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jewelry

Snake Engagement Ring alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

Awesome custom rings — so your ring is as unique as YOU

Let’s take a look at the most unconventional and awesome custom rings we could find. All of these rings can be customized with your choice of stones — simulated diamonds, lab-grown diamonds, natural diamonds, or Charles & Colvard Moissanite.

hammered brass wedding plugs on offbeat bride alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

10 pairs of wedding plugs for stretched ears – from discreet to daring!

These formal wedding plugs are amazing for weddings, for your special occasions, or even camouflaging stretched lobes for dinner with grandma. We went for a range of styles, from more traditional pearls and diamonds to totally daring carved wooden styles, boho styles, goth wedding plugs, and even lolita / anime style wedding plugs!

Black tungsten ring with black diamond alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

4 tales of kick-ass girl proposals

What’s one wedding “rule” we LOVE seeing Offbeat Brides break? Waiting for the groom to propose, of course! We love when brides propose to their partner. We’ve partnered up with offbeat vendor and alternative metal gurus, Titanium Jewelry, to look at some black titanium, timoku, damascus steel, zirconium, and flippin’ METEORITE styles for your partner as we recount some of our very favorite proposal stories and tips.

alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

Texting Otter sez: “Mark Poulin’s new pendants are the sweetest gifts EVAR”

Offbeat Bride readers, Mark Poulin and his new line of sterling silver charm necklaces — with otters, skateboarding goats, and boating cats — are perfect for your bridal party gifts. Each freaking-adorable necklace is reversible, and has either a witty or heartfelt saying on the back, or a different design. Which means there’s a total “two necklaces in one” bonus! Check these out…

EraGem ruby rings alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

Delicious ruby engagement rings that’ll make you say “ERMAHGERD EraGem!”

Who’s ready to ogle glittery, sparkly, bling-y, ruby engagement rings. If you’re dreaming about an engagement ring that’s as red-hot as your lurve, check out some of these sexy ruby engagement rings from EraGem…

8 antique engagement rings from EraGem that will give vintage lovers a heart attack alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

8 antique engagement rings from EraGem that’ll give vintage lovers a lust-attack

If you get all googly-eyed over vintage rings like I do, then you’re going to be SUPER stoked about our sponsor EraGem Jewelry. They’re a fine estate jewelry company that specializes in vintage and antique engagement rings. Whether or not you’re searching for your dream vintage ring or antique wedding band you know you’re going to have fun perusing their amazing collection. Check out seven more of the coolest vintage rings you’ll see on the interwebs today…