Many thanks to photographer Michelle Hayes for submitting these fabulous photos of Liz & Dave's rollerskating wedding to the Offbeat Bride photo pool!

I'm especially taken with Liz's bubbly uber-ruffled pink Betsy Johnson wedding dress — it makes me think of a cupcake or some other sugary baked good begging for some om-nom-nomming:

I'm not sure how Michelle managed to make the roller rink lighting turn so lush and delicious, but the photos are screaming with color and out of this world…

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The offbeat bride: Emi, Barbershop Receptionist/Manager (and OBT member)

Her offbeat partner: Trevor, Call Center Supervisor

Location & date of wedding: Aunt Karla's Backyard Garden, Portland, OR — 07/18/2009

What made our wedding offbeat: We really didn't hire anyone for anything. We had a few rentals delivered (tables, chairs, our Honeybucket) from outside vendors, but we did all the food & drinks, cupcakes, table settings and flowers, decor, etc., ourselves (that is, with TONS of help from family and friends).

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I have fallen madly, deeply in love with this bride and her short pink wedding dress.

Photo courtesy of Mike Sidney Photography

The bride and groom eloped to Maui from India. Their wedding incorporated Indian wedding traditions like Henna tattoos for the bride and some island wedding elements like a sand ceremony and a dove release.

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The Offbeat Bride: Shablis – Museum Security/ Receptionist (and OBT member "Shabs")

Her Offbeat Partner: Devin – Developmental Therapist

Location & date of wedding: Avant Garden, Houston, TX — May 23,2009

What made our wedding offbeat: Friends and family helped with absolutely everything! Music, officiating, cooking, decorating, photography… everything! The best part about it was that everyone who helped their own unique touch.

Continue reading "Shablis & Devin's Jaunty Homespun, Anachronist-Punk, Hodgepodge Wedding" →

Oh, I do love a good scooter wedding! As the bride says, "We were quite the tourist attraction that afternoon, riding down Manhattan on our vespa with my veil flying."