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These aren't the author's parents, but thanks to Brianna for uploading this photo of her parents (married for 28 years!) in the photobooth at her wedding.

When I think about what I want from a marriage, what I want from my partner as a husband, and the kind of wife I want to be for him, I think naturally of the marriage I have observed the most — my parents. They had a short courtship and a long marriage: over thirty years together.

The best things they have taught me about marriage are:

Tribe member acbombshell wrote a pretty interesting piece on ye old tradition of the wedding dowry and how it's morphed into the tradition of the bride's parents paying for the wedding and the feelings and ramifications behind that tradition

OBT member LOLBear made my little heart swell with "awwww" when I read her post on the priceless wedding advice she received from her mom. I think we all could benefit from some good mommy advice. -Megs

The offbeat bride: Britany, recent college grad trying to get out of retail (and OBT member) Her offbeat partner: Tyrone, workaholic and all around awesome guy Location & date...

"My youngest son broke away from the pack and met me at the bottom of the stairs, held my hand and walked me all the way down the aisle."

Well, it's official: Offbeat Mama is fresh out the womb! Just like Offbeat Bride, Offbeat Mama will be packed five days a week with features, photos, and shopping for women who...

The offbeat bride: Emily, Geologist & General Rock Geek Her offbeat partner: Dave, Environmental Consultant Location & date of wedding: The deck of my parent's cottage in...

"How to plan a wedding from afar: part 2"… GO!!! Here are even more tips and tricks to planning a wedding from a location far far away (and not freaking out in the...