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Is my slacker wedding party dropping the ball?

Are my slacker bridesmaids dropping the ball or is it me?

I am feeling overwhelmed, angry, sad, and just not looking forward to my wedding. It has been nothing but pulling teeth for me to get literally everyone to do their part. I have gotten our parents and my fiancé to understand that they need to do their part, but my bridesmaids have been twiddling their thumbs.

Have I not been stressing the importance of these little things? How do I tell people I want them more active and to do their job without being a bridezilla?

160625 Howard 312 alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

De-stressing wedding planning by changing my wedding party expectations

There are a number of wedding traditions that soon translate into serious expectations for family and the wedding party. Family members and the wedding party are expected to step up and donate time, energy, and most importantly–money, to help the new couple launch their lives together. Here’s how I de-stressed my wedding planning by changing my wedding party expectations…

Circus Collection for your carnival themed wedding alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

Unique Vintage’s Circus Collection is so extra, it’s perfect for your awesome carnival wedding

This Circus Collection is the perfect inspiration for your carnival wedding, bridal shower, or a fun bachelorette party.

Step right up and check out this colorful cabinet (wardrobe) of curiosities…

wedding getting ready outfits

Funny and sweet wedding getting-ready accessories to make your wedding morning a blast

Yeah, we know the getting ready part of the wedding day isn’t the main event, but it’s arguably one of the best parts. You’re excited, you’re with your besties, and you’re pampering and primping. It’s a good time to share a gift with the people you love and look adorable doing it. Hell, there’s likely a photographer capturing it!

We’ve got funny tote bags, getting-ready robes, wine bottle labels, slippers, makeup bags, and even some stuff perfect for your bridesmen. Here are some kick-ass getting-ready accessories and gifts…

gender neutral wedding party gifts NSFW alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

Gender-neutral (and slightly NSFW) wedding party gifts

If you’re on my same wedding date trajectory (Wedding Season 2017!) then you’re probably frantically looking for gifts for your wedding party. And, you’re also noticing that almost all things labeled “wedding party gifts” have “bridesmaid” emblazoned across them in giant cursive letters. Welp, my wedding party is co-ed, and I don’t see my best friend Ken rocking that “best bridesmaids ever” tank top any time soon.

So here are some of my favorite gender-neutral wedding party gifts (that are also slightly NSFW) that I’ve found whilst on my search…

When your wedding party photos totally win the day

When your wedding party photos with emoji balloons totally win the day

Liz and Adam’s movie-themed wedding is coming in full later this week, but we couldn’t help wanting to share a little smidgen of their wedding party photos. They used emoji balloons to give their group shots some timely fun.