I'm sure I'm biased because the floral centerpieces at our wedding consisted of flowers from my aunt's garden arranged in a mishmash of old vases and mason jars, but I just love this photo of a niece acting as florist at Sarah Jane & Esther's recent "not-wedding" in Melbourne, Australia.

Also, am I the only one who got choked up at this shot of the brides?

Lots more photos over here, and OBT members can pester Esther with more questions over here.

The offbeat bride: Lith, Pregnancy and Postpartum Doula

Her offbeat partner: Ealesy, Community Corrections Officer

Location & date of wedding: Tecoma Pavilion in the Royal Botanic Gardens, Melbourne, Australia on February 24th, 2007

What made our wedding offbeat: I planned our wedding in a total of 9 days! Our wedding was not a legally recognised ceremony. We had a friend facilitate the ceremony because we did not want our "marriage" recognised because our nation does not permit same sex couples to marry.

Continue reading "Lith & Ealesy's Formal Feminist *Not Legal* Wedding" →

The offbeat bride: Belinda, Makeup Artist & Singer

Her offbeat partner: Stu, Manager & Singer

Location & date of wedding: Fitzroy Gardens Melbourne, Australia – April 19th, 2008

What made our wedding offbeat: Hot pink was a central color palette… my bridesmaids wore black with hot pink heels and my flowers were hot pink and blood red, fixed together with a thick black and white striped ribbon. The contrasting colours looked awesome! We also had bright orange and gold Chevy Impalas, complete with hydraulics!

Continue reading "Belinda & Stu's Hot Pink & Black Wedding!" →