This is sort of an Offbeat Bride family wedding. Not only is it the wedding of longtime OBT member Ragani — but it was the first wedding that Managing Editor Megan ever photographed. Kudos to Ragani & Will for taking a chance on an a newbie wedding photographer.

The offbeat bride: Ragani, Art Director & Henna Artist

Her offbeat partner: Will, Paralegal & Performing Artist

Location & date of wedding: California Ballroom, Oakland, CA — May 2, 2009

What made our wedding offbeat: Having a traditional wedding was never really an option. We wanted it to be a reflection us and celebrate our eclectic community, so following "tradition" was not the best way to achieve that. Once we decided on having the wedding in a theater-like setting, the rest spun off that.

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The Offbeat Bride: Taryn, Public Servant

Her Offbeat Partner: Craig, Public Servant

Location & date of wedding: Gothic Church and Wine Bar in Windy Wellington, New Zealand — 20 June 2009

What made our wedding offbeat: Every little detail was perfectly us! We made a whole heap of compromises to keep family happy, but they were easy things to do because we love our families. However we also pushed back on things that were really important to us. Craig's cousin Jessica is his best friend, and it was really important to him to have her in his groom's party, even though that upset some people. My family is traditional South African Indian Seventh Day Adventist and Craig's is pure Kiwi Party Animal so it was always going to be a delicate balancing exercise.

Continue reading "Taryn & Craig's Silly, Fun-Filled, New Zealand Winter Wedding" →

The Offbeat Bride: Shyla, Home Maker

Her Offbeat Partner: Richard, Marine

Location & date of wedding: The Grove in Las Vegas, NV — Aug 29th, 2009

What made our wedding offbeat: We saved a fortune becasue it was a package Las Vegas wedding — we had a vow renewal ceremony as the big shin dig instead of the court-house wedding we had six months ago.

I got to wear my chucks and kick-ass stockings. We played the music we wanted at the reception. DId I mention we did a crap ton of it ourselves? The programs were amazing… okay so maybe i'm biased because we made a billion of them! Lol.

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The Offbeat Bride: Jenny, Massage Therapist/Small Business Owner

Her Offbeat Partner: Qwenton, House Painter/Small Business Owner

Location & date of wedding: Last Meander Ranch (husband's parent's backyard) Lander, WY — 7/19/09

What made our wedding offbeat: We did everything our own way, had a TON of help from all our friends, and had the best party of our lives! We even had yard games (corn hole and monkey nuts) and a bounce house. It was a great excuse to get all of our friends and family together for a celebration.

Continue reading "Jenny & Qwenton's Wyld Wyoming Backyard BBQ Bouncehouse Extravaganza" →

The Offbeat Bride: Michelle Romo – Graphic Designer

Her Offbeat Partner: Jason Betrue – Web Developer

Location & date of wedding: Los Angeles, CA – The Marvimon House — 04/18/09

What made our wedding offbeat: J and I have a ridiculous sense of humor and we wanted to include all of our awesomeness is our wedding. Before he even proposed he asked me if we could have a Robocop ice sculpture at our wedding. My reply was "OF COURSE" and I think that set the tone for the whole thing.

"Dead or alive, you're coming with me."

Continue reading "Michelle & Jason's Silly & Fun Los Angeles Wedding" →