Those of you who have been reading Offbeat Bride for a while will remember seeing Seattle photographer Jenny Jimenez's work here before. She shot Molly & Laurie's "Yes we can!" wedding last fall, as well as the infamous Pixel wedding a couple years back. I'm such a fan that I booked her to do my maternity shoot!

Jenny comes from a music photojournalism background shooting bands like Death Cab for Cutie, the Gossip, Built to Spill and Sleater Kinney, so she's one of those photographers who has the magical ability to make brides look quite literally like rock stars. Want proof? Keep scrolling…

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The Offbeat Bride: Catherine

Her Offbeat Partner: Jeffrey

Location & date of wedding: Georgetown Ballroom, Seattle WA — 11/01/08

What made our wedding offbeat: We chose the Day of the Dead as our date so that we could include our passed relatives and friends. We had a reserved setting area for framed photos of them during the ceremony and a large Offerenda on the stage so they could enjoy the reception after. I also had three living bridesmaids and one deceased one, who was represented in the ceremony by a memorial picture I tied into my hat.

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Remember back in April when I co-sponsored the VAIN Hot Hair giveaway for Seattle-area brides? Well, I wanted to share this awesome photo of the winner, Shayla, rocking her wedding day hair and custom Hair Poison fascinator alongside VAIN stylist, Kelly. LOOK AT THE HOTNESS!

For more info about hot wedding hair in Seattle and those badass fascinators, get in touch with my ladies at VAIN. They've taken care of my offbeat hair since 2001, so obviously I love them.

The Offbeat Bride: Astrid, Biology Student and Retail Princess (and OBT member "Astrid")

Her Offbeat Partner: Kyle, Network Analyst and Professional Napper

Location & date of wedding: The Virginia V, Seattle, WA — July 24, 2008

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The Offbeat Bride: Sommer

Her Offbeat Partner: Joshua, Writer

Location & date of wedding: The Alexis Hotel, Seattle WA — 12/31/2008

What made our wedding offbeat: Our wedding was on a holiday – New Year's Eve, it eschewed tradition – our vows were written by a Tibetan Buddhist Monk, our family and friends helped us keep our costs down.

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