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Leopard dresses, rainbow wigs, and ring bears — oh my!

A bridal party in different leopard wiggle dresses and rainbow wigs. A bride in a sparkly corset with awesome hair. A groom in a kilt and a Ring Bear too boot!? Break out your drool rags because here’s a sneak peak of Emily and Kyle’s wedding.

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Tribe member and her partner are the third couple in Williamson county, IL to receive a civil union license

We are delighted that Tribe member Aimee (aka Piggy Jinger) and her partner became the third couple in Williamson county, Illinois, to receive a civil union license — and they even made the news!

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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.