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Stephanie & Dave’s vintage theater Beatles wedding

Anyone think there can be too much Beatles music? Didn’t think so. How about when it’s in the historic Portage Theater in Chicago? Still in? What if they served popcorn at the ceremony and had an acoustic guitar guest book? Okay, I think you’re safe to crush on this one.

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Monday Montage: kind of blue

Got the Monday blues? Well, the Monday Montage does too… with a little bit of yellow and green to boot. So, check out some of the latest and greatest from the Offbeat Bride Flickr pool.

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Jessi & John’s horror film, Rocktober 31st wedding

Aw, the last day of Halloween week… I hope you’ve had a Happy Halloween Week this year, I know I have. To close the week we bring you Jessi and John’s horror wedding! We’re talking zombie shoes, skull flowers, horror movie centerpieces and the perfect Halloween wedding cake topper! -Megs

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Lindsay & Val’s Broadway-themed, musical wedding

Lindsay & Val share a passion for attending musicals and shows. They incorporated hints of that throughout their Broadway-themed wedding in Chicago. Even though gay marriage isn’t legal in Illinois, Lindsay & Val wanted to have a wedding ceremony in which they could unite in front of their friends and family!

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Becca & Adam’s turquoise and red, Rock ‘n Roll wedding!

By accidently DIYing almost everything Becca & Adam totally pulled off this deliciously turquoise and red wedding.

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Mysi & Craig’s antiquarian librarian meets Tom Collins wedding

The Offbeat Bride: Mysi, Fledgling Photographer (and OBT member “mysi anne“) Her Offbeat Partner: Craig, Photographer, Journalist, Historian, Constant Student Location & date of wedding: Lake Summerset Lodge, on Lake Summerset in Davis, Illinois. My parents have a summer house there and we wanted to honor their favorite place. — 7.11.09 What made our wedding […]