration or dresses you can purchase ASAP, keep scrolling… Read More 1.0k 07/13/2017 Paper flowers, garland, and pizza(?): These alternative wedding ceremony backdrops are groovy Did you see our roundup of macrame wedding backdrops that totally double as home decor? I found a whole slew of alternative wedding ceremony backdrops that give that a run for its money. From balloons to bunting to huge paper flowers and succulents wreaths, there's something in the vein of flora and fauna that will suit your ceremony decor needs. Use them as ceremony backdrops, as your arch, in your photo booth, behind your sweetheart table… anywhere you like. Ready to peruse your options? Let's go… Read More 1.1k 07/10/2017 23 reasons purple haired brides rule the world of colored hair Unicorn haired brides are errrrrywhere these days and we can't get enough. Bring us your glam, your goth, your violet-hued beauties yearning to be seen. Let's peruse some of our very favorite purple haired brides from our huge archive of real weddings and see which hairstyles we covet the most… Read More More Wedding Porn > Recent Real Weddings 1.5k 07/21/2017 We're bowled over by this creative wedding in Seattle (with a hand-dyed dress!) Dana and John's space-y and creative wedding had some seriously intricate and beautiful details. There were constellations at every table, a huge and ornate chuppah made of paper, and the highlight of our lives: Dana's hand-dyed wedding dress. We could go on, but hey, we've got the whole story from the bride! Let's take a peek at all the details plus lots of commentary from the couple… Read More 07/20/2017 These backyard brides triumphed with killer suits at their house on the shore Casey and Stephanie's chic wedding was hosted in their backyard at the New Jersey Shore in their custom-made suits (by Bindle & Keep!). It was a triumph of style, epic love, AND adversity, as you'll see. Korean fusion tacos, customized glasses, a homemade Rice Krispies wedding cake, and suits that were the envy of all! Read More 1.5k 07/19/2017 A little bit vintage, a little bit nerdy at this intimate geeky wedding A historical museum, a teeny bit of Star Wars and Harry Potter, and a fab steak dinner for a small crowd of loved ones… this intimate geeky wedding is simple wedding #goals. The bride's sage advice about picking the right wedding party members is key. Don't miss the reason for the last dance, too. It's REAL and it's awesome. Read More 1.1k 07/18/2017 Embroidery, lush bouquets, and a steak cake — this handmade wedding is stitched onto our hearts With their family heirlooms and eclectic style, this was a seriously gorgeous handmade wedding full of DIY, from embroidered table centerpieces (including an “I know” Star Wars Millennium Falcon!) to homemade preserves made by the groom. Brittney and Roger are feisty, lovable, culinary travelers who love good company and good food. That combination is gold for a wedding. Read More 07/17/2017 A castle, a snowboarding bride, and a punk rock wedding on the slopes Madison and Aaron had a winter wedding filled with pink leggings, a snowboarding bride, a rowdy group of howling groomsmen, and loud punk music filling the air. Instead of walking down the aisle, Madison snowboarded through it! After a few photos on the ice caved shore of Lake Michigan, the crew headed to their castle reception(!) where the partying began in earnest. Later in the night, the party shifted to a punk rock celebration. Hell yes it did! You'll want to see this wintry, punk rock wedding on the slopes… Read More More Real Weddings > Recent Advice 2.4k 07/15/2017 Dress designer Alfred Angelo closing down! Are you losing your dress? Here's help… The big news is that wedding dress behemoth Alfred Angelo is shutting down, taking along with it thousands of dresses already on order by brides. Are you one of them? Are you now dress-less? Don't panic, there are some things you can do to snag a last-minute wedding dress… Read More 07/12/2017 Here's how you can totally battle wedding planning fatigue About seven months ago, I leaped back into my online inspiration boards and budget sheets, dusting off the wedding planning corners of my mind that have since laid dormant since….. Read More 07/06/2017 Align your wedding with a celestial event (like a Great American Eclipse wedding!) "We are getting hitched as the moon passes between the sun and Earth during the Great American Eclipse on August 21, 2017." Celestial events range from common phenomena like full moons to awesome-looking, much less frequent occurrences such as meteor showers and eclipses to awe-inspiring, rare miracles like the planets aligning. If you're planning an eclipse wedding during the Great American Eclipse (or another celestial event), here are some tips to keep in mind… Read More 06/28/2017 Can we book a last-minute wedding photographer for our elopement? My partner and I want to elope, but he's not one for planning ahead. I love his spontaneity, but it doesn't allow for things like hiring an awesome photographer to capture our day for us. How do we go about finding a last-minute wedding photographer on short notice? Or should we plan for a post-wedding photo shoot instead? Read More 06/16/2017 These photo booth props can help shelter dogs after your wedding I found those plushies that would be super cute for photo booth props. But they're also dog toys! And then I realized… I could purchase a ton of fun-shaped dog toys, perfect for photo booth posing, and then donate them to a dog shelter afterwards! Here are some dog toys that would make great photo booth props… Read More More Advice > Recent DIY 1.3k 06/07/2017 This bride altered her original wedding gown for her gorgeous vow renewal My husband, Anindeep, and I came to our tenth wedding anniversary very much different people than we were so long ago, now personally and emotionally more enriched. We decided a vow renewal was necessary to celebrate ourselves in this new chapter in realizing our individual selves and expressing our togetherness more meaningfully to each other. Photography (duh) and fashion are priorities for me, so with NO attire budget and exponentially growing dressmaking skills, I suddenly found the confidence to alter my own wedding gown. Read More 05/31/2017 How to make antiqued paper for your historical or fantasy wedding We're getting married next month and having a pirate-themed wedding. Any bits of paper we needed (whether invitations, signs, or treasure-hunt clues) I decided to make look old and pirate-y. This technique would also be great for medieval, historical, steampunk, fantasy, or Victorian themes. Some of you may have done something like this at school, but this is such a simple yet effective bit of DIY I just had to share it! Read More 1.3k 03/30/2017 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 03/27/2017 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 03/20/2017 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 More DIY > Recent Stuff we love 07/21/2017 Wedding handkerchiefs for ugly crying, tears of joy, and hot messes You know what I never thought about wanting but desperately wished I had during my wedding ceremony… a wedding handkerchief! I could have used it, I could have let my partner use it. And then I could have kept it in my purse afterwards as a constant reminder. Don't make the same mistake I made. Get your hands on one of these special wedding handkerchiefs for you, your parents, or your weepy bridal party members… Read More 07/18/2017 Smart AF scientific wedding invitations that'll teach you 4 new things (including when the next total solar eclipse will be!) Nerds of the internet: If you read one science and wedding-related post today, make sure it's this one. These sophisticated scientific wedding invitations from Athena and Aphrodite will not only please your eyeballs, but will actually teach you four FASCINATING things you didn't know about scientific discoveries… Read More 07/11/2017 These gorgeously geeky engagement rings (hy)rule! Inspired by nature and science fiction, our sponsor Metal Wendler Designs creates engagement rings and wedding bands that combine a love of nature and fandom that you have to see to believe! From realistic tree bark textures, to fan-inspired wedding and engagement rings, these are one of a kind geeky engagement rings and bands that you won't see ANYWHERE else… Read More 07/07/2017 5 brilliant ways to find your wedding bands from Brilliant Earth If you're having trouble finding the right wedding band, or if you're on the hunt for unique wedding bands, our loooooongtime sponsor Brilliant Earth has five ways they can help you. (And, if you act fast, they can hook you up with free diamond earrings too!!!) Read More 07/05/2017 Give your suit a style upgrade with these wild wedding ties Your suit, groomsmen gear, dapper bride outfit, or whatever NEEDS one of these killer stylish wild wedding ties. I've compiled a solid list of tie options including bow ties, cosplay-inspired ties, subtly geeky ties, dinosaurs, floral prints, and even unicorns. If you've got some tie-wearers to buy for, get ready to start adding to cart… Read More More Stuff we love > Recent Wedding 101 1.2k 06/12/2017 This wedding is super gay! 5 ways to make your wedding gay as hell It's Pride Month, y'all, and everyone should be giving props to the LGBTQ community and their weddings. Well, not everyone. Some folks have concerns about the concept of a "gay wedding" because hey: aren't they just weddings? We get that, of course, but we feature some weddings where couples themselves VERY specifically want to embrace their wedding AND its gayness. So if you're into self-identified Very Very Gay Weddings, this roundup of ideas is for yooooou! Read More 1.1k 03/23/2017 Your offbeat-friendly interactive wedding planning checklist is available! We've had a printable wedding planning checklist for a long time (recently updated: see here!). Now we're rolling out an interactive wedding planning checklist so you can keep track of all your to-dos in one place, tailored to your specific wedding date! Here's where to find it and how it works… Read More 3.6k 02/01/2016 How to ship a wedding dress by mail: Every tip you'll need We recently gave some tips on traveling with your dress via car and plane, but what if you choose to mail your outfit to your destination wedding instead? There's a whole slew of issues that you'll need to address and we're here to lay it all out. Let's talk about how to ship a wedding dress to your destination. Read More 15k 01/28/2016 From zombies to nudie times: 15 unconventional bachelorette party ideas (great for bachelor parties, too!) We've covered some major ground in unconventional bachelorette party ideas in years past (no plastic penises required!), but there are definitely some party plans that we hadn't seen, including a few rad-as-hell ideas from readers. From zombies to "bawdy positive" burlesque to bonding nudie times, let's see what offbeat recreation we can get into today! Read More 6.7k 11 Comments 01/18/2016 If you set it, they will come: 7 questions to ask before picking the wedding date Congratulations on your engagement! The next step: when the hell will this thang happen? Setting the date sounds easy, right? If you set it, they will come. Let me tell you, it's a little more complicated than that. Here are the questions you'll want to ask when setting the wedding date. Read More More Wedding 101 > 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? Bachelorette Party Converse DIY Fall Weddings Feminism Guest List Harry Potter Invitation Wording Ceremony Advice Fashion Advice Reception Advice Relationship Advice Super cute offbeat wedding invitations Last name advice Monogrammed wedding napkins as couple re-branding How do you get someone to stop addressing things to your non-existent married name? My relationship is not a statement: Stop viewing our wedding decisions as some sort of socio-political performance Mrs vs. Ms: Am I a Mrs after I get married if I don't change my last name? Why I’m changing my last name, and why I won’t be apologizing for it Kerry & Kevin's timey-wimey romantic Earthy wedding One groom's perspective on taking his wife's last name The best decision I made in my marriage? Keeping my name. Read More > A few of our favorite wedding vendors Aisle Less Traveled Read More Eric Fletcher Photography Read More Afloral.com Read More Unique Vintage Read More Find offbeat vendors in our Vendor Guide > Our infamous spreadsheets & checklists My Wedding Binder will slap your wedding organization into shape Your offbeat-friendly interactive wedding planning checklist is available! Marriage legal changes you NEED to know about (in plain English, we promise!) How to change your name after the wedding (including an account checklist!) The electronic wedding hacks: Choosing your online wedding planning tools Turn that to-do into WOOHOO: The best wedding advice ever Impress their asses off: 5 tips for hosting out-of-town wedding guests in your home 80+ free wedding printables: a huge list of downloadable DIY wedding projects Get planning > RSVP Advice 5 reasons couples are turning to paperless wedding invitations from Glö Customizable wedding invitations that are anything but basic from Basic Invite Timey wimey timeline advice: when to send out your invitations and save-the-dates Postcards as the RSVP cards This one funny wedding RSVP line will make your guests laugh all the way to a reply Completely customizable online wedding communications from Glö Use a Sonic Screwdriver to keep track of your RSVPs 3 ways to chase down RSVPs from lazy guests Read More > Steal these ideas! Use flipbooks to help your guests Save the Date Print your wedding vows on scrolls Halloween couples: steal this zombie piñata idea for your reception "The bride may now high-five the groom" Celebrate ALL your relationships on your wedding anniversary Bring on your team spirit: Have guests sign T-shirts instead of a guestbook The perfect "Gamer Geek" wedding favor! Save your tongue, seal your invitations with patterned paper tape 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
07/21/2017 Wedding handkerchiefs for ugly crying, tears of joy, and hot messes You know what I never thought about wanting but desperately wished I had during my wedding ceremony… a wedding handkerchief! I could have used it, I could have let my partner use it. And then I could have kept it in my purse afterwards as a constant reminder. Don't make the same mistake I made. Get your hands on one of these special wedding handkerchiefs for you, your parents, or your weepy bridal party members… Read More 1.5k 07/21/2017 We're bowled over by this creative wedding in Seattle (with a hand-dyed dress!) Dana and John's space-y and creative wedding had some seriously intricate and beautiful details. There were constellations at every table, a huge and ornate chuppah made of paper, and the highlight of our lives: Dana's hand-dyed wedding dress. We could go on, but hey, we've got the whole story from the bride! Let's take a peek at all the details plus lots of commentary from the couple… Read More 07/20/2017 These backyard brides triumphed with killer suits at their house on the shore Casey and Stephanie's chic wedding was hosted in their backyard at the New Jersey Shore in their custom-made suits (by Bindle & Keep!). It was a triumph of style, epic love, AND adversity, as you'll see. Korean fusion tacos, customized glasses, a homemade Rice Krispies wedding cake, and suits that were the envy of all! Read More More Recent Posts > Recent Wedding Porn 07/24/2017 40 reasons wedding palm fronds and monstera plants are our new favorite obsession When it comes to wedding trends, I am so on board with anything botanical. When succulents got popular, I was totally down. And now we're starting to see wedding palm fronds and monstera plants leak over from home decor trends into weddings and WE ARE IN. They're tropical, they're super chic, and they pair really well with white and metallic decor. Plus, they're everywhere so it's easy to craft up a whole theme around them. Let's take a look at about a billion ways to bring in some palms and monstera deliciosas into your wedding decor… Let's put a bird leaf on it! Read More 07/24/2017 Metallic, marble, and chic style: now THIS is fab modern wedding inspiration We were blown away by the chic style, classy fashion, and amazing Denver Art Museum venue at the styled elopement of real life couple Gabriel and David. Much of the inspiration came from a painting by Zeng Fanzhi at the museum. They cultivated a colorful and sleekly modern style into which we want to sink. Think sharp grays and blues and fresh tidbits of saturated citrus color everywhere. Come for the art, stay for the shoes (on everyone!), the ultra stylish invites, the metallic marble and geometric cake, and the couple #goals. This is some urban modern wedding inspiration we can get behind… Read More 2.0k 07/20/2017 9 painted wedding dress masterpieces you have to see to believe I basically told the gals at RMINE that I wanted a dress that "looked like a unicorn sneezed on it." And they whipped out their paint brushes, and worked into the night, until the store smelled of fresh paint and their floors looked like a unicorn had been slaughtered on them. And they gave me this beauty! If you're looking for more painted wedding dress inspiration or dresses you can purchase ASAP, keep scrolling… Read More 1.0k 07/13/2017 Paper flowers, garland, and pizza(?): These alternative wedding ceremony backdrops are groovy Did you see our roundup of macrame wedding backdrops that totally double as home decor? I found a whole slew of alternative wedding ceremony backdrops that give that a run for its money. From balloons to bunting to huge paper flowers and succulents wreaths, there's something in the vein of flora and fauna that will suit your ceremony decor needs. Use them as ceremony backdrops, as your arch, in your photo booth, behind your sweetheart table… anywhere you like. Ready to peruse your options? Let's go… Read More 1.1k 07/10/2017 23 reasons purple haired brides rule the world of colored hair Unicorn haired brides are errrrrywhere these days and we can't get enough. Bring us your glam, your goth, your violet-hued beauties yearning to be seen. Let's peruse some of our very favorite purple haired brides from our huge archive of real weddings and see which hairstyles we covet the most… Read More More Wedding Porn > Recent Real Weddings 1.5k 07/21/2017 We're bowled over by this creative wedding in Seattle (with a hand-dyed dress!) Dana and John's space-y and creative wedding had some seriously intricate and beautiful details. There were constellations at every table, a huge and ornate chuppah made of paper, and the highlight of our lives: Dana's hand-dyed wedding dress. We could go on, but hey, we've got the whole story from the bride! Let's take a peek at all the details plus lots of commentary from the couple… Read More 07/20/2017 These backyard brides triumphed with killer suits at their house on the shore Casey and Stephanie's chic wedding was hosted in their backyard at the New Jersey Shore in their custom-made suits (by Bindle & Keep!). It was a triumph of style, epic love, AND adversity, as you'll see. Korean fusion tacos, customized glasses, a homemade Rice Krispies wedding cake, and suits that were the envy of all! Read More 1.5k 07/19/2017 A little bit vintage, a little bit nerdy at this intimate geeky wedding A historical museum, a teeny bit of Star Wars and Harry Potter, and a fab steak dinner for a small crowd of loved ones… this intimate geeky wedding is simple wedding #goals. The bride's sage advice about picking the right wedding party members is key. Don't miss the reason for the last dance, too. It's REAL and it's awesome. Read More 1.1k 07/18/2017 Embroidery, lush bouquets, and a steak cake — this handmade wedding is stitched onto our hearts With their family heirlooms and eclectic style, this was a seriously gorgeous handmade wedding full of DIY, from embroidered table centerpieces (including an “I know” Star Wars Millennium Falcon!) to homemade preserves made by the groom. Brittney and Roger are feisty, lovable, culinary travelers who love good company and good food. That combination is gold for a wedding. Read More 07/17/2017 A castle, a snowboarding bride, and a punk rock wedding on the slopes Madison and Aaron had a winter wedding filled with pink leggings, a snowboarding bride, a rowdy group of howling groomsmen, and loud punk music filling the air. Instead of walking down the aisle, Madison snowboarded through it! After a few photos on the ice caved shore of Lake Michigan, the crew headed to their castle reception(!) where the partying began in earnest. Later in the night, the party shifted to a punk rock celebration. Hell yes it did! You'll want to see this wintry, punk rock wedding on the slopes… Read More More Real Weddings > Recent Advice 2.4k 07/15/2017 Dress designer Alfred Angelo closing down! Are you losing your dress? Here's help… The big news is that wedding dress behemoth Alfred Angelo is shutting down, taking along with it thousands of dresses already on order by brides. Are you one of them? Are you now dress-less? Don't panic, there are some things you can do to snag a last-minute wedding dress… Read More 07/12/2017 Here's how you can totally battle wedding planning fatigue About seven months ago, I leaped back into my online inspiration boards and budget sheets, dusting off the wedding planning corners of my mind that have since laid dormant since….. Read More 07/06/2017 Align your wedding with a celestial event (like a Great American Eclipse wedding!) "We are getting hitched as the moon passes between the sun and Earth during the Great American Eclipse on August 21, 2017." Celestial events range from common phenomena like full moons to awesome-looking, much less frequent occurrences such as meteor showers and eclipses to awe-inspiring, rare miracles like the planets aligning. If you're planning an eclipse wedding during the Great American Eclipse (or another celestial event), here are some tips to keep in mind… Read More 06/28/2017 Can we book a last-minute wedding photographer for our elopement? My partner and I want to elope, but he's not one for planning ahead. I love his spontaneity, but it doesn't allow for things like hiring an awesome photographer to capture our day for us. How do we go about finding a last-minute wedding photographer on short notice? Or should we plan for a post-wedding photo shoot instead? Read More 06/16/2017 These photo booth props can help shelter dogs after your wedding I found those plushies that would be super cute for photo booth props. But they're also dog toys! And then I realized… I could purchase a ton of fun-shaped dog toys, perfect for photo booth posing, and then donate them to a dog shelter afterwards! Here are some dog toys that would make great photo booth props… Read More More Advice > Recent DIY 1.3k 06/07/2017 This bride altered her original wedding gown for her gorgeous vow renewal My husband, Anindeep, and I came to our tenth wedding anniversary very much different people than we were so long ago, now personally and emotionally more enriched. We decided a vow renewal was necessary to celebrate ourselves in this new chapter in realizing our individual selves and expressing our togetherness more meaningfully to each other. Photography (duh) and fashion are priorities for me, so with NO attire budget and exponentially growing dressmaking skills, I suddenly found the confidence to alter my own wedding gown. Read More 05/31/2017 How to make antiqued paper for your historical or fantasy wedding We're getting married next month and having a pirate-themed wedding. Any bits of paper we needed (whether invitations, signs, or treasure-hunt clues) I decided to make look old and pirate-y. This technique would also be great for medieval, historical, steampunk, fantasy, or Victorian themes. Some of you may have done something like this at school, but this is such a simple yet effective bit of DIY I just had to share it! Read More 1.3k 03/30/2017 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 03/27/2017 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 03/20/2017 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 More DIY > Recent Stuff we love 07/21/2017 Wedding handkerchiefs for ugly crying, tears of joy, and hot messes You know what I never thought about wanting but desperately wished I had during my wedding ceremony… a wedding handkerchief! I could have used it, I could have let my partner use it. And then I could have kept it in my purse afterwards as a constant reminder. Don't make the same mistake I made. Get your hands on one of these special wedding handkerchiefs for you, your parents, or your weepy bridal party members… Read More 07/18/2017 Smart AF scientific wedding invitations that'll teach you 4 new things (including when the next total solar eclipse will be!) Nerds of the internet: If you read one science and wedding-related post today, make sure it's this one. These sophisticated scientific wedding invitations from Athena and Aphrodite will not only please your eyeballs, but will actually teach you four FASCINATING things you didn't know about scientific discoveries… Read More 07/11/2017 These gorgeously geeky engagement rings (hy)rule! Inspired by nature and science fiction, our sponsor Metal Wendler Designs creates engagement rings and wedding bands that combine a love of nature and fandom that you have to see to believe! From realistic tree bark textures, to fan-inspired wedding and engagement rings, these are one of a kind geeky engagement rings and bands that you won't see ANYWHERE else… Read More 07/07/2017 5 brilliant ways to find your wedding bands from Brilliant Earth If you're having trouble finding the right wedding band, or if you're on the hunt for unique wedding bands, our loooooongtime sponsor Brilliant Earth has five ways they can help you. (And, if you act fast, they can hook you up with free diamond earrings too!!!) Read More 07/05/2017 Give your suit a style upgrade with these wild wedding ties Your suit, groomsmen gear, dapper bride outfit, or whatever NEEDS one of these killer stylish wild wedding ties. I've compiled a solid list of tie options including bow ties, cosplay-inspired ties, subtly geeky ties, dinosaurs, floral prints, and even unicorns. If you've got some tie-wearers to buy for, get ready to start adding to cart… Read More More Stuff we love > Recent Wedding 101 1.2k 06/12/2017 This wedding is super gay! 5 ways to make your wedding gay as hell It's Pride Month, y'all, and everyone should be giving props to the LGBTQ community and their weddings. Well, not everyone. Some folks have concerns about the concept of a "gay wedding" because hey: aren't they just weddings? We get that, of course, but we feature some weddings where couples themselves VERY specifically want to embrace their wedding AND its gayness. So if you're into self-identified Very Very Gay Weddings, this roundup of ideas is for yooooou! Read More 1.1k 03/23/2017 Your offbeat-friendly interactive wedding planning checklist is available! We've had a printable wedding planning checklist for a long time (recently updated: see here!). Now we're rolling out an interactive wedding planning checklist so you can keep track of all your to-dos in one place, tailored to your specific wedding date! Here's where to find it and how it works… Read More 3.6k 02/01/2016 How to ship a wedding dress by mail: Every tip you'll need We recently gave some tips on traveling with your dress via car and plane, but what if you choose to mail your outfit to your destination wedding instead? There's a whole slew of issues that you'll need to address and we're here to lay it all out. Let's talk about how to ship a wedding dress to your destination. Read More 15k 01/28/2016 From zombies to nudie times: 15 unconventional bachelorette party ideas (great for bachelor parties, too!) We've covered some major ground in unconventional bachelorette party ideas in years past (no plastic penises required!), but there are definitely some party plans that we hadn't seen, including a few rad-as-hell ideas from readers. From zombies to "bawdy positive" burlesque to bonding nudie times, let's see what offbeat recreation we can get into today! Read More 6.7k 11 Comments 01/18/2016 If you set it, they will come: 7 questions to ask before picking the wedding date Congratulations on your engagement! The next step: when the hell will this thang happen? Setting the date sounds easy, right? If you set it, they will come. Let me tell you, it's a little more complicated than that. Here are the questions you'll want to ask when setting the wedding date. Read More More Wedding 101 > 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? Bachelorette Party Converse DIY Fall Weddings Feminism Guest List Harry Potter Invitation Wording Ceremony Advice Fashion Advice Reception Advice Relationship Advice Super cute offbeat wedding invitations Last name advice Monogrammed wedding napkins as couple re-branding How do you get someone to stop addressing things to your non-existent married name? My relationship is not a statement: Stop viewing our wedding decisions as some sort of socio-political performance Mrs vs. Ms: Am I a Mrs after I get married if I don't change my last name? Why I’m changing my last name, and why I won’t be apologizing for it Kerry & Kevin's timey-wimey romantic Earthy wedding One groom's perspective on taking his wife's last name The best decision I made in my marriage? Keeping my name. Read More > A few of our favorite wedding vendors Aisle Less Traveled Read More Eric Fletcher Photography Read More Afloral.com Read More Unique Vintage Read More Find offbeat vendors in our Vendor Guide > Our infamous spreadsheets & checklists My Wedding Binder will slap your wedding organization into shape Your offbeat-friendly interactive wedding planning checklist is available! Marriage legal changes you NEED to know about (in plain English, we promise!) How to change your name after the wedding (including an account checklist!) The electronic wedding hacks: Choosing your online wedding planning tools Turn that to-do into WOOHOO: The best wedding advice ever Impress their asses off: 5 tips for hosting out-of-town wedding guests in your home 80+ free wedding printables: a huge list of downloadable DIY wedding projects Get planning > RSVP Advice 5 reasons couples are turning to paperless wedding invitations from Glö Customizable wedding invitations that are anything but basic from Basic Invite Timey wimey timeline advice: when to send out your invitations and save-the-dates Postcards as the RSVP cards This one funny wedding RSVP line will make your guests laugh all the way to a reply Completely customizable online wedding communications from Glö Use a Sonic Screwdriver to keep track of your RSVPs 3 ways to chase down RSVPs from lazy guests Read More > Steal these ideas! Use flipbooks to help your guests Save the Date Print your wedding vows on scrolls Halloween couples: steal this zombie piñata idea for your reception "The bride may now high-five the groom" Celebrate ALL your relationships on your wedding anniversary Bring on your team spirit: Have guests sign T-shirts instead of a guestbook The perfect "Gamer Geek" wedding favor! Save your tongue, seal your invitations with patterned paper tape 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
1.5k 07/21/2017 We're bowled over by this creative wedding in Seattle (with a hand-dyed dress!) Dana and John's space-y and creative wedding had some seriously intricate and beautiful details. There were constellations at every table, a huge and ornate chuppah made of paper, and the highlight of our lives: Dana's hand-dyed wedding dress. We could go on, but hey, we've got the whole story from the bride! Let's take a peek at all the details plus lots of commentary from the couple… Read More 07/20/2017 These backyard brides triumphed with killer suits at their house on the shore Casey and Stephanie's chic wedding was hosted in their backyard at the New Jersey Shore in their custom-made suits (by Bindle & Keep!). It was a triumph of style, epic love, AND adversity, as you'll see. Korean fusion tacos, customized glasses, a homemade Rice Krispies wedding cake, and suits that were the envy of all! Read More More Recent Posts > Recent Wedding Porn 07/24/2017 40 reasons wedding palm fronds and monstera plants are our new favorite obsession When it comes to wedding trends, I am so on board with anything botanical. When succulents got popular, I was totally down. And now we're starting to see wedding palm fronds and monstera plants leak over from home decor trends into weddings and WE ARE IN. They're tropical, they're super chic, and they pair really well with white and metallic decor. Plus, they're everywhere so it's easy to craft up a whole theme around them. Let's take a look at about a billion ways to bring in some palms and monstera deliciosas into your wedding decor… Let's put a bird leaf on it! Read More 07/24/2017 Metallic, marble, and chic style: now THIS is fab modern wedding inspiration We were blown away by the chic style, classy fashion, and amazing Denver Art Museum venue at the styled elopement of real life couple Gabriel and David. Much of the inspiration came from a painting by Zeng Fanzhi at the museum. They cultivated a colorful and sleekly modern style into which we want to sink. Think sharp grays and blues and fresh tidbits of saturated citrus color everywhere. Come for the art, stay for the shoes (on everyone!), the ultra stylish invites, the metallic marble and geometric cake, and the couple #goals. This is some urban modern wedding inspiration we can get behind… Read More 2.0k 07/20/2017 9 painted wedding dress masterpieces you have to see to believe I basically told the gals at RMINE that I wanted a dress that "looked like a unicorn sneezed on it." And they whipped out their paint brushes, and worked into the night, until the store smelled of fresh paint and their floors looked like a unicorn had been slaughtered on them. And they gave me this beauty! If you're looking for more painted wedding dress inspiration or dresses you can purchase ASAP, keep scrolling… Read More 1.0k 07/13/2017 Paper flowers, garland, and pizza(?): These alternative wedding ceremony backdrops are groovy Did you see our roundup of macrame wedding backdrops that totally double as home decor? I found a whole slew of alternative wedding ceremony backdrops that give that a run for its money. From balloons to bunting to huge paper flowers and succulents wreaths, there's something in the vein of flora and fauna that will suit your ceremony decor needs. Use them as ceremony backdrops, as your arch, in your photo booth, behind your sweetheart table… anywhere you like. Ready to peruse your options? Let's go… Read More 1.1k 07/10/2017 23 reasons purple haired brides rule the world of colored hair Unicorn haired brides are errrrrywhere these days and we can't get enough. Bring us your glam, your goth, your violet-hued beauties yearning to be seen. Let's peruse some of our very favorite purple haired brides from our huge archive of real weddings and see which hairstyles we covet the most… Read More More Wedding Porn > Recent Real Weddings 1.5k 07/21/2017 We're bowled over by this creative wedding in Seattle (with a hand-dyed dress!) Dana and John's space-y and creative wedding had some seriously intricate and beautiful details. There were constellations at every table, a huge and ornate chuppah made of paper, and the highlight of our lives: Dana's hand-dyed wedding dress. We could go on, but hey, we've got the whole story from the bride! Let's take a peek at all the details plus lots of commentary from the couple… Read More 07/20/2017 These backyard brides triumphed with killer suits at their house on the shore Casey and Stephanie's chic wedding was hosted in their backyard at the New Jersey Shore in their custom-made suits (by Bindle & Keep!). It was a triumph of style, epic love, AND adversity, as you'll see. Korean fusion tacos, customized glasses, a homemade Rice Krispies wedding cake, and suits that were the envy of all! Read More 1.5k 07/19/2017 A little bit vintage, a little bit nerdy at this intimate geeky wedding A historical museum, a teeny bit of Star Wars and Harry Potter, and a fab steak dinner for a small crowd of loved ones… this intimate geeky wedding is simple wedding #goals. The bride's sage advice about picking the right wedding party members is key. Don't miss the reason for the last dance, too. It's REAL and it's awesome. Read More 1.1k 07/18/2017 Embroidery, lush bouquets, and a steak cake — this handmade wedding is stitched onto our hearts With their family heirlooms and eclectic style, this was a seriously gorgeous handmade wedding full of DIY, from embroidered table centerpieces (including an “I know” Star Wars Millennium Falcon!) to homemade preserves made by the groom. Brittney and Roger are feisty, lovable, culinary travelers who love good company and good food. That combination is gold for a wedding. Read More 07/17/2017 A castle, a snowboarding bride, and a punk rock wedding on the slopes Madison and Aaron had a winter wedding filled with pink leggings, a snowboarding bride, a rowdy group of howling groomsmen, and loud punk music filling the air. Instead of walking down the aisle, Madison snowboarded through it! After a few photos on the ice caved shore of Lake Michigan, the crew headed to their castle reception(!) where the partying began in earnest. Later in the night, the party shifted to a punk rock celebration. Hell yes it did! You'll want to see this wintry, punk rock wedding on the slopes… Read More More Real Weddings > Recent Advice 2.4k 07/15/2017 Dress designer Alfred Angelo closing down! Are you losing your dress? Here's help… The big news is that wedding dress behemoth Alfred Angelo is shutting down, taking along with it thousands of dresses already on order by brides. Are you one of them? Are you now dress-less? Don't panic, there are some things you can do to snag a last-minute wedding dress… Read More 07/12/2017 Here's how you can totally battle wedding planning fatigue About seven months ago, I leaped back into my online inspiration boards and budget sheets, dusting off the wedding planning corners of my mind that have since laid dormant since….. Read More 07/06/2017 Align your wedding with a celestial event (like a Great American Eclipse wedding!) "We are getting hitched as the moon passes between the sun and Earth during the Great American Eclipse on August 21, 2017." Celestial events range from common phenomena like full moons to awesome-looking, much less frequent occurrences such as meteor showers and eclipses to awe-inspiring, rare miracles like the planets aligning. If you're planning an eclipse wedding during the Great American Eclipse (or another celestial event), here are some tips to keep in mind… Read More 06/28/2017 Can we book a last-minute wedding photographer for our elopement? My partner and I want to elope, but he's not one for planning ahead. I love his spontaneity, but it doesn't allow for things like hiring an awesome photographer to capture our day for us. How do we go about finding a last-minute wedding photographer on short notice? Or should we plan for a post-wedding photo shoot instead? Read More 06/16/2017 These photo booth props can help shelter dogs after your wedding I found those plushies that would be super cute for photo booth props. But they're also dog toys! And then I realized… I could purchase a ton of fun-shaped dog toys, perfect for photo booth posing, and then donate them to a dog shelter afterwards! Here are some dog toys that would make great photo booth props… Read More More Advice > Recent DIY 1.3k 06/07/2017 This bride altered her original wedding gown for her gorgeous vow renewal My husband, Anindeep, and I came to our tenth wedding anniversary very much different people than we were so long ago, now personally and emotionally more enriched. We decided a vow renewal was necessary to celebrate ourselves in this new chapter in realizing our individual selves and expressing our togetherness more meaningfully to each other. Photography (duh) and fashion are priorities for me, so with NO attire budget and exponentially growing dressmaking skills, I suddenly found the confidence to alter my own wedding gown. Read More 05/31/2017 How to make antiqued paper for your historical or fantasy wedding We're getting married next month and having a pirate-themed wedding. Any bits of paper we needed (whether invitations, signs, or treasure-hunt clues) I decided to make look old and pirate-y. This technique would also be great for medieval, historical, steampunk, fantasy, or Victorian themes. Some of you may have done something like this at school, but this is such a simple yet effective bit of DIY I just had to share it! Read More 1.3k 03/30/2017 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 03/27/2017 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 03/20/2017 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 More DIY > Recent Stuff we love 07/21/2017 Wedding handkerchiefs for ugly crying, tears of joy, and hot messes You know what I never thought about wanting but desperately wished I had during my wedding ceremony… a wedding handkerchief! I could have used it, I could have let my partner use it. And then I could have kept it in my purse afterwards as a constant reminder. Don't make the same mistake I made. Get your hands on one of these special wedding handkerchiefs for you, your parents, or your weepy bridal party members… Read More 07/18/2017 Smart AF scientific wedding invitations that'll teach you 4 new things (including when the next total solar eclipse will be!) Nerds of the internet: If you read one science and wedding-related post today, make sure it's this one. These sophisticated scientific wedding invitations from Athena and Aphrodite will not only please your eyeballs, but will actually teach you four FASCINATING things you didn't know about scientific discoveries… Read More 07/11/2017 These gorgeously geeky engagement rings (hy)rule! Inspired by nature and science fiction, our sponsor Metal Wendler Designs creates engagement rings and wedding bands that combine a love of nature and fandom that you have to see to believe! From realistic tree bark textures, to fan-inspired wedding and engagement rings, these are one of a kind geeky engagement rings and bands that you won't see ANYWHERE else… Read More 07/07/2017 5 brilliant ways to find your wedding bands from Brilliant Earth If you're having trouble finding the right wedding band, or if you're on the hunt for unique wedding bands, our loooooongtime sponsor Brilliant Earth has five ways they can help you. (And, if you act fast, they can hook you up with free diamond earrings too!!!) Read More 07/05/2017 Give your suit a style upgrade with these wild wedding ties Your suit, groomsmen gear, dapper bride outfit, or whatever NEEDS one of these killer stylish wild wedding ties. I've compiled a solid list of tie options including bow ties, cosplay-inspired ties, subtly geeky ties, dinosaurs, floral prints, and even unicorns. If you've got some tie-wearers to buy for, get ready to start adding to cart… Read More More Stuff we love > Recent Wedding 101 1.2k 06/12/2017 This wedding is super gay! 5 ways to make your wedding gay as hell It's Pride Month, y'all, and everyone should be giving props to the LGBTQ community and their weddings. Well, not everyone. Some folks have concerns about the concept of a "gay wedding" because hey: aren't they just weddings? We get that, of course, but we feature some weddings where couples themselves VERY specifically want to embrace their wedding AND its gayness. So if you're into self-identified Very Very Gay Weddings, this roundup of ideas is for yooooou! Read More 1.1k 03/23/2017 Your offbeat-friendly interactive wedding planning checklist is available! We've had a printable wedding planning checklist for a long time (recently updated: see here!). Now we're rolling out an interactive wedding planning checklist so you can keep track of all your to-dos in one place, tailored to your specific wedding date! Here's where to find it and how it works… Read More 3.6k 02/01/2016 How to ship a wedding dress by mail: Every tip you'll need We recently gave some tips on traveling with your dress via car and plane, but what if you choose to mail your outfit to your destination wedding instead? There's a whole slew of issues that you'll need to address and we're here to lay it all out. Let's talk about how to ship a wedding dress to your destination. Read More 15k 01/28/2016 From zombies to nudie times: 15 unconventional bachelorette party ideas (great for bachelor parties, too!) We've covered some major ground in unconventional bachelorette party ideas in years past (no plastic penises required!), but there are definitely some party plans that we hadn't seen, including a few rad-as-hell ideas from readers. From zombies to "bawdy positive" burlesque to bonding nudie times, let's see what offbeat recreation we can get into today! Read More 6.7k 11 Comments 01/18/2016 If you set it, they will come: 7 questions to ask before picking the wedding date Congratulations on your engagement! The next step: when the hell will this thang happen? Setting the date sounds easy, right? If you set it, they will come. Let me tell you, it's a little more complicated than that. Here are the questions you'll want to ask when setting the wedding date. Read More More Wedding 101 > 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? Bachelorette Party Converse DIY Fall Weddings Feminism Guest List Harry Potter Invitation Wording Ceremony Advice Fashion Advice Reception Advice Relationship Advice Super cute offbeat wedding invitations Last name advice Monogrammed wedding napkins as couple re-branding How do you get someone to stop addressing things to your non-existent married name? My relationship is not a statement: Stop viewing our wedding decisions as some sort of socio-political performance Mrs vs. Ms: Am I a Mrs after I get married if I don't change my last name? Why I’m changing my last name, and why I won’t be apologizing for it Kerry & Kevin's timey-wimey romantic Earthy wedding One groom's perspective on taking his wife's last name The best decision I made in my marriage? Keeping my name. Read More > A few of our favorite wedding vendors Aisle Less Traveled Read More Eric Fletcher Photography Read More Afloral.com Read More Unique Vintage Read More Find offbeat vendors in our Vendor Guide > Our infamous spreadsheets & checklists My Wedding Binder will slap your wedding organization into shape Your offbeat-friendly interactive wedding planning checklist is available! Marriage legal changes you NEED to know about (in plain English, we promise!) How to change your name after the wedding (including an account checklist!) The electronic wedding hacks: Choosing your online wedding planning tools Turn that to-do into WOOHOO: The best wedding advice ever Impress their asses off: 5 tips for hosting out-of-town wedding guests in your home 80+ free wedding printables: a huge list of downloadable DIY wedding projects Get planning > RSVP Advice 5 reasons couples are turning to paperless wedding invitations from Glö Customizable wedding invitations that are anything but basic from Basic Invite Timey wimey timeline advice: when to send out your invitations and save-the-dates Postcards as the RSVP cards This one funny wedding RSVP line will make your guests laugh all the way to a reply Completely customizable online wedding communications from Glö Use a Sonic Screwdriver to keep track of your RSVPs 3 ways to chase down RSVPs from lazy guests Read More > Steal these ideas! Use flipbooks to help your guests Save the Date Print your wedding vows on scrolls Halloween couples: steal this zombie piñata idea for your reception "The bride may now high-five the groom" Celebrate ALL your relationships on your wedding anniversary Bring on your team spirit: Have guests sign T-shirts instead of a guestbook The perfect "Gamer Geek" wedding favor! Save your tongue, seal your invitations with patterned paper tape 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
07/20/2017 These backyard brides triumphed with killer suits at their house on the shore Casey and Stephanie's chic wedding was hosted in their backyard at the New Jersey Shore in their custom-made suits (by Bindle & Keep!). It was a triumph of style, epic love, AND adversity, as you'll see. Korean fusion tacos, customized glasses, a homemade Rice Krispies wedding cake, and suits that were the envy of all! Read More More Recent Posts > Recent Wedding Porn 07/24/2017 40 reasons wedding palm fronds and monstera plants are our new favorite obsession When it comes to wedding trends, I am so on board with anything botanical. When succulents got popular, I was totally down. And now we're starting to see wedding palm fronds and monstera plants leak over from home decor trends into weddings and WE ARE IN. They're tropical, they're super chic, and they pair really well with white and metallic decor. Plus, they're everywhere so it's easy to craft up a whole theme around them. Let's take a look at about a billion ways to bring in some palms and monstera deliciosas into your wedding decor… Let's put a bird leaf on it! Read More 07/24/2017 Metallic, marble, and chic style: now THIS is fab modern wedding inspiration We were blown away by the chic style, classy fashion, and amazing Denver Art Museum venue at the styled elopement of real life couple Gabriel and David. Much of the inspiration came from a painting by Zeng Fanzhi at the museum. They cultivated a colorful and sleekly modern style into which we want to sink. Think sharp grays and blues and fresh tidbits of saturated citrus color everywhere. Come for the art, stay for the shoes (on everyone!), the ultra stylish invites, the metallic marble and geometric cake, and the couple #goals. This is some urban modern wedding inspiration we can get behind… Read More 2.0k 07/20/2017 9 painted wedding dress masterpieces you have to see to believe I basically told the gals at RMINE that I wanted a dress that "looked like a unicorn sneezed on it." And they whipped out their paint brushes, and worked into the night, until the store smelled of fresh paint and their floors looked like a unicorn had been slaughtered on them. And they gave me this beauty! If you're looking for more painted wedding dress inspiration or dresses you can purchase ASAP, keep scrolling… Read More 1.0k 07/13/2017 Paper flowers, garland, and pizza(?): These alternative wedding ceremony backdrops are groovy Did you see our roundup of macrame wedding backdrops that totally double as home decor? I found a whole slew of alternative wedding ceremony backdrops that give that a run for its money. From balloons to bunting to huge paper flowers and succulents wreaths, there's something in the vein of flora and fauna that will suit your ceremony decor needs. Use them as ceremony backdrops, as your arch, in your photo booth, behind your sweetheart table… anywhere you like. Ready to peruse your options? Let's go… Read More 1.1k 07/10/2017 23 reasons purple haired brides rule the world of colored hair Unicorn haired brides are errrrrywhere these days and we can't get enough. Bring us your glam, your goth, your violet-hued beauties yearning to be seen. Let's peruse some of our very favorite purple haired brides from our huge archive of real weddings and see which hairstyles we covet the most… Read More More Wedding Porn > Recent Real Weddings 1.5k 07/21/2017 We're bowled over by this creative wedding in Seattle (with a hand-dyed dress!) Dana and John's space-y and creative wedding had some seriously intricate and beautiful details. There were constellations at every table, a huge and ornate chuppah made of paper, and the highlight of our lives: Dana's hand-dyed wedding dress. We could go on, but hey, we've got the whole story from the bride! Let's take a peek at all the details plus lots of commentary from the couple… Read More 07/20/2017 These backyard brides triumphed with killer suits at their house on the shore Casey and Stephanie's chic wedding was hosted in their backyard at the New Jersey Shore in their custom-made suits (by Bindle & Keep!). It was a triumph of style, epic love, AND adversity, as you'll see. Korean fusion tacos, customized glasses, a homemade Rice Krispies wedding cake, and suits that were the envy of all! Read More 1.5k 07/19/2017 A little bit vintage, a little bit nerdy at this intimate geeky wedding A historical museum, a teeny bit of Star Wars and Harry Potter, and a fab steak dinner for a small crowd of loved ones… this intimate geeky wedding is simple wedding #goals. The bride's sage advice about picking the right wedding party members is key. Don't miss the reason for the last dance, too. It's REAL and it's awesome. Read More 1.1k 07/18/2017 Embroidery, lush bouquets, and a steak cake — this handmade wedding is stitched onto our hearts With their family heirlooms and eclectic style, this was a seriously gorgeous handmade wedding full of DIY, from embroidered table centerpieces (including an “I know” Star Wars Millennium Falcon!) to homemade preserves made by the groom. Brittney and Roger are feisty, lovable, culinary travelers who love good company and good food. That combination is gold for a wedding. Read More 07/17/2017 A castle, a snowboarding bride, and a punk rock wedding on the slopes Madison and Aaron had a winter wedding filled with pink leggings, a snowboarding bride, a rowdy group of howling groomsmen, and loud punk music filling the air. Instead of walking down the aisle, Madison snowboarded through it! After a few photos on the ice caved shore of Lake Michigan, the crew headed to their castle reception(!) where the partying began in earnest. Later in the night, the party shifted to a punk rock celebration. Hell yes it did! You'll want to see this wintry, punk rock wedding on the slopes… Read More More Real Weddings > Recent Advice 2.4k 07/15/2017 Dress designer Alfred Angelo closing down! Are you losing your dress? Here's help… The big news is that wedding dress behemoth Alfred Angelo is shutting down, taking along with it thousands of dresses already on order by brides. Are you one of them? Are you now dress-less? Don't panic, there are some things you can do to snag a last-minute wedding dress… Read More 07/12/2017 Here's how you can totally battle wedding planning fatigue About seven months ago, I leaped back into my online inspiration boards and budget sheets, dusting off the wedding planning corners of my mind that have since laid dormant since….. Read More 07/06/2017 Align your wedding with a celestial event (like a Great American Eclipse wedding!) "We are getting hitched as the moon passes between the sun and Earth during the Great American Eclipse on August 21, 2017." Celestial events range from common phenomena like full moons to awesome-looking, much less frequent occurrences such as meteor showers and eclipses to awe-inspiring, rare miracles like the planets aligning. If you're planning an eclipse wedding during the Great American Eclipse (or another celestial event), here are some tips to keep in mind… Read More 06/28/2017 Can we book a last-minute wedding photographer for our elopement? My partner and I want to elope, but he's not one for planning ahead. I love his spontaneity, but it doesn't allow for things like hiring an awesome photographer to capture our day for us. How do we go about finding a last-minute wedding photographer on short notice? Or should we plan for a post-wedding photo shoot instead? Read More 06/16/2017 These photo booth props can help shelter dogs after your wedding I found those plushies that would be super cute for photo booth props. But they're also dog toys! And then I realized… I could purchase a ton of fun-shaped dog toys, perfect for photo booth posing, and then donate them to a dog shelter afterwards! Here are some dog toys that would make great photo booth props… Read More More Advice > Recent DIY 1.3k 06/07/2017 This bride altered her original wedding gown for her gorgeous vow renewal My husband, Anindeep, and I came to our tenth wedding anniversary very much different people than we were so long ago, now personally and emotionally more enriched. We decided a vow renewal was necessary to celebrate ourselves in this new chapter in realizing our individual selves and expressing our togetherness more meaningfully to each other. Photography (duh) and fashion are priorities for me, so with NO attire budget and exponentially growing dressmaking skills, I suddenly found the confidence to alter my own wedding gown. Read More 05/31/2017 How to make antiqued paper for your historical or fantasy wedding We're getting married next month and having a pirate-themed wedding. Any bits of paper we needed (whether invitations, signs, or treasure-hunt clues) I decided to make look old and pirate-y. This technique would also be great for medieval, historical, steampunk, fantasy, or Victorian themes. Some of you may have done something like this at school, but this is such a simple yet effective bit of DIY I just had to share it! Read More 1.3k 03/30/2017 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 03/27/2017 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 03/20/2017 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 More DIY > Recent Stuff we love 07/21/2017 Wedding handkerchiefs for ugly crying, tears of joy, and hot messes You know what I never thought about wanting but desperately wished I had during my wedding ceremony… a wedding handkerchief! I could have used it, I could have let my partner use it. And then I could have kept it in my purse afterwards as a constant reminder. Don't make the same mistake I made. Get your hands on one of these special wedding handkerchiefs for you, your parents, or your weepy bridal party members… Read More 07/18/2017 Smart AF scientific wedding invitations that'll teach you 4 new things (including when the next total solar eclipse will be!) Nerds of the internet: If you read one science and wedding-related post today, make sure it's this one. These sophisticated scientific wedding invitations from Athena and Aphrodite will not only please your eyeballs, but will actually teach you four FASCINATING things you didn't know about scientific discoveries… Read More 07/11/2017 These gorgeously geeky engagement rings (hy)rule! Inspired by nature and science fiction, our sponsor Metal Wendler Designs creates engagement rings and wedding bands that combine a love of nature and fandom that you have to see to believe! From realistic tree bark textures, to fan-inspired wedding and engagement rings, these are one of a kind geeky engagement rings and bands that you won't see ANYWHERE else… Read More 07/07/2017 5 brilliant ways to find your wedding bands from Brilliant Earth If you're having trouble finding the right wedding band, or if you're on the hunt for unique wedding bands, our loooooongtime sponsor Brilliant Earth has five ways they can help you. (And, if you act fast, they can hook you up with free diamond earrings too!!!) Read More 07/05/2017 Give your suit a style upgrade with these wild wedding ties Your suit, groomsmen gear, dapper bride outfit, or whatever NEEDS one of these killer stylish wild wedding ties. I've compiled a solid list of tie options including bow ties, cosplay-inspired ties, subtly geeky ties, dinosaurs, floral prints, and even unicorns. If you've got some tie-wearers to buy for, get ready to start adding to cart… Read More More Stuff we love > Recent Wedding 101 1.2k 06/12/2017 This wedding is super gay! 5 ways to make your wedding gay as hell It's Pride Month, y'all, and everyone should be giving props to the LGBTQ community and their weddings. Well, not everyone. Some folks have concerns about the concept of a "gay wedding" because hey: aren't they just weddings? We get that, of course, but we feature some weddings where couples themselves VERY specifically want to embrace their wedding AND its gayness. So if you're into self-identified Very Very Gay Weddings, this roundup of ideas is for yooooou! Read More 1.1k 03/23/2017 Your offbeat-friendly interactive wedding planning checklist is available! We've had a printable wedding planning checklist for a long time (recently updated: see here!). Now we're rolling out an interactive wedding planning checklist so you can keep track of all your to-dos in one place, tailored to your specific wedding date! Here's where to find it and how it works… Read More 3.6k 02/01/2016 How to ship a wedding dress by mail: Every tip you'll need We recently gave some tips on traveling with your dress via car and plane, but what if you choose to mail your outfit to your destination wedding instead? There's a whole slew of issues that you'll need to address and we're here to lay it all out. Let's talk about how to ship a wedding dress to your destination. Read More 15k 01/28/2016 From zombies to nudie times: 15 unconventional bachelorette party ideas (great for bachelor parties, too!) We've covered some major ground in unconventional bachelorette party ideas in years past (no plastic penises required!), but there are definitely some party plans that we hadn't seen, including a few rad-as-hell ideas from readers. From zombies to "bawdy positive" burlesque to bonding nudie times, let's see what offbeat recreation we can get into today! Read More 6.7k 11 Comments 01/18/2016 If you set it, they will come: 7 questions to ask before picking the wedding date Congratulations on your engagement! The next step: when the hell will this thang happen? Setting the date sounds easy, right? If you set it, they will come. Let me tell you, it's a little more complicated than that. Here are the questions you'll want to ask when setting the wedding date. Read More More Wedding 101 > 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? Bachelorette Party Converse DIY Fall Weddings Feminism Guest List Harry Potter Invitation Wording Ceremony Advice Fashion Advice Reception Advice Relationship Advice Super cute offbeat wedding invitations Last name advice Monogrammed wedding napkins as couple re-branding How do you get someone to stop addressing things to your non-existent married name? My relationship is not a statement: Stop viewing our wedding decisions as some sort of socio-political performance Mrs vs. Ms: Am I a Mrs after I get married if I don't change my last name? Why I’m changing my last name, and why I won’t be apologizing for it Kerry & Kevin's timey-wimey romantic Earthy wedding One groom's perspective on taking his wife's last name The best decision I made in my marriage? Keeping my name. Read More > A few of our favorite wedding vendors Aisle Less Traveled Read More Eric Fletcher Photography Read More Afloral.com Read More Unique Vintage Read More Find offbeat vendors in our Vendor Guide > Our infamous spreadsheets & checklists My Wedding Binder will slap your wedding organization into shape Your offbeat-friendly interactive wedding planning checklist is available! Marriage legal changes you NEED to know about (in plain English, we promise!) How to change your name after the wedding (including an account checklist!) The electronic wedding hacks: Choosing your online wedding planning tools Turn that to-do into WOOHOO: The best wedding advice ever Impress their asses off: 5 tips for hosting out-of-town wedding guests in your home 80+ free wedding printables: a huge list of downloadable DIY wedding projects Get planning > RSVP Advice 5 reasons couples are turning to paperless wedding invitations from Glö Customizable wedding invitations that are anything but basic from Basic Invite Timey wimey timeline advice: when to send out your invitations and save-the-dates Postcards as the RSVP cards This one funny wedding RSVP line will make your guests laugh all the way to a reply Completely customizable online wedding communications from Glö Use a Sonic Screwdriver to keep track of your RSVPs 3 ways to chase down RSVPs from lazy guests Read More > Steal these ideas! Use flipbooks to help your guests Save the Date Print your wedding vows on scrolls Halloween couples: steal this zombie piñata idea for your reception "The bride may now high-five the groom" Celebrate ALL your relationships on your wedding anniversary Bring on your team spirit: Have guests sign T-shirts instead of a guestbook The perfect "Gamer Geek" wedding favor! Save your tongue, seal your invitations with patterned paper tape 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
07/24/2017 40 reasons wedding palm fronds and monstera plants are our new favorite obsession When it comes to wedding trends, I am so on board with anything botanical. When succulents got popular, I was totally down. And now we're starting to see wedding palm fronds and monstera plants leak over from home decor trends into weddings and WE ARE IN. They're tropical, they're super chic, and they pair really well with white and metallic decor. Plus, they're everywhere so it's easy to craft up a whole theme around them. Let's take a look at about a billion ways to bring in some palms and monstera deliciosas into your wedding decor… Let's put a bird leaf on it! Read More 07/24/2017 Metallic, marble, and chic style: now THIS is fab modern wedding inspiration We were blown away by the chic style, classy fashion, and amazing Denver Art Museum venue at the styled elopement of real life couple Gabriel and David. Much of the inspiration came from a painting by Zeng Fanzhi at the museum. They cultivated a colorful and sleekly modern style into which we want to sink. Think sharp grays and blues and fresh tidbits of saturated citrus color everywhere. Come for the art, stay for the shoes (on everyone!), the ultra stylish invites, the metallic marble and geometric cake, and the couple #goals. This is some urban modern wedding inspiration we can get behind… Read More 2.0k 07/20/2017 9 painted wedding dress masterpieces you have to see to believe I basically told the gals at RMINE that I wanted a dress that "looked like a unicorn sneezed on it." And they whipped out their paint brushes, and worked into the night, until the store smelled of fresh paint and their floors looked like a unicorn had been slaughtered on them. And they gave me this beauty! If you're looking for more painted wedding dress inspiration or dresses you can purchase ASAP, keep scrolling… Read More 1.0k 07/13/2017 Paper flowers, garland, and pizza(?): These alternative wedding ceremony backdrops are groovy Did you see our roundup of macrame wedding backdrops that totally double as home decor? I found a whole slew of alternative wedding ceremony backdrops that give that a run for its money. From balloons to bunting to huge paper flowers and succulents wreaths, there's something in the vein of flora and fauna that will suit your ceremony decor needs. Use them as ceremony backdrops, as your arch, in your photo booth, behind your sweetheart table… anywhere you like. Ready to peruse your options? Let's go… Read More 1.1k 07/10/2017 23 reasons purple haired brides rule the world of colored hair Unicorn haired brides are errrrrywhere these days and we can't get enough. Bring us your glam, your goth, your violet-hued beauties yearning to be seen. Let's peruse some of our very favorite purple haired brides from our huge archive of real weddings and see which hairstyles we covet the most… Read More More Wedding Porn > Recent Real Weddings 1.5k 07/21/2017 We're bowled over by this creative wedding in Seattle (with a hand-dyed dress!) Dana and John's space-y and creative wedding had some seriously intricate and beautiful details. There were constellations at every table, a huge and ornate chuppah made of paper, and the highlight of our lives: Dana's hand-dyed wedding dress. We could go on, but hey, we've got the whole story from the bride! Let's take a peek at all the details plus lots of commentary from the couple… Read More 07/20/2017 These backyard brides triumphed with killer suits at their house on the shore Casey and Stephanie's chic wedding was hosted in their backyard at the New Jersey Shore in their custom-made suits (by Bindle & Keep!). It was a triumph of style, epic love, AND adversity, as you'll see. Korean fusion tacos, customized glasses, a homemade Rice Krispies wedding cake, and suits that were the envy of all! Read More 1.5k 07/19/2017 A little bit vintage, a little bit nerdy at this intimate geeky wedding A historical museum, a teeny bit of Star Wars and Harry Potter, and a fab steak dinner for a small crowd of loved ones… this intimate geeky wedding is simple wedding #goals. The bride's sage advice about picking the right wedding party members is key. Don't miss the reason for the last dance, too. It's REAL and it's awesome. Read More 1.1k 07/18/2017 Embroidery, lush bouquets, and a steak cake — this handmade wedding is stitched onto our hearts With their family heirlooms and eclectic style, this was a seriously gorgeous handmade wedding full of DIY, from embroidered table centerpieces (including an “I know” Star Wars Millennium Falcon!) to homemade preserves made by the groom. Brittney and Roger are feisty, lovable, culinary travelers who love good company and good food. That combination is gold for a wedding. Read More 07/17/2017 A castle, a snowboarding bride, and a punk rock wedding on the slopes Madison and Aaron had a winter wedding filled with pink leggings, a snowboarding bride, a rowdy group of howling groomsmen, and loud punk music filling the air. Instead of walking down the aisle, Madison snowboarded through it! After a few photos on the ice caved shore of Lake Michigan, the crew headed to their castle reception(!) where the partying began in earnest. Later in the night, the party shifted to a punk rock celebration. Hell yes it did! You'll want to see this wintry, punk rock wedding on the slopes… Read More More Real Weddings > Recent Advice 2.4k 07/15/2017 Dress designer Alfred Angelo closing down! Are you losing your dress? Here's help… The big news is that wedding dress behemoth Alfred Angelo is shutting down, taking along with it thousands of dresses already on order by brides. Are you one of them? Are you now dress-less? Don't panic, there are some things you can do to snag a last-minute wedding dress… Read More 07/12/2017 Here's how you can totally battle wedding planning fatigue About seven months ago, I leaped back into my online inspiration boards and budget sheets, dusting off the wedding planning corners of my mind that have since laid dormant since….. Read More 07/06/2017 Align your wedding with a celestial event (like a Great American Eclipse wedding!) "We are getting hitched as the moon passes between the sun and Earth during the Great American Eclipse on August 21, 2017." Celestial events range from common phenomena like full moons to awesome-looking, much less frequent occurrences such as meteor showers and eclipses to awe-inspiring, rare miracles like the planets aligning. If you're planning an eclipse wedding during the Great American Eclipse (or another celestial event), here are some tips to keep in mind… Read More 06/28/2017 Can we book a last-minute wedding photographer for our elopement? My partner and I want to elope, but he's not one for planning ahead. I love his spontaneity, but it doesn't allow for things like hiring an awesome photographer to capture our day for us. How do we go about finding a last-minute wedding photographer on short notice? Or should we plan for a post-wedding photo shoot instead? Read More 06/16/2017 These photo booth props can help shelter dogs after your wedding I found those plushies that would be super cute for photo booth props. But they're also dog toys! And then I realized… I could purchase a ton of fun-shaped dog toys, perfect for photo booth posing, and then donate them to a dog shelter afterwards! Here are some dog toys that would make great photo booth props… Read More More Advice > Recent DIY 1.3k 06/07/2017 This bride altered her original wedding gown for her gorgeous vow renewal My husband, Anindeep, and I came to our tenth wedding anniversary very much different people than we were so long ago, now personally and emotionally more enriched. We decided a vow renewal was necessary to celebrate ourselves in this new chapter in realizing our individual selves and expressing our togetherness more meaningfully to each other. Photography (duh) and fashion are priorities for me, so with NO attire budget and exponentially growing dressmaking skills, I suddenly found the confidence to alter my own wedding gown. Read More 05/31/2017 How to make antiqued paper for your historical or fantasy wedding We're getting married next month and having a pirate-themed wedding. Any bits of paper we needed (whether invitations, signs, or treasure-hunt clues) I decided to make look old and pirate-y. This technique would also be great for medieval, historical, steampunk, fantasy, or Victorian themes. Some of you may have done something like this at school, but this is such a simple yet effective bit of DIY I just had to share it! Read More 1.3k 03/30/2017 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 03/27/2017 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 03/20/2017 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 More DIY > Recent Stuff we love 07/21/2017 Wedding handkerchiefs for ugly crying, tears of joy, and hot messes You know what I never thought about wanting but desperately wished I had during my wedding ceremony… a wedding handkerchief! I could have used it, I could have let my partner use it. And then I could have kept it in my purse afterwards as a constant reminder. Don't make the same mistake I made. Get your hands on one of these special wedding handkerchiefs for you, your parents, or your weepy bridal party members… Read More 07/18/2017 Smart AF scientific wedding invitations that'll teach you 4 new things (including when the next total solar eclipse will be!) Nerds of the internet: If you read one science and wedding-related post today, make sure it's this one. These sophisticated scientific wedding invitations from Athena and Aphrodite will not only please your eyeballs, but will actually teach you four FASCINATING things you didn't know about scientific discoveries… Read More 07/11/2017 These gorgeously geeky engagement rings (hy)rule! Inspired by nature and science fiction, our sponsor Metal Wendler Designs creates engagement rings and wedding bands that combine a love of nature and fandom that you have to see to believe! From realistic tree bark textures, to fan-inspired wedding and engagement rings, these are one of a kind geeky engagement rings and bands that you won't see ANYWHERE else… Read More 07/07/2017 5 brilliant ways to find your wedding bands from Brilliant Earth If you're having trouble finding the right wedding band, or if you're on the hunt for unique wedding bands, our loooooongtime sponsor Brilliant Earth has five ways they can help you. (And, if you act fast, they can hook you up with free diamond earrings too!!!) Read More 07/05/2017 Give your suit a style upgrade with these wild wedding ties Your suit, groomsmen gear, dapper bride outfit, or whatever NEEDS one of these killer stylish wild wedding ties. I've compiled a solid list of tie options including bow ties, cosplay-inspired ties, subtly geeky ties, dinosaurs, floral prints, and even unicorns. If you've got some tie-wearers to buy for, get ready to start adding to cart… Read More More Stuff we love > Recent Wedding 101 1.2k 06/12/2017 This wedding is super gay! 5 ways to make your wedding gay as hell It's Pride Month, y'all, and everyone should be giving props to the LGBTQ community and their weddings. Well, not everyone. Some folks have concerns about the concept of a "gay wedding" because hey: aren't they just weddings? We get that, of course, but we feature some weddings where couples themselves VERY specifically want to embrace their wedding AND its gayness. So if you're into self-identified Very Very Gay Weddings, this roundup of ideas is for yooooou! Read More 1.1k 03/23/2017 Your offbeat-friendly interactive wedding planning checklist is available! We've had a printable wedding planning checklist for a long time (recently updated: see here!). Now we're rolling out an interactive wedding planning checklist so you can keep track of all your to-dos in one place, tailored to your specific wedding date! Here's where to find it and how it works… Read More 3.6k 02/01/2016 How to ship a wedding dress by mail: Every tip you'll need We recently gave some tips on traveling with your dress via car and plane, but what if you choose to mail your outfit to your destination wedding instead? There's a whole slew of issues that you'll need to address and we're here to lay it all out. Let's talk about how to ship a wedding dress to your destination. Read More 15k 01/28/2016 From zombies to nudie times: 15 unconventional bachelorette party ideas (great for bachelor parties, too!) We've covered some major ground in unconventional bachelorette party ideas in years past (no plastic penises required!), but there are definitely some party plans that we hadn't seen, including a few rad-as-hell ideas from readers. From zombies to "bawdy positive" burlesque to bonding nudie times, let's see what offbeat recreation we can get into today! Read More 6.7k 11 Comments 01/18/2016 If you set it, they will come: 7 questions to ask before picking the wedding date Congratulations on your engagement! The next step: when the hell will this thang happen? Setting the date sounds easy, right? If you set it, they will come. Let me tell you, it's a little more complicated than that. Here are the questions you'll want to ask when setting the wedding date. Read More More Wedding 101 > 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? Bachelorette Party Converse DIY Fall Weddings Feminism Guest List Harry Potter Invitation Wording Ceremony Advice Fashion Advice Reception Advice Relationship Advice Super cute offbeat wedding invitations Last name advice Monogrammed wedding napkins as couple re-branding How do you get someone to stop addressing things to your non-existent married name? My relationship is not a statement: Stop viewing our wedding decisions as some sort of socio-political performance Mrs vs. Ms: Am I a Mrs after I get married if I don't change my last name? Why I’m changing my last name, and why I won’t be apologizing for it Kerry & Kevin's timey-wimey romantic Earthy wedding One groom's perspective on taking his wife's last name The best decision I made in my marriage? Keeping my name. Read More > A few of our favorite wedding vendors Aisle Less Traveled Read More Eric Fletcher Photography Read More Afloral.com Read More Unique Vintage Read More Find offbeat vendors in our Vendor Guide > Our infamous spreadsheets & checklists My Wedding Binder will slap your wedding organization into shape Your offbeat-friendly interactive wedding planning checklist is available! Marriage legal changes you NEED to know about (in plain English, we promise!) How to change your name after the wedding (including an account checklist!) The electronic wedding hacks: Choosing your online wedding planning tools Turn that to-do into WOOHOO: The best wedding advice ever Impress their asses off: 5 tips for hosting out-of-town wedding guests in your home 80+ free wedding printables: a huge list of downloadable DIY wedding projects Get planning > RSVP Advice 5 reasons couples are turning to paperless wedding invitations from Glö Customizable wedding invitations that are anything but basic from Basic Invite Timey wimey timeline advice: when to send out your invitations and save-the-dates Postcards as the RSVP cards This one funny wedding RSVP line will make your guests laugh all the way to a reply Completely customizable online wedding communications from Glö Use a Sonic Screwdriver to keep track of your RSVPs 3 ways to chase down RSVPs from lazy guests Read More > Steal these ideas! Use flipbooks to help your guests Save the Date Print your wedding vows on scrolls Halloween couples: steal this zombie piñata idea for your reception "The bride may now high-five the groom" Celebrate ALL your relationships on your wedding anniversary Bring on your team spirit: Have guests sign T-shirts instead of a guestbook The perfect "Gamer Geek" wedding favor! Save your tongue, seal your invitations with patterned paper tape 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
07/24/2017 Metallic, marble, and chic style: now THIS is fab modern wedding inspiration We were blown away by the chic style, classy fashion, and amazing Denver Art Museum venue at the styled elopement of real life couple Gabriel and David. Much of the inspiration came from a painting by Zeng Fanzhi at the museum. They cultivated a colorful and sleekly modern style into which we want to sink. Think sharp grays and blues and fresh tidbits of saturated citrus color everywhere. Come for the art, stay for the shoes (on everyone!), the ultra stylish invites, the metallic marble and geometric cake, and the couple #goals. This is some urban modern wedding inspiration we can get behind… Read More 2.0k 07/20/2017 9 painted wedding dress masterpieces you have to see to believe I basically told the gals at RMINE that I wanted a dress that "looked like a unicorn sneezed on it." And they whipped out their paint brushes, and worked into the night, until the store smelled of fresh paint and their floors looked like a unicorn had been slaughtered on them. And they gave me this beauty! If you're looking for more painted wedding dress inspiration or dresses you can purchase ASAP, keep scrolling… Read More 1.0k 07/13/2017 Paper flowers, garland, and pizza(?): These alternative wedding ceremony backdrops are groovy Did you see our roundup of macrame wedding backdrops that totally double as home decor? I found a whole slew of alternative wedding ceremony backdrops that give that a run for its money. From balloons to bunting to huge paper flowers and succulents wreaths, there's something in the vein of flora and fauna that will suit your ceremony decor needs. Use them as ceremony backdrops, as your arch, in your photo booth, behind your sweetheart table… anywhere you like. Ready to peruse your options? Let's go… Read More 1.1k 07/10/2017 23 reasons purple haired brides rule the world of colored hair Unicorn haired brides are errrrrywhere these days and we can't get enough. Bring us your glam, your goth, your violet-hued beauties yearning to be seen. Let's peruse some of our very favorite purple haired brides from our huge archive of real weddings and see which hairstyles we covet the most… Read More More Wedding Porn > Recent Real Weddings 1.5k 07/21/2017 We're bowled over by this creative wedding in Seattle (with a hand-dyed dress!) Dana and John's space-y and creative wedding had some seriously intricate and beautiful details. There were constellations at every table, a huge and ornate chuppah made of paper, and the highlight of our lives: Dana's hand-dyed wedding dress. We could go on, but hey, we've got the whole story from the bride! Let's take a peek at all the details plus lots of commentary from the couple… Read More 07/20/2017 These backyard brides triumphed with killer suits at their house on the shore Casey and Stephanie's chic wedding was hosted in their backyard at the New Jersey Shore in their custom-made suits (by Bindle & Keep!). It was a triumph of style, epic love, AND adversity, as you'll see. Korean fusion tacos, customized glasses, a homemade Rice Krispies wedding cake, and suits that were the envy of all! Read More 1.5k 07/19/2017 A little bit vintage, a little bit nerdy at this intimate geeky wedding A historical museum, a teeny bit of Star Wars and Harry Potter, and a fab steak dinner for a small crowd of loved ones… this intimate geeky wedding is simple wedding #goals. The bride's sage advice about picking the right wedding party members is key. Don't miss the reason for the last dance, too. It's REAL and it's awesome. Read More 1.1k 07/18/2017 Embroidery, lush bouquets, and a steak cake — this handmade wedding is stitched onto our hearts With their family heirlooms and eclectic style, this was a seriously gorgeous handmade wedding full of DIY, from embroidered table centerpieces (including an “I know” Star Wars Millennium Falcon!) to homemade preserves made by the groom. Brittney and Roger are feisty, lovable, culinary travelers who love good company and good food. That combination is gold for a wedding. Read More 07/17/2017 A castle, a snowboarding bride, and a punk rock wedding on the slopes Madison and Aaron had a winter wedding filled with pink leggings, a snowboarding bride, a rowdy group of howling groomsmen, and loud punk music filling the air. Instead of walking down the aisle, Madison snowboarded through it! After a few photos on the ice caved shore of Lake Michigan, the crew headed to their castle reception(!) where the partying began in earnest. Later in the night, the party shifted to a punk rock celebration. Hell yes it did! You'll want to see this wintry, punk rock wedding on the slopes… Read More More Real Weddings > Recent Advice 2.4k 07/15/2017 Dress designer Alfred Angelo closing down! Are you losing your dress? Here's help… The big news is that wedding dress behemoth Alfred Angelo is shutting down, taking along with it thousands of dresses already on order by brides. Are you one of them? Are you now dress-less? Don't panic, there are some things you can do to snag a last-minute wedding dress… Read More 07/12/2017 Here's how you can totally battle wedding planning fatigue About seven months ago, I leaped back into my online inspiration boards and budget sheets, dusting off the wedding planning corners of my mind that have since laid dormant since….. Read More 07/06/2017 Align your wedding with a celestial event (like a Great American Eclipse wedding!) "We are getting hitched as the moon passes between the sun and Earth during the Great American Eclipse on August 21, 2017." Celestial events range from common phenomena like full moons to awesome-looking, much less frequent occurrences such as meteor showers and eclipses to awe-inspiring, rare miracles like the planets aligning. If you're planning an eclipse wedding during the Great American Eclipse (or another celestial event), here are some tips to keep in mind… Read More 06/28/2017 Can we book a last-minute wedding photographer for our elopement? My partner and I want to elope, but he's not one for planning ahead. I love his spontaneity, but it doesn't allow for things like hiring an awesome photographer to capture our day for us. How do we go about finding a last-minute wedding photographer on short notice? Or should we plan for a post-wedding photo shoot instead? Read More 06/16/2017 These photo booth props can help shelter dogs after your wedding I found those plushies that would be super cute for photo booth props. But they're also dog toys! And then I realized… I could purchase a ton of fun-shaped dog toys, perfect for photo booth posing, and then donate them to a dog shelter afterwards! Here are some dog toys that would make great photo booth props… Read More More Advice > Recent DIY 1.3k 06/07/2017 This bride altered her original wedding gown for her gorgeous vow renewal My husband, Anindeep, and I came to our tenth wedding anniversary very much different people than we were so long ago, now personally and emotionally more enriched. We decided a vow renewal was necessary to celebrate ourselves in this new chapter in realizing our individual selves and expressing our togetherness more meaningfully to each other. Photography (duh) and fashion are priorities for me, so with NO attire budget and exponentially growing dressmaking skills, I suddenly found the confidence to alter my own wedding gown. Read More 05/31/2017 How to make antiqued paper for your historical or fantasy wedding We're getting married next month and having a pirate-themed wedding. Any bits of paper we needed (whether invitations, signs, or treasure-hunt clues) I decided to make look old and pirate-y. This technique would also be great for medieval, historical, steampunk, fantasy, or Victorian themes. Some of you may have done something like this at school, but this is such a simple yet effective bit of DIY I just had to share it! Read More 1.3k 03/30/2017 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 03/27/2017 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 03/20/2017 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 More DIY > Recent Stuff we love 07/21/2017 Wedding handkerchiefs for ugly crying, tears of joy, and hot messes You know what I never thought about wanting but desperately wished I had during my wedding ceremony… a wedding handkerchief! I could have used it, I could have let my partner use it. And then I could have kept it in my purse afterwards as a constant reminder. Don't make the same mistake I made. Get your hands on one of these special wedding handkerchiefs for you, your parents, or your weepy bridal party members… Read More 07/18/2017 Smart AF scientific wedding invitations that'll teach you 4 new things (including when the next total solar eclipse will be!) Nerds of the internet: If you read one science and wedding-related post today, make sure it's this one. These sophisticated scientific wedding invitations from Athena and Aphrodite will not only please your eyeballs, but will actually teach you four FASCINATING things you didn't know about scientific discoveries… Read More 07/11/2017 These gorgeously geeky engagement rings (hy)rule! Inspired by nature and science fiction, our sponsor Metal Wendler Designs creates engagement rings and wedding bands that combine a love of nature and fandom that you have to see to believe! From realistic tree bark textures, to fan-inspired wedding and engagement rings, these are one of a kind geeky engagement rings and bands that you won't see ANYWHERE else… Read More 07/07/2017 5 brilliant ways to find your wedding bands from Brilliant Earth If you're having trouble finding the right wedding band, or if you're on the hunt for unique wedding bands, our loooooongtime sponsor Brilliant Earth has five ways they can help you. (And, if you act fast, they can hook you up with free diamond earrings too!!!) Read More 07/05/2017 Give your suit a style upgrade with these wild wedding ties Your suit, groomsmen gear, dapper bride outfit, or whatever NEEDS one of these killer stylish wild wedding ties. I've compiled a solid list of tie options including bow ties, cosplay-inspired ties, subtly geeky ties, dinosaurs, floral prints, and even unicorns. If you've got some tie-wearers to buy for, get ready to start adding to cart… Read More More Stuff we love > Recent Wedding 101 1.2k 06/12/2017 This wedding is super gay! 5 ways to make your wedding gay as hell It's Pride Month, y'all, and everyone should be giving props to the LGBTQ community and their weddings. Well, not everyone. Some folks have concerns about the concept of a "gay wedding" because hey: aren't they just weddings? We get that, of course, but we feature some weddings where couples themselves VERY specifically want to embrace their wedding AND its gayness. So if you're into self-identified Very Very Gay Weddings, this roundup of ideas is for yooooou! Read More 1.1k 03/23/2017 Your offbeat-friendly interactive wedding planning checklist is available! We've had a printable wedding planning checklist for a long time (recently updated: see here!). Now we're rolling out an interactive wedding planning checklist so you can keep track of all your to-dos in one place, tailored to your specific wedding date! Here's where to find it and how it works… Read More 3.6k 02/01/2016 How to ship a wedding dress by mail: Every tip you'll need We recently gave some tips on traveling with your dress via car and plane, but what if you choose to mail your outfit to your destination wedding instead? There's a whole slew of issues that you'll need to address and we're here to lay it all out. Let's talk about how to ship a wedding dress to your destination. Read More 15k 01/28/2016 From zombies to nudie times: 15 unconventional bachelorette party ideas (great for bachelor parties, too!) We've covered some major ground in unconventional bachelorette party ideas in years past (no plastic penises required!), but there are definitely some party plans that we hadn't seen, including a few rad-as-hell ideas from readers. From zombies to "bawdy positive" burlesque to bonding nudie times, let's see what offbeat recreation we can get into today! Read More 6.7k 11 Comments 01/18/2016 If you set it, they will come: 7 questions to ask before picking the wedding date Congratulations on your engagement! The next step: when the hell will this thang happen? Setting the date sounds easy, right? If you set it, they will come. Let me tell you, it's a little more complicated than that. Here are the questions you'll want to ask when setting the wedding date. Read More More Wedding 101 > 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? Bachelorette Party Converse DIY Fall Weddings Feminism Guest List Harry Potter Invitation Wording Ceremony Advice Fashion Advice Reception Advice Relationship Advice Super cute offbeat wedding invitations Last name advice Monogrammed wedding napkins as couple re-branding How do you get someone to stop addressing things to your non-existent married name? My relationship is not a statement: Stop viewing our wedding decisions as some sort of socio-political performance Mrs vs. Ms: Am I a Mrs after I get married if I don't change my last name? Why I’m changing my last name, and why I won’t be apologizing for it Kerry & Kevin's timey-wimey romantic Earthy wedding One groom's perspective on taking his wife's last name The best decision I made in my marriage? Keeping my name. Read More > A few of our favorite wedding vendors Aisle Less Traveled Read More Eric Fletcher Photography Read More Afloral.com Read More Unique Vintage Read More Find offbeat vendors in our Vendor Guide > Our infamous spreadsheets & checklists My Wedding Binder will slap your wedding organization into shape Your offbeat-friendly interactive wedding planning checklist is available! Marriage legal changes you NEED to know about (in plain English, we promise!) How to change your name after the wedding (including an account checklist!) The electronic wedding hacks: Choosing your online wedding planning tools Turn that to-do into WOOHOO: The best wedding advice ever Impress their asses off: 5 tips for hosting out-of-town wedding guests in your home 80+ free wedding printables: a huge list of downloadable DIY wedding projects Get planning > RSVP Advice 5 reasons couples are turning to paperless wedding invitations from Glö Customizable wedding invitations that are anything but basic from Basic Invite Timey wimey timeline advice: when to send out your invitations and save-the-dates Postcards as the RSVP cards This one funny wedding RSVP line will make your guests laugh all the way to a reply Completely customizable online wedding communications from Glö Use a Sonic Screwdriver to keep track of your RSVPs 3 ways to chase down RSVPs from lazy guests Read More > Steal these ideas! Use flipbooks to help your guests Save the Date Print your wedding vows on scrolls Halloween couples: steal this zombie piñata idea for your reception "The bride may now high-five the groom" Celebrate ALL your relationships on your wedding anniversary Bring on your team spirit: Have guests sign T-shirts instead of a guestbook The perfect "Gamer Geek" wedding favor! Save your tongue, seal your invitations with patterned paper tape 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
2.0k 07/20/2017 9 painted wedding dress masterpieces you have to see to believe I basically told the gals at RMINE that I wanted a dress that "looked like a unicorn sneezed on it." And they whipped out their paint brushes, and worked into the night, until the store smelled of fresh paint and their floors looked like a unicorn had been slaughtered on them. And they gave me this beauty! If you're looking for more painted wedding dress inspiration or dresses you can purchase ASAP, keep scrolling… Read More 1.0k 07/13/2017 Paper flowers, garland, and pizza(?): These alternative wedding ceremony backdrops are groovy Did you see our roundup of macrame wedding backdrops that totally double as home decor? I found a whole slew of alternative wedding ceremony backdrops that give that a run for its money. From balloons to bunting to huge paper flowers and succulents wreaths, there's something in the vein of flora and fauna that will suit your ceremony decor needs. Use them as ceremony backdrops, as your arch, in your photo booth, behind your sweetheart table… anywhere you like. Ready to peruse your options? Let's go… Read More 1.1k 07/10/2017 23 reasons purple haired brides rule the world of colored hair Unicorn haired brides are errrrrywhere these days and we can't get enough. Bring us your glam, your goth, your violet-hued beauties yearning to be seen. Let's peruse some of our very favorite purple haired brides from our huge archive of real weddings and see which hairstyles we covet the most… Read More More Wedding Porn > Recent Real Weddings 1.5k 07/21/2017 We're bowled over by this creative wedding in Seattle (with a hand-dyed dress!) Dana and John's space-y and creative wedding had some seriously intricate and beautiful details. There were constellations at every table, a huge and ornate chuppah made of paper, and the highlight of our lives: Dana's hand-dyed wedding dress. We could go on, but hey, we've got the whole story from the bride! Let's take a peek at all the details plus lots of commentary from the couple… Read More 07/20/2017 These backyard brides triumphed with killer suits at their house on the shore Casey and Stephanie's chic wedding was hosted in their backyard at the New Jersey Shore in their custom-made suits (by Bindle & Keep!). It was a triumph of style, epic love, AND adversity, as you'll see. Korean fusion tacos, customized glasses, a homemade Rice Krispies wedding cake, and suits that were the envy of all! Read More 1.5k 07/19/2017 A little bit vintage, a little bit nerdy at this intimate geeky wedding A historical museum, a teeny bit of Star Wars and Harry Potter, and a fab steak dinner for a small crowd of loved ones… this intimate geeky wedding is simple wedding #goals. The bride's sage advice about picking the right wedding party members is key. Don't miss the reason for the last dance, too. It's REAL and it's awesome. Read More 1.1k 07/18/2017 Embroidery, lush bouquets, and a steak cake — this handmade wedding is stitched onto our hearts With their family heirlooms and eclectic style, this was a seriously gorgeous handmade wedding full of DIY, from embroidered table centerpieces (including an “I know” Star Wars Millennium Falcon!) to homemade preserves made by the groom. Brittney and Roger are feisty, lovable, culinary travelers who love good company and good food. That combination is gold for a wedding. Read More 07/17/2017 A castle, a snowboarding bride, and a punk rock wedding on the slopes Madison and Aaron had a winter wedding filled with pink leggings, a snowboarding bride, a rowdy group of howling groomsmen, and loud punk music filling the air. Instead of walking down the aisle, Madison snowboarded through it! After a few photos on the ice caved shore of Lake Michigan, the crew headed to their castle reception(!) where the partying began in earnest. Later in the night, the party shifted to a punk rock celebration. Hell yes it did! You'll want to see this wintry, punk rock wedding on the slopes… Read More More Real Weddings > Recent Advice 2.4k 07/15/2017 Dress designer Alfred Angelo closing down! Are you losing your dress? Here's help… The big news is that wedding dress behemoth Alfred Angelo is shutting down, taking along with it thousands of dresses already on order by brides. Are you one of them? Are you now dress-less? Don't panic, there are some things you can do to snag a last-minute wedding dress… Read More 07/12/2017 Here's how you can totally battle wedding planning fatigue About seven months ago, I leaped back into my online inspiration boards and budget sheets, dusting off the wedding planning corners of my mind that have since laid dormant since….. Read More 07/06/2017 Align your wedding with a celestial event (like a Great American Eclipse wedding!) "We are getting hitched as the moon passes between the sun and Earth during the Great American Eclipse on August 21, 2017." Celestial events range from common phenomena like full moons to awesome-looking, much less frequent occurrences such as meteor showers and eclipses to awe-inspiring, rare miracles like the planets aligning. If you're planning an eclipse wedding during the Great American Eclipse (or another celestial event), here are some tips to keep in mind… Read More 06/28/2017 Can we book a last-minute wedding photographer for our elopement? My partner and I want to elope, but he's not one for planning ahead. I love his spontaneity, but it doesn't allow for things like hiring an awesome photographer to capture our day for us. How do we go about finding a last-minute wedding photographer on short notice? Or should we plan for a post-wedding photo shoot instead? Read More 06/16/2017 These photo booth props can help shelter dogs after your wedding I found those plushies that would be super cute for photo booth props. But they're also dog toys! And then I realized… I could purchase a ton of fun-shaped dog toys, perfect for photo booth posing, and then donate them to a dog shelter afterwards! Here are some dog toys that would make great photo booth props… Read More More Advice > Recent DIY 1.3k 06/07/2017 This bride altered her original wedding gown for her gorgeous vow renewal My husband, Anindeep, and I came to our tenth wedding anniversary very much different people than we were so long ago, now personally and emotionally more enriched. We decided a vow renewal was necessary to celebrate ourselves in this new chapter in realizing our individual selves and expressing our togetherness more meaningfully to each other. Photography (duh) and fashion are priorities for me, so with NO attire budget and exponentially growing dressmaking skills, I suddenly found the confidence to alter my own wedding gown. Read More 05/31/2017 How to make antiqued paper for your historical or fantasy wedding We're getting married next month and having a pirate-themed wedding. Any bits of paper we needed (whether invitations, signs, or treasure-hunt clues) I decided to make look old and pirate-y. This technique would also be great for medieval, historical, steampunk, fantasy, or Victorian themes. Some of you may have done something like this at school, but this is such a simple yet effective bit of DIY I just had to share it! Read More 1.3k 03/30/2017 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 03/27/2017 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 03/20/2017 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 More DIY > Recent Stuff we love 07/21/2017 Wedding handkerchiefs for ugly crying, tears of joy, and hot messes You know what I never thought about wanting but desperately wished I had during my wedding ceremony… a wedding handkerchief! I could have used it, I could have let my partner use it. And then I could have kept it in my purse afterwards as a constant reminder. Don't make the same mistake I made. Get your hands on one of these special wedding handkerchiefs for you, your parents, or your weepy bridal party members… Read More 07/18/2017 Smart AF scientific wedding invitations that'll teach you 4 new things (including when the next total solar eclipse will be!) Nerds of the internet: If you read one science and wedding-related post today, make sure it's this one. These sophisticated scientific wedding invitations from Athena and Aphrodite will not only please your eyeballs, but will actually teach you four FASCINATING things you didn't know about scientific discoveries… Read More 07/11/2017 These gorgeously geeky engagement rings (hy)rule! Inspired by nature and science fiction, our sponsor Metal Wendler Designs creates engagement rings and wedding bands that combine a love of nature and fandom that you have to see to believe! From realistic tree bark textures, to fan-inspired wedding and engagement rings, these are one of a kind geeky engagement rings and bands that you won't see ANYWHERE else… Read More 07/07/2017 5 brilliant ways to find your wedding bands from Brilliant Earth If you're having trouble finding the right wedding band, or if you're on the hunt for unique wedding bands, our loooooongtime sponsor Brilliant Earth has five ways they can help you. (And, if you act fast, they can hook you up with free diamond earrings too!!!) Read More 07/05/2017 Give your suit a style upgrade with these wild wedding ties Your suit, groomsmen gear, dapper bride outfit, or whatever NEEDS one of these killer stylish wild wedding ties. I've compiled a solid list of tie options including bow ties, cosplay-inspired ties, subtly geeky ties, dinosaurs, floral prints, and even unicorns. If you've got some tie-wearers to buy for, get ready to start adding to cart… Read More More Stuff we love > Recent Wedding 101 1.2k 06/12/2017 This wedding is super gay! 5 ways to make your wedding gay as hell It's Pride Month, y'all, and everyone should be giving props to the LGBTQ community and their weddings. Well, not everyone. Some folks have concerns about the concept of a "gay wedding" because hey: aren't they just weddings? We get that, of course, but we feature some weddings where couples themselves VERY specifically want to embrace their wedding AND its gayness. So if you're into self-identified Very Very Gay Weddings, this roundup of ideas is for yooooou! Read More 1.1k 03/23/2017 Your offbeat-friendly interactive wedding planning checklist is available! We've had a printable wedding planning checklist for a long time (recently updated: see here!). Now we're rolling out an interactive wedding planning checklist so you can keep track of all your to-dos in one place, tailored to your specific wedding date! Here's where to find it and how it works… Read More 3.6k 02/01/2016 How to ship a wedding dress by mail: Every tip you'll need We recently gave some tips on traveling with your dress via car and plane, but what if you choose to mail your outfit to your destination wedding instead? There's a whole slew of issues that you'll need to address and we're here to lay it all out. Let's talk about how to ship a wedding dress to your destination. Read More 15k 01/28/2016 From zombies to nudie times: 15 unconventional bachelorette party ideas (great for bachelor parties, too!) We've covered some major ground in unconventional bachelorette party ideas in years past (no plastic penises required!), but there are definitely some party plans that we hadn't seen, including a few rad-as-hell ideas from readers. From zombies to "bawdy positive" burlesque to bonding nudie times, let's see what offbeat recreation we can get into today! Read More 6.7k 11 Comments 01/18/2016 If you set it, they will come: 7 questions to ask before picking the wedding date Congratulations on your engagement! The next step: when the hell will this thang happen? Setting the date sounds easy, right? If you set it, they will come. Let me tell you, it's a little more complicated than that. Here are the questions you'll want to ask when setting the wedding date. Read More More Wedding 101 > 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? Bachelorette Party Converse DIY Fall Weddings Feminism Guest List Harry Potter Invitation Wording Ceremony Advice Fashion Advice Reception Advice Relationship Advice Super cute offbeat wedding invitations Last name advice Monogrammed wedding napkins as couple re-branding How do you get someone to stop addressing things to your non-existent married name? My relationship is not a statement: Stop viewing our wedding decisions as some sort of socio-political performance Mrs vs. Ms: Am I a Mrs after I get married if I don't change my last name? Why I’m changing my last name, and why I won’t be apologizing for it Kerry & Kevin's timey-wimey romantic Earthy wedding One groom's perspective on taking his wife's last name The best decision I made in my marriage? Keeping my name. Read More > A few of our favorite wedding vendors Aisle Less Traveled Read More Eric Fletcher Photography Read More Afloral.com Read More Unique Vintage Read More Find offbeat vendors in our Vendor Guide > Our infamous spreadsheets & checklists My Wedding Binder will slap your wedding organization into shape Your offbeat-friendly interactive wedding planning checklist is available! Marriage legal changes you NEED to know about (in plain English, we promise!) How to change your name after the wedding (including an account checklist!) The electronic wedding hacks: Choosing your online wedding planning tools Turn that to-do into WOOHOO: The best wedding advice ever Impress their asses off: 5 tips for hosting out-of-town wedding guests in your home 80+ free wedding printables: a huge list of downloadable DIY wedding projects Get planning > RSVP Advice 5 reasons couples are turning to paperless wedding invitations from Glö Customizable wedding invitations that are anything but basic from Basic Invite Timey wimey timeline advice: when to send out your invitations and save-the-dates Postcards as the RSVP cards This one funny wedding RSVP line will make your guests laugh all the way to a reply Completely customizable online wedding communications from Glö Use a Sonic Screwdriver to keep track of your RSVPs 3 ways to chase down RSVPs from lazy guests Read More > Steal these ideas! Use flipbooks to help your guests Save the Date Print your wedding vows on scrolls Halloween couples: steal this zombie piñata idea for your reception "The bride may now high-five the groom" Celebrate ALL your relationships on your wedding anniversary Bring on your team spirit: Have guests sign T-shirts instead of a guestbook The perfect "Gamer Geek" wedding favor! Save your tongue, seal your invitations with patterned paper tape 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 07/13/2017 Paper flowers, garland, and pizza(?): These alternative wedding ceremony backdrops are groovy Did you see our roundup of macrame wedding backdrops that totally double as home decor? I found a whole slew of alternative wedding ceremony backdrops that give that a run for its money. From balloons to bunting to huge paper flowers and succulents wreaths, there's something in the vein of flora and fauna that will suit your ceremony decor needs. Use them as ceremony backdrops, as your arch, in your photo booth, behind your sweetheart table… anywhere you like. Ready to peruse your options? Let's go… Read More 1.1k 07/10/2017 23 reasons purple haired brides rule the world of colored hair Unicorn haired brides are errrrrywhere these days and we can't get enough. Bring us your glam, your goth, your violet-hued beauties yearning to be seen. Let's peruse some of our very favorite purple haired brides from our huge archive of real weddings and see which hairstyles we covet the most… Read More More Wedding Porn > Recent Real Weddings 1.5k 07/21/2017 We're bowled over by this creative wedding in Seattle (with a hand-dyed dress!) Dana and John's space-y and creative wedding had some seriously intricate and beautiful details. There were constellations at every table, a huge and ornate chuppah made of paper, and the highlight of our lives: Dana's hand-dyed wedding dress. We could go on, but hey, we've got the whole story from the bride! Let's take a peek at all the details plus lots of commentary from the couple… Read More 07/20/2017 These backyard brides triumphed with killer suits at their house on the shore Casey and Stephanie's chic wedding was hosted in their backyard at the New Jersey Shore in their custom-made suits (by Bindle & Keep!). It was a triumph of style, epic love, AND adversity, as you'll see. Korean fusion tacos, customized glasses, a homemade Rice Krispies wedding cake, and suits that were the envy of all! Read More 1.5k 07/19/2017 A little bit vintage, a little bit nerdy at this intimate geeky wedding A historical museum, a teeny bit of Star Wars and Harry Potter, and a fab steak dinner for a small crowd of loved ones… this intimate geeky wedding is simple wedding #goals. The bride's sage advice about picking the right wedding party members is key. Don't miss the reason for the last dance, too. It's REAL and it's awesome. Read More 1.1k 07/18/2017 Embroidery, lush bouquets, and a steak cake — this handmade wedding is stitched onto our hearts With their family heirlooms and eclectic style, this was a seriously gorgeous handmade wedding full of DIY, from embroidered table centerpieces (including an “I know” Star Wars Millennium Falcon!) to homemade preserves made by the groom. Brittney and Roger are feisty, lovable, culinary travelers who love good company and good food. That combination is gold for a wedding. Read More 07/17/2017 A castle, a snowboarding bride, and a punk rock wedding on the slopes Madison and Aaron had a winter wedding filled with pink leggings, a snowboarding bride, a rowdy group of howling groomsmen, and loud punk music filling the air. Instead of walking down the aisle, Madison snowboarded through it! After a few photos on the ice caved shore of Lake Michigan, the crew headed to their castle reception(!) where the partying began in earnest. Later in the night, the party shifted to a punk rock celebration. Hell yes it did! You'll want to see this wintry, punk rock wedding on the slopes… Read More More Real Weddings > Recent Advice 2.4k 07/15/2017 Dress designer Alfred Angelo closing down! Are you losing your dress? Here's help… The big news is that wedding dress behemoth Alfred Angelo is shutting down, taking along with it thousands of dresses already on order by brides. Are you one of them? Are you now dress-less? Don't panic, there are some things you can do to snag a last-minute wedding dress… Read More 07/12/2017 Here's how you can totally battle wedding planning fatigue About seven months ago, I leaped back into my online inspiration boards and budget sheets, dusting off the wedding planning corners of my mind that have since laid dormant since….. Read More 07/06/2017 Align your wedding with a celestial event (like a Great American Eclipse wedding!) "We are getting hitched as the moon passes between the sun and Earth during the Great American Eclipse on August 21, 2017." Celestial events range from common phenomena like full moons to awesome-looking, much less frequent occurrences such as meteor showers and eclipses to awe-inspiring, rare miracles like the planets aligning. If you're planning an eclipse wedding during the Great American Eclipse (or another celestial event), here are some tips to keep in mind… Read More 06/28/2017 Can we book a last-minute wedding photographer for our elopement? My partner and I want to elope, but he's not one for planning ahead. I love his spontaneity, but it doesn't allow for things like hiring an awesome photographer to capture our day for us. How do we go about finding a last-minute wedding photographer on short notice? Or should we plan for a post-wedding photo shoot instead? Read More 06/16/2017 These photo booth props can help shelter dogs after your wedding I found those plushies that would be super cute for photo booth props. But they're also dog toys! And then I realized… I could purchase a ton of fun-shaped dog toys, perfect for photo booth posing, and then donate them to a dog shelter afterwards! Here are some dog toys that would make great photo booth props… Read More More Advice > Recent DIY 1.3k 06/07/2017 This bride altered her original wedding gown for her gorgeous vow renewal My husband, Anindeep, and I came to our tenth wedding anniversary very much different people than we were so long ago, now personally and emotionally more enriched. We decided a vow renewal was necessary to celebrate ourselves in this new chapter in realizing our individual selves and expressing our togetherness more meaningfully to each other. Photography (duh) and fashion are priorities for me, so with NO attire budget and exponentially growing dressmaking skills, I suddenly found the confidence to alter my own wedding gown. Read More 05/31/2017 How to make antiqued paper for your historical or fantasy wedding We're getting married next month and having a pirate-themed wedding. Any bits of paper we needed (whether invitations, signs, or treasure-hunt clues) I decided to make look old and pirate-y. This technique would also be great for medieval, historical, steampunk, fantasy, or Victorian themes. Some of you may have done something like this at school, but this is such a simple yet effective bit of DIY I just had to share it! Read More 1.3k 03/30/2017 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 03/27/2017 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 03/20/2017 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 More DIY > Recent Stuff we love 07/21/2017 Wedding handkerchiefs for ugly crying, tears of joy, and hot messes You know what I never thought about wanting but desperately wished I had during my wedding ceremony… a wedding handkerchief! I could have used it, I could have let my partner use it. And then I could have kept it in my purse afterwards as a constant reminder. Don't make the same mistake I made. Get your hands on one of these special wedding handkerchiefs for you, your parents, or your weepy bridal party members… Read More 07/18/2017 Smart AF scientific wedding invitations that'll teach you 4 new things (including when the next total solar eclipse will be!) Nerds of the internet: If you read one science and wedding-related post today, make sure it's this one. These sophisticated scientific wedding invitations from Athena and Aphrodite will not only please your eyeballs, but will actually teach you four FASCINATING things you didn't know about scientific discoveries… Read More 07/11/2017 These gorgeously geeky engagement rings (hy)rule! Inspired by nature and science fiction, our sponsor Metal Wendler Designs creates engagement rings and wedding bands that combine a love of nature and fandom that you have to see to believe! From realistic tree bark textures, to fan-inspired wedding and engagement rings, these are one of a kind geeky engagement rings and bands that you won't see ANYWHERE else… Read More 07/07/2017 5 brilliant ways to find your wedding bands from Brilliant Earth If you're having trouble finding the right wedding band, or if you're on the hunt for unique wedding bands, our loooooongtime sponsor Brilliant Earth has five ways they can help you. (And, if you act fast, they can hook you up with free diamond earrings too!!!) Read More 07/05/2017 Give your suit a style upgrade with these wild wedding ties Your suit, groomsmen gear, dapper bride outfit, or whatever NEEDS one of these killer stylish wild wedding ties. I've compiled a solid list of tie options including bow ties, cosplay-inspired ties, subtly geeky ties, dinosaurs, floral prints, and even unicorns. If you've got some tie-wearers to buy for, get ready to start adding to cart… Read More More Stuff we love > Recent Wedding 101 1.2k 06/12/2017 This wedding is super gay! 5 ways to make your wedding gay as hell It's Pride Month, y'all, and everyone should be giving props to the LGBTQ community and their weddings. Well, not everyone. Some folks have concerns about the concept of a "gay wedding" because hey: aren't they just weddings? We get that, of course, but we feature some weddings where couples themselves VERY specifically want to embrace their wedding AND its gayness. So if you're into self-identified Very Very Gay Weddings, this roundup of ideas is for yooooou! Read More 1.1k 03/23/2017 Your offbeat-friendly interactive wedding planning checklist is available! We've had a printable wedding planning checklist for a long time (recently updated: see here!). Now we're rolling out an interactive wedding planning checklist so you can keep track of all your to-dos in one place, tailored to your specific wedding date! Here's where to find it and how it works… Read More 3.6k 02/01/2016 How to ship a wedding dress by mail: Every tip you'll need We recently gave some tips on traveling with your dress via car and plane, but what if you choose to mail your outfit to your destination wedding instead? There's a whole slew of issues that you'll need to address and we're here to lay it all out. Let's talk about how to ship a wedding dress to your destination. Read More 15k 01/28/2016 From zombies to nudie times: 15 unconventional bachelorette party ideas (great for bachelor parties, too!) We've covered some major ground in unconventional bachelorette party ideas in years past (no plastic penises required!), but there are definitely some party plans that we hadn't seen, including a few rad-as-hell ideas from readers. From zombies to "bawdy positive" burlesque to bonding nudie times, let's see what offbeat recreation we can get into today! Read More 6.7k 11 Comments 01/18/2016 If you set it, they will come: 7 questions to ask before picking the wedding date Congratulations on your engagement! The next step: when the hell will this thang happen? Setting the date sounds easy, right? If you set it, they will come. Let me tell you, it's a little more complicated than that. Here are the questions you'll want to ask when setting the wedding date. Read More More Wedding 101 > 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? Bachelorette Party Converse DIY Fall Weddings Feminism Guest List Harry Potter Invitation Wording Ceremony Advice Fashion Advice Reception Advice Relationship Advice Super cute offbeat wedding invitations Last name advice Monogrammed wedding napkins as couple re-branding How do you get someone to stop addressing things to your non-existent married name? My relationship is not a statement: Stop viewing our wedding decisions as some sort of socio-political performance Mrs vs. Ms: Am I a Mrs after I get married if I don't change my last name? Why I’m changing my last name, and why I won’t be apologizing for it Kerry & Kevin's timey-wimey romantic Earthy wedding One groom's perspective on taking his wife's last name The best decision I made in my marriage? Keeping my name. Read More > A few of our favorite wedding vendors Aisle Less Traveled Read More Eric Fletcher Photography Read More Afloral.com Read More Unique Vintage Read More Find offbeat vendors in our Vendor Guide > Our infamous spreadsheets & checklists My Wedding Binder will slap your wedding organization into shape Your offbeat-friendly interactive wedding planning checklist is available! Marriage legal changes you NEED to know about (in plain English, we promise!) How to change your name after the wedding (including an account checklist!) The electronic wedding hacks: Choosing your online wedding planning tools Turn that to-do into WOOHOO: The best wedding advice ever Impress their asses off: 5 tips for hosting out-of-town wedding guests in your home 80+ free wedding printables: a huge list of downloadable DIY wedding projects Get planning > RSVP Advice 5 reasons couples are turning to paperless wedding invitations from Glö Customizable wedding invitations that are anything but basic from Basic Invite Timey wimey timeline advice: when to send out your invitations and save-the-dates Postcards as the RSVP cards This one funny wedding RSVP line will make your guests laugh all the way to a reply Completely customizable online wedding communications from Glö Use a Sonic Screwdriver to keep track of your RSVPs 3 ways to chase down RSVPs from lazy guests Read More > Steal these ideas! Use flipbooks to help your guests Save the Date Print your wedding vows on scrolls Halloween couples: steal this zombie piñata idea for your reception "The bride may now high-five the groom" Celebrate ALL your relationships on your wedding anniversary Bring on your team spirit: Have guests sign T-shirts instead of a guestbook The perfect "Gamer Geek" wedding favor! Save your tongue, seal your invitations with patterned paper tape 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
1.1k 07/10/2017 23 reasons purple haired brides rule the world of colored hair Unicorn haired brides are errrrrywhere these days and we can't get enough. Bring us your glam, your goth, your violet-hued beauties yearning to be seen. Let's peruse some of our very favorite purple haired brides from our huge archive of real weddings and see which hairstyles we covet the most… Read More More Wedding Porn > Recent Real Weddings 1.5k 07/21/2017 We're bowled over by this creative wedding in Seattle (with a hand-dyed dress!) Dana and John's space-y and creative wedding had some seriously intricate and beautiful details. There were constellations at every table, a huge and ornate chuppah made of paper, and the highlight of our lives: Dana's hand-dyed wedding dress. We could go on, but hey, we've got the whole story from the bride! Let's take a peek at all the details plus lots of commentary from the couple… Read More 07/20/2017 These backyard brides triumphed with killer suits at their house on the shore Casey and Stephanie's chic wedding was hosted in their backyard at the New Jersey Shore in their custom-made suits (by Bindle & Keep!). It was a triumph of style, epic love, AND adversity, as you'll see. Korean fusion tacos, customized glasses, a homemade Rice Krispies wedding cake, and suits that were the envy of all! Read More 1.5k 07/19/2017 A little bit vintage, a little bit nerdy at this intimate geeky wedding A historical museum, a teeny bit of Star Wars and Harry Potter, and a fab steak dinner for a small crowd of loved ones… this intimate geeky wedding is simple wedding #goals. The bride's sage advice about picking the right wedding party members is key. Don't miss the reason for the last dance, too. It's REAL and it's awesome. Read More 1.1k 07/18/2017 Embroidery, lush bouquets, and a steak cake — this handmade wedding is stitched onto our hearts With their family heirlooms and eclectic style, this was a seriously gorgeous handmade wedding full of DIY, from embroidered table centerpieces (including an “I know” Star Wars Millennium Falcon!) to homemade preserves made by the groom. Brittney and Roger are feisty, lovable, culinary travelers who love good company and good food. That combination is gold for a wedding. Read More 07/17/2017 A castle, a snowboarding bride, and a punk rock wedding on the slopes Madison and Aaron had a winter wedding filled with pink leggings, a snowboarding bride, a rowdy group of howling groomsmen, and loud punk music filling the air. Instead of walking down the aisle, Madison snowboarded through it! After a few photos on the ice caved shore of Lake Michigan, the crew headed to their castle reception(!) where the partying began in earnest. Later in the night, the party shifted to a punk rock celebration. Hell yes it did! You'll want to see this wintry, punk rock wedding on the slopes… Read More More Real Weddings > Recent Advice 2.4k 07/15/2017 Dress designer Alfred Angelo closing down! Are you losing your dress? Here's help… The big news is that wedding dress behemoth Alfred Angelo is shutting down, taking along with it thousands of dresses already on order by brides. Are you one of them? Are you now dress-less? Don't panic, there are some things you can do to snag a last-minute wedding dress… Read More 07/12/2017 Here's how you can totally battle wedding planning fatigue About seven months ago, I leaped back into my online inspiration boards and budget sheets, dusting off the wedding planning corners of my mind that have since laid dormant since….. Read More 07/06/2017 Align your wedding with a celestial event (like a Great American Eclipse wedding!) "We are getting hitched as the moon passes between the sun and Earth during the Great American Eclipse on August 21, 2017." Celestial events range from common phenomena like full moons to awesome-looking, much less frequent occurrences such as meteor showers and eclipses to awe-inspiring, rare miracles like the planets aligning. If you're planning an eclipse wedding during the Great American Eclipse (or another celestial event), here are some tips to keep in mind… Read More 06/28/2017 Can we book a last-minute wedding photographer for our elopement? My partner and I want to elope, but he's not one for planning ahead. I love his spontaneity, but it doesn't allow for things like hiring an awesome photographer to capture our day for us. How do we go about finding a last-minute wedding photographer on short notice? Or should we plan for a post-wedding photo shoot instead? Read More 06/16/2017 These photo booth props can help shelter dogs after your wedding I found those plushies that would be super cute for photo booth props. But they're also dog toys! And then I realized… I could purchase a ton of fun-shaped dog toys, perfect for photo booth posing, and then donate them to a dog shelter afterwards! Here are some dog toys that would make great photo booth props… Read More More Advice > Recent DIY 1.3k 06/07/2017 This bride altered her original wedding gown for her gorgeous vow renewal My husband, Anindeep, and I came to our tenth wedding anniversary very much different people than we were so long ago, now personally and emotionally more enriched. We decided a vow renewal was necessary to celebrate ourselves in this new chapter in realizing our individual selves and expressing our togetherness more meaningfully to each other. Photography (duh) and fashion are priorities for me, so with NO attire budget and exponentially growing dressmaking skills, I suddenly found the confidence to alter my own wedding gown. Read More 05/31/2017 How to make antiqued paper for your historical or fantasy wedding We're getting married next month and having a pirate-themed wedding. Any bits of paper we needed (whether invitations, signs, or treasure-hunt clues) I decided to make look old and pirate-y. This technique would also be great for medieval, historical, steampunk, fantasy, or Victorian themes. Some of you may have done something like this at school, but this is such a simple yet effective bit of DIY I just had to share it! Read More 1.3k 03/30/2017 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 03/27/2017 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 03/20/2017 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 More DIY > Recent Stuff we love 07/21/2017 Wedding handkerchiefs for ugly crying, tears of joy, and hot messes You know what I never thought about wanting but desperately wished I had during my wedding ceremony… a wedding handkerchief! I could have used it, I could have let my partner use it. And then I could have kept it in my purse afterwards as a constant reminder. Don't make the same mistake I made. Get your hands on one of these special wedding handkerchiefs for you, your parents, or your weepy bridal party members… Read More 07/18/2017 Smart AF scientific wedding invitations that'll teach you 4 new things (including when the next total solar eclipse will be!) Nerds of the internet: If you read one science and wedding-related post today, make sure it's this one. These sophisticated scientific wedding invitations from Athena and Aphrodite will not only please your eyeballs, but will actually teach you four FASCINATING things you didn't know about scientific discoveries… Read More 07/11/2017 These gorgeously geeky engagement rings (hy)rule! Inspired by nature and science fiction, our sponsor Metal Wendler Designs creates engagement rings and wedding bands that combine a love of nature and fandom that you have to see to believe! From realistic tree bark textures, to fan-inspired wedding and engagement rings, these are one of a kind geeky engagement rings and bands that you won't see ANYWHERE else… Read More 07/07/2017 5 brilliant ways to find your wedding bands from Brilliant Earth If you're having trouble finding the right wedding band, or if you're on the hunt for unique wedding bands, our loooooongtime sponsor Brilliant Earth has five ways they can help you. (And, if you act fast, they can hook you up with free diamond earrings too!!!) Read More 07/05/2017 Give your suit a style upgrade with these wild wedding ties Your suit, groomsmen gear, dapper bride outfit, or whatever NEEDS one of these killer stylish wild wedding ties. I've compiled a solid list of tie options including bow ties, cosplay-inspired ties, subtly geeky ties, dinosaurs, floral prints, and even unicorns. If you've got some tie-wearers to buy for, get ready to start adding to cart… Read More More Stuff we love > Recent Wedding 101 1.2k 06/12/2017 This wedding is super gay! 5 ways to make your wedding gay as hell It's Pride Month, y'all, and everyone should be giving props to the LGBTQ community and their weddings. Well, not everyone. Some folks have concerns about the concept of a "gay wedding" because hey: aren't they just weddings? We get that, of course, but we feature some weddings where couples themselves VERY specifically want to embrace their wedding AND its gayness. So if you're into self-identified Very Very Gay Weddings, this roundup of ideas is for yooooou! Read More 1.1k 03/23/2017 Your offbeat-friendly interactive wedding planning checklist is available! We've had a printable wedding planning checklist for a long time (recently updated: see here!). Now we're rolling out an interactive wedding planning checklist so you can keep track of all your to-dos in one place, tailored to your specific wedding date! Here's where to find it and how it works… Read More 3.6k 02/01/2016 How to ship a wedding dress by mail: Every tip you'll need We recently gave some tips on traveling with your dress via car and plane, but what if you choose to mail your outfit to your destination wedding instead? There's a whole slew of issues that you'll need to address and we're here to lay it all out. Let's talk about how to ship a wedding dress to your destination. Read More 15k 01/28/2016 From zombies to nudie times: 15 unconventional bachelorette party ideas (great for bachelor parties, too!) We've covered some major ground in unconventional bachelorette party ideas in years past (no plastic penises required!), but there are definitely some party plans that we hadn't seen, including a few rad-as-hell ideas from readers. From zombies to "bawdy positive" burlesque to bonding nudie times, let's see what offbeat recreation we can get into today! Read More 6.7k 11 Comments 01/18/2016 If you set it, they will come: 7 questions to ask before picking the wedding date Congratulations on your engagement! The next step: when the hell will this thang happen? Setting the date sounds easy, right? If you set it, they will come. Let me tell you, it's a little more complicated than that. Here are the questions you'll want to ask when setting the wedding date. Read More More Wedding 101 > 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? Bachelorette Party Converse DIY Fall Weddings Feminism Guest List Harry Potter Invitation Wording Ceremony Advice Fashion Advice Reception Advice Relationship Advice Super cute offbeat wedding invitations Last name advice Monogrammed wedding napkins as couple re-branding How do you get someone to stop addressing things to your non-existent married name? My relationship is not a statement: Stop viewing our wedding decisions as some sort of socio-political performance Mrs vs. Ms: Am I a Mrs after I get married if I don't change my last name? Why I’m changing my last name, and why I won’t be apologizing for it Kerry & Kevin's timey-wimey romantic Earthy wedding One groom's perspective on taking his wife's last name The best decision I made in my marriage? Keeping my name. Read More > A few of our favorite wedding vendors Aisle Less Traveled Read More Eric Fletcher Photography Read More Afloral.com Read More Unique Vintage Read More Find offbeat vendors in our Vendor Guide > Our infamous spreadsheets & checklists My Wedding Binder will slap your wedding organization into shape Your offbeat-friendly interactive wedding planning checklist is available! Marriage legal changes you NEED to know about (in plain English, we promise!) How to change your name after the wedding (including an account checklist!) The electronic wedding hacks: Choosing your online wedding planning tools Turn that to-do into WOOHOO: The best wedding advice ever Impress their asses off: 5 tips for hosting out-of-town wedding guests in your home 80+ free wedding printables: a huge list of downloadable DIY wedding projects Get planning > RSVP Advice 5 reasons couples are turning to paperless wedding invitations from Glö Customizable wedding invitations that are anything but basic from Basic Invite Timey wimey timeline advice: when to send out your invitations and save-the-dates Postcards as the RSVP cards This one funny wedding RSVP line will make your guests laugh all the way to a reply Completely customizable online wedding communications from Glö Use a Sonic Screwdriver to keep track of your RSVPs 3 ways to chase down RSVPs from lazy guests Read More > Steal these ideas! Use flipbooks to help your guests Save the Date Print your wedding vows on scrolls Halloween couples: steal this zombie piñata idea for your reception "The bride may now high-five the groom" Celebrate ALL your relationships on your wedding anniversary Bring on your team spirit: Have guests sign T-shirts instead of a guestbook The perfect "Gamer Geek" wedding favor! Save your tongue, seal your invitations with patterned paper tape 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
1.5k 07/21/2017 We're bowled over by this creative wedding in Seattle (with a hand-dyed dress!) Dana and John's space-y and creative wedding had some seriously intricate and beautiful details. There were constellations at every table, a huge and ornate chuppah made of paper, and the highlight of our lives: Dana's hand-dyed wedding dress. We could go on, but hey, we've got the whole story from the bride! Let's take a peek at all the details plus lots of commentary from the couple… Read More 07/20/2017 These backyard brides triumphed with killer suits at their house on the shore Casey and Stephanie's chic wedding was hosted in their backyard at the New Jersey Shore in their custom-made suits (by Bindle & Keep!). It was a triumph of style, epic love, AND adversity, as you'll see. Korean fusion tacos, customized glasses, a homemade Rice Krispies wedding cake, and suits that were the envy of all! Read More 1.5k 07/19/2017 A little bit vintage, a little bit nerdy at this intimate geeky wedding A historical museum, a teeny bit of Star Wars and Harry Potter, and a fab steak dinner for a small crowd of loved ones… this intimate geeky wedding is simple wedding #goals. The bride's sage advice about picking the right wedding party members is key. Don't miss the reason for the last dance, too. It's REAL and it's awesome. Read More 1.1k 07/18/2017 Embroidery, lush bouquets, and a steak cake — this handmade wedding is stitched onto our hearts With their family heirlooms and eclectic style, this was a seriously gorgeous handmade wedding full of DIY, from embroidered table centerpieces (including an “I know” Star Wars Millennium Falcon!) to homemade preserves made by the groom. Brittney and Roger are feisty, lovable, culinary travelers who love good company and good food. That combination is gold for a wedding. Read More 07/17/2017 A castle, a snowboarding bride, and a punk rock wedding on the slopes Madison and Aaron had a winter wedding filled with pink leggings, a snowboarding bride, a rowdy group of howling groomsmen, and loud punk music filling the air. Instead of walking down the aisle, Madison snowboarded through it! After a few photos on the ice caved shore of Lake Michigan, the crew headed to their castle reception(!) where the partying began in earnest. Later in the night, the party shifted to a punk rock celebration. Hell yes it did! You'll want to see this wintry, punk rock wedding on the slopes… Read More More Real Weddings > Recent Advice 2.4k 07/15/2017 Dress designer Alfred Angelo closing down! Are you losing your dress? Here's help… The big news is that wedding dress behemoth Alfred Angelo is shutting down, taking along with it thousands of dresses already on order by brides. Are you one of them? Are you now dress-less? Don't panic, there are some things you can do to snag a last-minute wedding dress… Read More 07/12/2017 Here's how you can totally battle wedding planning fatigue About seven months ago, I leaped back into my online inspiration boards and budget sheets, dusting off the wedding planning corners of my mind that have since laid dormant since….. Read More 07/06/2017 Align your wedding with a celestial event (like a Great American Eclipse wedding!) "We are getting hitched as the moon passes between the sun and Earth during the Great American Eclipse on August 21, 2017." Celestial events range from common phenomena like full moons to awesome-looking, much less frequent occurrences such as meteor showers and eclipses to awe-inspiring, rare miracles like the planets aligning. If you're planning an eclipse wedding during the Great American Eclipse (or another celestial event), here are some tips to keep in mind… Read More 06/28/2017 Can we book a last-minute wedding photographer for our elopement? My partner and I want to elope, but he's not one for planning ahead. I love his spontaneity, but it doesn't allow for things like hiring an awesome photographer to capture our day for us. How do we go about finding a last-minute wedding photographer on short notice? Or should we plan for a post-wedding photo shoot instead? Read More 06/16/2017 These photo booth props can help shelter dogs after your wedding I found those plushies that would be super cute for photo booth props. But they're also dog toys! And then I realized… I could purchase a ton of fun-shaped dog toys, perfect for photo booth posing, and then donate them to a dog shelter afterwards! Here are some dog toys that would make great photo booth props… Read More More Advice > Recent DIY 1.3k 06/07/2017 This bride altered her original wedding gown for her gorgeous vow renewal My husband, Anindeep, and I came to our tenth wedding anniversary very much different people than we were so long ago, now personally and emotionally more enriched. We decided a vow renewal was necessary to celebrate ourselves in this new chapter in realizing our individual selves and expressing our togetherness more meaningfully to each other. Photography (duh) and fashion are priorities for me, so with NO attire budget and exponentially growing dressmaking skills, I suddenly found the confidence to alter my own wedding gown. Read More 05/31/2017 How to make antiqued paper for your historical or fantasy wedding We're getting married next month and having a pirate-themed wedding. Any bits of paper we needed (whether invitations, signs, or treasure-hunt clues) I decided to make look old and pirate-y. This technique would also be great for medieval, historical, steampunk, fantasy, or Victorian themes. Some of you may have done something like this at school, but this is such a simple yet effective bit of DIY I just had to share it! Read More 1.3k 03/30/2017 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 03/27/2017 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 03/20/2017 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 More DIY > Recent Stuff we love 07/21/2017 Wedding handkerchiefs for ugly crying, tears of joy, and hot messes You know what I never thought about wanting but desperately wished I had during my wedding ceremony… a wedding handkerchief! I could have used it, I could have let my partner use it. And then I could have kept it in my purse afterwards as a constant reminder. Don't make the same mistake I made. Get your hands on one of these special wedding handkerchiefs for you, your parents, or your weepy bridal party members… Read More 07/18/2017 Smart AF scientific wedding invitations that'll teach you 4 new things (including when the next total solar eclipse will be!) Nerds of the internet: If you read one science and wedding-related post today, make sure it's this one. These sophisticated scientific wedding invitations from Athena and Aphrodite will not only please your eyeballs, but will actually teach you four FASCINATING things you didn't know about scientific discoveries… Read More 07/11/2017 These gorgeously geeky engagement rings (hy)rule! Inspired by nature and science fiction, our sponsor Metal Wendler Designs creates engagement rings and wedding bands that combine a love of nature and fandom that you have to see to believe! From realistic tree bark textures, to fan-inspired wedding and engagement rings, these are one of a kind geeky engagement rings and bands that you won't see ANYWHERE else… Read More 07/07/2017 5 brilliant ways to find your wedding bands from Brilliant Earth If you're having trouble finding the right wedding band, or if you're on the hunt for unique wedding bands, our loooooongtime sponsor Brilliant Earth has five ways they can help you. (And, if you act fast, they can hook you up with free diamond earrings too!!!) Read More 07/05/2017 Give your suit a style upgrade with these wild wedding ties Your suit, groomsmen gear, dapper bride outfit, or whatever NEEDS one of these killer stylish wild wedding ties. I've compiled a solid list of tie options including bow ties, cosplay-inspired ties, subtly geeky ties, dinosaurs, floral prints, and even unicorns. If you've got some tie-wearers to buy for, get ready to start adding to cart… Read More More Stuff we love > Recent Wedding 101 1.2k 06/12/2017 This wedding is super gay! 5 ways to make your wedding gay as hell It's Pride Month, y'all, and everyone should be giving props to the LGBTQ community and their weddings. Well, not everyone. Some folks have concerns about the concept of a "gay wedding" because hey: aren't they just weddings? We get that, of course, but we feature some weddings where couples themselves VERY specifically want to embrace their wedding AND its gayness. So if you're into self-identified Very Very Gay Weddings, this roundup of ideas is for yooooou! Read More 1.1k 03/23/2017 Your offbeat-friendly interactive wedding planning checklist is available! We've had a printable wedding planning checklist for a long time (recently updated: see here!). Now we're rolling out an interactive wedding planning checklist so you can keep track of all your to-dos in one place, tailored to your specific wedding date! Here's where to find it and how it works… Read More 3.6k 02/01/2016 How to ship a wedding dress by mail: Every tip you'll need We recently gave some tips on traveling with your dress via car and plane, but what if you choose to mail your outfit to your destination wedding instead? There's a whole slew of issues that you'll need to address and we're here to lay it all out. Let's talk about how to ship a wedding dress to your destination. Read More 15k 01/28/2016 From zombies to nudie times: 15 unconventional bachelorette party ideas (great for bachelor parties, too!) We've covered some major ground in unconventional bachelorette party ideas in years past (no plastic penises required!), but there are definitely some party plans that we hadn't seen, including a few rad-as-hell ideas from readers. From zombies to "bawdy positive" burlesque to bonding nudie times, let's see what offbeat recreation we can get into today! Read More 6.7k 11 Comments 01/18/2016 If you set it, they will come: 7 questions to ask before picking the wedding date Congratulations on your engagement! The next step: when the hell will this thang happen? Setting the date sounds easy, right? If you set it, they will come. Let me tell you, it's a little more complicated than that. Here are the questions you'll want to ask when setting the wedding date. Read More More Wedding 101 > 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? Bachelorette Party Converse DIY Fall Weddings Feminism Guest List Harry Potter Invitation Wording Ceremony Advice Fashion Advice Reception Advice Relationship Advice Super cute offbeat wedding invitations Last name advice Monogrammed wedding napkins as couple re-branding How do you get someone to stop addressing things to your non-existent married name? My relationship is not a statement: Stop viewing our wedding decisions as some sort of socio-political performance Mrs vs. Ms: Am I a Mrs after I get married if I don't change my last name? Why I’m changing my last name, and why I won’t be apologizing for it Kerry & Kevin's timey-wimey romantic Earthy wedding One groom's perspective on taking his wife's last name The best decision I made in my marriage? Keeping my name. Read More > A few of our favorite wedding vendors Aisle Less Traveled Read More Eric Fletcher Photography Read More Afloral.com Read More Unique Vintage Read More Find offbeat vendors in our Vendor Guide > Our infamous spreadsheets & checklists My Wedding Binder will slap your wedding organization into shape Your offbeat-friendly interactive wedding planning checklist is available! Marriage legal changes you NEED to know about (in plain English, we promise!) How to change your name after the wedding (including an account checklist!) The electronic wedding hacks: Choosing your online wedding planning tools Turn that to-do into WOOHOO: The best wedding advice ever Impress their asses off: 5 tips for hosting out-of-town wedding guests in your home 80+ free wedding printables: a huge list of downloadable DIY wedding projects Get planning > RSVP Advice 5 reasons couples are turning to paperless wedding invitations from Glö Customizable wedding invitations that are anything but basic from Basic Invite Timey wimey timeline advice: when to send out your invitations and save-the-dates Postcards as the RSVP cards This one funny wedding RSVP line will make your guests laugh all the way to a reply Completely customizable online wedding communications from Glö Use a Sonic Screwdriver to keep track of your RSVPs 3 ways to chase down RSVPs from lazy guests Read More > Steal these ideas! Use flipbooks to help your guests Save the Date Print your wedding vows on scrolls Halloween couples: steal this zombie piñata idea for your reception "The bride may now high-five the groom" Celebrate ALL your relationships on your wedding anniversary Bring on your team spirit: Have guests sign T-shirts instead of a guestbook The perfect "Gamer Geek" wedding favor! Save your tongue, seal your invitations with patterned paper tape 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
07/20/2017 These backyard brides triumphed with killer suits at their house on the shore Casey and Stephanie's chic wedding was hosted in their backyard at the New Jersey Shore in their custom-made suits (by Bindle & Keep!). It was a triumph of style, epic love, AND adversity, as you'll see. Korean fusion tacos, customized glasses, a homemade Rice Krispies wedding cake, and suits that were the envy of all! Read More 1.5k 07/19/2017 A little bit vintage, a little bit nerdy at this intimate geeky wedding A historical museum, a teeny bit of Star Wars and Harry Potter, and a fab steak dinner for a small crowd of loved ones… this intimate geeky wedding is simple wedding #goals. The bride's sage advice about picking the right wedding party members is key. Don't miss the reason for the last dance, too. It's REAL and it's awesome. Read More 1.1k 07/18/2017 Embroidery, lush bouquets, and a steak cake — this handmade wedding is stitched onto our hearts With their family heirlooms and eclectic style, this was a seriously gorgeous handmade wedding full of DIY, from embroidered table centerpieces (including an “I know” Star Wars Millennium Falcon!) to homemade preserves made by the groom. Brittney and Roger are feisty, lovable, culinary travelers who love good company and good food. That combination is gold for a wedding. Read More 07/17/2017 A castle, a snowboarding bride, and a punk rock wedding on the slopes Madison and Aaron had a winter wedding filled with pink leggings, a snowboarding bride, a rowdy group of howling groomsmen, and loud punk music filling the air. Instead of walking down the aisle, Madison snowboarded through it! After a few photos on the ice caved shore of Lake Michigan, the crew headed to their castle reception(!) where the partying began in earnest. Later in the night, the party shifted to a punk rock celebration. Hell yes it did! You'll want to see this wintry, punk rock wedding on the slopes… Read More More Real Weddings > Recent Advice 2.4k 07/15/2017 Dress designer Alfred Angelo closing down! Are you losing your dress? Here's help… The big news is that wedding dress behemoth Alfred Angelo is shutting down, taking along with it thousands of dresses already on order by brides. Are you one of them? Are you now dress-less? Don't panic, there are some things you can do to snag a last-minute wedding dress… Read More 07/12/2017 Here's how you can totally battle wedding planning fatigue About seven months ago, I leaped back into my online inspiration boards and budget sheets, dusting off the wedding planning corners of my mind that have since laid dormant since….. Read More 07/06/2017 Align your wedding with a celestial event (like a Great American Eclipse wedding!) "We are getting hitched as the moon passes between the sun and Earth during the Great American Eclipse on August 21, 2017." Celestial events range from common phenomena like full moons to awesome-looking, much less frequent occurrences such as meteor showers and eclipses to awe-inspiring, rare miracles like the planets aligning. If you're planning an eclipse wedding during the Great American Eclipse (or another celestial event), here are some tips to keep in mind… Read More 06/28/2017 Can we book a last-minute wedding photographer for our elopement? My partner and I want to elope, but he's not one for planning ahead. I love his spontaneity, but it doesn't allow for things like hiring an awesome photographer to capture our day for us. How do we go about finding a last-minute wedding photographer on short notice? Or should we plan for a post-wedding photo shoot instead? Read More 06/16/2017 These photo booth props can help shelter dogs after your wedding I found those plushies that would be super cute for photo booth props. But they're also dog toys! And then I realized… I could purchase a ton of fun-shaped dog toys, perfect for photo booth posing, and then donate them to a dog shelter afterwards! Here are some dog toys that would make great photo booth props… Read More More Advice > Recent DIY 1.3k 06/07/2017 This bride altered her original wedding gown for her gorgeous vow renewal My husband, Anindeep, and I came to our tenth wedding anniversary very much different people than we were so long ago, now personally and emotionally more enriched. We decided a vow renewal was necessary to celebrate ourselves in this new chapter in realizing our individual selves and expressing our togetherness more meaningfully to each other. Photography (duh) and fashion are priorities for me, so with NO attire budget and exponentially growing dressmaking skills, I suddenly found the confidence to alter my own wedding gown. Read More 05/31/2017 How to make antiqued paper for your historical or fantasy wedding We're getting married next month and having a pirate-themed wedding. Any bits of paper we needed (whether invitations, signs, or treasure-hunt clues) I decided to make look old and pirate-y. This technique would also be great for medieval, historical, steampunk, fantasy, or Victorian themes. Some of you may have done something like this at school, but this is such a simple yet effective bit of DIY I just had to share it! Read More 1.3k 03/30/2017 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 03/27/2017 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 03/20/2017 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 More DIY > Recent Stuff we love 07/21/2017 Wedding handkerchiefs for ugly crying, tears of joy, and hot messes You know what I never thought about wanting but desperately wished I had during my wedding ceremony… a wedding handkerchief! I could have used it, I could have let my partner use it. And then I could have kept it in my purse afterwards as a constant reminder. Don't make the same mistake I made. Get your hands on one of these special wedding handkerchiefs for you, your parents, or your weepy bridal party members… Read More 07/18/2017 Smart AF scientific wedding invitations that'll teach you 4 new things (including when the next total solar eclipse will be!) Nerds of the internet: If you read one science and wedding-related post today, make sure it's this one. These sophisticated scientific wedding invitations from Athena and Aphrodite will not only please your eyeballs, but will actually teach you four FASCINATING things you didn't know about scientific discoveries… Read More 07/11/2017 These gorgeously geeky engagement rings (hy)rule! Inspired by nature and science fiction, our sponsor Metal Wendler Designs creates engagement rings and wedding bands that combine a love of nature and fandom that you have to see to believe! From realistic tree bark textures, to fan-inspired wedding and engagement rings, these are one of a kind geeky engagement rings and bands that you won't see ANYWHERE else… Read More 07/07/2017 5 brilliant ways to find your wedding bands from Brilliant Earth If you're having trouble finding the right wedding band, or if you're on the hunt for unique wedding bands, our loooooongtime sponsor Brilliant Earth has five ways they can help you. (And, if you act fast, they can hook you up with free diamond earrings too!!!) Read More 07/05/2017 Give your suit a style upgrade with these wild wedding ties Your suit, groomsmen gear, dapper bride outfit, or whatever NEEDS one of these killer stylish wild wedding ties. I've compiled a solid list of tie options including bow ties, cosplay-inspired ties, subtly geeky ties, dinosaurs, floral prints, and even unicorns. If you've got some tie-wearers to buy for, get ready to start adding to cart… Read More More Stuff we love > Recent Wedding 101 1.2k 06/12/2017 This wedding is super gay! 5 ways to make your wedding gay as hell It's Pride Month, y'all, and everyone should be giving props to the LGBTQ community and their weddings. Well, not everyone. Some folks have concerns about the concept of a "gay wedding" because hey: aren't they just weddings? We get that, of course, but we feature some weddings where couples themselves VERY specifically want to embrace their wedding AND its gayness. So if you're into self-identified Very Very Gay Weddings, this roundup of ideas is for yooooou! Read More 1.1k 03/23/2017 Your offbeat-friendly interactive wedding planning checklist is available! We've had a printable wedding planning checklist for a long time (recently updated: see here!). Now we're rolling out an interactive wedding planning checklist so you can keep track of all your to-dos in one place, tailored to your specific wedding date! Here's where to find it and how it works… Read More 3.6k 02/01/2016 How to ship a wedding dress by mail: Every tip you'll need We recently gave some tips on traveling with your dress via car and plane, but what if you choose to mail your outfit to your destination wedding instead? There's a whole slew of issues that you'll need to address and we're here to lay it all out. Let's talk about how to ship a wedding dress to your destination. Read More 15k 01/28/2016 From zombies to nudie times: 15 unconventional bachelorette party ideas (great for bachelor parties, too!) We've covered some major ground in unconventional bachelorette party ideas in years past (no plastic penises required!), but there are definitely some party plans that we hadn't seen, including a few rad-as-hell ideas from readers. From zombies to "bawdy positive" burlesque to bonding nudie times, let's see what offbeat recreation we can get into today! Read More 6.7k 11 Comments 01/18/2016 If you set it, they will come: 7 questions to ask before picking the wedding date Congratulations on your engagement! The next step: when the hell will this thang happen? Setting the date sounds easy, right? If you set it, they will come. Let me tell you, it's a little more complicated than that. Here are the questions you'll want to ask when setting the wedding date. Read More More Wedding 101 > 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? Bachelorette Party Converse DIY Fall Weddings Feminism Guest List Harry Potter Invitation Wording Ceremony Advice Fashion Advice Reception Advice Relationship Advice Super cute offbeat wedding invitations Last name advice Monogrammed wedding napkins as couple re-branding How do you get someone to stop addressing things to your non-existent married name? My relationship is not a statement: Stop viewing our wedding decisions as some sort of socio-political performance Mrs vs. Ms: Am I a Mrs after I get married if I don't change my last name? Why I’m changing my last name, and why I won’t be apologizing for it Kerry & Kevin's timey-wimey romantic Earthy wedding One groom's perspective on taking his wife's last name The best decision I made in my marriage? Keeping my name. Read More > A few of our favorite wedding vendors Aisle Less Traveled Read More Eric Fletcher Photography Read More Afloral.com Read More Unique Vintage Read More Find offbeat vendors in our Vendor Guide > Our infamous spreadsheets & checklists My Wedding Binder will slap your wedding organization into shape Your offbeat-friendly interactive wedding planning checklist is available! Marriage legal changes you NEED to know about (in plain English, we promise!) How to change your name after the wedding (including an account checklist!) The electronic wedding hacks: Choosing your online wedding planning tools Turn that to-do into WOOHOO: The best wedding advice ever Impress their asses off: 5 tips for hosting out-of-town wedding guests in your home 80+ free wedding printables: a huge list of downloadable DIY wedding projects Get planning > RSVP Advice 5 reasons couples are turning to paperless wedding invitations from Glö Customizable wedding invitations that are anything but basic from Basic Invite Timey wimey timeline advice: when to send out your invitations and save-the-dates Postcards as the RSVP cards This one funny wedding RSVP line will make your guests laugh all the way to a reply Completely customizable online wedding communications from Glö Use a Sonic Screwdriver to keep track of your RSVPs 3 ways to chase down RSVPs from lazy guests Read More > Steal these ideas! Use flipbooks to help your guests Save the Date Print your wedding vows on scrolls Halloween couples: steal this zombie piñata idea for your reception "The bride may now high-five the groom" Celebrate ALL your relationships on your wedding anniversary Bring on your team spirit: Have guests sign T-shirts instead of a guestbook The perfect "Gamer Geek" wedding favor! Save your tongue, seal your invitations with patterned paper tape 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
1.5k 07/19/2017 A little bit vintage, a little bit nerdy at this intimate geeky wedding A historical museum, a teeny bit of Star Wars and Harry Potter, and a fab steak dinner for a small crowd of loved ones… this intimate geeky wedding is simple wedding #goals. The bride's sage advice about picking the right wedding party members is key. Don't miss the reason for the last dance, too. It's REAL and it's awesome. Read More 1.1k 07/18/2017 Embroidery, lush bouquets, and a steak cake — this handmade wedding is stitched onto our hearts With their family heirlooms and eclectic style, this was a seriously gorgeous handmade wedding full of DIY, from embroidered table centerpieces (including an “I know” Star Wars Millennium Falcon!) to homemade preserves made by the groom. Brittney and Roger are feisty, lovable, culinary travelers who love good company and good food. That combination is gold for a wedding. Read More 07/17/2017 A castle, a snowboarding bride, and a punk rock wedding on the slopes Madison and Aaron had a winter wedding filled with pink leggings, a snowboarding bride, a rowdy group of howling groomsmen, and loud punk music filling the air. Instead of walking down the aisle, Madison snowboarded through it! After a few photos on the ice caved shore of Lake Michigan, the crew headed to their castle reception(!) where the partying began in earnest. Later in the night, the party shifted to a punk rock celebration. Hell yes it did! You'll want to see this wintry, punk rock wedding on the slopes… Read More More Real Weddings > Recent Advice 2.4k 07/15/2017 Dress designer Alfred Angelo closing down! Are you losing your dress? Here's help… The big news is that wedding dress behemoth Alfred Angelo is shutting down, taking along with it thousands of dresses already on order by brides. Are you one of them? Are you now dress-less? Don't panic, there are some things you can do to snag a last-minute wedding dress… Read More 07/12/2017 Here's how you can totally battle wedding planning fatigue About seven months ago, I leaped back into my online inspiration boards and budget sheets, dusting off the wedding planning corners of my mind that have since laid dormant since….. Read More 07/06/2017 Align your wedding with a celestial event (like a Great American Eclipse wedding!) "We are getting hitched as the moon passes between the sun and Earth during the Great American Eclipse on August 21, 2017." Celestial events range from common phenomena like full moons to awesome-looking, much less frequent occurrences such as meteor showers and eclipses to awe-inspiring, rare miracles like the planets aligning. If you're planning an eclipse wedding during the Great American Eclipse (or another celestial event), here are some tips to keep in mind… Read More 06/28/2017 Can we book a last-minute wedding photographer for our elopement? My partner and I want to elope, but he's not one for planning ahead. I love his spontaneity, but it doesn't allow for things like hiring an awesome photographer to capture our day for us. How do we go about finding a last-minute wedding photographer on short notice? Or should we plan for a post-wedding photo shoot instead? Read More 06/16/2017 These photo booth props can help shelter dogs after your wedding I found those plushies that would be super cute for photo booth props. But they're also dog toys! And then I realized… I could purchase a ton of fun-shaped dog toys, perfect for photo booth posing, and then donate them to a dog shelter afterwards! Here are some dog toys that would make great photo booth props… Read More More Advice > Recent DIY 1.3k 06/07/2017 This bride altered her original wedding gown for her gorgeous vow renewal My husband, Anindeep, and I came to our tenth wedding anniversary very much different people than we were so long ago, now personally and emotionally more enriched. We decided a vow renewal was necessary to celebrate ourselves in this new chapter in realizing our individual selves and expressing our togetherness more meaningfully to each other. Photography (duh) and fashion are priorities for me, so with NO attire budget and exponentially growing dressmaking skills, I suddenly found the confidence to alter my own wedding gown. Read More 05/31/2017 How to make antiqued paper for your historical or fantasy wedding We're getting married next month and having a pirate-themed wedding. Any bits of paper we needed (whether invitations, signs, or treasure-hunt clues) I decided to make look old and pirate-y. This technique would also be great for medieval, historical, steampunk, fantasy, or Victorian themes. Some of you may have done something like this at school, but this is such a simple yet effective bit of DIY I just had to share it! Read More 1.3k 03/30/2017 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 03/27/2017 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 03/20/2017 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 More DIY > Recent Stuff we love 07/21/2017 Wedding handkerchiefs for ugly crying, tears of joy, and hot messes You know what I never thought about wanting but desperately wished I had during my wedding ceremony… a wedding handkerchief! I could have used it, I could have let my partner use it. And then I could have kept it in my purse afterwards as a constant reminder. Don't make the same mistake I made. Get your hands on one of these special wedding handkerchiefs for you, your parents, or your weepy bridal party members… Read More 07/18/2017 Smart AF scientific wedding invitations that'll teach you 4 new things (including when the next total solar eclipse will be!) Nerds of the internet: If you read one science and wedding-related post today, make sure it's this one. These sophisticated scientific wedding invitations from Athena and Aphrodite will not only please your eyeballs, but will actually teach you four FASCINATING things you didn't know about scientific discoveries… Read More 07/11/2017 These gorgeously geeky engagement rings (hy)rule! Inspired by nature and science fiction, our sponsor Metal Wendler Designs creates engagement rings and wedding bands that combine a love of nature and fandom that you have to see to believe! From realistic tree bark textures, to fan-inspired wedding and engagement rings, these are one of a kind geeky engagement rings and bands that you won't see ANYWHERE else… Read More 07/07/2017 5 brilliant ways to find your wedding bands from Brilliant Earth If you're having trouble finding the right wedding band, or if you're on the hunt for unique wedding bands, our loooooongtime sponsor Brilliant Earth has five ways they can help you. (And, if you act fast, they can hook you up with free diamond earrings too!!!) Read More 07/05/2017 Give your suit a style upgrade with these wild wedding ties Your suit, groomsmen gear, dapper bride outfit, or whatever NEEDS one of these killer stylish wild wedding ties. I've compiled a solid list of tie options including bow ties, cosplay-inspired ties, subtly geeky ties, dinosaurs, floral prints, and even unicorns. If you've got some tie-wearers to buy for, get ready to start adding to cart… Read More More Stuff we love > Recent Wedding 101 1.2k 06/12/2017 This wedding is super gay! 5 ways to make your wedding gay as hell It's Pride Month, y'all, and everyone should be giving props to the LGBTQ community and their weddings. Well, not everyone. Some folks have concerns about the concept of a "gay wedding" because hey: aren't they just weddings? We get that, of course, but we feature some weddings where couples themselves VERY specifically want to embrace their wedding AND its gayness. So if you're into self-identified Very Very Gay Weddings, this roundup of ideas is for yooooou! Read More 1.1k 03/23/2017 Your offbeat-friendly interactive wedding planning checklist is available! We've had a printable wedding planning checklist for a long time (recently updated: see here!). Now we're rolling out an interactive wedding planning checklist so you can keep track of all your to-dos in one place, tailored to your specific wedding date! Here's where to find it and how it works… Read More 3.6k 02/01/2016 How to ship a wedding dress by mail: Every tip you'll need We recently gave some tips on traveling with your dress via car and plane, but what if you choose to mail your outfit to your destination wedding instead? There's a whole slew of issues that you'll need to address and we're here to lay it all out. Let's talk about how to ship a wedding dress to your destination. Read More 15k 01/28/2016 From zombies to nudie times: 15 unconventional bachelorette party ideas (great for bachelor parties, too!) We've covered some major ground in unconventional bachelorette party ideas in years past (no plastic penises required!), but there are definitely some party plans that we hadn't seen, including a few rad-as-hell ideas from readers. From zombies to "bawdy positive" burlesque to bonding nudie times, let's see what offbeat recreation we can get into today! Read More 6.7k 11 Comments 01/18/2016 If you set it, they will come: 7 questions to ask before picking the wedding date Congratulations on your engagement! The next step: when the hell will this thang happen? Setting the date sounds easy, right? If you set it, they will come. Let me tell you, it's a little more complicated than that. Here are the questions you'll want to ask when setting the wedding date. Read More More Wedding 101 > 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? Bachelorette Party Converse DIY Fall Weddings Feminism Guest List Harry Potter Invitation Wording Ceremony Advice Fashion Advice Reception Advice Relationship Advice Super cute offbeat wedding invitations Last name advice Monogrammed wedding napkins as couple re-branding How do you get someone to stop addressing things to your non-existent married name? My relationship is not a statement: Stop viewing our wedding decisions as some sort of socio-political performance Mrs vs. Ms: Am I a Mrs after I get married if I don't change my last name? Why I’m changing my last name, and why I won’t be apologizing for it Kerry & Kevin's timey-wimey romantic Earthy wedding One groom's perspective on taking his wife's last name The best decision I made in my marriage? Keeping my name. Read More > A few of our favorite wedding vendors Aisle Less Traveled Read More Eric Fletcher Photography Read More Afloral.com Read More Unique Vintage Read More Find offbeat vendors in our Vendor Guide > Our infamous spreadsheets & checklists My Wedding Binder will slap your wedding organization into shape Your offbeat-friendly interactive wedding planning checklist is available! Marriage legal changes you NEED to know about (in plain English, we promise!) How to change your name after the wedding (including an account checklist!) The electronic wedding hacks: Choosing your online wedding planning tools Turn that to-do into WOOHOO: The best wedding advice ever Impress their asses off: 5 tips for hosting out-of-town wedding guests in your home 80+ free wedding printables: a huge list of downloadable DIY wedding projects Get planning > RSVP Advice 5 reasons couples are turning to paperless wedding invitations from Glö Customizable wedding invitations that are anything but basic from Basic Invite Timey wimey timeline advice: when to send out your invitations and save-the-dates Postcards as the RSVP cards This one funny wedding RSVP line will make your guests laugh all the way to a reply Completely customizable online wedding communications from Glö Use a Sonic Screwdriver to keep track of your RSVPs 3 ways to chase down RSVPs from lazy guests Read More > Steal these ideas! Use flipbooks to help your guests Save the Date Print your wedding vows on scrolls Halloween couples: steal this zombie piñata idea for your reception "The bride may now high-five the groom" Celebrate ALL your relationships on your wedding anniversary Bring on your team spirit: Have guests sign T-shirts instead of a guestbook The perfect "Gamer Geek" wedding favor! Save your tongue, seal your invitations with patterned paper tape 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
1.1k 07/18/2017 Embroidery, lush bouquets, and a steak cake — this handmade wedding is stitched onto our hearts With their family heirlooms and eclectic style, this was a seriously gorgeous handmade wedding full of DIY, from embroidered table centerpieces (including an “I know” Star Wars Millennium Falcon!) to homemade preserves made by the groom. Brittney and Roger are feisty, lovable, culinary travelers who love good company and good food. That combination is gold for a wedding. Read More 07/17/2017 A castle, a snowboarding bride, and a punk rock wedding on the slopes Madison and Aaron had a winter wedding filled with pink leggings, a snowboarding bride, a rowdy group of howling groomsmen, and loud punk music filling the air. Instead of walking down the aisle, Madison snowboarded through it! After a few photos on the ice caved shore of Lake Michigan, the crew headed to their castle reception(!) where the partying began in earnest. Later in the night, the party shifted to a punk rock celebration. Hell yes it did! You'll want to see this wintry, punk rock wedding on the slopes… Read More More Real Weddings > Recent Advice 2.4k 07/15/2017 Dress designer Alfred Angelo closing down! Are you losing your dress? Here's help… The big news is that wedding dress behemoth Alfred Angelo is shutting down, taking along with it thousands of dresses already on order by brides. Are you one of them? Are you now dress-less? Don't panic, there are some things you can do to snag a last-minute wedding dress… Read More 07/12/2017 Here's how you can totally battle wedding planning fatigue About seven months ago, I leaped back into my online inspiration boards and budget sheets, dusting off the wedding planning corners of my mind that have since laid dormant since….. Read More 07/06/2017 Align your wedding with a celestial event (like a Great American Eclipse wedding!) "We are getting hitched as the moon passes between the sun and Earth during the Great American Eclipse on August 21, 2017." Celestial events range from common phenomena like full moons to awesome-looking, much less frequent occurrences such as meteor showers and eclipses to awe-inspiring, rare miracles like the planets aligning. If you're planning an eclipse wedding during the Great American Eclipse (or another celestial event), here are some tips to keep in mind… Read More 06/28/2017 Can we book a last-minute wedding photographer for our elopement? My partner and I want to elope, but he's not one for planning ahead. I love his spontaneity, but it doesn't allow for things like hiring an awesome photographer to capture our day for us. How do we go about finding a last-minute wedding photographer on short notice? Or should we plan for a post-wedding photo shoot instead? Read More 06/16/2017 These photo booth props can help shelter dogs after your wedding I found those plushies that would be super cute for photo booth props. But they're also dog toys! And then I realized… I could purchase a ton of fun-shaped dog toys, perfect for photo booth posing, and then donate them to a dog shelter afterwards! Here are some dog toys that would make great photo booth props… Read More More Advice > Recent DIY 1.3k 06/07/2017 This bride altered her original wedding gown for her gorgeous vow renewal My husband, Anindeep, and I came to our tenth wedding anniversary very much different people than we were so long ago, now personally and emotionally more enriched. We decided a vow renewal was necessary to celebrate ourselves in this new chapter in realizing our individual selves and expressing our togetherness more meaningfully to each other. Photography (duh) and fashion are priorities for me, so with NO attire budget and exponentially growing dressmaking skills, I suddenly found the confidence to alter my own wedding gown. Read More 05/31/2017 How to make antiqued paper for your historical or fantasy wedding We're getting married next month and having a pirate-themed wedding. Any bits of paper we needed (whether invitations, signs, or treasure-hunt clues) I decided to make look old and pirate-y. This technique would also be great for medieval, historical, steampunk, fantasy, or Victorian themes. Some of you may have done something like this at school, but this is such a simple yet effective bit of DIY I just had to share it! Read More 1.3k 03/30/2017 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 03/27/2017 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 03/20/2017 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 More DIY > Recent Stuff we love 07/21/2017 Wedding handkerchiefs for ugly crying, tears of joy, and hot messes You know what I never thought about wanting but desperately wished I had during my wedding ceremony… a wedding handkerchief! I could have used it, I could have let my partner use it. And then I could have kept it in my purse afterwards as a constant reminder. Don't make the same mistake I made. Get your hands on one of these special wedding handkerchiefs for you, your parents, or your weepy bridal party members… Read More 07/18/2017 Smart AF scientific wedding invitations that'll teach you 4 new things (including when the next total solar eclipse will be!) Nerds of the internet: If you read one science and wedding-related post today, make sure it's this one. These sophisticated scientific wedding invitations from Athena and Aphrodite will not only please your eyeballs, but will actually teach you four FASCINATING things you didn't know about scientific discoveries… Read More 07/11/2017 These gorgeously geeky engagement rings (hy)rule! Inspired by nature and science fiction, our sponsor Metal Wendler Designs creates engagement rings and wedding bands that combine a love of nature and fandom that you have to see to believe! From realistic tree bark textures, to fan-inspired wedding and engagement rings, these are one of a kind geeky engagement rings and bands that you won't see ANYWHERE else… Read More 07/07/2017 5 brilliant ways to find your wedding bands from Brilliant Earth If you're having trouble finding the right wedding band, or if you're on the hunt for unique wedding bands, our loooooongtime sponsor Brilliant Earth has five ways they can help you. (And, if you act fast, they can hook you up with free diamond earrings too!!!) Read More 07/05/2017 Give your suit a style upgrade with these wild wedding ties Your suit, groomsmen gear, dapper bride outfit, or whatever NEEDS one of these killer stylish wild wedding ties. I've compiled a solid list of tie options including bow ties, cosplay-inspired ties, subtly geeky ties, dinosaurs, floral prints, and even unicorns. If you've got some tie-wearers to buy for, get ready to start adding to cart… Read More More Stuff we love > Recent Wedding 101 1.2k 06/12/2017 This wedding is super gay! 5 ways to make your wedding gay as hell It's Pride Month, y'all, and everyone should be giving props to the LGBTQ community and their weddings. Well, not everyone. Some folks have concerns about the concept of a "gay wedding" because hey: aren't they just weddings? We get that, of course, but we feature some weddings where couples themselves VERY specifically want to embrace their wedding AND its gayness. So if you're into self-identified Very Very Gay Weddings, this roundup of ideas is for yooooou! Read More 1.1k 03/23/2017 Your offbeat-friendly interactive wedding planning checklist is available! We've had a printable wedding planning checklist for a long time (recently updated: see here!). Now we're rolling out an interactive wedding planning checklist so you can keep track of all your to-dos in one place, tailored to your specific wedding date! Here's where to find it and how it works… Read More 3.6k 02/01/2016 How to ship a wedding dress by mail: Every tip you'll need We recently gave some tips on traveling with your dress via car and plane, but what if you choose to mail your outfit to your destination wedding instead? There's a whole slew of issues that you'll need to address and we're here to lay it all out. Let's talk about how to ship a wedding dress to your destination. Read More 15k 01/28/2016 From zombies to nudie times: 15 unconventional bachelorette party ideas (great for bachelor parties, too!) We've covered some major ground in unconventional bachelorette party ideas in years past (no plastic penises required!), but there are definitely some party plans that we hadn't seen, including a few rad-as-hell ideas from readers. From zombies to "bawdy positive" burlesque to bonding nudie times, let's see what offbeat recreation we can get into today! Read More 6.7k 11 Comments 01/18/2016 If you set it, they will come: 7 questions to ask before picking the wedding date Congratulations on your engagement! The next step: when the hell will this thang happen? Setting the date sounds easy, right? If you set it, they will come. Let me tell you, it's a little more complicated than that. Here are the questions you'll want to ask when setting the wedding date. Read More More Wedding 101 > 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? Bachelorette Party Converse DIY Fall Weddings Feminism Guest List Harry Potter Invitation Wording Ceremony Advice Fashion Advice Reception Advice Relationship Advice Super cute offbeat wedding invitations Last name advice Monogrammed wedding napkins as couple re-branding How do you get someone to stop addressing things to your non-existent married name? My relationship is not a statement: Stop viewing our wedding decisions as some sort of socio-political performance Mrs vs. Ms: Am I a Mrs after I get married if I don't change my last name? Why I’m changing my last name, and why I won’t be apologizing for it Kerry & Kevin's timey-wimey romantic Earthy wedding One groom's perspective on taking his wife's last name The best decision I made in my marriage? Keeping my name. Read More > A few of our favorite wedding vendors Aisle Less Traveled Read More Eric Fletcher Photography Read More Afloral.com Read More Unique Vintage Read More Find offbeat vendors in our Vendor Guide > Our infamous spreadsheets & checklists My Wedding Binder will slap your wedding organization into shape Your offbeat-friendly interactive wedding planning checklist is available! Marriage legal changes you NEED to know about (in plain English, we promise!) How to change your name after the wedding (including an account checklist!) The electronic wedding hacks: Choosing your online wedding planning tools Turn that to-do into WOOHOO: The best wedding advice ever Impress their asses off: 5 tips for hosting out-of-town wedding guests in your home 80+ free wedding printables: a huge list of downloadable DIY wedding projects Get planning > RSVP Advice 5 reasons couples are turning to paperless wedding invitations from Glö Customizable wedding invitations that are anything but basic from Basic Invite Timey wimey timeline advice: when to send out your invitations and save-the-dates Postcards as the RSVP cards This one funny wedding RSVP line will make your guests laugh all the way to a reply Completely customizable online wedding communications from Glö Use a Sonic Screwdriver to keep track of your RSVPs 3 ways to chase down RSVPs from lazy guests Read More > Steal these ideas! Use flipbooks to help your guests Save the Date Print your wedding vows on scrolls Halloween couples: steal this zombie piñata idea for your reception "The bride may now high-five the groom" Celebrate ALL your relationships on your wedding anniversary Bring on your team spirit: Have guests sign T-shirts instead of a guestbook The perfect "Gamer Geek" wedding favor! Save your tongue, seal your invitations with patterned paper tape 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
07/17/2017 A castle, a snowboarding bride, and a punk rock wedding on the slopes Madison and Aaron had a winter wedding filled with pink leggings, a snowboarding bride, a rowdy group of howling groomsmen, and loud punk music filling the air. Instead of walking down the aisle, Madison snowboarded through it! After a few photos on the ice caved shore of Lake Michigan, the crew headed to their castle reception(!) where the partying began in earnest. Later in the night, the party shifted to a punk rock celebration. Hell yes it did! You'll want to see this wintry, punk rock wedding on the slopes… Read More More Real Weddings > Recent Advice 2.4k 07/15/2017 Dress designer Alfred Angelo closing down! Are you losing your dress? Here's help… The big news is that wedding dress behemoth Alfred Angelo is shutting down, taking along with it thousands of dresses already on order by brides. Are you one of them? Are you now dress-less? Don't panic, there are some things you can do to snag a last-minute wedding dress… Read More 07/12/2017 Here's how you can totally battle wedding planning fatigue About seven months ago, I leaped back into my online inspiration boards and budget sheets, dusting off the wedding planning corners of my mind that have since laid dormant since….. Read More 07/06/2017 Align your wedding with a celestial event (like a Great American Eclipse wedding!) "We are getting hitched as the moon passes between the sun and Earth during the Great American Eclipse on August 21, 2017." Celestial events range from common phenomena like full moons to awesome-looking, much less frequent occurrences such as meteor showers and eclipses to awe-inspiring, rare miracles like the planets aligning. If you're planning an eclipse wedding during the Great American Eclipse (or another celestial event), here are some tips to keep in mind… Read More 06/28/2017 Can we book a last-minute wedding photographer for our elopement? My partner and I want to elope, but he's not one for planning ahead. I love his spontaneity, but it doesn't allow for things like hiring an awesome photographer to capture our day for us. How do we go about finding a last-minute wedding photographer on short notice? Or should we plan for a post-wedding photo shoot instead? Read More 06/16/2017 These photo booth props can help shelter dogs after your wedding I found those plushies that would be super cute for photo booth props. But they're also dog toys! And then I realized… I could purchase a ton of fun-shaped dog toys, perfect for photo booth posing, and then donate them to a dog shelter afterwards! Here are some dog toys that would make great photo booth props… Read More More Advice > Recent DIY 1.3k 06/07/2017 This bride altered her original wedding gown for her gorgeous vow renewal My husband, Anindeep, and I came to our tenth wedding anniversary very much different people than we were so long ago, now personally and emotionally more enriched. We decided a vow renewal was necessary to celebrate ourselves in this new chapter in realizing our individual selves and expressing our togetherness more meaningfully to each other. Photography (duh) and fashion are priorities for me, so with NO attire budget and exponentially growing dressmaking skills, I suddenly found the confidence to alter my own wedding gown. Read More 05/31/2017 How to make antiqued paper for your historical or fantasy wedding We're getting married next month and having a pirate-themed wedding. Any bits of paper we needed (whether invitations, signs, or treasure-hunt clues) I decided to make look old and pirate-y. This technique would also be great for medieval, historical, steampunk, fantasy, or Victorian themes. Some of you may have done something like this at school, but this is such a simple yet effective bit of DIY I just had to share it! Read More 1.3k 03/30/2017 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 03/27/2017 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 03/20/2017 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 More DIY > Recent Stuff we love 07/21/2017 Wedding handkerchiefs for ugly crying, tears of joy, and hot messes You know what I never thought about wanting but desperately wished I had during my wedding ceremony… a wedding handkerchief! I could have used it, I could have let my partner use it. And then I could have kept it in my purse afterwards as a constant reminder. Don't make the same mistake I made. Get your hands on one of these special wedding handkerchiefs for you, your parents, or your weepy bridal party members… Read More 07/18/2017 Smart AF scientific wedding invitations that'll teach you 4 new things (including when the next total solar eclipse will be!) Nerds of the internet: If you read one science and wedding-related post today, make sure it's this one. These sophisticated scientific wedding invitations from Athena and Aphrodite will not only please your eyeballs, but will actually teach you four FASCINATING things you didn't know about scientific discoveries… Read More 07/11/2017 These gorgeously geeky engagement rings (hy)rule! Inspired by nature and science fiction, our sponsor Metal Wendler Designs creates engagement rings and wedding bands that combine a love of nature and fandom that you have to see to believe! From realistic tree bark textures, to fan-inspired wedding and engagement rings, these are one of a kind geeky engagement rings and bands that you won't see ANYWHERE else… Read More 07/07/2017 5 brilliant ways to find your wedding bands from Brilliant Earth If you're having trouble finding the right wedding band, or if you're on the hunt for unique wedding bands, our loooooongtime sponsor Brilliant Earth has five ways they can help you. (And, if you act fast, they can hook you up with free diamond earrings too!!!) Read More 07/05/2017 Give your suit a style upgrade with these wild wedding ties Your suit, groomsmen gear, dapper bride outfit, or whatever NEEDS one of these killer stylish wild wedding ties. I've compiled a solid list of tie options including bow ties, cosplay-inspired ties, subtly geeky ties, dinosaurs, floral prints, and even unicorns. If you've got some tie-wearers to buy for, get ready to start adding to cart… Read More More Stuff we love > Recent Wedding 101 1.2k 06/12/2017 This wedding is super gay! 5 ways to make your wedding gay as hell It's Pride Month, y'all, and everyone should be giving props to the LGBTQ community and their weddings. Well, not everyone. Some folks have concerns about the concept of a "gay wedding" because hey: aren't they just weddings? We get that, of course, but we feature some weddings where couples themselves VERY specifically want to embrace their wedding AND its gayness. So if you're into self-identified Very Very Gay Weddings, this roundup of ideas is for yooooou! Read More 1.1k 03/23/2017 Your offbeat-friendly interactive wedding planning checklist is available! We've had a printable wedding planning checklist for a long time (recently updated: see here!). Now we're rolling out an interactive wedding planning checklist so you can keep track of all your to-dos in one place, tailored to your specific wedding date! Here's where to find it and how it works… Read More 3.6k 02/01/2016 How to ship a wedding dress by mail: Every tip you'll need We recently gave some tips on traveling with your dress via car and plane, but what if you choose to mail your outfit to your destination wedding instead? There's a whole slew of issues that you'll need to address and we're here to lay it all out. Let's talk about how to ship a wedding dress to your destination. Read More 15k 01/28/2016 From zombies to nudie times: 15 unconventional bachelorette party ideas (great for bachelor parties, too!) We've covered some major ground in unconventional bachelorette party ideas in years past (no plastic penises required!), but there are definitely some party plans that we hadn't seen, including a few rad-as-hell ideas from readers. From zombies to "bawdy positive" burlesque to bonding nudie times, let's see what offbeat recreation we can get into today! Read More 6.7k 11 Comments 01/18/2016 If you set it, they will come: 7 questions to ask before picking the wedding date Congratulations on your engagement! The next step: when the hell will this thang happen? Setting the date sounds easy, right? If you set it, they will come. Let me tell you, it's a little more complicated than that. Here are the questions you'll want to ask when setting the wedding date. Read More More Wedding 101 > 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? Bachelorette Party Converse DIY Fall Weddings Feminism Guest List Harry Potter Invitation Wording Ceremony Advice Fashion Advice Reception Advice Relationship Advice Super cute offbeat wedding invitations Last name advice Monogrammed wedding napkins as couple re-branding How do you get someone to stop addressing things to your non-existent married name? My relationship is not a statement: Stop viewing our wedding decisions as some sort of socio-political performance Mrs vs. Ms: Am I a Mrs after I get married if I don't change my last name? Why I’m changing my last name, and why I won’t be apologizing for it Kerry & Kevin's timey-wimey romantic Earthy wedding One groom's perspective on taking his wife's last name The best decision I made in my marriage? Keeping my name. Read More > A few of our favorite wedding vendors Aisle Less Traveled Read More Eric Fletcher Photography Read More Afloral.com Read More Unique Vintage Read More Find offbeat vendors in our Vendor Guide > Our infamous spreadsheets & checklists My Wedding Binder will slap your wedding organization into shape Your offbeat-friendly interactive wedding planning checklist is available! Marriage legal changes you NEED to know about (in plain English, we promise!) How to change your name after the wedding (including an account checklist!) The electronic wedding hacks: Choosing your online wedding planning tools Turn that to-do into WOOHOO: The best wedding advice ever Impress their asses off: 5 tips for hosting out-of-town wedding guests in your home 80+ free wedding printables: a huge list of downloadable DIY wedding projects Get planning > RSVP Advice 5 reasons couples are turning to paperless wedding invitations from Glö Customizable wedding invitations that are anything but basic from Basic Invite Timey wimey timeline advice: when to send out your invitations and save-the-dates Postcards as the RSVP cards This one funny wedding RSVP line will make your guests laugh all the way to a reply Completely customizable online wedding communications from Glö Use a Sonic Screwdriver to keep track of your RSVPs 3 ways to chase down RSVPs from lazy guests Read More > Steal these ideas! Use flipbooks to help your guests Save the Date Print your wedding vows on scrolls Halloween couples: steal this zombie piñata idea for your reception "The bride may now high-five the groom" Celebrate ALL your relationships on your wedding anniversary Bring on your team spirit: Have guests sign T-shirts instead of a guestbook The perfect "Gamer Geek" wedding favor! Save your tongue, seal your invitations with patterned paper tape 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
2.4k 07/15/2017 Dress designer Alfred Angelo closing down! Are you losing your dress? Here's help… The big news is that wedding dress behemoth Alfred Angelo is shutting down, taking along with it thousands of dresses already on order by brides. Are you one of them? Are you now dress-less? Don't panic, there are some things you can do to snag a last-minute wedding dress… Read More 07/12/2017 Here's how you can totally battle wedding planning fatigue About seven months ago, I leaped back into my online inspiration boards and budget sheets, dusting off the wedding planning corners of my mind that have since laid dormant since….. Read More 07/06/2017 Align your wedding with a celestial event (like a Great American Eclipse wedding!) "We are getting hitched as the moon passes between the sun and Earth during the Great American Eclipse on August 21, 2017." Celestial events range from common phenomena like full moons to awesome-looking, much less frequent occurrences such as meteor showers and eclipses to awe-inspiring, rare miracles like the planets aligning. If you're planning an eclipse wedding during the Great American Eclipse (or another celestial event), here are some tips to keep in mind… Read More 06/28/2017 Can we book a last-minute wedding photographer for our elopement? My partner and I want to elope, but he's not one for planning ahead. I love his spontaneity, but it doesn't allow for things like hiring an awesome photographer to capture our day for us. How do we go about finding a last-minute wedding photographer on short notice? Or should we plan for a post-wedding photo shoot instead? Read More 06/16/2017 These photo booth props can help shelter dogs after your wedding I found those plushies that would be super cute for photo booth props. But they're also dog toys! And then I realized… I could purchase a ton of fun-shaped dog toys, perfect for photo booth posing, and then donate them to a dog shelter afterwards! Here are some dog toys that would make great photo booth props… Read More More Advice > Recent DIY 1.3k 06/07/2017 This bride altered her original wedding gown for her gorgeous vow renewal My husband, Anindeep, and I came to our tenth wedding anniversary very much different people than we were so long ago, now personally and emotionally more enriched. We decided a vow renewal was necessary to celebrate ourselves in this new chapter in realizing our individual selves and expressing our togetherness more meaningfully to each other. Photography (duh) and fashion are priorities for me, so with NO attire budget and exponentially growing dressmaking skills, I suddenly found the confidence to alter my own wedding gown. Read More 05/31/2017 How to make antiqued paper for your historical or fantasy wedding We're getting married next month and having a pirate-themed wedding. Any bits of paper we needed (whether invitations, signs, or treasure-hunt clues) I decided to make look old and pirate-y. This technique would also be great for medieval, historical, steampunk, fantasy, or Victorian themes. Some of you may have done something like this at school, but this is such a simple yet effective bit of DIY I just had to share it! Read More 1.3k 03/30/2017 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 03/27/2017 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 03/20/2017 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 More DIY > Recent Stuff we love 07/21/2017 Wedding handkerchiefs for ugly crying, tears of joy, and hot messes You know what I never thought about wanting but desperately wished I had during my wedding ceremony… a wedding handkerchief! I could have used it, I could have let my partner use it. And then I could have kept it in my purse afterwards as a constant reminder. Don't make the same mistake I made. Get your hands on one of these special wedding handkerchiefs for you, your parents, or your weepy bridal party members… Read More 07/18/2017 Smart AF scientific wedding invitations that'll teach you 4 new things (including when the next total solar eclipse will be!) Nerds of the internet: If you read one science and wedding-related post today, make sure it's this one. These sophisticated scientific wedding invitations from Athena and Aphrodite will not only please your eyeballs, but will actually teach you four FASCINATING things you didn't know about scientific discoveries… Read More 07/11/2017 These gorgeously geeky engagement rings (hy)rule! Inspired by nature and science fiction, our sponsor Metal Wendler Designs creates engagement rings and wedding bands that combine a love of nature and fandom that you have to see to believe! From realistic tree bark textures, to fan-inspired wedding and engagement rings, these are one of a kind geeky engagement rings and bands that you won't see ANYWHERE else… Read More 07/07/2017 5 brilliant ways to find your wedding bands from Brilliant Earth If you're having trouble finding the right wedding band, or if you're on the hunt for unique wedding bands, our loooooongtime sponsor Brilliant Earth has five ways they can help you. (And, if you act fast, they can hook you up with free diamond earrings too!!!) Read More 07/05/2017 Give your suit a style upgrade with these wild wedding ties Your suit, groomsmen gear, dapper bride outfit, or whatever NEEDS one of these killer stylish wild wedding ties. I've compiled a solid list of tie options including bow ties, cosplay-inspired ties, subtly geeky ties, dinosaurs, floral prints, and even unicorns. If you've got some tie-wearers to buy for, get ready to start adding to cart… Read More More Stuff we love > Recent Wedding 101 1.2k 06/12/2017 This wedding is super gay! 5 ways to make your wedding gay as hell It's Pride Month, y'all, and everyone should be giving props to the LGBTQ community and their weddings. Well, not everyone. Some folks have concerns about the concept of a "gay wedding" because hey: aren't they just weddings? We get that, of course, but we feature some weddings where couples themselves VERY specifically want to embrace their wedding AND its gayness. So if you're into self-identified Very Very Gay Weddings, this roundup of ideas is for yooooou! Read More 1.1k 03/23/2017 Your offbeat-friendly interactive wedding planning checklist is available! We've had a printable wedding planning checklist for a long time (recently updated: see here!). Now we're rolling out an interactive wedding planning checklist so you can keep track of all your to-dos in one place, tailored to your specific wedding date! Here's where to find it and how it works… Read More 3.6k 02/01/2016 How to ship a wedding dress by mail: Every tip you'll need We recently gave some tips on traveling with your dress via car and plane, but what if you choose to mail your outfit to your destination wedding instead? There's a whole slew of issues that you'll need to address and we're here to lay it all out. Let's talk about how to ship a wedding dress to your destination. Read More 15k 01/28/2016 From zombies to nudie times: 15 unconventional bachelorette party ideas (great for bachelor parties, too!) We've covered some major ground in unconventional bachelorette party ideas in years past (no plastic penises required!), but there are definitely some party plans that we hadn't seen, including a few rad-as-hell ideas from readers. From zombies to "bawdy positive" burlesque to bonding nudie times, let's see what offbeat recreation we can get into today! Read More 6.7k 11 Comments 01/18/2016 If you set it, they will come: 7 questions to ask before picking the wedding date Congratulations on your engagement! The next step: when the hell will this thang happen? Setting the date sounds easy, right? If you set it, they will come. Let me tell you, it's a little more complicated than that. Here are the questions you'll want to ask when setting the wedding date. Read More More Wedding 101 > 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? Bachelorette Party Converse DIY Fall Weddings Feminism Guest List Harry Potter Invitation Wording Ceremony Advice Fashion Advice Reception Advice Relationship Advice Super cute offbeat wedding invitations Last name advice Monogrammed wedding napkins as couple re-branding How do you get someone to stop addressing things to your non-existent married name? My relationship is not a statement: Stop viewing our wedding decisions as some sort of socio-political performance Mrs vs. Ms: Am I a Mrs after I get married if I don't change my last name? Why I’m changing my last name, and why I won’t be apologizing for it Kerry & Kevin's timey-wimey romantic Earthy wedding One groom's perspective on taking his wife's last name The best decision I made in my marriage? Keeping my name. Read More > A few of our favorite wedding vendors Aisle Less Traveled Read More Eric Fletcher Photography Read More Afloral.com Read More Unique Vintage Read More Find offbeat vendors in our Vendor Guide > Our infamous spreadsheets & checklists My Wedding Binder will slap your wedding organization into shape Your offbeat-friendly interactive wedding planning checklist is available! Marriage legal changes you NEED to know about (in plain English, we promise!) How to change your name after the wedding (including an account checklist!) The electronic wedding hacks: Choosing your online wedding planning tools Turn that to-do into WOOHOO: The best wedding advice ever Impress their asses off: 5 tips for hosting out-of-town wedding guests in your home 80+ free wedding printables: a huge list of downloadable DIY wedding projects Get planning > RSVP Advice 5 reasons couples are turning to paperless wedding invitations from Glö Customizable wedding invitations that are anything but basic from Basic Invite Timey wimey timeline advice: when to send out your invitations and save-the-dates Postcards as the RSVP cards This one funny wedding RSVP line will make your guests laugh all the way to a reply Completely customizable online wedding communications from Glö Use a Sonic Screwdriver to keep track of your RSVPs 3 ways to chase down RSVPs from lazy guests Read More > Steal these ideas! Use flipbooks to help your guests Save the Date Print your wedding vows on scrolls Halloween couples: steal this zombie piñata idea for your reception "The bride may now high-five the groom" Celebrate ALL your relationships on your wedding anniversary Bring on your team spirit: Have guests sign T-shirts instead of a guestbook The perfect "Gamer Geek" wedding favor! Save your tongue, seal your invitations with patterned paper tape 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
07/12/2017 Here's how you can totally battle wedding planning fatigue About seven months ago, I leaped back into my online inspiration boards and budget sheets, dusting off the wedding planning corners of my mind that have since laid dormant since….. Read More 07/06/2017 Align your wedding with a celestial event (like a Great American Eclipse wedding!) "We are getting hitched as the moon passes between the sun and Earth during the Great American Eclipse on August 21, 2017." Celestial events range from common phenomena like full moons to awesome-looking, much less frequent occurrences such as meteor showers and eclipses to awe-inspiring, rare miracles like the planets aligning. If you're planning an eclipse wedding during the Great American Eclipse (or another celestial event), here are some tips to keep in mind… Read More 06/28/2017 Can we book a last-minute wedding photographer for our elopement? My partner and I want to elope, but he's not one for planning ahead. I love his spontaneity, but it doesn't allow for things like hiring an awesome photographer to capture our day for us. How do we go about finding a last-minute wedding photographer on short notice? Or should we plan for a post-wedding photo shoot instead? Read More 06/16/2017 These photo booth props can help shelter dogs after your wedding I found those plushies that would be super cute for photo booth props. But they're also dog toys! And then I realized… I could purchase a ton of fun-shaped dog toys, perfect for photo booth posing, and then donate them to a dog shelter afterwards! Here are some dog toys that would make great photo booth props… Read More More Advice > Recent DIY 1.3k 06/07/2017 This bride altered her original wedding gown for her gorgeous vow renewal My husband, Anindeep, and I came to our tenth wedding anniversary very much different people than we were so long ago, now personally and emotionally more enriched. We decided a vow renewal was necessary to celebrate ourselves in this new chapter in realizing our individual selves and expressing our togetherness more meaningfully to each other. Photography (duh) and fashion are priorities for me, so with NO attire budget and exponentially growing dressmaking skills, I suddenly found the confidence to alter my own wedding gown. Read More 05/31/2017 How to make antiqued paper for your historical or fantasy wedding We're getting married next month and having a pirate-themed wedding. Any bits of paper we needed (whether invitations, signs, or treasure-hunt clues) I decided to make look old and pirate-y. This technique would also be great for medieval, historical, steampunk, fantasy, or Victorian themes. Some of you may have done something like this at school, but this is such a simple yet effective bit of DIY I just had to share it! Read More 1.3k 03/30/2017 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 03/27/2017 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 03/20/2017 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 More DIY > Recent Stuff we love 07/21/2017 Wedding handkerchiefs for ugly crying, tears of joy, and hot messes You know what I never thought about wanting but desperately wished I had during my wedding ceremony… a wedding handkerchief! I could have used it, I could have let my partner use it. And then I could have kept it in my purse afterwards as a constant reminder. Don't make the same mistake I made. Get your hands on one of these special wedding handkerchiefs for you, your parents, or your weepy bridal party members… Read More 07/18/2017 Smart AF scientific wedding invitations that'll teach you 4 new things (including when the next total solar eclipse will be!) Nerds of the internet: If you read one science and wedding-related post today, make sure it's this one. These sophisticated scientific wedding invitations from Athena and Aphrodite will not only please your eyeballs, but will actually teach you four FASCINATING things you didn't know about scientific discoveries… Read More 07/11/2017 These gorgeously geeky engagement rings (hy)rule! Inspired by nature and science fiction, our sponsor Metal Wendler Designs creates engagement rings and wedding bands that combine a love of nature and fandom that you have to see to believe! From realistic tree bark textures, to fan-inspired wedding and engagement rings, these are one of a kind geeky engagement rings and bands that you won't see ANYWHERE else… Read More 07/07/2017 5 brilliant ways to find your wedding bands from Brilliant Earth If you're having trouble finding the right wedding band, or if you're on the hunt for unique wedding bands, our loooooongtime sponsor Brilliant Earth has five ways they can help you. (And, if you act fast, they can hook you up with free diamond earrings too!!!) Read More 07/05/2017 Give your suit a style upgrade with these wild wedding ties Your suit, groomsmen gear, dapper bride outfit, or whatever NEEDS one of these killer stylish wild wedding ties. I've compiled a solid list of tie options including bow ties, cosplay-inspired ties, subtly geeky ties, dinosaurs, floral prints, and even unicorns. If you've got some tie-wearers to buy for, get ready to start adding to cart… Read More More Stuff we love > Recent Wedding 101 1.2k 06/12/2017 This wedding is super gay! 5 ways to make your wedding gay as hell It's Pride Month, y'all, and everyone should be giving props to the LGBTQ community and their weddings. Well, not everyone. Some folks have concerns about the concept of a "gay wedding" because hey: aren't they just weddings? We get that, of course, but we feature some weddings where couples themselves VERY specifically want to embrace their wedding AND its gayness. So if you're into self-identified Very Very Gay Weddings, this roundup of ideas is for yooooou! Read More 1.1k 03/23/2017 Your offbeat-friendly interactive wedding planning checklist is available! We've had a printable wedding planning checklist for a long time (recently updated: see here!). Now we're rolling out an interactive wedding planning checklist so you can keep track of all your to-dos in one place, tailored to your specific wedding date! Here's where to find it and how it works… Read More 3.6k 02/01/2016 How to ship a wedding dress by mail: Every tip you'll need We recently gave some tips on traveling with your dress via car and plane, but what if you choose to mail your outfit to your destination wedding instead? There's a whole slew of issues that you'll need to address and we're here to lay it all out. Let's talk about how to ship a wedding dress to your destination. Read More 15k 01/28/2016 From zombies to nudie times: 15 unconventional bachelorette party ideas (great for bachelor parties, too!) We've covered some major ground in unconventional bachelorette party ideas in years past (no plastic penises required!), but there are definitely some party plans that we hadn't seen, including a few rad-as-hell ideas from readers. From zombies to "bawdy positive" burlesque to bonding nudie times, let's see what offbeat recreation we can get into today! Read More 6.7k 11 Comments 01/18/2016 If you set it, they will come: 7 questions to ask before picking the wedding date Congratulations on your engagement! The next step: when the hell will this thang happen? Setting the date sounds easy, right? If you set it, they will come. Let me tell you, it's a little more complicated than that. Here are the questions you'll want to ask when setting the wedding date. Read More More Wedding 101 > 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? Bachelorette Party Converse DIY Fall Weddings Feminism Guest List Harry Potter Invitation Wording Ceremony Advice Fashion Advice Reception Advice Relationship Advice Super cute offbeat wedding invitations Last name advice Monogrammed wedding napkins as couple re-branding How do you get someone to stop addressing things to your non-existent married name? My relationship is not a statement: Stop viewing our wedding decisions as some sort of socio-political performance Mrs vs. Ms: Am I a Mrs after I get married if I don't change my last name? Why I’m changing my last name, and why I won’t be apologizing for it Kerry & Kevin's timey-wimey romantic Earthy wedding One groom's perspective on taking his wife's last name The best decision I made in my marriage? Keeping my name. Read More > A few of our favorite wedding vendors Aisle Less Traveled Read More Eric Fletcher Photography Read More Afloral.com Read More Unique Vintage Read More Find offbeat vendors in our Vendor Guide > Our infamous spreadsheets & checklists My Wedding Binder will slap your wedding organization into shape Your offbeat-friendly interactive wedding planning checklist is available! Marriage legal changes you NEED to know about (in plain English, we promise!) How to change your name after the wedding (including an account checklist!) The electronic wedding hacks: Choosing your online wedding planning tools Turn that to-do into WOOHOO: The best wedding advice ever Impress their asses off: 5 tips for hosting out-of-town wedding guests in your home 80+ free wedding printables: a huge list of downloadable DIY wedding projects Get planning > RSVP Advice 5 reasons couples are turning to paperless wedding invitations from Glö Customizable wedding invitations that are anything but basic from Basic Invite Timey wimey timeline advice: when to send out your invitations and save-the-dates Postcards as the RSVP cards This one funny wedding RSVP line will make your guests laugh all the way to a reply Completely customizable online wedding communications from Glö Use a Sonic Screwdriver to keep track of your RSVPs 3 ways to chase down RSVPs from lazy guests Read More > Steal these ideas! Use flipbooks to help your guests Save the Date Print your wedding vows on scrolls Halloween couples: steal this zombie piñata idea for your reception "The bride may now high-five the groom" Celebrate ALL your relationships on your wedding anniversary Bring on your team spirit: Have guests sign T-shirts instead of a guestbook The perfect "Gamer Geek" wedding favor! Save your tongue, seal your invitations with patterned paper tape 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
07/06/2017 Align your wedding with a celestial event (like a Great American Eclipse wedding!) "We are getting hitched as the moon passes between the sun and Earth during the Great American Eclipse on August 21, 2017." Celestial events range from common phenomena like full moons to awesome-looking, much less frequent occurrences such as meteor showers and eclipses to awe-inspiring, rare miracles like the planets aligning. If you're planning an eclipse wedding during the Great American Eclipse (or another celestial event), here are some tips to keep in mind… Read More 06/28/2017 Can we book a last-minute wedding photographer for our elopement? My partner and I want to elope, but he's not one for planning ahead. I love his spontaneity, but it doesn't allow for things like hiring an awesome photographer to capture our day for us. How do we go about finding a last-minute wedding photographer on short notice? Or should we plan for a post-wedding photo shoot instead? Read More 06/16/2017 These photo booth props can help shelter dogs after your wedding I found those plushies that would be super cute for photo booth props. But they're also dog toys! And then I realized… I could purchase a ton of fun-shaped dog toys, perfect for photo booth posing, and then donate them to a dog shelter afterwards! Here are some dog toys that would make great photo booth props… Read More More Advice > Recent DIY 1.3k 06/07/2017 This bride altered her original wedding gown for her gorgeous vow renewal My husband, Anindeep, and I came to our tenth wedding anniversary very much different people than we were so long ago, now personally and emotionally more enriched. We decided a vow renewal was necessary to celebrate ourselves in this new chapter in realizing our individual selves and expressing our togetherness more meaningfully to each other. Photography (duh) and fashion are priorities for me, so with NO attire budget and exponentially growing dressmaking skills, I suddenly found the confidence to alter my own wedding gown. Read More 05/31/2017 How to make antiqued paper for your historical or fantasy wedding We're getting married next month and having a pirate-themed wedding. Any bits of paper we needed (whether invitations, signs, or treasure-hunt clues) I decided to make look old and pirate-y. This technique would also be great for medieval, historical, steampunk, fantasy, or Victorian themes. Some of you may have done something like this at school, but this is such a simple yet effective bit of DIY I just had to share it! Read More 1.3k 03/30/2017 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 03/27/2017 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 03/20/2017 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 More DIY > Recent Stuff we love 07/21/2017 Wedding handkerchiefs for ugly crying, tears of joy, and hot messes You know what I never thought about wanting but desperately wished I had during my wedding ceremony… a wedding handkerchief! I could have used it, I could have let my partner use it. And then I could have kept it in my purse afterwards as a constant reminder. Don't make the same mistake I made. Get your hands on one of these special wedding handkerchiefs for you, your parents, or your weepy bridal party members… Read More 07/18/2017 Smart AF scientific wedding invitations that'll teach you 4 new things (including when the next total solar eclipse will be!) Nerds of the internet: If you read one science and wedding-related post today, make sure it's this one. These sophisticated scientific wedding invitations from Athena and Aphrodite will not only please your eyeballs, but will actually teach you four FASCINATING things you didn't know about scientific discoveries… Read More 07/11/2017 These gorgeously geeky engagement rings (hy)rule! Inspired by nature and science fiction, our sponsor Metal Wendler Designs creates engagement rings and wedding bands that combine a love of nature and fandom that you have to see to believe! From realistic tree bark textures, to fan-inspired wedding and engagement rings, these are one of a kind geeky engagement rings and bands that you won't see ANYWHERE else… Read More 07/07/2017 5 brilliant ways to find your wedding bands from Brilliant Earth If you're having trouble finding the right wedding band, or if you're on the hunt for unique wedding bands, our loooooongtime sponsor Brilliant Earth has five ways they can help you. (And, if you act fast, they can hook you up with free diamond earrings too!!!) Read More 07/05/2017 Give your suit a style upgrade with these wild wedding ties Your suit, groomsmen gear, dapper bride outfit, or whatever NEEDS one of these killer stylish wild wedding ties. I've compiled a solid list of tie options including bow ties, cosplay-inspired ties, subtly geeky ties, dinosaurs, floral prints, and even unicorns. If you've got some tie-wearers to buy for, get ready to start adding to cart… Read More More Stuff we love > Recent Wedding 101 1.2k 06/12/2017 This wedding is super gay! 5 ways to make your wedding gay as hell It's Pride Month, y'all, and everyone should be giving props to the LGBTQ community and their weddings. Well, not everyone. Some folks have concerns about the concept of a "gay wedding" because hey: aren't they just weddings? We get that, of course, but we feature some weddings where couples themselves VERY specifically want to embrace their wedding AND its gayness. So if you're into self-identified Very Very Gay Weddings, this roundup of ideas is for yooooou! Read More 1.1k 03/23/2017 Your offbeat-friendly interactive wedding planning checklist is available! We've had a printable wedding planning checklist for a long time (recently updated: see here!). Now we're rolling out an interactive wedding planning checklist so you can keep track of all your to-dos in one place, tailored to your specific wedding date! Here's where to find it and how it works… Read More 3.6k 02/01/2016 How to ship a wedding dress by mail: Every tip you'll need We recently gave some tips on traveling with your dress via car and plane, but what if you choose to mail your outfit to your destination wedding instead? There's a whole slew of issues that you'll need to address and we're here to lay it all out. Let's talk about how to ship a wedding dress to your destination. Read More 15k 01/28/2016 From zombies to nudie times: 15 unconventional bachelorette party ideas (great for bachelor parties, too!) We've covered some major ground in unconventional bachelorette party ideas in years past (no plastic penises required!), but there are definitely some party plans that we hadn't seen, including a few rad-as-hell ideas from readers. From zombies to "bawdy positive" burlesque to bonding nudie times, let's see what offbeat recreation we can get into today! Read More 6.7k 11 Comments 01/18/2016 If you set it, they will come: 7 questions to ask before picking the wedding date Congratulations on your engagement! The next step: when the hell will this thang happen? Setting the date sounds easy, right? If you set it, they will come. Let me tell you, it's a little more complicated than that. Here are the questions you'll want to ask when setting the wedding date. Read More More Wedding 101 > 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? Bachelorette Party Converse DIY Fall Weddings Feminism Guest List Harry Potter Invitation Wording Ceremony Advice Fashion Advice Reception Advice Relationship Advice Super cute offbeat wedding invitations Last name advice Monogrammed wedding napkins as couple re-branding How do you get someone to stop addressing things to your non-existent married name? My relationship is not a statement: Stop viewing our wedding decisions as some sort of socio-political performance Mrs vs. Ms: Am I a Mrs after I get married if I don't change my last name? Why I’m changing my last name, and why I won’t be apologizing for it Kerry & Kevin's timey-wimey romantic Earthy wedding One groom's perspective on taking his wife's last name The best decision I made in my marriage? Keeping my name. Read More > A few of our favorite wedding vendors Aisle Less Traveled Read More Eric Fletcher Photography Read More Afloral.com Read More Unique Vintage Read More Find offbeat vendors in our Vendor Guide > Our infamous spreadsheets & checklists My Wedding Binder will slap your wedding organization into shape Your offbeat-friendly interactive wedding planning checklist is available! Marriage legal changes you NEED to know about (in plain English, we promise!) How to change your name after the wedding (including an account checklist!) The electronic wedding hacks: Choosing your online wedding planning tools Turn that to-do into WOOHOO: The best wedding advice ever Impress their asses off: 5 tips for hosting out-of-town wedding guests in your home 80+ free wedding printables: a huge list of downloadable DIY wedding projects Get planning > RSVP Advice 5 reasons couples are turning to paperless wedding invitations from Glö Customizable wedding invitations that are anything but basic from Basic Invite Timey wimey timeline advice: when to send out your invitations and save-the-dates Postcards as the RSVP cards This one funny wedding RSVP line will make your guests laugh all the way to a reply Completely customizable online wedding communications from Glö Use a Sonic Screwdriver to keep track of your RSVPs 3 ways to chase down RSVPs from lazy guests Read More > Steal these ideas! Use flipbooks to help your guests Save the Date Print your wedding vows on scrolls Halloween couples: steal this zombie piñata idea for your reception "The bride may now high-five the groom" Celebrate ALL your relationships on your wedding anniversary Bring on your team spirit: Have guests sign T-shirts instead of a guestbook The perfect "Gamer Geek" wedding favor! Save your tongue, seal your invitations with patterned paper tape 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
06/28/2017 Can we book a last-minute wedding photographer for our elopement? My partner and I want to elope, but he's not one for planning ahead. I love his spontaneity, but it doesn't allow for things like hiring an awesome photographer to capture our day for us. How do we go about finding a last-minute wedding photographer on short notice? Or should we plan for a post-wedding photo shoot instead? Read More 06/16/2017 These photo booth props can help shelter dogs after your wedding I found those plushies that would be super cute for photo booth props. But they're also dog toys! And then I realized… I could purchase a ton of fun-shaped dog toys, perfect for photo booth posing, and then donate them to a dog shelter afterwards! Here are some dog toys that would make great photo booth props… Read More More Advice > Recent DIY 1.3k 06/07/2017 This bride altered her original wedding gown for her gorgeous vow renewal My husband, Anindeep, and I came to our tenth wedding anniversary very much different people than we were so long ago, now personally and emotionally more enriched. We decided a vow renewal was necessary to celebrate ourselves in this new chapter in realizing our individual selves and expressing our togetherness more meaningfully to each other. Photography (duh) and fashion are priorities for me, so with NO attire budget and exponentially growing dressmaking skills, I suddenly found the confidence to alter my own wedding gown. Read More 05/31/2017 How to make antiqued paper for your historical or fantasy wedding We're getting married next month and having a pirate-themed wedding. Any bits of paper we needed (whether invitations, signs, or treasure-hunt clues) I decided to make look old and pirate-y. This technique would also be great for medieval, historical, steampunk, fantasy, or Victorian themes. Some of you may have done something like this at school, but this is such a simple yet effective bit of DIY I just had to share it! Read More 1.3k 03/30/2017 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 03/27/2017 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 03/20/2017 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 More DIY > Recent Stuff we love 07/21/2017 Wedding handkerchiefs for ugly crying, tears of joy, and hot messes You know what I never thought about wanting but desperately wished I had during my wedding ceremony… a wedding handkerchief! I could have used it, I could have let my partner use it. And then I could have kept it in my purse afterwards as a constant reminder. Don't make the same mistake I made. Get your hands on one of these special wedding handkerchiefs for you, your parents, or your weepy bridal party members… Read More 07/18/2017 Smart AF scientific wedding invitations that'll teach you 4 new things (including when the next total solar eclipse will be!) Nerds of the internet: If you read one science and wedding-related post today, make sure it's this one. These sophisticated scientific wedding invitations from Athena and Aphrodite will not only please your eyeballs, but will actually teach you four FASCINATING things you didn't know about scientific discoveries… Read More 07/11/2017 These gorgeously geeky engagement rings (hy)rule! Inspired by nature and science fiction, our sponsor Metal Wendler Designs creates engagement rings and wedding bands that combine a love of nature and fandom that you have to see to believe! From realistic tree bark textures, to fan-inspired wedding and engagement rings, these are one of a kind geeky engagement rings and bands that you won't see ANYWHERE else… Read More 07/07/2017 5 brilliant ways to find your wedding bands from Brilliant Earth If you're having trouble finding the right wedding band, or if you're on the hunt for unique wedding bands, our loooooongtime sponsor Brilliant Earth has five ways they can help you. (And, if you act fast, they can hook you up with free diamond earrings too!!!) Read More 07/05/2017 Give your suit a style upgrade with these wild wedding ties Your suit, groomsmen gear, dapper bride outfit, or whatever NEEDS one of these killer stylish wild wedding ties. I've compiled a solid list of tie options including bow ties, cosplay-inspired ties, subtly geeky ties, dinosaurs, floral prints, and even unicorns. If you've got some tie-wearers to buy for, get ready to start adding to cart… Read More More Stuff we love > Recent Wedding 101 1.2k 06/12/2017 This wedding is super gay! 5 ways to make your wedding gay as hell It's Pride Month, y'all, and everyone should be giving props to the LGBTQ community and their weddings. Well, not everyone. Some folks have concerns about the concept of a "gay wedding" because hey: aren't they just weddings? We get that, of course, but we feature some weddings where couples themselves VERY specifically want to embrace their wedding AND its gayness. So if you're into self-identified Very Very Gay Weddings, this roundup of ideas is for yooooou! Read More 1.1k 03/23/2017 Your offbeat-friendly interactive wedding planning checklist is available! We've had a printable wedding planning checklist for a long time (recently updated: see here!). Now we're rolling out an interactive wedding planning checklist so you can keep track of all your to-dos in one place, tailored to your specific wedding date! Here's where to find it and how it works… Read More 3.6k 02/01/2016 How to ship a wedding dress by mail: Every tip you'll need We recently gave some tips on traveling with your dress via car and plane, but what if you choose to mail your outfit to your destination wedding instead? There's a whole slew of issues that you'll need to address and we're here to lay it all out. Let's talk about how to ship a wedding dress to your destination. Read More 15k 01/28/2016 From zombies to nudie times: 15 unconventional bachelorette party ideas (great for bachelor parties, too!) We've covered some major ground in unconventional bachelorette party ideas in years past (no plastic penises required!), but there are definitely some party plans that we hadn't seen, including a few rad-as-hell ideas from readers. From zombies to "bawdy positive" burlesque to bonding nudie times, let's see what offbeat recreation we can get into today! Read More 6.7k 11 Comments 01/18/2016 If you set it, they will come: 7 questions to ask before picking the wedding date Congratulations on your engagement! The next step: when the hell will this thang happen? Setting the date sounds easy, right? If you set it, they will come. Let me tell you, it's a little more complicated than that. Here are the questions you'll want to ask when setting the wedding date. Read More More Wedding 101 > 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? Bachelorette Party Converse DIY Fall Weddings Feminism Guest List Harry Potter Invitation Wording Ceremony Advice Fashion Advice Reception Advice Relationship Advice Super cute offbeat wedding invitations Last name advice Monogrammed wedding napkins as couple re-branding How do you get someone to stop addressing things to your non-existent married name? My relationship is not a statement: Stop viewing our wedding decisions as some sort of socio-political performance Mrs vs. Ms: Am I a Mrs after I get married if I don't change my last name? Why I’m changing my last name, and why I won’t be apologizing for it Kerry & Kevin's timey-wimey romantic Earthy wedding One groom's perspective on taking his wife's last name The best decision I made in my marriage? Keeping my name. Read More > A few of our favorite wedding vendors Aisle Less Traveled Read More Eric Fletcher Photography Read More Afloral.com Read More Unique Vintage Read More Find offbeat vendors in our Vendor Guide > Our infamous spreadsheets & checklists My Wedding Binder will slap your wedding organization into shape Your offbeat-friendly interactive wedding planning checklist is available! Marriage legal changes you NEED to know about (in plain English, we promise!) How to change your name after the wedding (including an account checklist!) The electronic wedding hacks: Choosing your online wedding planning tools Turn that to-do into WOOHOO: The best wedding advice ever Impress their asses off: 5 tips for hosting out-of-town wedding guests in your home 80+ free wedding printables: a huge list of downloadable DIY wedding projects Get planning > RSVP Advice 5 reasons couples are turning to paperless wedding invitations from Glö Customizable wedding invitations that are anything but basic from Basic Invite Timey wimey timeline advice: when to send out your invitations and save-the-dates Postcards as the RSVP cards This one funny wedding RSVP line will make your guests laugh all the way to a reply Completely customizable online wedding communications from Glö Use a Sonic Screwdriver to keep track of your RSVPs 3 ways to chase down RSVPs from lazy guests Read More > Steal these ideas! Use flipbooks to help your guests Save the Date Print your wedding vows on scrolls Halloween couples: steal this zombie piñata idea for your reception "The bride may now high-five the groom" Celebrate ALL your relationships on your wedding anniversary Bring on your team spirit: Have guests sign T-shirts instead of a guestbook The perfect "Gamer Geek" wedding favor! Save your tongue, seal your invitations with patterned paper tape 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
06/16/2017 These photo booth props can help shelter dogs after your wedding I found those plushies that would be super cute for photo booth props. But they're also dog toys! And then I realized… I could purchase a ton of fun-shaped dog toys, perfect for photo booth posing, and then donate them to a dog shelter afterwards! Here are some dog toys that would make great photo booth props… Read More More Advice > Recent DIY 1.3k 06/07/2017 This bride altered her original wedding gown for her gorgeous vow renewal My husband, Anindeep, and I came to our tenth wedding anniversary very much different people than we were so long ago, now personally and emotionally more enriched. We decided a vow renewal was necessary to celebrate ourselves in this new chapter in realizing our individual selves and expressing our togetherness more meaningfully to each other. Photography (duh) and fashion are priorities for me, so with NO attire budget and exponentially growing dressmaking skills, I suddenly found the confidence to alter my own wedding gown. Read More 05/31/2017 How to make antiqued paper for your historical or fantasy wedding We're getting married next month and having a pirate-themed wedding. Any bits of paper we needed (whether invitations, signs, or treasure-hunt clues) I decided to make look old and pirate-y. This technique would also be great for medieval, historical, steampunk, fantasy, or Victorian themes. Some of you may have done something like this at school, but this is such a simple yet effective bit of DIY I just had to share it! Read More 1.3k 03/30/2017 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 03/27/2017 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 03/20/2017 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 More DIY > Recent Stuff we love 07/21/2017 Wedding handkerchiefs for ugly crying, tears of joy, and hot messes You know what I never thought about wanting but desperately wished I had during my wedding ceremony… a wedding handkerchief! I could have used it, I could have let my partner use it. And then I could have kept it in my purse afterwards as a constant reminder. Don't make the same mistake I made. Get your hands on one of these special wedding handkerchiefs for you, your parents, or your weepy bridal party members… Read More 07/18/2017 Smart AF scientific wedding invitations that'll teach you 4 new things (including when the next total solar eclipse will be!) Nerds of the internet: If you read one science and wedding-related post today, make sure it's this one. These sophisticated scientific wedding invitations from Athena and Aphrodite will not only please your eyeballs, but will actually teach you four FASCINATING things you didn't know about scientific discoveries… Read More 07/11/2017 These gorgeously geeky engagement rings (hy)rule! Inspired by nature and science fiction, our sponsor Metal Wendler Designs creates engagement rings and wedding bands that combine a love of nature and fandom that you have to see to believe! From realistic tree bark textures, to fan-inspired wedding and engagement rings, these are one of a kind geeky engagement rings and bands that you won't see ANYWHERE else… Read More 07/07/2017 5 brilliant ways to find your wedding bands from Brilliant Earth If you're having trouble finding the right wedding band, or if you're on the hunt for unique wedding bands, our loooooongtime sponsor Brilliant Earth has five ways they can help you. (And, if you act fast, they can hook you up with free diamond earrings too!!!) Read More 07/05/2017 Give your suit a style upgrade with these wild wedding ties Your suit, groomsmen gear, dapper bride outfit, or whatever NEEDS one of these killer stylish wild wedding ties. I've compiled a solid list of tie options including bow ties, cosplay-inspired ties, subtly geeky ties, dinosaurs, floral prints, and even unicorns. If you've got some tie-wearers to buy for, get ready to start adding to cart… Read More More Stuff we love > Recent Wedding 101 1.2k 06/12/2017 This wedding is super gay! 5 ways to make your wedding gay as hell It's Pride Month, y'all, and everyone should be giving props to the LGBTQ community and their weddings. Well, not everyone. Some folks have concerns about the concept of a "gay wedding" because hey: aren't they just weddings? We get that, of course, but we feature some weddings where couples themselves VERY specifically want to embrace their wedding AND its gayness. So if you're into self-identified Very Very Gay Weddings, this roundup of ideas is for yooooou! Read More 1.1k 03/23/2017 Your offbeat-friendly interactive wedding planning checklist is available! We've had a printable wedding planning checklist for a long time (recently updated: see here!). Now we're rolling out an interactive wedding planning checklist so you can keep track of all your to-dos in one place, tailored to your specific wedding date! Here's where to find it and how it works… Read More 3.6k 02/01/2016 How to ship a wedding dress by mail: Every tip you'll need We recently gave some tips on traveling with your dress via car and plane, but what if you choose to mail your outfit to your destination wedding instead? There's a whole slew of issues that you'll need to address and we're here to lay it all out. Let's talk about how to ship a wedding dress to your destination. Read More 15k 01/28/2016 From zombies to nudie times: 15 unconventional bachelorette party ideas (great for bachelor parties, too!) We've covered some major ground in unconventional bachelorette party ideas in years past (no plastic penises required!), but there are definitely some party plans that we hadn't seen, including a few rad-as-hell ideas from readers. From zombies to "bawdy positive" burlesque to bonding nudie times, let's see what offbeat recreation we can get into today! Read More 6.7k 11 Comments 01/18/2016 If you set it, they will come: 7 questions to ask before picking the wedding date Congratulations on your engagement! The next step: when the hell will this thang happen? Setting the date sounds easy, right? If you set it, they will come. Let me tell you, it's a little more complicated than that. Here are the questions you'll want to ask when setting the wedding date. Read More More Wedding 101 > 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? Bachelorette Party Converse DIY Fall Weddings Feminism Guest List Harry Potter Invitation Wording Ceremony Advice Fashion Advice Reception Advice Relationship Advice Super cute offbeat wedding invitations Last name advice Monogrammed wedding napkins as couple re-branding How do you get someone to stop addressing things to your non-existent married name? My relationship is not a statement: Stop viewing our wedding decisions as some sort of socio-political performance Mrs vs. Ms: Am I a Mrs after I get married if I don't change my last name? Why I’m changing my last name, and why I won’t be apologizing for it Kerry & Kevin's timey-wimey romantic Earthy wedding One groom's perspective on taking his wife's last name The best decision I made in my marriage? Keeping my name. Read More > A few of our favorite wedding vendors Aisle Less Traveled Read More Eric Fletcher Photography Read More Afloral.com Read More Unique Vintage Read More Find offbeat vendors in our Vendor Guide > Our infamous spreadsheets & checklists My Wedding Binder will slap your wedding organization into shape Your offbeat-friendly interactive wedding planning checklist is available! Marriage legal changes you NEED to know about (in plain English, we promise!) How to change your name after the wedding (including an account checklist!) The electronic wedding hacks: Choosing your online wedding planning tools Turn that to-do into WOOHOO: The best wedding advice ever Impress their asses off: 5 tips for hosting out-of-town wedding guests in your home 80+ free wedding printables: a huge list of downloadable DIY wedding projects Get planning > RSVP Advice 5 reasons couples are turning to paperless wedding invitations from Glö Customizable wedding invitations that are anything but basic from Basic Invite Timey wimey timeline advice: when to send out your invitations and save-the-dates Postcards as the RSVP cards This one funny wedding RSVP line will make your guests laugh all the way to a reply Completely customizable online wedding communications from Glö Use a Sonic Screwdriver to keep track of your RSVPs 3 ways to chase down RSVPs from lazy guests Read More > Steal these ideas! Use flipbooks to help your guests Save the Date Print your wedding vows on scrolls Halloween couples: steal this zombie piñata idea for your reception "The bride may now high-five the groom" Celebrate ALL your relationships on your wedding anniversary Bring on your team spirit: Have guests sign T-shirts instead of a guestbook The perfect "Gamer Geek" wedding favor! Save your tongue, seal your invitations with patterned paper tape 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 06/07/2017 This bride altered her original wedding gown for her gorgeous vow renewal My husband, Anindeep, and I came to our tenth wedding anniversary very much different people than we were so long ago, now personally and emotionally more enriched. We decided a vow renewal was necessary to celebrate ourselves in this new chapter in realizing our individual selves and expressing our togetherness more meaningfully to each other. Photography (duh) and fashion are priorities for me, so with NO attire budget and exponentially growing dressmaking skills, I suddenly found the confidence to alter my own wedding gown. Read More 05/31/2017 How to make antiqued paper for your historical or fantasy wedding We're getting married next month and having a pirate-themed wedding. Any bits of paper we needed (whether invitations, signs, or treasure-hunt clues) I decided to make look old and pirate-y. This technique would also be great for medieval, historical, steampunk, fantasy, or Victorian themes. Some of you may have done something like this at school, but this is such a simple yet effective bit of DIY I just had to share it! Read More 1.3k 03/30/2017 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 03/27/2017 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 03/20/2017 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 More DIY > Recent Stuff we love 07/21/2017 Wedding handkerchiefs for ugly crying, tears of joy, and hot messes You know what I never thought about wanting but desperately wished I had during my wedding ceremony… a wedding handkerchief! I could have used it, I could have let my partner use it. And then I could have kept it in my purse afterwards as a constant reminder. Don't make the same mistake I made. Get your hands on one of these special wedding handkerchiefs for you, your parents, or your weepy bridal party members… Read More 07/18/2017 Smart AF scientific wedding invitations that'll teach you 4 new things (including when the next total solar eclipse will be!) Nerds of the internet: If you read one science and wedding-related post today, make sure it's this one. These sophisticated scientific wedding invitations from Athena and Aphrodite will not only please your eyeballs, but will actually teach you four FASCINATING things you didn't know about scientific discoveries… Read More 07/11/2017 These gorgeously geeky engagement rings (hy)rule! Inspired by nature and science fiction, our sponsor Metal Wendler Designs creates engagement rings and wedding bands that combine a love of nature and fandom that you have to see to believe! From realistic tree bark textures, to fan-inspired wedding and engagement rings, these are one of a kind geeky engagement rings and bands that you won't see ANYWHERE else… Read More 07/07/2017 5 brilliant ways to find your wedding bands from Brilliant Earth If you're having trouble finding the right wedding band, or if you're on the hunt for unique wedding bands, our loooooongtime sponsor Brilliant Earth has five ways they can help you. (And, if you act fast, they can hook you up with free diamond earrings too!!!) Read More 07/05/2017 Give your suit a style upgrade with these wild wedding ties Your suit, groomsmen gear, dapper bride outfit, or whatever NEEDS one of these killer stylish wild wedding ties. I've compiled a solid list of tie options including bow ties, cosplay-inspired ties, subtly geeky ties, dinosaurs, floral prints, and even unicorns. If you've got some tie-wearers to buy for, get ready to start adding to cart… Read More More Stuff we love > Recent Wedding 101 1.2k 06/12/2017 This wedding is super gay! 5 ways to make your wedding gay as hell It's Pride Month, y'all, and everyone should be giving props to the LGBTQ community and their weddings. Well, not everyone. Some folks have concerns about the concept of a "gay wedding" because hey: aren't they just weddings? We get that, of course, but we feature some weddings where couples themselves VERY specifically want to embrace their wedding AND its gayness. So if you're into self-identified Very Very Gay Weddings, this roundup of ideas is for yooooou! Read More 1.1k 03/23/2017 Your offbeat-friendly interactive wedding planning checklist is available! We've had a printable wedding planning checklist for a long time (recently updated: see here!). Now we're rolling out an interactive wedding planning checklist so you can keep track of all your to-dos in one place, tailored to your specific wedding date! Here's where to find it and how it works… Read More 3.6k 02/01/2016 How to ship a wedding dress by mail: Every tip you'll need We recently gave some tips on traveling with your dress via car and plane, but what if you choose to mail your outfit to your destination wedding instead? There's a whole slew of issues that you'll need to address and we're here to lay it all out. Let's talk about how to ship a wedding dress to your destination. Read More 15k 01/28/2016 From zombies to nudie times: 15 unconventional bachelorette party ideas (great for bachelor parties, too!) We've covered some major ground in unconventional bachelorette party ideas in years past (no plastic penises required!), but there are definitely some party plans that we hadn't seen, including a few rad-as-hell ideas from readers. From zombies to "bawdy positive" burlesque to bonding nudie times, let's see what offbeat recreation we can get into today! Read More 6.7k 11 Comments 01/18/2016 If you set it, they will come: 7 questions to ask before picking the wedding date Congratulations on your engagement! The next step: when the hell will this thang happen? Setting the date sounds easy, right? If you set it, they will come. Let me tell you, it's a little more complicated than that. Here are the questions you'll want to ask when setting the wedding date. Read More More Wedding 101 > 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? Bachelorette Party Converse DIY Fall Weddings Feminism Guest List Harry Potter Invitation Wording Ceremony Advice Fashion Advice Reception Advice Relationship Advice Super cute offbeat wedding invitations Last name advice Monogrammed wedding napkins as couple re-branding How do you get someone to stop addressing things to your non-existent married name? My relationship is not a statement: Stop viewing our wedding decisions as some sort of socio-political performance Mrs vs. Ms: Am I a Mrs after I get married if I don't change my last name? Why I’m changing my last name, and why I won’t be apologizing for it Kerry & Kevin's timey-wimey romantic Earthy wedding One groom's perspective on taking his wife's last name The best decision I made in my marriage? Keeping my name. Read More > A few of our favorite wedding vendors Aisle Less Traveled Read More Eric Fletcher Photography Read More Afloral.com Read More Unique Vintage Read More Find offbeat vendors in our Vendor Guide > Our infamous spreadsheets & checklists My Wedding Binder will slap your wedding organization into shape Your offbeat-friendly interactive wedding planning checklist is available! Marriage legal changes you NEED to know about (in plain English, we promise!) How to change your name after the wedding (including an account checklist!) The electronic wedding hacks: Choosing your online wedding planning tools Turn that to-do into WOOHOO: The best wedding advice ever Impress their asses off: 5 tips for hosting out-of-town wedding guests in your home 80+ free wedding printables: a huge list of downloadable DIY wedding projects Get planning > RSVP Advice 5 reasons couples are turning to paperless wedding invitations from Glö Customizable wedding invitations that are anything but basic from Basic Invite Timey wimey timeline advice: when to send out your invitations and save-the-dates Postcards as the RSVP cards This one funny wedding RSVP line will make your guests laugh all the way to a reply Completely customizable online wedding communications from Glö Use a Sonic Screwdriver to keep track of your RSVPs 3 ways to chase down RSVPs from lazy guests Read More > Steal these ideas! Use flipbooks to help your guests Save the Date Print your wedding vows on scrolls Halloween couples: steal this zombie piñata idea for your reception "The bride may now high-five the groom" Celebrate ALL your relationships on your wedding anniversary Bring on your team spirit: Have guests sign T-shirts instead of a guestbook The perfect "Gamer Geek" wedding favor! Save your tongue, seal your invitations with patterned paper tape 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
05/31/2017 How to make antiqued paper for your historical or fantasy wedding We're getting married next month and having a pirate-themed wedding. Any bits of paper we needed (whether invitations, signs, or treasure-hunt clues) I decided to make look old and pirate-y. This technique would also be great for medieval, historical, steampunk, fantasy, or Victorian themes. Some of you may have done something like this at school, but this is such a simple yet effective bit of DIY I just had to share it! Read More 1.3k 03/30/2017 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 03/27/2017 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 03/20/2017 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 More DIY > Recent Stuff we love 07/21/2017 Wedding handkerchiefs for ugly crying, tears of joy, and hot messes You know what I never thought about wanting but desperately wished I had during my wedding ceremony… a wedding handkerchief! I could have used it, I could have let my partner use it. And then I could have kept it in my purse afterwards as a constant reminder. Don't make the same mistake I made. Get your hands on one of these special wedding handkerchiefs for you, your parents, or your weepy bridal party members… Read More 07/18/2017 Smart AF scientific wedding invitations that'll teach you 4 new things (including when the next total solar eclipse will be!) Nerds of the internet: If you read one science and wedding-related post today, make sure it's this one. These sophisticated scientific wedding invitations from Athena and Aphrodite will not only please your eyeballs, but will actually teach you four FASCINATING things you didn't know about scientific discoveries… Read More 07/11/2017 These gorgeously geeky engagement rings (hy)rule! Inspired by nature and science fiction, our sponsor Metal Wendler Designs creates engagement rings and wedding bands that combine a love of nature and fandom that you have to see to believe! From realistic tree bark textures, to fan-inspired wedding and engagement rings, these are one of a kind geeky engagement rings and bands that you won't see ANYWHERE else… Read More 07/07/2017 5 brilliant ways to find your wedding bands from Brilliant Earth If you're having trouble finding the right wedding band, or if you're on the hunt for unique wedding bands, our loooooongtime sponsor Brilliant Earth has five ways they can help you. (And, if you act fast, they can hook you up with free diamond earrings too!!!) Read More 07/05/2017 Give your suit a style upgrade with these wild wedding ties Your suit, groomsmen gear, dapper bride outfit, or whatever NEEDS one of these killer stylish wild wedding ties. I've compiled a solid list of tie options including bow ties, cosplay-inspired ties, subtly geeky ties, dinosaurs, floral prints, and even unicorns. If you've got some tie-wearers to buy for, get ready to start adding to cart… Read More More Stuff we love > Recent Wedding 101 1.2k 06/12/2017 This wedding is super gay! 5 ways to make your wedding gay as hell It's Pride Month, y'all, and everyone should be giving props to the LGBTQ community and their weddings. Well, not everyone. Some folks have concerns about the concept of a "gay wedding" because hey: aren't they just weddings? We get that, of course, but we feature some weddings where couples themselves VERY specifically want to embrace their wedding AND its gayness. So if you're into self-identified Very Very Gay Weddings, this roundup of ideas is for yooooou! Read More 1.1k 03/23/2017 Your offbeat-friendly interactive wedding planning checklist is available! We've had a printable wedding planning checklist for a long time (recently updated: see here!). Now we're rolling out an interactive wedding planning checklist so you can keep track of all your to-dos in one place, tailored to your specific wedding date! Here's where to find it and how it works… Read More 3.6k 02/01/2016 How to ship a wedding dress by mail: Every tip you'll need We recently gave some tips on traveling with your dress via car and plane, but what if you choose to mail your outfit to your destination wedding instead? There's a whole slew of issues that you'll need to address and we're here to lay it all out. Let's talk about how to ship a wedding dress to your destination. Read More 15k 01/28/2016 From zombies to nudie times: 15 unconventional bachelorette party ideas (great for bachelor parties, too!) We've covered some major ground in unconventional bachelorette party ideas in years past (no plastic penises required!), but there are definitely some party plans that we hadn't seen, including a few rad-as-hell ideas from readers. From zombies to "bawdy positive" burlesque to bonding nudie times, let's see what offbeat recreation we can get into today! Read More 6.7k 11 Comments 01/18/2016 If you set it, they will come: 7 questions to ask before picking the wedding date Congratulations on your engagement! The next step: when the hell will this thang happen? Setting the date sounds easy, right? If you set it, they will come. Let me tell you, it's a little more complicated than that. Here are the questions you'll want to ask when setting the wedding date. Read More More Wedding 101 > 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? Bachelorette Party Converse DIY Fall Weddings Feminism Guest List Harry Potter Invitation Wording Ceremony Advice Fashion Advice Reception Advice Relationship Advice Super cute offbeat wedding invitations Last name advice Monogrammed wedding napkins as couple re-branding How do you get someone to stop addressing things to your non-existent married name? My relationship is not a statement: Stop viewing our wedding decisions as some sort of socio-political performance Mrs vs. Ms: Am I a Mrs after I get married if I don't change my last name? Why I’m changing my last name, and why I won’t be apologizing for it Kerry & Kevin's timey-wimey romantic Earthy wedding One groom's perspective on taking his wife's last name The best decision I made in my marriage? Keeping my name. Read More > A few of our favorite wedding vendors Aisle Less Traveled Read More Eric Fletcher Photography Read More Afloral.com Read More Unique Vintage Read More Find offbeat vendors in our Vendor Guide > Our infamous spreadsheets & checklists My Wedding Binder will slap your wedding organization into shape Your offbeat-friendly interactive wedding planning checklist is available! Marriage legal changes you NEED to know about (in plain English, we promise!) How to change your name after the wedding (including an account checklist!) The electronic wedding hacks: Choosing your online wedding planning tools Turn that to-do into WOOHOO: The best wedding advice ever Impress their asses off: 5 tips for hosting out-of-town wedding guests in your home 80+ free wedding printables: a huge list of downloadable DIY wedding projects Get planning > RSVP Advice 5 reasons couples are turning to paperless wedding invitations from Glö Customizable wedding invitations that are anything but basic from Basic Invite Timey wimey timeline advice: when to send out your invitations and save-the-dates Postcards as the RSVP cards This one funny wedding RSVP line will make your guests laugh all the way to a reply Completely customizable online wedding communications from Glö Use a Sonic Screwdriver to keep track of your RSVPs 3 ways to chase down RSVPs from lazy guests Read More > Steal these ideas! Use flipbooks to help your guests Save the Date Print your wedding vows on scrolls Halloween couples: steal this zombie piñata idea for your reception "The bride may now high-five the groom" Celebrate ALL your relationships on your wedding anniversary Bring on your team spirit: Have guests sign T-shirts instead of a guestbook The perfect "Gamer Geek" wedding favor! Save your tongue, seal your invitations with patterned paper tape 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 03/30/2017 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 03/27/2017 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 03/20/2017 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 More DIY > Recent Stuff we love 07/21/2017 Wedding handkerchiefs for ugly crying, tears of joy, and hot messes You know what I never thought about wanting but desperately wished I had during my wedding ceremony… a wedding handkerchief! I could have used it, I could have let my partner use it. And then I could have kept it in my purse afterwards as a constant reminder. Don't make the same mistake I made. Get your hands on one of these special wedding handkerchiefs for you, your parents, or your weepy bridal party members… Read More 07/18/2017 Smart AF scientific wedding invitations that'll teach you 4 new things (including when the next total solar eclipse will be!) Nerds of the internet: If you read one science and wedding-related post today, make sure it's this one. These sophisticated scientific wedding invitations from Athena and Aphrodite will not only please your eyeballs, but will actually teach you four FASCINATING things you didn't know about scientific discoveries… Read More 07/11/2017 These gorgeously geeky engagement rings (hy)rule! Inspired by nature and science fiction, our sponsor Metal Wendler Designs creates engagement rings and wedding bands that combine a love of nature and fandom that you have to see to believe! From realistic tree bark textures, to fan-inspired wedding and engagement rings, these are one of a kind geeky engagement rings and bands that you won't see ANYWHERE else… Read More 07/07/2017 5 brilliant ways to find your wedding bands from Brilliant Earth If you're having trouble finding the right wedding band, or if you're on the hunt for unique wedding bands, our loooooongtime sponsor Brilliant Earth has five ways they can help you. (And, if you act fast, they can hook you up with free diamond earrings too!!!) Read More 07/05/2017 Give your suit a style upgrade with these wild wedding ties Your suit, groomsmen gear, dapper bride outfit, or whatever NEEDS one of these killer stylish wild wedding ties. I've compiled a solid list of tie options including bow ties, cosplay-inspired ties, subtly geeky ties, dinosaurs, floral prints, and even unicorns. If you've got some tie-wearers to buy for, get ready to start adding to cart… Read More More Stuff we love > Recent Wedding 101 1.2k 06/12/2017 This wedding is super gay! 5 ways to make your wedding gay as hell It's Pride Month, y'all, and everyone should be giving props to the LGBTQ community and their weddings. Well, not everyone. Some folks have concerns about the concept of a "gay wedding" because hey: aren't they just weddings? We get that, of course, but we feature some weddings where couples themselves VERY specifically want to embrace their wedding AND its gayness. So if you're into self-identified Very Very Gay Weddings, this roundup of ideas is for yooooou! Read More 1.1k 03/23/2017 Your offbeat-friendly interactive wedding planning checklist is available! We've had a printable wedding planning checklist for a long time (recently updated: see here!). Now we're rolling out an interactive wedding planning checklist so you can keep track of all your to-dos in one place, tailored to your specific wedding date! Here's where to find it and how it works… Read More 3.6k 02/01/2016 How to ship a wedding dress by mail: Every tip you'll need We recently gave some tips on traveling with your dress via car and plane, but what if you choose to mail your outfit to your destination wedding instead? There's a whole slew of issues that you'll need to address and we're here to lay it all out. Let's talk about how to ship a wedding dress to your destination. Read More 15k 01/28/2016 From zombies to nudie times: 15 unconventional bachelorette party ideas (great for bachelor parties, too!) We've covered some major ground in unconventional bachelorette party ideas in years past (no plastic penises required!), but there are definitely some party plans that we hadn't seen, including a few rad-as-hell ideas from readers. From zombies to "bawdy positive" burlesque to bonding nudie times, let's see what offbeat recreation we can get into today! Read More 6.7k 11 Comments 01/18/2016 If you set it, they will come: 7 questions to ask before picking the wedding date Congratulations on your engagement! The next step: when the hell will this thang happen? Setting the date sounds easy, right? If you set it, they will come. Let me tell you, it's a little more complicated than that. Here are the questions you'll want to ask when setting the wedding date. Read More More Wedding 101 > 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? Bachelorette Party Converse DIY Fall Weddings Feminism Guest List Harry Potter Invitation Wording Ceremony Advice Fashion Advice Reception Advice Relationship Advice Super cute offbeat wedding invitations Last name advice Monogrammed wedding napkins as couple re-branding How do you get someone to stop addressing things to your non-existent married name? My relationship is not a statement: Stop viewing our wedding decisions as some sort of socio-political performance Mrs vs. Ms: Am I a Mrs after I get married if I don't change my last name? Why I’m changing my last name, and why I won’t be apologizing for it Kerry & Kevin's timey-wimey romantic Earthy wedding One groom's perspective on taking his wife's last name The best decision I made in my marriage? Keeping my name. Read More > A few of our favorite wedding vendors Aisle Less Traveled Read More Eric Fletcher Photography Read More Afloral.com Read More Unique Vintage Read More Find offbeat vendors in our Vendor Guide > Our infamous spreadsheets & checklists My Wedding Binder will slap your wedding organization into shape Your offbeat-friendly interactive wedding planning checklist is available! Marriage legal changes you NEED to know about (in plain English, we promise!) How to change your name after the wedding (including an account checklist!) The electronic wedding hacks: Choosing your online wedding planning tools Turn that to-do into WOOHOO: The best wedding advice ever Impress their asses off: 5 tips for hosting out-of-town wedding guests in your home 80+ free wedding printables: a huge list of downloadable DIY wedding projects Get planning > RSVP Advice 5 reasons couples are turning to paperless wedding invitations from Glö Customizable wedding invitations that are anything but basic from Basic Invite Timey wimey timeline advice: when to send out your invitations and save-the-dates Postcards as the RSVP cards This one funny wedding RSVP line will make your guests laugh all the way to a reply Completely customizable online wedding communications from Glö Use a Sonic Screwdriver to keep track of your RSVPs 3 ways to chase down RSVPs from lazy guests Read More > Steal these ideas! Use flipbooks to help your guests Save the Date Print your wedding vows on scrolls Halloween couples: steal this zombie piñata idea for your reception "The bride may now high-five the groom" Celebrate ALL your relationships on your wedding anniversary Bring on your team spirit: Have guests sign T-shirts instead of a guestbook The perfect "Gamer Geek" wedding favor! Save your tongue, seal your invitations with patterned paper tape 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
03/27/2017 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 03/20/2017 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 More DIY > Recent Stuff we love 07/21/2017 Wedding handkerchiefs for ugly crying, tears of joy, and hot messes You know what I never thought about wanting but desperately wished I had during my wedding ceremony… a wedding handkerchief! I could have used it, I could have let my partner use it. And then I could have kept it in my purse afterwards as a constant reminder. Don't make the same mistake I made. Get your hands on one of these special wedding handkerchiefs for you, your parents, or your weepy bridal party members… Read More 07/18/2017 Smart AF scientific wedding invitations that'll teach you 4 new things (including when the next total solar eclipse will be!) Nerds of the internet: If you read one science and wedding-related post today, make sure it's this one. These sophisticated scientific wedding invitations from Athena and Aphrodite will not only please your eyeballs, but will actually teach you four FASCINATING things you didn't know about scientific discoveries… Read More 07/11/2017 These gorgeously geeky engagement rings (hy)rule! Inspired by nature and science fiction, our sponsor Metal Wendler Designs creates engagement rings and wedding bands that combine a love of nature and fandom that you have to see to believe! From realistic tree bark textures, to fan-inspired wedding and engagement rings, these are one of a kind geeky engagement rings and bands that you won't see ANYWHERE else… Read More 07/07/2017 5 brilliant ways to find your wedding bands from Brilliant Earth If you're having trouble finding the right wedding band, or if you're on the hunt for unique wedding bands, our loooooongtime sponsor Brilliant Earth has five ways they can help you. (And, if you act fast, they can hook you up with free diamond earrings too!!!) Read More 07/05/2017 Give your suit a style upgrade with these wild wedding ties Your suit, groomsmen gear, dapper bride outfit, or whatever NEEDS one of these killer stylish wild wedding ties. I've compiled a solid list of tie options including bow ties, cosplay-inspired ties, subtly geeky ties, dinosaurs, floral prints, and even unicorns. If you've got some tie-wearers to buy for, get ready to start adding to cart… Read More More Stuff we love > Recent Wedding 101 1.2k 06/12/2017 This wedding is super gay! 5 ways to make your wedding gay as hell It's Pride Month, y'all, and everyone should be giving props to the LGBTQ community and their weddings. Well, not everyone. Some folks have concerns about the concept of a "gay wedding" because hey: aren't they just weddings? We get that, of course, but we feature some weddings where couples themselves VERY specifically want to embrace their wedding AND its gayness. So if you're into self-identified Very Very Gay Weddings, this roundup of ideas is for yooooou! Read More 1.1k 03/23/2017 Your offbeat-friendly interactive wedding planning checklist is available! We've had a printable wedding planning checklist for a long time (recently updated: see here!). Now we're rolling out an interactive wedding planning checklist so you can keep track of all your to-dos in one place, tailored to your specific wedding date! Here's where to find it and how it works… Read More 3.6k 02/01/2016 How to ship a wedding dress by mail: Every tip you'll need We recently gave some tips on traveling with your dress via car and plane, but what if you choose to mail your outfit to your destination wedding instead? There's a whole slew of issues that you'll need to address and we're here to lay it all out. Let's talk about how to ship a wedding dress to your destination. Read More 15k 01/28/2016 From zombies to nudie times: 15 unconventional bachelorette party ideas (great for bachelor parties, too!) We've covered some major ground in unconventional bachelorette party ideas in years past (no plastic penises required!), but there are definitely some party plans that we hadn't seen, including a few rad-as-hell ideas from readers. From zombies to "bawdy positive" burlesque to bonding nudie times, let's see what offbeat recreation we can get into today! Read More 6.7k 11 Comments 01/18/2016 If you set it, they will come: 7 questions to ask before picking the wedding date Congratulations on your engagement! The next step: when the hell will this thang happen? Setting the date sounds easy, right? If you set it, they will come. Let me tell you, it's a little more complicated than that. Here are the questions you'll want to ask when setting the wedding date. Read More More Wedding 101 > 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? Bachelorette Party Converse DIY Fall Weddings Feminism Guest List Harry Potter Invitation Wording Ceremony Advice Fashion Advice Reception Advice Relationship Advice Super cute offbeat wedding invitations Last name advice Monogrammed wedding napkins as couple re-branding How do you get someone to stop addressing things to your non-existent married name? My relationship is not a statement: Stop viewing our wedding decisions as some sort of socio-political performance Mrs vs. Ms: Am I a Mrs after I get married if I don't change my last name? Why I’m changing my last name, and why I won’t be apologizing for it Kerry & Kevin's timey-wimey romantic Earthy wedding One groom's perspective on taking his wife's last name The best decision I made in my marriage? Keeping my name. Read More > A few of our favorite wedding vendors Aisle Less Traveled Read More Eric Fletcher Photography Read More Afloral.com Read More Unique Vintage Read More Find offbeat vendors in our Vendor Guide > Our infamous spreadsheets & checklists My Wedding Binder will slap your wedding organization into shape Your offbeat-friendly interactive wedding planning checklist is available! Marriage legal changes you NEED to know about (in plain English, we promise!) How to change your name after the wedding (including an account checklist!) The electronic wedding hacks: Choosing your online wedding planning tools Turn that to-do into WOOHOO: The best wedding advice ever Impress their asses off: 5 tips for hosting out-of-town wedding guests in your home 80+ free wedding printables: a huge list of downloadable DIY wedding projects Get planning > RSVP Advice 5 reasons couples are turning to paperless wedding invitations from Glö Customizable wedding invitations that are anything but basic from Basic Invite Timey wimey timeline advice: when to send out your invitations and save-the-dates Postcards as the RSVP cards This one funny wedding RSVP line will make your guests laugh all the way to a reply Completely customizable online wedding communications from Glö Use a Sonic Screwdriver to keep track of your RSVPs 3 ways to chase down RSVPs from lazy guests Read More > Steal these ideas! Use flipbooks to help your guests Save the Date Print your wedding vows on scrolls Halloween couples: steal this zombie piñata idea for your reception "The bride may now high-five the groom" Celebrate ALL your relationships on your wedding anniversary Bring on your team spirit: Have guests sign T-shirts instead of a guestbook The perfect "Gamer Geek" wedding favor! Save your tongue, seal your invitations with patterned paper tape 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
03/20/2017 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 More DIY > Recent Stuff we love 07/21/2017 Wedding handkerchiefs for ugly crying, tears of joy, and hot messes You know what I never thought about wanting but desperately wished I had during my wedding ceremony… a wedding handkerchief! I could have used it, I could have let my partner use it. And then I could have kept it in my purse afterwards as a constant reminder. Don't make the same mistake I made. Get your hands on one of these special wedding handkerchiefs for you, your parents, or your weepy bridal party members… Read More 07/18/2017 Smart AF scientific wedding invitations that'll teach you 4 new things (including when the next total solar eclipse will be!) Nerds of the internet: If you read one science and wedding-related post today, make sure it's this one. These sophisticated scientific wedding invitations from Athena and Aphrodite will not only please your eyeballs, but will actually teach you four FASCINATING things you didn't know about scientific discoveries… Read More 07/11/2017 These gorgeously geeky engagement rings (hy)rule! Inspired by nature and science fiction, our sponsor Metal Wendler Designs creates engagement rings and wedding bands that combine a love of nature and fandom that you have to see to believe! From realistic tree bark textures, to fan-inspired wedding and engagement rings, these are one of a kind geeky engagement rings and bands that you won't see ANYWHERE else… Read More 07/07/2017 5 brilliant ways to find your wedding bands from Brilliant Earth If you're having trouble finding the right wedding band, or if you're on the hunt for unique wedding bands, our loooooongtime sponsor Brilliant Earth has five ways they can help you. (And, if you act fast, they can hook you up with free diamond earrings too!!!) Read More 07/05/2017 Give your suit a style upgrade with these wild wedding ties Your suit, groomsmen gear, dapper bride outfit, or whatever NEEDS one of these killer stylish wild wedding ties. I've compiled a solid list of tie options including bow ties, cosplay-inspired ties, subtly geeky ties, dinosaurs, floral prints, and even unicorns. If you've got some tie-wearers to buy for, get ready to start adding to cart… Read More More Stuff we love > Recent Wedding 101 1.2k 06/12/2017 This wedding is super gay! 5 ways to make your wedding gay as hell It's Pride Month, y'all, and everyone should be giving props to the LGBTQ community and their weddings. Well, not everyone. Some folks have concerns about the concept of a "gay wedding" because hey: aren't they just weddings? We get that, of course, but we feature some weddings where couples themselves VERY specifically want to embrace their wedding AND its gayness. So if you're into self-identified Very Very Gay Weddings, this roundup of ideas is for yooooou! Read More 1.1k 03/23/2017 Your offbeat-friendly interactive wedding planning checklist is available! We've had a printable wedding planning checklist for a long time (recently updated: see here!). Now we're rolling out an interactive wedding planning checklist so you can keep track of all your to-dos in one place, tailored to your specific wedding date! Here's where to find it and how it works… Read More 3.6k 02/01/2016 How to ship a wedding dress by mail: Every tip you'll need We recently gave some tips on traveling with your dress via car and plane, but what if you choose to mail your outfit to your destination wedding instead? There's a whole slew of issues that you'll need to address and we're here to lay it all out. Let's talk about how to ship a wedding dress to your destination. Read More 15k 01/28/2016 From zombies to nudie times: 15 unconventional bachelorette party ideas (great for bachelor parties, too!) We've covered some major ground in unconventional bachelorette party ideas in years past (no plastic penises required!), but there are definitely some party plans that we hadn't seen, including a few rad-as-hell ideas from readers. From zombies to "bawdy positive" burlesque to bonding nudie times, let's see what offbeat recreation we can get into today! Read More 6.7k 11 Comments 01/18/2016 If you set it, they will come: 7 questions to ask before picking the wedding date Congratulations on your engagement! The next step: when the hell will this thang happen? Setting the date sounds easy, right? If you set it, they will come. Let me tell you, it's a little more complicated than that. Here are the questions you'll want to ask when setting the wedding date. Read More More Wedding 101 > 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? Bachelorette Party Converse DIY Fall Weddings Feminism Guest List Harry Potter Invitation Wording Ceremony Advice Fashion Advice Reception Advice Relationship Advice Super cute offbeat wedding invitations Last name advice Monogrammed wedding napkins as couple re-branding How do you get someone to stop addressing things to your non-existent married name? My relationship is not a statement: Stop viewing our wedding decisions as some sort of socio-political performance Mrs vs. Ms: Am I a Mrs after I get married if I don't change my last name? Why I’m changing my last name, and why I won’t be apologizing for it Kerry & Kevin's timey-wimey romantic Earthy wedding One groom's perspective on taking his wife's last name The best decision I made in my marriage? Keeping my name. Read More > A few of our favorite wedding vendors Aisle Less Traveled Read More Eric Fletcher Photography Read More Afloral.com Read More Unique Vintage Read More Find offbeat vendors in our Vendor Guide > Our infamous spreadsheets & checklists My Wedding Binder will slap your wedding organization into shape Your offbeat-friendly interactive wedding planning checklist is available! Marriage legal changes you NEED to know about (in plain English, we promise!) How to change your name after the wedding (including an account checklist!) The electronic wedding hacks: Choosing your online wedding planning tools Turn that to-do into WOOHOO: The best wedding advice ever Impress their asses off: 5 tips for hosting out-of-town wedding guests in your home 80+ free wedding printables: a huge list of downloadable DIY wedding projects Get planning > RSVP Advice 5 reasons couples are turning to paperless wedding invitations from Glö Customizable wedding invitations that are anything but basic from Basic Invite Timey wimey timeline advice: when to send out your invitations and save-the-dates Postcards as the RSVP cards This one funny wedding RSVP line will make your guests laugh all the way to a reply Completely customizable online wedding communications from Glö Use a Sonic Screwdriver to keep track of your RSVPs 3 ways to chase down RSVPs from lazy guests Read More > Steal these ideas! Use flipbooks to help your guests Save the Date Print your wedding vows on scrolls Halloween couples: steal this zombie piñata idea for your reception "The bride may now high-five the groom" Celebrate ALL your relationships on your wedding anniversary Bring on your team spirit: Have guests sign T-shirts instead of a guestbook The perfect "Gamer Geek" wedding favor! Save your tongue, seal your invitations with patterned paper tape 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
07/21/2017 Wedding handkerchiefs for ugly crying, tears of joy, and hot messes You know what I never thought about wanting but desperately wished I had during my wedding ceremony… a wedding handkerchief! I could have used it, I could have let my partner use it. And then I could have kept it in my purse afterwards as a constant reminder. Don't make the same mistake I made. Get your hands on one of these special wedding handkerchiefs for you, your parents, or your weepy bridal party members… Read More 07/18/2017 Smart AF scientific wedding invitations that'll teach you 4 new things (including when the next total solar eclipse will be!) Nerds of the internet: If you read one science and wedding-related post today, make sure it's this one. These sophisticated scientific wedding invitations from Athena and Aphrodite will not only please your eyeballs, but will actually teach you four FASCINATING things you didn't know about scientific discoveries… Read More 07/11/2017 These gorgeously geeky engagement rings (hy)rule! Inspired by nature and science fiction, our sponsor Metal Wendler Designs creates engagement rings and wedding bands that combine a love of nature and fandom that you have to see to believe! From realistic tree bark textures, to fan-inspired wedding and engagement rings, these are one of a kind geeky engagement rings and bands that you won't see ANYWHERE else… Read More 07/07/2017 5 brilliant ways to find your wedding bands from Brilliant Earth If you're having trouble finding the right wedding band, or if you're on the hunt for unique wedding bands, our loooooongtime sponsor Brilliant Earth has five ways they can help you. (And, if you act fast, they can hook you up with free diamond earrings too!!!) Read More 07/05/2017 Give your suit a style upgrade with these wild wedding ties Your suit, groomsmen gear, dapper bride outfit, or whatever NEEDS one of these killer stylish wild wedding ties. I've compiled a solid list of tie options including bow ties, cosplay-inspired ties, subtly geeky ties, dinosaurs, floral prints, and even unicorns. If you've got some tie-wearers to buy for, get ready to start adding to cart… Read More More Stuff we love > Recent Wedding 101 1.2k 06/12/2017 This wedding is super gay! 5 ways to make your wedding gay as hell It's Pride Month, y'all, and everyone should be giving props to the LGBTQ community and their weddings. Well, not everyone. Some folks have concerns about the concept of a "gay wedding" because hey: aren't they just weddings? We get that, of course, but we feature some weddings where couples themselves VERY specifically want to embrace their wedding AND its gayness. So if you're into self-identified Very Very Gay Weddings, this roundup of ideas is for yooooou! Read More 1.1k 03/23/2017 Your offbeat-friendly interactive wedding planning checklist is available! We've had a printable wedding planning checklist for a long time (recently updated: see here!). Now we're rolling out an interactive wedding planning checklist so you can keep track of all your to-dos in one place, tailored to your specific wedding date! Here's where to find it and how it works… Read More 3.6k 02/01/2016 How to ship a wedding dress by mail: Every tip you'll need We recently gave some tips on traveling with your dress via car and plane, but what if you choose to mail your outfit to your destination wedding instead? There's a whole slew of issues that you'll need to address and we're here to lay it all out. Let's talk about how to ship a wedding dress to your destination. Read More 15k 01/28/2016 From zombies to nudie times: 15 unconventional bachelorette party ideas (great for bachelor parties, too!) We've covered some major ground in unconventional bachelorette party ideas in years past (no plastic penises required!), but there are definitely some party plans that we hadn't seen, including a few rad-as-hell ideas from readers. From zombies to "bawdy positive" burlesque to bonding nudie times, let's see what offbeat recreation we can get into today! Read More 6.7k 11 Comments 01/18/2016 If you set it, they will come: 7 questions to ask before picking the wedding date Congratulations on your engagement! The next step: when the hell will this thang happen? Setting the date sounds easy, right? If you set it, they will come. Let me tell you, it's a little more complicated than that. Here are the questions you'll want to ask when setting the wedding date. Read More More Wedding 101 > 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? Bachelorette Party Converse DIY Fall Weddings Feminism Guest List Harry Potter Invitation Wording Ceremony Advice Fashion Advice Reception Advice Relationship Advice Super cute offbeat wedding invitations Last name advice Monogrammed wedding napkins as couple re-branding How do you get someone to stop addressing things to your non-existent married name? My relationship is not a statement: Stop viewing our wedding decisions as some sort of socio-political performance Mrs vs. Ms: Am I a Mrs after I get married if I don't change my last name? Why I’m changing my last name, and why I won’t be apologizing for it Kerry & Kevin's timey-wimey romantic Earthy wedding One groom's perspective on taking his wife's last name The best decision I made in my marriage? Keeping my name. Read More > A few of our favorite wedding vendors Aisle Less Traveled Read More Eric Fletcher Photography Read More Afloral.com Read More Unique Vintage Read More Find offbeat vendors in our Vendor Guide > Our infamous spreadsheets & checklists My Wedding Binder will slap your wedding organization into shape Your offbeat-friendly interactive wedding planning checklist is available! Marriage legal changes you NEED to know about (in plain English, we promise!) How to change your name after the wedding (including an account checklist!) The electronic wedding hacks: Choosing your online wedding planning tools Turn that to-do into WOOHOO: The best wedding advice ever Impress their asses off: 5 tips for hosting out-of-town wedding guests in your home 80+ free wedding printables: a huge list of downloadable DIY wedding projects Get planning > RSVP Advice 5 reasons couples are turning to paperless wedding invitations from Glö Customizable wedding invitations that are anything but basic from Basic Invite Timey wimey timeline advice: when to send out your invitations and save-the-dates Postcards as the RSVP cards This one funny wedding RSVP line will make your guests laugh all the way to a reply Completely customizable online wedding communications from Glö Use a Sonic Screwdriver to keep track of your RSVPs 3 ways to chase down RSVPs from lazy guests Read More > Steal these ideas! Use flipbooks to help your guests Save the Date Print your wedding vows on scrolls Halloween couples: steal this zombie piñata idea for your reception "The bride may now high-five the groom" Celebrate ALL your relationships on your wedding anniversary Bring on your team spirit: Have guests sign T-shirts instead of a guestbook The perfect "Gamer Geek" wedding favor! Save your tongue, seal your invitations with patterned paper tape 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
07/18/2017 Smart AF scientific wedding invitations that'll teach you 4 new things (including when the next total solar eclipse will be!) Nerds of the internet: If you read one science and wedding-related post today, make sure it's this one. These sophisticated scientific wedding invitations from Athena and Aphrodite will not only please your eyeballs, but will actually teach you four FASCINATING things you didn't know about scientific discoveries… Read More 07/11/2017 These gorgeously geeky engagement rings (hy)rule! Inspired by nature and science fiction, our sponsor Metal Wendler Designs creates engagement rings and wedding bands that combine a love of nature and fandom that you have to see to believe! From realistic tree bark textures, to fan-inspired wedding and engagement rings, these are one of a kind geeky engagement rings and bands that you won't see ANYWHERE else… Read More 07/07/2017 5 brilliant ways to find your wedding bands from Brilliant Earth If you're having trouble finding the right wedding band, or if you're on the hunt for unique wedding bands, our loooooongtime sponsor Brilliant Earth has five ways they can help you. (And, if you act fast, they can hook you up with free diamond earrings too!!!) Read More 07/05/2017 Give your suit a style upgrade with these wild wedding ties Your suit, groomsmen gear, dapper bride outfit, or whatever NEEDS one of these killer stylish wild wedding ties. I've compiled a solid list of tie options including bow ties, cosplay-inspired ties, subtly geeky ties, dinosaurs, floral prints, and even unicorns. If you've got some tie-wearers to buy for, get ready to start adding to cart… Read More More Stuff we love > Recent Wedding 101 1.2k 06/12/2017 This wedding is super gay! 5 ways to make your wedding gay as hell It's Pride Month, y'all, and everyone should be giving props to the LGBTQ community and their weddings. Well, not everyone. Some folks have concerns about the concept of a "gay wedding" because hey: aren't they just weddings? We get that, of course, but we feature some weddings where couples themselves VERY specifically want to embrace their wedding AND its gayness. So if you're into self-identified Very Very Gay Weddings, this roundup of ideas is for yooooou! Read More 1.1k 03/23/2017 Your offbeat-friendly interactive wedding planning checklist is available! We've had a printable wedding planning checklist for a long time (recently updated: see here!). Now we're rolling out an interactive wedding planning checklist so you can keep track of all your to-dos in one place, tailored to your specific wedding date! Here's where to find it and how it works… Read More 3.6k 02/01/2016 How to ship a wedding dress by mail: Every tip you'll need We recently gave some tips on traveling with your dress via car and plane, but what if you choose to mail your outfit to your destination wedding instead? There's a whole slew of issues that you'll need to address and we're here to lay it all out. Let's talk about how to ship a wedding dress to your destination. Read More 15k 01/28/2016 From zombies to nudie times: 15 unconventional bachelorette party ideas (great for bachelor parties, too!) We've covered some major ground in unconventional bachelorette party ideas in years past (no plastic penises required!), but there are definitely some party plans that we hadn't seen, including a few rad-as-hell ideas from readers. From zombies to "bawdy positive" burlesque to bonding nudie times, let's see what offbeat recreation we can get into today! Read More 6.7k 11 Comments 01/18/2016 If you set it, they will come: 7 questions to ask before picking the wedding date Congratulations on your engagement! The next step: when the hell will this thang happen? Setting the date sounds easy, right? If you set it, they will come. Let me tell you, it's a little more complicated than that. Here are the questions you'll want to ask when setting the wedding date. Read More More Wedding 101 > 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!) 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Read More > A few of our favorite wedding vendors Aisle Less Traveled Read More Eric Fletcher Photography Read More Afloral.com Read More Unique Vintage Read More Find offbeat vendors in our Vendor Guide > Our infamous spreadsheets & checklists My Wedding Binder will slap your wedding organization into shape Your offbeat-friendly interactive wedding planning checklist is available! Marriage legal changes you NEED to know about (in plain English, we promise!) How to change your name after the wedding (including an account checklist!) The electronic wedding hacks: Choosing your online wedding planning tools Turn that to-do into WOOHOO: The best wedding advice ever Impress their asses off: 5 tips for hosting out-of-town wedding guests in your home 80+ free wedding printables: a huge list of downloadable DIY wedding projects Get planning > RSVP Advice 5 reasons couples are turning to paperless wedding invitations from Glö Customizable wedding invitations that are anything but basic from Basic Invite Timey wimey timeline advice: when to send out your invitations and save-the-dates Postcards as the RSVP cards This one funny wedding RSVP line will make your guests laugh all the way to a reply Completely customizable online wedding communications from Glö Use a Sonic Screwdriver to keep track of your RSVPs 3 ways to chase down RSVPs from lazy guests Read More > Steal these ideas! Use flipbooks to help your guests Save the Date Print your wedding vows on scrolls Halloween couples: steal this zombie piñata idea for your reception "The bride may now high-five the groom" Celebrate ALL your relationships on your wedding anniversary Bring on your team spirit: Have guests sign T-shirts instead of a guestbook The perfect "Gamer Geek" wedding favor! Save your tongue, seal your invitations with patterned paper tape 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
07/11/2017 These gorgeously geeky engagement rings (hy)rule! Inspired by nature and science fiction, our sponsor Metal Wendler Designs creates engagement rings and wedding bands that combine a love of nature and fandom that you have to see to believe! From realistic tree bark textures, to fan-inspired wedding and engagement rings, these are one of a kind geeky engagement rings and bands that you won't see ANYWHERE else… Read More 07/07/2017 5 brilliant ways to find your wedding bands from Brilliant Earth If you're having trouble finding the right wedding band, or if you're on the hunt for unique wedding bands, our loooooongtime sponsor Brilliant Earth has five ways they can help you. (And, if you act fast, they can hook you up with free diamond earrings too!!!) Read More 07/05/2017 Give your suit a style upgrade with these wild wedding ties Your suit, groomsmen gear, dapper bride outfit, or whatever NEEDS one of these killer stylish wild wedding ties. I've compiled a solid list of tie options including bow ties, cosplay-inspired ties, subtly geeky ties, dinosaurs, floral prints, and even unicorns. If you've got some tie-wearers to buy for, get ready to start adding to cart… Read More More Stuff we love > Recent Wedding 101 1.2k 06/12/2017 This wedding is super gay! 5 ways to make your wedding gay as hell It's Pride Month, y'all, and everyone should be giving props to the LGBTQ community and their weddings. Well, not everyone. Some folks have concerns about the concept of a "gay wedding" because hey: aren't they just weddings? We get that, of course, but we feature some weddings where couples themselves VERY specifically want to embrace their wedding AND its gayness. So if you're into self-identified Very Very Gay Weddings, this roundup of ideas is for yooooou! Read More 1.1k 03/23/2017 Your offbeat-friendly interactive wedding planning checklist is available! We've had a printable wedding planning checklist for a long time (recently updated: see here!). Now we're rolling out an interactive wedding planning checklist so you can keep track of all your to-dos in one place, tailored to your specific wedding date! Here's where to find it and how it works… Read More 3.6k 02/01/2016 How to ship a wedding dress by mail: Every tip you'll need We recently gave some tips on traveling with your dress via car and plane, but what if you choose to mail your outfit to your destination wedding instead? There's a whole slew of issues that you'll need to address and we're here to lay it all out. Let's talk about how to ship a wedding dress to your destination. Read More 15k 01/28/2016 From zombies to nudie times: 15 unconventional bachelorette party ideas (great for bachelor parties, too!) 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Read More More Wedding 101 > 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? Bachelorette Party Converse DIY Fall Weddings Feminism Guest List Harry Potter Invitation Wording Ceremony Advice Fashion Advice Reception Advice Relationship Advice Super cute offbeat wedding invitations Last name advice Monogrammed wedding napkins as couple re-branding How do you get someone to stop addressing things to your non-existent married name? My relationship is not a statement: Stop viewing our wedding decisions as some sort of socio-political performance Mrs vs. Ms: Am I a Mrs after I get married if I don't change my last name? Why I’m changing my last name, and why I won’t be apologizing for it Kerry & Kevin's timey-wimey romantic Earthy wedding One groom's perspective on taking his wife's last name The best decision I made in my marriage? Keeping my name. Read More > A few of our favorite wedding vendors Aisle Less Traveled Read More Eric Fletcher Photography Read More Afloral.com Read More Unique Vintage Read More Find offbeat vendors in our Vendor Guide > Our infamous spreadsheets & checklists My Wedding Binder will slap your wedding organization into shape Your offbeat-friendly interactive wedding planning checklist is available! Marriage legal changes you NEED to know about (in plain English, we promise!) How to change your name after the wedding (including an account checklist!) The electronic wedding hacks: Choosing your online wedding planning tools Turn that to-do into WOOHOO: The best wedding advice ever Impress their asses off: 5 tips for hosting out-of-town wedding guests in your home 80+ free wedding printables: a huge list of downloadable DIY wedding projects Get planning > RSVP Advice 5 reasons couples are turning to paperless wedding invitations from Glö Customizable wedding invitations that are anything but basic from Basic Invite Timey wimey timeline advice: when to send out your invitations and save-the-dates Postcards as the RSVP cards This one funny wedding RSVP line will make your guests laugh all the way to a reply Completely customizable online wedding communications from Glö Use a Sonic Screwdriver to keep track of your RSVPs 3 ways to chase down RSVPs from lazy guests Read More > Steal these ideas! Use flipbooks to help your guests Save the Date Print your wedding vows on scrolls Halloween couples: steal this zombie piñata idea for your reception "The bride may now high-five the groom" Celebrate ALL your relationships on your wedding anniversary Bring on your team spirit: Have guests sign T-shirts instead of a guestbook The perfect "Gamer Geek" wedding favor! Save your tongue, seal your invitations with patterned paper tape 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
07/07/2017 5 brilliant ways to find your wedding bands from Brilliant Earth If you're having trouble finding the right wedding band, or if you're on the hunt for unique wedding bands, our loooooongtime sponsor Brilliant Earth has five ways they can help you. (And, if you act fast, they can hook you up with free diamond earrings too!!!) Read More 07/05/2017 Give your suit a style upgrade with these wild wedding ties Your suit, groomsmen gear, dapper bride outfit, or whatever NEEDS one of these killer stylish wild wedding ties. I've compiled a solid list of tie options including bow ties, cosplay-inspired ties, subtly geeky ties, dinosaurs, floral prints, and even unicorns. If you've got some tie-wearers to buy for, get ready to start adding to cart… Read More More Stuff we love > Recent Wedding 101 1.2k 06/12/2017 This wedding is super gay! 5 ways to make your wedding gay as hell It's Pride Month, y'all, and everyone should be giving props to the LGBTQ community and their weddings. 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Here are the questions you'll want to ask when setting the wedding date. Read More More Wedding 101 > 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? Bachelorette Party Converse DIY Fall Weddings Feminism Guest List Harry Potter Invitation Wording Ceremony Advice Fashion Advice Reception Advice Relationship Advice Super cute offbeat wedding invitations Last name advice Monogrammed wedding napkins as couple re-branding How do you get someone to stop addressing things to your non-existent married name? My relationship is not a statement: Stop viewing our wedding decisions as some sort of socio-political performance Mrs vs. Ms: Am I a Mrs after I get married if I don't change my last name? Why I’m changing my last name, and why I won’t be apologizing for it Kerry & Kevin's timey-wimey romantic Earthy wedding One groom's perspective on taking his wife's last name The best decision I made in my marriage? Keeping my name. Read More > A few of our favorite wedding vendors Aisle Less Traveled Read More Eric Fletcher Photography Read More Afloral.com Read More Unique Vintage Read More Find offbeat vendors in our Vendor Guide > Our infamous spreadsheets & checklists My Wedding Binder will slap your wedding organization into shape Your offbeat-friendly interactive wedding planning checklist is available! Marriage legal changes you NEED to know about (in plain English, we promise!) How to change your name after the wedding (including an account checklist!) The electronic wedding hacks: Choosing your online wedding planning tools Turn that to-do into WOOHOO: The best wedding advice ever Impress their asses off: 5 tips for hosting out-of-town wedding guests in your home 80+ free wedding printables: a huge list of downloadable DIY wedding projects Get planning > RSVP Advice 5 reasons couples are turning to paperless wedding invitations from Glö Customizable wedding invitations that are anything but basic from Basic Invite Timey wimey timeline advice: when to send out your invitations and save-the-dates Postcards as the RSVP cards This one funny wedding RSVP line will make your guests laugh all the way to a reply Completely customizable online wedding communications from Glö Use a Sonic Screwdriver to keep track of your RSVPs 3 ways to chase down RSVPs from lazy guests Read More > Steal these ideas! Use flipbooks to help your guests Save the Date Print your wedding vows on scrolls Halloween couples: steal this zombie piñata idea for your reception "The bride may now high-five the groom" Celebrate ALL your relationships on your wedding anniversary Bring on your team spirit: Have guests sign T-shirts instead of a guestbook The perfect "Gamer Geek" wedding favor! Save your tongue, seal your invitations with patterned paper tape 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
07/05/2017 Give your suit a style upgrade with these wild wedding ties Your suit, groomsmen gear, dapper bride outfit, or whatever NEEDS one of these killer stylish wild wedding ties. I've compiled a solid list of tie options including bow ties, cosplay-inspired ties, subtly geeky ties, dinosaurs, floral prints, and even unicorns. If you've got some tie-wearers to buy for, get ready to start adding to cart… Read More More Stuff we love > Recent Wedding 101 1.2k 06/12/2017 This wedding is super gay! 5 ways to make your wedding gay as hell It's Pride Month, y'all, and everyone should be giving props to the LGBTQ community and their weddings. Well, not everyone. Some folks have concerns about the concept of a "gay wedding" because hey: aren't they just weddings? We get that, of course, but we feature some weddings where couples themselves VERY specifically want to embrace their wedding AND its gayness. 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Read More More Wedding 101 > 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? Bachelorette Party Converse DIY Fall Weddings Feminism Guest List Harry Potter Invitation Wording Ceremony Advice Fashion Advice Reception Advice Relationship Advice Super cute offbeat wedding invitations Last name advice Monogrammed wedding napkins as couple re-branding How do you get someone to stop addressing things to your non-existent married name? My relationship is not a statement: Stop viewing our wedding decisions as some sort of socio-political performance Mrs vs. Ms: Am I a Mrs after I get married if I don't change my last name? Why I’m changing my last name, and why I won’t be apologizing for it Kerry & Kevin's timey-wimey romantic Earthy wedding One groom's perspective on taking his wife's last name The best decision I made in my marriage? Keeping my name. Read More > A few of our favorite wedding vendors Aisle Less Traveled Read More Eric Fletcher Photography Read More Afloral.com Read More Unique Vintage Read More Find offbeat vendors in our Vendor Guide > Our infamous spreadsheets & checklists My Wedding Binder will slap your wedding organization into shape Your offbeat-friendly interactive wedding planning checklist is available! Marriage legal changes you NEED to know about (in plain English, we promise!) How to change your name after the wedding (including an account checklist!) 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Use flipbooks to help your guests Save the Date Print your wedding vows on scrolls Halloween couples: steal this zombie piñata idea for your reception "The bride may now high-five the groom" Celebrate ALL your relationships on your wedding anniversary Bring on your team spirit: Have guests sign T-shirts instead of a guestbook The perfect "Gamer Geek" wedding favor! Save your tongue, seal your invitations with patterned paper tape 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
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Read More > A few of our favorite wedding vendors Aisle Less Traveled Read More Eric Fletcher Photography Read More Afloral.com Read More Unique Vintage Read More Find offbeat vendors in our Vendor Guide > Our infamous spreadsheets & checklists My Wedding Binder will slap your wedding organization into shape Your offbeat-friendly interactive wedding planning checklist is available! Marriage legal changes you NEED to know about (in plain English, we promise!) How to change your name after the wedding (including an account checklist!) 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Use flipbooks to help your guests Save the Date Print your wedding vows on scrolls Halloween couples: steal this zombie piñata idea for your reception "The bride may now high-five the groom" Celebrate ALL your relationships on your wedding anniversary Bring on your team spirit: Have guests sign T-shirts instead of a guestbook The perfect "Gamer Geek" wedding favor! Save your tongue, seal your invitations with patterned paper tape 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
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My relationship is not a statement: Stop viewing our wedding decisions as some sort of socio-political performance Mrs vs. Ms: Am I a Mrs after I get married if I don't change my last name? Why I’m changing my last name, and why I won’t be apologizing for it Kerry & Kevin's timey-wimey romantic Earthy wedding One groom's perspective on taking his wife's last name The best decision I made in my marriage? Keeping my name. Read More > A few of our favorite wedding vendors Aisle Less Traveled Read More Eric Fletcher Photography Read More Afloral.com Read More Unique Vintage Read More Find offbeat vendors in our Vendor Guide > Our infamous spreadsheets & checklists My Wedding Binder will slap your wedding organization into shape Your offbeat-friendly interactive wedding planning checklist is available! Marriage legal changes you NEED to know about (in plain English, we promise!) How to change your name after the wedding (including an account checklist!) 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3.6k 02/01/2016 How to ship a wedding dress by mail: Every tip you'll need We recently gave some tips on traveling with your dress via car and plane, but what if you choose to mail your outfit to your destination wedding instead? There's a whole slew of issues that you'll need to address and we're here to lay it all out. Let's talk about how to ship a wedding dress to your destination. Read More 15k 01/28/2016 From zombies to nudie times: 15 unconventional bachelorette party ideas (great for bachelor parties, too!) We've covered some major ground in unconventional bachelorette party ideas in years past (no plastic penises required!), but there are definitely some party plans that we hadn't seen, including a few rad-as-hell ideas from readers. From zombies to "bawdy positive" burlesque to bonding nudie times, let's see what offbeat recreation we can get into today! Read More 6.7k 11 Comments 01/18/2016 If you set it, they will come: 7 questions to ask before picking the wedding date Congratulations on your engagement! The next step: when the hell will this thang happen? Setting the date sounds easy, right? If you set it, they will come. Let me tell you, it's a little more complicated than that. Here are the questions you'll want to ask when setting the wedding date. Read More More Wedding 101 > 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? Bachelorette Party Converse DIY Fall Weddings Feminism Guest List Harry Potter Invitation Wording Ceremony Advice Fashion Advice Reception Advice Relationship Advice Super cute offbeat wedding invitations Last name advice Monogrammed wedding napkins as couple re-branding How do you get someone to stop addressing things to your non-existent married name? My relationship is not a statement: Stop viewing our wedding decisions as some sort of socio-political performance Mrs vs. Ms: Am I a Mrs after I get married if I don't change my last name? Why I’m changing my last name, and why I won’t be apologizing for it Kerry & Kevin's timey-wimey romantic Earthy wedding One groom's perspective on taking his wife's last name The best decision I made in my marriage? Keeping my name. Read More > A few of our favorite wedding vendors Aisle Less Traveled Read More Eric Fletcher Photography Read More Afloral.com Read More Unique Vintage Read More Find offbeat vendors in our Vendor Guide > Our infamous spreadsheets & checklists My Wedding Binder will slap your wedding organization into shape Your offbeat-friendly interactive wedding planning checklist is available! Marriage legal changes you NEED to know about (in plain English, we promise!) How to change your name after the wedding (including an account checklist!) The electronic wedding hacks: Choosing your online wedding planning tools Turn that to-do into WOOHOO: The best wedding advice ever Impress their asses off: 5 tips for hosting out-of-town wedding guests in your home 80+ free wedding printables: a huge list of downloadable DIY wedding projects Get planning > RSVP Advice 5 reasons couples are turning to paperless wedding invitations from Glö Customizable wedding invitations that are anything but basic from Basic Invite Timey wimey timeline advice: when to send out your invitations and save-the-dates Postcards as the RSVP cards This one funny wedding RSVP line will make your guests laugh all the way to a reply Completely customizable online wedding communications from Glö Use a Sonic Screwdriver to keep track of your RSVPs 3 ways to chase down RSVPs from lazy guests Read More > Steal these ideas! Use flipbooks to help your guests Save the Date Print your wedding vows on scrolls Halloween couples: steal this zombie piñata idea for your reception "The bride may now high-five the groom" Celebrate ALL your relationships on your wedding anniversary Bring on your team spirit: Have guests sign T-shirts instead of a guestbook The perfect "Gamer Geek" wedding favor! Save your tongue, seal your invitations with patterned paper tape 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
15k 01/28/2016 From zombies to nudie times: 15 unconventional bachelorette party ideas (great for bachelor parties, too!) We've covered some major ground in unconventional bachelorette party ideas in years past (no plastic penises required!), but there are definitely some party plans that we hadn't seen, including a few rad-as-hell ideas from readers. From zombies to "bawdy positive" burlesque to bonding nudie times, let's see what offbeat recreation we can get into today! Read More 6.7k 11 Comments 01/18/2016 If you set it, they will come: 7 questions to ask before picking the wedding date Congratulations on your engagement! The next step: when the hell will this thang happen? Setting the date sounds easy, right? If you set it, they will come. Let me tell you, it's a little more complicated than that. Here are the questions you'll want to ask when setting the wedding date. Read More More Wedding 101 > 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? Bachelorette Party Converse DIY Fall Weddings Feminism Guest List Harry Potter Invitation Wording Ceremony Advice Fashion Advice Reception Advice Relationship Advice Super cute offbeat wedding invitations Last name advice Monogrammed wedding napkins as couple re-branding How do you get someone to stop addressing things to your non-existent married name? My relationship is not a statement: Stop viewing our wedding decisions as some sort of socio-political performance Mrs vs. Ms: Am I a Mrs after I get married if I don't change my last name? Why I’m changing my last name, and why I won’t be apologizing for it Kerry & Kevin's timey-wimey romantic Earthy wedding One groom's perspective on taking his wife's last name The best decision I made in my marriage? Keeping my name. Read More > A few of our favorite wedding vendors Aisle Less Traveled Read More Eric Fletcher Photography Read More Afloral.com Read More Unique Vintage Read More Find offbeat vendors in our Vendor Guide > Our infamous spreadsheets & checklists My Wedding Binder will slap your wedding organization into shape Your offbeat-friendly interactive wedding planning checklist is available! Marriage legal changes you NEED to know about (in plain English, we promise!) How to change your name after the wedding (including an account checklist!) The electronic wedding hacks: Choosing your online wedding planning tools Turn that to-do into WOOHOO: The best wedding advice ever Impress their asses off: 5 tips for hosting out-of-town wedding guests in your home 80+ free wedding printables: a huge list of downloadable DIY wedding projects Get planning > RSVP Advice 5 reasons couples are turning to paperless wedding invitations from Glö Customizable wedding invitations that are anything but basic from Basic Invite Timey wimey timeline advice: when to send out your invitations and save-the-dates Postcards as the RSVP cards This one funny wedding RSVP line will make your guests laugh all the way to a reply Completely customizable online wedding communications from Glö Use a Sonic Screwdriver to keep track of your RSVPs 3 ways to chase down RSVPs from lazy guests Read More > Steal these ideas! Use flipbooks to help your guests Save the Date Print your wedding vows on scrolls Halloween couples: steal this zombie piñata idea for your reception "The bride may now high-five the groom" Celebrate ALL your relationships on your wedding anniversary Bring on your team spirit: Have guests sign T-shirts instead of a guestbook The perfect "Gamer Geek" wedding favor! Save your tongue, seal your invitations with patterned paper tape 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
6.7k 11 Comments 01/18/2016 If you set it, they will come: 7 questions to ask before picking the wedding date Congratulations on your engagement! The next step: when the hell will this thang happen? Setting the date sounds easy, right? If you set it, they will come. Let me tell you, it's a little more complicated than that. Here are the questions you'll want to ask when setting the wedding date. Read More More Wedding 101 >