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Let’s talk about offbeat wedding dresses — how to shop for one, how to buy one, how to deal with decision fatigue or wedding dress regret. Also, be sure to check our posts about offbeat wedding dress shopping and browse some of our fave dressmakers

amazing plus size wedding dress on offbeat bride from Dark Garden Corsetry Joel Aron Alotta Boutte alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

Offbeat plus-size wedding dresses for your 2022 wedding

If you’re getting married in 2021, there’s a decent chance that you actually wanted to get married last year, and had to delay. You may have already picked your dress out, or you may be on the hunt for the perfect plus-size wedding dress from a dressmaker who really gets inclusive sizing. So for all of us scrambling to get married after the shitshow that was 2020, I’m rounding up some of the best plus-size wedding dresses I’ve seen so far this year. And because this is Offbeat Bride, you’ll find lots of bold colors and design elements like separates, embroidery, high-low hems, gothic vibes, and more!

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2022 alternative wedding dress trends for Offbeat Brides

If you click an Etsy link here on the website, we can see which products get purchased. This is super fun because it means we can see what’s trending with Offbeat Brides! And when it comes to unique wedding dresses for 2021? Y’all are ON FIRE. Let’s take a look at some of the wedding dress trends that are hot AF with Offbeat Brides this year.

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Wedding dresses that cover your back and shoulders

“I have had issues with mild acne & severe keloid scarring, specific to my shoulders and back my entire life. I’ve been trying to find wedding dress styles that are short sleeve but offer back coverage. Can you help?”

…OH, CAN WE EVER!

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Should I shop for a wedding dress before I’m engaged? Why one bride says no

I’ve been obsessed with weddings (especially the dresses) since I was 8 years old. I’ve had wedding magazine subscriptions since then, an extensive wedding board since I made my Pinterest account over 4 years ago, organized folders with pages upon pages of wedding-related stuff. Despite my obsession, I still refused to try on wedding dresses before I was engaged, and you should too. Here’s why…

If you want stunning throwback wedding style, you MUST see this line of vintage wedding dresses

If you want stunning throwback wedding style, you MUST see this line of vintage wedding dresses

We have been loving short and cocktail-length wedding dress styles since our site launched. They channel the 1940s to 1960s in all kinds of amazing, vintage ways. And fabulous dress designers, House of Mooshki, are PROS at channeling those vintage vibes. From delicate lacy sleeves and full cocktail skirts to color underlays and beautiful embroidery, they are able to capture a moment in time that will up the ante on your whole wedding look. Learn more about their upcoming U.S. trunk shows!

Cocomelody 2020 Bridal Party Collection

Your bridesmaids will do a happy dance in this bridal party collection in all sizes (with pockets & sleeves!)

Y’all know we love the custom fit, all sizes collections of our faves, Cocomelody. They’re KNOWN for their affordable prices, inclusive sizing, custom options, gorgeous details, and lots of offbeat and classic options. They’ve got a new bridal collection for 2020 with some of the loveliest bridesmaids dresses in gorgeous colors, with cool fabrics like velvet, twisted silk, tulle, and a ton have sleeves and pockets. I know!

Let’s take a peek at a few options from the collection…