I love this shot of OBT member Emily and her husband Michael doing a little light reading at their wedding in September. Emily captioned this shot Offbeat Bride: Don't Get Married Without It!

Photo used with permission of Chrissy Albright Photography

I've been meaning to put together a reading list of OBB-approved books for ages, and last weekend I finally got off my butt to make it happen.

I'm featuring books that Offbeat Bride readers love and have reviewed on the OBT … there are a few that absolutely didn't make the cut because readers consistently didn't like them (*cough*Anti-Bride*cough*) but if there's a book you think I missed on the list, leave a comment here with your review and I'll try to get it added!

Needless to say, seeing an officiant use my book in this way cracks my ass up.

For more photos from this Louisana wedding, including margarita cheesecake, some Rock Band at the reception, and some insanely hot groomsmen in baby blue ties and black shirts, keep reading!

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Y'all know I'm a sucker for reader photos, especially ones of my beautiful offbeat brides reading my book on their wedding days! Here's the latest, from OBT's gorgeous Stephanie R.

(Photo courtesy of Gearhart Photo)

Aww! This wedding photo just came to me from Christie (aka RedDress on the OBT) with a note saying:

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Thank you Ariel for writing such an amazing book and starting such an amazing online community.

Much love,
Christie and Phill
xoxo

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sniffle My offbeat brides are the best. sniff sniff

(Photo courtesy of ishootpeople.ca)