May. 25, 2020 Star Wars, Star Trek, Tolkien, and more: A medley of geeky wedding themes at this Seattle wedding Dorothy Ann and Matthew's Seattle wedding was a happy melange of geeky wedding themes, from Star Trek and Star Wars to Tolkein and How to Train Your Dragon. Read More May. 22, 2020 Gender-neutral vow examples for everyone Looking for a gender-neutral vow for your wedding? Gender-neutral vows can be as beautiful, romantic, funny, quirky, and inspiring as more traditional phrasings. Check out five examples from the Offbeat Bride community. Read More May. 18, 2020 Check the LIGHT UP WEDDING DRESS at this carnival wedding Ellie and Jake loved their school carnivals so much that they brought that vibe to their woodland wedding — with a light-up dress and light-up shoes, too. Read More May. 15, 2020 This bride had her wedding dress converted to Coronavirus masks for her family! This bride celebrated her first anniversary by converting her ombre silk wedding dress and using the fabric to make face masks for the entire family! Read More May. 11, 2020 A wild zoo wedding — don't miss the animal-print shoes! This Pennsylvania couple had their kid-friendly zoo wedding … complete with animal print shoes, and animal masks. Read More May. 8, 2020 Wedding dresses that cover your back and shoulders "I have had issues with mild acne & severe keloid scarring, specific to my shoulders and back my entire life. I've been trying to find wedding dress styles that are short sleeve but offer back coverage. Can you help?" …OH, CAN WE EVER! Read More More Recent Posts > Recent Wedding Porn 1.3k Apr. 10, 2020 How we got creative with our Big Lebowski Coronavirus wedding cancellations Our wedding was going to have a loose Lebowski theme, we coined it “the wedding that really tied the room together.” Unfortunately we had to postpone the wedding due to Coronavirus… Read More 4.5k Mar. 27, 2020 Coronavirus canceled her wedding, but couldn't stop this bride's retro bridal shoot! When Seattle costume designer Jamie Von Stratton had to cancel her wedding due to coronavirus, the bummed out bride organized a retro bridal shoot as a balm for her disappointment. Read More Mar. 23, 2020 Janelle Monáe-inspired Dandy Queen wedding inspiration that's dapper and stylish as hell We're loving the sapeur look of Dandy Queen style, which showcases amazingly dapper women rocking chic suits and menswear with panache. It's cultural impact and rich roots make anyone who takes on the style an inspiration. For this particular wedding inspiration, Janelle Monáe was a huge influence since she has showcased the style impeccably. Read More 1.4k Mar. 2, 2020 So much edgy floral goodness at this urban art + distillery wedding inspiration With a lacy black gown and accompanying crown, cranberry cocktails, a custom tailored burgundy wool suit (with an antique honeybee pin), wrought iron, floral, and candle details, and dramatic proteas all around, this edgy wedding inspiration is totally bad-ass and chic at the same time. It all took place in Hartford, Connecticut at Hartford Flavor Co. (a unique artisan liqueur distillery) and Hog River Brewing Co. (a favorite local brewery). A hand-painted vegan leather jacket and towering black wedding cake are a few of the must-see details… Read More 1.1k Feb. 12, 2020 Check this winter engagement photoshoot from two intense med students A passionate engagement photo shoot may be outside some people's comfort zone, but Jordan Jay found that it conveyed her relationship with fiancé Nicholas better than the typical super-sweet shots. Read More 1.1k Feb. 10, 2020 Hot pink carnival meets rainbows & tulle at this Brooklyn vow renewal This vow renewal inspiration with real couple Holly and Topher was inspired by a modern carnival and Holly's bright pink hair.They wore their pink wedding attire from their wedding day and custom coordinated the tablescape, florals, stationary, and cake to match it all and look AMAZING. The pink dress and matching ombre jacket are going to slay you… Read More More Wedding Porn > Recent Real Weddings May. 25, 2020 Star Wars, Star Trek, Tolkien, and more: A medley of geeky wedding themes at this Seattle wedding Dorothy Ann and Matthew's Seattle wedding was a happy melange of geeky wedding themes, from Star Trek and Star Wars to Tolkein and How to Train Your Dragon. Read More May. 18, 2020 Check the LIGHT UP WEDDING DRESS at this carnival wedding Ellie and Jake loved their school carnivals so much that they brought that vibe to their woodland wedding — with a light-up dress and light-up shoes, too. Read More May. 11, 2020 A wild zoo wedding — don't miss the animal-print shoes! This Pennsylvania couple had their kid-friendly zoo wedding … complete with animal print shoes, and animal masks. Read More May. 4, 2020 NOLA destination wedding: Laissez Les Bons Temps Rouler! We're from California, so having the wedding in New Orleans was a destination for us and all of our guests. We wanted everything to be classic New Orleans… With some Star Wars and LEGO tossed in! Read More 1.2k Apr. 27, 2020 EYECANDY ALERT: Golden chic Halloween wedding in Cape Cod If you need your eye-candy fix for the day, you'll want to take your time with these halloween wedding details — a custommade gold wedding dress, chic skull decor, and wedding dogs dressed to match the couple! Read More Apr. 20, 2020 Guac down the aisle! Getting married in our fave Tex-Mex restaurant Emily and Ron decided to guac down the aisle to the accompaniment of all their favorite things and people, at their fave Tex-Mex restaurant. Read More More Real Weddings > Recent Advice May. 22, 2020 Gender-neutral vow examples for everyone Looking for a gender-neutral vow for your wedding? Gender-neutral vows can be as beautiful, romantic, funny, quirky, and inspiring as more traditional phrasings. Check out five examples from the Offbeat Bride community. Read More May. 8, 2020 Wedding dresses that cover your back and shoulders "I have had issues with mild acne & severe keloid scarring, specific to my shoulders and back my entire life. I've been trying to find wedding dress styles that are short sleeve but offer back coverage. Can you help?" …OH, CAN WE EVER! Read More May. 1, 2020 5 reasons to master how to livestream your wedding in the age of Coronavirus If the coronavirus has put a crimp in your wedding plans, you might be able to livestream instead. Here are just a few good reasons to livestream your wedding. Read More 1.9k Apr. 24, 2020 How can I get married during this pandemic? We got this email from a reader recently: "For personal and legal reasons, we want to get married right now… but how can we get legally married during this pandemic?!" This is a simple question, with a complicated answer… and it's going to depend a LOT on where you exactly are, and where you can get to. Read More 35k Apr. 17, 2020 What's a thoughtful gift for someone who had to cancel their wedding because of Coronavirus? A couple weeks ago, Jalila asked us: "What would be a thoughtful gift for a friend and a co-worker who had to cancel their weddings?" Of course no gifts are necessary, but have a suggestion for a win/win gift that helps more than just the couple… Read More Apr. 3, 2020 A Blessing On Your House: Decoding weird wedding language with a queer Christian minister Words have histories, and the words that go along with wedding ceremonies have millennia of symbolism behind them. But those of us with a progressive or non-traditionalist streak sometimes wrestle with those ancient meanings as we seek to queer our rituals and find words that reflect the humanity-uplifting equal partnerships we want to build… Read More More Advice > Recent DIY Feb. 21, 2020 Make these themed table cards with wedding QR codes for your geeky wedding What better way to make sure your guests are fueled by the same music, movies, and pop culture icons you love than this little DIY project involving wedding QR codes and thematic geeky table cards? Read More Jan. 29, 2020 How do I make my own wedding invitations online? (We have a one word answer!) Lately, we've been hearing a lot from readers about online graphic tool Canva… how it's been working great for ordinary mortals DIYing their wedding invitations, not just for artists. So we made this step-by-step tutorial… Read More 1.2k Jan. 8, 2020 Should you DIY wedding flowers? What to know before you say GO It's way too easy to think, "It's just flowers. I can do thaaaat!" as a favorite florist once said… Possibly because she had heard brides say that before! …A lot. But you need to make sure you're ready for all that's involved when you DIY your wedding flowers. Read More Sep. 18, 2018 Eat 'em or take 'em: these s'mores wedding favors are a gooey gift guests will devour S'mores are a staple of outdoor weddings in any season, but especially in the fall when the weather gets chilly and a bonfire is apropos. You're cooking them up over a bonfire, adding them to your sweets table, and even making them into cakes! But a perfect way to provide a dessert AND a takeaway gift is an easy-to-make s'mores wedding favor. Here's how to make them super easily with a few staples from Michael's Weddings™… Read More 10k Jul. 11, 2018 A seriously easy way to make a cathedral veil from your favorite fabric About a month before my wedding, I became fascinated with a colorful floral veil in this post on my favorite wedding blog. I looked around for similar veils online, but couldn't find anything for a price I was willing to pay. So I decided to DIY my veil and it was surprisingly easy! Here's how I did it… Read More 3.1k Jun. 11, 2018 Supersize your wedding flora with this big crepe paper flower tutorial We know HUGE bouquets are super popular right now, but what if we mega-size the actual flowers instead of just the bouquet size? We love a good huge flower bouquet, headpiece, centerpiece, or ceremony backdrop. The best part? You can totally make these yourself. Read More More DIY > Recent Stuff we love 35k Apr. 17, 2020 What's a thoughtful gift for someone who had to cancel their wedding because of Coronavirus? A couple weeks ago, Jalila asked us: "What would be a thoughtful gift for a friend and a co-worker who had to cancel their weddings?" Of course no gifts are necessary, but have a suggestion for a win/win gift that helps more than just the couple… Read More 2.0k Mar. 6, 2020 Offbeat Bride trends: Floral veils, balsa wood bouquets, geeky engagement rings, and gorgeous dresses Most of y'all probably know that part of how Offbeat Bride stays online is with help from affiliate sales, right? This means that if you click a link on our site to spots like Etsy, Nordstrom, or Amazon, we may get a small percentage of sales that come from your click. Where it gets funny is that we can see what you buy! Now, we can't see WHO bought, what so your privacy is safe… but based y'all's purchases these days, we're starting to sense some Offbeat Bride wedding trends for the year. Let's take a peek… Read More Feb. 7, 2020 Why send a save the date card? (…Maybe because they're cute and getting easier and easier to make!) Save the date cards have become a popular option, especially for destination weddings. Minted's new collection gives you lots of options — and they have free services that make the whole thing easy! Read More Dec. 13, 2019 These stunning email invitation suites make digital look like print Emailing your wedding invitations is an eco-friendly AND budget-friendly wedding choice. Plus, they're getting to be just as lovely as printed invitations so you can still keep it as classy and avant-garde as you like. Read More 1.3k Dec. 3, 2019 Not your average celebrity rings: imagining the engagement rings of our favorite fictional characters Let's just have some fun today, imagining the engagement rings of a few of our favorite fictional characters. We're talking about everyone from the all-grown-up versions of Harry Potter characters like Luna Lovegood or Hermione Granger, to Star Wars characters, to movie faves like Lydia Dietz from Beetlejuice to Princess Buttercup from The Princess Bride, to comic book bad-asses like Wonder Woman, and Gamora… Read More 1.4k Nov. 5, 2019 DARK SPARKLE: 11 black wedding rings Today we're going to browse some of our favorite black engagement rings from our longtime friends and sponsors, Joseph Jewelry. We're talking all black material, black gemstones, or just more subtle black accents… Read More More Stuff we love > Recent Wedding 101 1.1k Feb. 5, 2020 Hyphenated last names — the practical stuff Torn between hyphenated last names and changing your name when you get married? Offbeat Brides share some of the IRL consequences of hyphenating their own names, or their kids' names. Read More 1.5k Jul. 29, 2019 I bought my wedding dress on Etsy! Here are my tips for buying a custom dress online One element of my wedding with which I was fairly obsessed was finding a fun dress. I'm not a white gown kinda gal, so I was on the hunt for something colorful. I decided to test the waters in customizing a dress online. There are lots of stores that do that theses days, but I knew I wanted something from an independent seller who could really personalize the look itself. I'm already an avid Etsy window shopper, so it was all just a matter of narrowing down the search to a reputable designer who made dresses I liked. Easier said than done? Actually, it was pretty easy… Read More 1.1k Jul. 24, 2019 9 hidden benefits of hiring a day-of coordinator (that I learned at my wedding!) You're in the thick of wedding planning and it's starting to get hairy. Maybe you've hired an event planner, maybe a day-of coordinator, maybe a friend willing to lend a hand, or maybe you're going hard at it by yourself. If you're in the latter two camps, you may be thinking, "do I need to hire a day-of coordinator?" Here are a few of the benefits, hidden and otherwise, that I discovered when I hired a day-of coordinator for my wedding… Read More 1.2k Mar. 27, 2019 5 ways to save the planet (& your wallet!) while wedding planning Trying to find sustainable solutions for an eco-friendly wedding isn't always easy, especially when you're on a budget and trying not to over-complicate things. But hosting an eco-conscious event doesn't have to be impossible. And making sustainable choices isn't just for tree-huggers. Here are five Earth-friendly ideas that won't put any additional burden on your wallet or your special day… Read More 1.0k Jan. 23, 2019 6 tips for making your wedding website useful AND stylish Are you engaged? YAY! I have a feeling that a lot of you are thinking about wedding hashtags and websites and social media, oh my. Weddings are way more high tech these days and a wedding website is pretty standard fare now. Here's how to make yours great… Read More 2.9k Jul. 12, 2018 Planning tools 101: hotel block comparison chart We launched a comprehensive and totally customizable document of wedding planning spreadsheets in Google Drive if you're the type to get down with spreadsheets like I am. Now we're sharing a chart that will help you compare hotel blocks if you're planning to provide that option to your guests. Hotel blocks allow you to block out some rooms and room rates to help guests grab a good deal on a hotel room. Read More More Wedding 101 > Offbeat Bride: your source for wedding ideas and inclusive wedding planning We've got bajillions of creative wedding ideas, DIY projects, and wedding advice to make planning your weird wedding easier and fun! What do you need to do today? I have no idea. I need Wedding Planning 101! I need tools and resources like wedding planning checklist and wedding spreadsheets Help me write my wedding ceremony or give me vow examples NEW FOR 2020: Offbeat Bride City Guides: the nitty-gritty of how to get married in your city Atlanta • Chicago • Dallas • DC • Houston • LA • NYC • Philly • SF • Seattle What wedding planning advice & inspiration do you need today? Ceremony Script Dress Shopping Eloping Etiquette Family Drama Feminism Geeky Weddings LGBTQ No Wedding Party Omg Dresses Readings Writing Vows A few of our fave wedding vendors Allison Williams Photography Read More Joseph Gonzalez-Dufresne Photography Read More Serendipity Events By Tina Read More Uniquely Inviting Read More Browse our vendor guide > The new book from the author of Offbeat Bride COMING THIS JULY: From Sh!tshow To Afterglow The new book from Offbeat Bride author Ariel Meadow Stallings is here to hold your hand while you cry, and then help you put your life back together. Filled with unfiltered, personal stories and practical, research-backed advice, Sh!tshow is here to help you overcome personal trauma with creative self-development. Let’s make this the best worst time of your life! READ AN EXCERPT Copyright © 2003 - 2020 Offbeat Empire. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction in part or in whole is prohibited. Contact us Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Monetized by SkimLinks
May. 22, 2020 Gender-neutral vow examples for everyone Looking for a gender-neutral vow for your wedding? Gender-neutral vows can be as beautiful, romantic, funny, quirky, and inspiring as more traditional phrasings. Check out five examples from the Offbeat Bride community. Read More May. 18, 2020 Check the LIGHT UP WEDDING DRESS at this carnival wedding Ellie and Jake loved their school carnivals so much that they brought that vibe to their woodland wedding — with a light-up dress and light-up shoes, too. Read More May. 15, 2020 This bride had her wedding dress converted to Coronavirus masks for her family! This bride celebrated her first anniversary by converting her ombre silk wedding dress and using the fabric to make face masks for the entire family! Read More May. 11, 2020 A wild zoo wedding — don't miss the animal-print shoes! This Pennsylvania couple had their kid-friendly zoo wedding … complete with animal print shoes, and animal masks. Read More May. 8, 2020 Wedding dresses that cover your back and shoulders "I have had issues with mild acne & severe keloid scarring, specific to my shoulders and back my entire life. I've been trying to find wedding dress styles that are short sleeve but offer back coverage. Can you help?" …OH, CAN WE EVER! Read More More Recent Posts > Recent Wedding Porn 1.3k Apr. 10, 2020 How we got creative with our Big Lebowski Coronavirus wedding cancellations Our wedding was going to have a loose Lebowski theme, we coined it “the wedding that really tied the room together.” Unfortunately we had to postpone the wedding due to Coronavirus… Read More 4.5k Mar. 27, 2020 Coronavirus canceled her wedding, but couldn't stop this bride's retro bridal shoot! When Seattle costume designer Jamie Von Stratton had to cancel her wedding due to coronavirus, the bummed out bride organized a retro bridal shoot as a balm for her disappointment. Read More Mar. 23, 2020 Janelle Monáe-inspired Dandy Queen wedding inspiration that's dapper and stylish as hell We're loving the sapeur look of Dandy Queen style, which showcases amazingly dapper women rocking chic suits and menswear with panache. It's cultural impact and rich roots make anyone who takes on the style an inspiration. For this particular wedding inspiration, Janelle Monáe was a huge influence since she has showcased the style impeccably. Read More 1.4k Mar. 2, 2020 So much edgy floral goodness at this urban art + distillery wedding inspiration With a lacy black gown and accompanying crown, cranberry cocktails, a custom tailored burgundy wool suit (with an antique honeybee pin), wrought iron, floral, and candle details, and dramatic proteas all around, this edgy wedding inspiration is totally bad-ass and chic at the same time. It all took place in Hartford, Connecticut at Hartford Flavor Co. (a unique artisan liqueur distillery) and Hog River Brewing Co. (a favorite local brewery). A hand-painted vegan leather jacket and towering black wedding cake are a few of the must-see details… Read More 1.1k Feb. 12, 2020 Check this winter engagement photoshoot from two intense med students A passionate engagement photo shoot may be outside some people's comfort zone, but Jordan Jay found that it conveyed her relationship with fiancé Nicholas better than the typical super-sweet shots. Read More 1.1k Feb. 10, 2020 Hot pink carnival meets rainbows & tulle at this Brooklyn vow renewal This vow renewal inspiration with real couple Holly and Topher was inspired by a modern carnival and Holly's bright pink hair.They wore their pink wedding attire from their wedding day and custom coordinated the tablescape, florals, stationary, and cake to match it all and look AMAZING. The pink dress and matching ombre jacket are going to slay you… Read More More Wedding Porn > Recent Real Weddings May. 25, 2020 Star Wars, Star Trek, Tolkien, and more: A medley of geeky wedding themes at this Seattle wedding Dorothy Ann and Matthew's Seattle wedding was a happy melange of geeky wedding themes, from Star Trek and Star Wars to Tolkein and How to Train Your Dragon. Read More May. 18, 2020 Check the LIGHT UP WEDDING DRESS at this carnival wedding Ellie and Jake loved their school carnivals so much that they brought that vibe to their woodland wedding — with a light-up dress and light-up shoes, too. Read More May. 11, 2020 A wild zoo wedding — don't miss the animal-print shoes! This Pennsylvania couple had their kid-friendly zoo wedding … complete with animal print shoes, and animal masks. Read More May. 4, 2020 NOLA destination wedding: Laissez Les Bons Temps Rouler! We're from California, so having the wedding in New Orleans was a destination for us and all of our guests. We wanted everything to be classic New Orleans… With some Star Wars and LEGO tossed in! Read More 1.2k Apr. 27, 2020 EYECANDY ALERT: Golden chic Halloween wedding in Cape Cod If you need your eye-candy fix for the day, you'll want to take your time with these halloween wedding details — a custommade gold wedding dress, chic skull decor, and wedding dogs dressed to match the couple! Read More Apr. 20, 2020 Guac down the aisle! Getting married in our fave Tex-Mex restaurant Emily and Ron decided to guac down the aisle to the accompaniment of all their favorite things and people, at their fave Tex-Mex restaurant. Read More More Real Weddings > Recent Advice May. 22, 2020 Gender-neutral vow examples for everyone Looking for a gender-neutral vow for your wedding? Gender-neutral vows can be as beautiful, romantic, funny, quirky, and inspiring as more traditional phrasings. Check out five examples from the Offbeat Bride community. Read More May. 8, 2020 Wedding dresses that cover your back and shoulders "I have had issues with mild acne & severe keloid scarring, specific to my shoulders and back my entire life. I've been trying to find wedding dress styles that are short sleeve but offer back coverage. Can you help?" …OH, CAN WE EVER! Read More May. 1, 2020 5 reasons to master how to livestream your wedding in the age of Coronavirus If the coronavirus has put a crimp in your wedding plans, you might be able to livestream instead. Here are just a few good reasons to livestream your wedding. Read More 1.9k Apr. 24, 2020 How can I get married during this pandemic? We got this email from a reader recently: "For personal and legal reasons, we want to get married right now… but how can we get legally married during this pandemic?!" This is a simple question, with a complicated answer… and it's going to depend a LOT on where you exactly are, and where you can get to. Read More 35k Apr. 17, 2020 What's a thoughtful gift for someone who had to cancel their wedding because of Coronavirus? A couple weeks ago, Jalila asked us: "What would be a thoughtful gift for a friend and a co-worker who had to cancel their weddings?" Of course no gifts are necessary, but have a suggestion for a win/win gift that helps more than just the couple… Read More Apr. 3, 2020 A Blessing On Your House: Decoding weird wedding language with a queer Christian minister Words have histories, and the words that go along with wedding ceremonies have millennia of symbolism behind them. But those of us with a progressive or non-traditionalist streak sometimes wrestle with those ancient meanings as we seek to queer our rituals and find words that reflect the humanity-uplifting equal partnerships we want to build… Read More More Advice > Recent DIY Feb. 21, 2020 Make these themed table cards with wedding QR codes for your geeky wedding What better way to make sure your guests are fueled by the same music, movies, and pop culture icons you love than this little DIY project involving wedding QR codes and thematic geeky table cards? Read More Jan. 29, 2020 How do I make my own wedding invitations online? (We have a one word answer!) Lately, we've been hearing a lot from readers about online graphic tool Canva… how it's been working great for ordinary mortals DIYing their wedding invitations, not just for artists. So we made this step-by-step tutorial… Read More 1.2k Jan. 8, 2020 Should you DIY wedding flowers? What to know before you say GO It's way too easy to think, "It's just flowers. I can do thaaaat!" as a favorite florist once said… Possibly because she had heard brides say that before! …A lot. But you need to make sure you're ready for all that's involved when you DIY your wedding flowers. Read More Sep. 18, 2018 Eat 'em or take 'em: these s'mores wedding favors are a gooey gift guests will devour S'mores are a staple of outdoor weddings in any season, but especially in the fall when the weather gets chilly and a bonfire is apropos. You're cooking them up over a bonfire, adding them to your sweets table, and even making them into cakes! But a perfect way to provide a dessert AND a takeaway gift is an easy-to-make s'mores wedding favor. Here's how to make them super easily with a few staples from Michael's Weddings™… Read More 10k Jul. 11, 2018 A seriously easy way to make a cathedral veil from your favorite fabric About a month before my wedding, I became fascinated with a colorful floral veil in this post on my favorite wedding blog. I looked around for similar veils online, but couldn't find anything for a price I was willing to pay. So I decided to DIY my veil and it was surprisingly easy! Here's how I did it… Read More 3.1k Jun. 11, 2018 Supersize your wedding flora with this big crepe paper flower tutorial We know HUGE bouquets are super popular right now, but what if we mega-size the actual flowers instead of just the bouquet size? We love a good huge flower bouquet, headpiece, centerpiece, or ceremony backdrop. The best part? You can totally make these yourself. Read More More DIY > Recent Stuff we love 35k Apr. 17, 2020 What's a thoughtful gift for someone who had to cancel their wedding because of Coronavirus? A couple weeks ago, Jalila asked us: "What would be a thoughtful gift for a friend and a co-worker who had to cancel their weddings?" Of course no gifts are necessary, but have a suggestion for a win/win gift that helps more than just the couple… Read More 2.0k Mar. 6, 2020 Offbeat Bride trends: Floral veils, balsa wood bouquets, geeky engagement rings, and gorgeous dresses Most of y'all probably know that part of how Offbeat Bride stays online is with help from affiliate sales, right? This means that if you click a link on our site to spots like Etsy, Nordstrom, or Amazon, we may get a small percentage of sales that come from your click. Where it gets funny is that we can see what you buy! Now, we can't see WHO bought, what so your privacy is safe… but based y'all's purchases these days, we're starting to sense some Offbeat Bride wedding trends for the year. Let's take a peek… Read More Feb. 7, 2020 Why send a save the date card? (…Maybe because they're cute and getting easier and easier to make!) Save the date cards have become a popular option, especially for destination weddings. Minted's new collection gives you lots of options — and they have free services that make the whole thing easy! Read More Dec. 13, 2019 These stunning email invitation suites make digital look like print Emailing your wedding invitations is an eco-friendly AND budget-friendly wedding choice. Plus, they're getting to be just as lovely as printed invitations so you can still keep it as classy and avant-garde as you like. Read More 1.3k Dec. 3, 2019 Not your average celebrity rings: imagining the engagement rings of our favorite fictional characters Let's just have some fun today, imagining the engagement rings of a few of our favorite fictional characters. We're talking about everyone from the all-grown-up versions of Harry Potter characters like Luna Lovegood or Hermione Granger, to Star Wars characters, to movie faves like Lydia Dietz from Beetlejuice to Princess Buttercup from The Princess Bride, to comic book bad-asses like Wonder Woman, and Gamora… Read More 1.4k Nov. 5, 2019 DARK SPARKLE: 11 black wedding rings Today we're going to browse some of our favorite black engagement rings from our longtime friends and sponsors, Joseph Jewelry. We're talking all black material, black gemstones, or just more subtle black accents… Read More More Stuff we love > Recent Wedding 101 1.1k Feb. 5, 2020 Hyphenated last names — the practical stuff Torn between hyphenated last names and changing your name when you get married? Offbeat Brides share some of the IRL consequences of hyphenating their own names, or their kids' names. Read More 1.5k Jul. 29, 2019 I bought my wedding dress on Etsy! Here are my tips for buying a custom dress online One element of my wedding with which I was fairly obsessed was finding a fun dress. I'm not a white gown kinda gal, so I was on the hunt for something colorful. I decided to test the waters in customizing a dress online. There are lots of stores that do that theses days, but I knew I wanted something from an independent seller who could really personalize the look itself. I'm already an avid Etsy window shopper, so it was all just a matter of narrowing down the search to a reputable designer who made dresses I liked. Easier said than done? Actually, it was pretty easy… Read More 1.1k Jul. 24, 2019 9 hidden benefits of hiring a day-of coordinator (that I learned at my wedding!) You're in the thick of wedding planning and it's starting to get hairy. Maybe you've hired an event planner, maybe a day-of coordinator, maybe a friend willing to lend a hand, or maybe you're going hard at it by yourself. If you're in the latter two camps, you may be thinking, "do I need to hire a day-of coordinator?" Here are a few of the benefits, hidden and otherwise, that I discovered when I hired a day-of coordinator for my wedding… Read More 1.2k Mar. 27, 2019 5 ways to save the planet (& your wallet!) while wedding planning Trying to find sustainable solutions for an eco-friendly wedding isn't always easy, especially when you're on a budget and trying not to over-complicate things. But hosting an eco-conscious event doesn't have to be impossible. And making sustainable choices isn't just for tree-huggers. Here are five Earth-friendly ideas that won't put any additional burden on your wallet or your special day… Read More 1.0k Jan. 23, 2019 6 tips for making your wedding website useful AND stylish Are you engaged? YAY! I have a feeling that a lot of you are thinking about wedding hashtags and websites and social media, oh my. Weddings are way more high tech these days and a wedding website is pretty standard fare now. Here's how to make yours great… Read More 2.9k Jul. 12, 2018 Planning tools 101: hotel block comparison chart We launched a comprehensive and totally customizable document of wedding planning spreadsheets in Google Drive if you're the type to get down with spreadsheets like I am. Now we're sharing a chart that will help you compare hotel blocks if you're planning to provide that option to your guests. Hotel blocks allow you to block out some rooms and room rates to help guests grab a good deal on a hotel room. Read More More Wedding 101 > Offbeat Bride: your source for wedding ideas and inclusive wedding planning We've got bajillions of creative wedding ideas, DIY projects, and wedding advice to make planning your weird wedding easier and fun! What do you need to do today? I have no idea. I need Wedding Planning 101! I need tools and resources like wedding planning checklist and wedding spreadsheets Help me write my wedding ceremony or give me vow examples NEW FOR 2020: Offbeat Bride City Guides: the nitty-gritty of how to get married in your city Atlanta • Chicago • Dallas • DC • Houston • LA • NYC • Philly • SF • Seattle What wedding planning advice & inspiration do you need today? Ceremony Script Dress Shopping Eloping Etiquette Family Drama Feminism Geeky Weddings LGBTQ No Wedding Party Omg Dresses Readings Writing Vows A few of our fave wedding vendors Allison Williams Photography Read More Joseph Gonzalez-Dufresne Photography Read More Serendipity Events By Tina Read More Uniquely Inviting Read More Browse our vendor guide > The new book from the author of Offbeat Bride COMING THIS JULY: From Sh!tshow To Afterglow The new book from Offbeat Bride author Ariel Meadow Stallings is here to hold your hand while you cry, and then help you put your life back together. Filled with unfiltered, personal stories and practical, research-backed advice, Sh!tshow is here to help you overcome personal trauma with creative self-development. Let’s make this the best worst time of your life! READ AN EXCERPT Copyright © 2003 - 2020 Offbeat Empire. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction in part or in whole is prohibited. Contact us Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Monetized by SkimLinks
May. 18, 2020 Check the LIGHT UP WEDDING DRESS at this carnival wedding Ellie and Jake loved their school carnivals so much that they brought that vibe to their woodland wedding — with a light-up dress and light-up shoes, too. Read More May. 15, 2020 This bride had her wedding dress converted to Coronavirus masks for her family! This bride celebrated her first anniversary by converting her ombre silk wedding dress and using the fabric to make face masks for the entire family! Read More May. 11, 2020 A wild zoo wedding — don't miss the animal-print shoes! This Pennsylvania couple had their kid-friendly zoo wedding … complete with animal print shoes, and animal masks. Read More May. 8, 2020 Wedding dresses that cover your back and shoulders "I have had issues with mild acne & severe keloid scarring, specific to my shoulders and back my entire life. I've been trying to find wedding dress styles that are short sleeve but offer back coverage. Can you help?" …OH, CAN WE EVER! Read More More Recent Posts > Recent Wedding Porn 1.3k Apr. 10, 2020 How we got creative with our Big Lebowski Coronavirus wedding cancellations Our wedding was going to have a loose Lebowski theme, we coined it “the wedding that really tied the room together.” Unfortunately we had to postpone the wedding due to Coronavirus… Read More 4.5k Mar. 27, 2020 Coronavirus canceled her wedding, but couldn't stop this bride's retro bridal shoot! When Seattle costume designer Jamie Von Stratton had to cancel her wedding due to coronavirus, the bummed out bride organized a retro bridal shoot as a balm for her disappointment. Read More Mar. 23, 2020 Janelle Monáe-inspired Dandy Queen wedding inspiration that's dapper and stylish as hell We're loving the sapeur look of Dandy Queen style, which showcases amazingly dapper women rocking chic suits and menswear with panache. It's cultural impact and rich roots make anyone who takes on the style an inspiration. For this particular wedding inspiration, Janelle Monáe was a huge influence since she has showcased the style impeccably. Read More 1.4k Mar. 2, 2020 So much edgy floral goodness at this urban art + distillery wedding inspiration With a lacy black gown and accompanying crown, cranberry cocktails, a custom tailored burgundy wool suit (with an antique honeybee pin), wrought iron, floral, and candle details, and dramatic proteas all around, this edgy wedding inspiration is totally bad-ass and chic at the same time. It all took place in Hartford, Connecticut at Hartford Flavor Co. (a unique artisan liqueur distillery) and Hog River Brewing Co. (a favorite local brewery). A hand-painted vegan leather jacket and towering black wedding cake are a few of the must-see details… Read More 1.1k Feb. 12, 2020 Check this winter engagement photoshoot from two intense med students A passionate engagement photo shoot may be outside some people's comfort zone, but Jordan Jay found that it conveyed her relationship with fiancé Nicholas better than the typical super-sweet shots. Read More 1.1k Feb. 10, 2020 Hot pink carnival meets rainbows & tulle at this Brooklyn vow renewal This vow renewal inspiration with real couple Holly and Topher was inspired by a modern carnival and Holly's bright pink hair.They wore their pink wedding attire from their wedding day and custom coordinated the tablescape, florals, stationary, and cake to match it all and look AMAZING. The pink dress and matching ombre jacket are going to slay you… Read More More Wedding Porn > Recent Real Weddings May. 25, 2020 Star Wars, Star Trek, Tolkien, and more: A medley of geeky wedding themes at this Seattle wedding Dorothy Ann and Matthew's Seattle wedding was a happy melange of geeky wedding themes, from Star Trek and Star Wars to Tolkein and How to Train Your Dragon. Read More May. 18, 2020 Check the LIGHT UP WEDDING DRESS at this carnival wedding Ellie and Jake loved their school carnivals so much that they brought that vibe to their woodland wedding — with a light-up dress and light-up shoes, too. Read More May. 11, 2020 A wild zoo wedding — don't miss the animal-print shoes! This Pennsylvania couple had their kid-friendly zoo wedding … complete with animal print shoes, and animal masks. Read More May. 4, 2020 NOLA destination wedding: Laissez Les Bons Temps Rouler! We're from California, so having the wedding in New Orleans was a destination for us and all of our guests. We wanted everything to be classic New Orleans… With some Star Wars and LEGO tossed in! Read More 1.2k Apr. 27, 2020 EYECANDY ALERT: Golden chic Halloween wedding in Cape Cod If you need your eye-candy fix for the day, you'll want to take your time with these halloween wedding details — a custommade gold wedding dress, chic skull decor, and wedding dogs dressed to match the couple! Read More Apr. 20, 2020 Guac down the aisle! Getting married in our fave Tex-Mex restaurant Emily and Ron decided to guac down the aisle to the accompaniment of all their favorite things and people, at their fave Tex-Mex restaurant. Read More More Real Weddings > Recent Advice May. 22, 2020 Gender-neutral vow examples for everyone Looking for a gender-neutral vow for your wedding? Gender-neutral vows can be as beautiful, romantic, funny, quirky, and inspiring as more traditional phrasings. Check out five examples from the Offbeat Bride community. Read More May. 8, 2020 Wedding dresses that cover your back and shoulders "I have had issues with mild acne & severe keloid scarring, specific to my shoulders and back my entire life. I've been trying to find wedding dress styles that are short sleeve but offer back coverage. Can you help?" …OH, CAN WE EVER! Read More May. 1, 2020 5 reasons to master how to livestream your wedding in the age of Coronavirus If the coronavirus has put a crimp in your wedding plans, you might be able to livestream instead. Here are just a few good reasons to livestream your wedding. Read More 1.9k Apr. 24, 2020 How can I get married during this pandemic? We got this email from a reader recently: "For personal and legal reasons, we want to get married right now… but how can we get legally married during this pandemic?!" This is a simple question, with a complicated answer… and it's going to depend a LOT on where you exactly are, and where you can get to. Read More 35k Apr. 17, 2020 What's a thoughtful gift for someone who had to cancel their wedding because of Coronavirus? A couple weeks ago, Jalila asked us: "What would be a thoughtful gift for a friend and a co-worker who had to cancel their weddings?" Of course no gifts are necessary, but have a suggestion for a win/win gift that helps more than just the couple… Read More Apr. 3, 2020 A Blessing On Your House: Decoding weird wedding language with a queer Christian minister Words have histories, and the words that go along with wedding ceremonies have millennia of symbolism behind them. But those of us with a progressive or non-traditionalist streak sometimes wrestle with those ancient meanings as we seek to queer our rituals and find words that reflect the humanity-uplifting equal partnerships we want to build… Read More More Advice > Recent DIY Feb. 21, 2020 Make these themed table cards with wedding QR codes for your geeky wedding What better way to make sure your guests are fueled by the same music, movies, and pop culture icons you love than this little DIY project involving wedding QR codes and thematic geeky table cards? Read More Jan. 29, 2020 How do I make my own wedding invitations online? (We have a one word answer!) Lately, we've been hearing a lot from readers about online graphic tool Canva… how it's been working great for ordinary mortals DIYing their wedding invitations, not just for artists. So we made this step-by-step tutorial… Read More 1.2k Jan. 8, 2020 Should you DIY wedding flowers? What to know before you say GO It's way too easy to think, "It's just flowers. I can do thaaaat!" as a favorite florist once said… Possibly because she had heard brides say that before! …A lot. But you need to make sure you're ready for all that's involved when you DIY your wedding flowers. Read More Sep. 18, 2018 Eat 'em or take 'em: these s'mores wedding favors are a gooey gift guests will devour S'mores are a staple of outdoor weddings in any season, but especially in the fall when the weather gets chilly and a bonfire is apropos. You're cooking them up over a bonfire, adding them to your sweets table, and even making them into cakes! But a perfect way to provide a dessert AND a takeaway gift is an easy-to-make s'mores wedding favor. Here's how to make them super easily with a few staples from Michael's Weddings™… Read More 10k Jul. 11, 2018 A seriously easy way to make a cathedral veil from your favorite fabric About a month before my wedding, I became fascinated with a colorful floral veil in this post on my favorite wedding blog. I looked around for similar veils online, but couldn't find anything for a price I was willing to pay. So I decided to DIY my veil and it was surprisingly easy! Here's how I did it… Read More 3.1k Jun. 11, 2018 Supersize your wedding flora with this big crepe paper flower tutorial We know HUGE bouquets are super popular right now, but what if we mega-size the actual flowers instead of just the bouquet size? We love a good huge flower bouquet, headpiece, centerpiece, or ceremony backdrop. The best part? You can totally make these yourself. Read More More DIY > Recent Stuff we love 35k Apr. 17, 2020 What's a thoughtful gift for someone who had to cancel their wedding because of Coronavirus? A couple weeks ago, Jalila asked us: "What would be a thoughtful gift for a friend and a co-worker who had to cancel their weddings?" Of course no gifts are necessary, but have a suggestion for a win/win gift that helps more than just the couple… Read More 2.0k Mar. 6, 2020 Offbeat Bride trends: Floral veils, balsa wood bouquets, geeky engagement rings, and gorgeous dresses Most of y'all probably know that part of how Offbeat Bride stays online is with help from affiliate sales, right? This means that if you click a link on our site to spots like Etsy, Nordstrom, or Amazon, we may get a small percentage of sales that come from your click. Where it gets funny is that we can see what you buy! Now, we can't see WHO bought, what so your privacy is safe… but based y'all's purchases these days, we're starting to sense some Offbeat Bride wedding trends for the year. Let's take a peek… Read More Feb. 7, 2020 Why send a save the date card? (…Maybe because they're cute and getting easier and easier to make!) Save the date cards have become a popular option, especially for destination weddings. Minted's new collection gives you lots of options — and they have free services that make the whole thing easy! Read More Dec. 13, 2019 These stunning email invitation suites make digital look like print Emailing your wedding invitations is an eco-friendly AND budget-friendly wedding choice. Plus, they're getting to be just as lovely as printed invitations so you can still keep it as classy and avant-garde as you like. Read More 1.3k Dec. 3, 2019 Not your average celebrity rings: imagining the engagement rings of our favorite fictional characters Let's just have some fun today, imagining the engagement rings of a few of our favorite fictional characters. We're talking about everyone from the all-grown-up versions of Harry Potter characters like Luna Lovegood or Hermione Granger, to Star Wars characters, to movie faves like Lydia Dietz from Beetlejuice to Princess Buttercup from The Princess Bride, to comic book bad-asses like Wonder Woman, and Gamora… Read More 1.4k Nov. 5, 2019 DARK SPARKLE: 11 black wedding rings Today we're going to browse some of our favorite black engagement rings from our longtime friends and sponsors, Joseph Jewelry. We're talking all black material, black gemstones, or just more subtle black accents… Read More More Stuff we love > Recent Wedding 101 1.1k Feb. 5, 2020 Hyphenated last names — the practical stuff Torn between hyphenated last names and changing your name when you get married? Offbeat Brides share some of the IRL consequences of hyphenating their own names, or their kids' names. Read More 1.5k Jul. 29, 2019 I bought my wedding dress on Etsy! Here are my tips for buying a custom dress online One element of my wedding with which I was fairly obsessed was finding a fun dress. I'm not a white gown kinda gal, so I was on the hunt for something colorful. I decided to test the waters in customizing a dress online. There are lots of stores that do that theses days, but I knew I wanted something from an independent seller who could really personalize the look itself. I'm already an avid Etsy window shopper, so it was all just a matter of narrowing down the search to a reputable designer who made dresses I liked. Easier said than done? Actually, it was pretty easy… Read More 1.1k Jul. 24, 2019 9 hidden benefits of hiring a day-of coordinator (that I learned at my wedding!) You're in the thick of wedding planning and it's starting to get hairy. Maybe you've hired an event planner, maybe a day-of coordinator, maybe a friend willing to lend a hand, or maybe you're going hard at it by yourself. If you're in the latter two camps, you may be thinking, "do I need to hire a day-of coordinator?" Here are a few of the benefits, hidden and otherwise, that I discovered when I hired a day-of coordinator for my wedding… Read More 1.2k Mar. 27, 2019 5 ways to save the planet (& your wallet!) while wedding planning Trying to find sustainable solutions for an eco-friendly wedding isn't always easy, especially when you're on a budget and trying not to over-complicate things. But hosting an eco-conscious event doesn't have to be impossible. And making sustainable choices isn't just for tree-huggers. Here are five Earth-friendly ideas that won't put any additional burden on your wallet or your special day… Read More 1.0k Jan. 23, 2019 6 tips for making your wedding website useful AND stylish Are you engaged? YAY! I have a feeling that a lot of you are thinking about wedding hashtags and websites and social media, oh my. Weddings are way more high tech these days and a wedding website is pretty standard fare now. Here's how to make yours great… Read More 2.9k Jul. 12, 2018 Planning tools 101: hotel block comparison chart We launched a comprehensive and totally customizable document of wedding planning spreadsheets in Google Drive if you're the type to get down with spreadsheets like I am. Now we're sharing a chart that will help you compare hotel blocks if you're planning to provide that option to your guests. Hotel blocks allow you to block out some rooms and room rates to help guests grab a good deal on a hotel room. Read More More Wedding 101 > Offbeat Bride: your source for wedding ideas and inclusive wedding planning We've got bajillions of creative wedding ideas, DIY projects, and wedding advice to make planning your weird wedding easier and fun! What do you need to do today? I have no idea. I need Wedding Planning 101! I need tools and resources like wedding planning checklist and wedding spreadsheets Help me write my wedding ceremony or give me vow examples NEW FOR 2020: Offbeat Bride City Guides: the nitty-gritty of how to get married in your city Atlanta • Chicago • Dallas • DC • Houston • LA • NYC • Philly • SF • Seattle What wedding planning advice & inspiration do you need today? Ceremony Script Dress Shopping Eloping Etiquette Family Drama Feminism Geeky Weddings LGBTQ No Wedding Party Omg Dresses Readings Writing Vows A few of our fave wedding vendors Allison Williams Photography Read More Joseph Gonzalez-Dufresne Photography Read More Serendipity Events By Tina Read More Uniquely Inviting Read More Browse our vendor guide > The new book from the author of Offbeat Bride COMING THIS JULY: From Sh!tshow To Afterglow The new book from Offbeat Bride author Ariel Meadow Stallings is here to hold your hand while you cry, and then help you put your life back together. Filled with unfiltered, personal stories and practical, research-backed advice, Sh!tshow is here to help you overcome personal trauma with creative self-development. Let’s make this the best worst time of your life! READ AN EXCERPT Copyright © 2003 - 2020 Offbeat Empire. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction in part or in whole is prohibited. Contact us Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Monetized by SkimLinks
May. 15, 2020 This bride had her wedding dress converted to Coronavirus masks for her family! This bride celebrated her first anniversary by converting her ombre silk wedding dress and using the fabric to make face masks for the entire family! Read More May. 11, 2020 A wild zoo wedding — don't miss the animal-print shoes! This Pennsylvania couple had their kid-friendly zoo wedding … complete with animal print shoes, and animal masks. Read More May. 8, 2020 Wedding dresses that cover your back and shoulders "I have had issues with mild acne & severe keloid scarring, specific to my shoulders and back my entire life. I've been trying to find wedding dress styles that are short sleeve but offer back coverage. Can you help?" …OH, CAN WE EVER! Read More More Recent Posts > Recent Wedding Porn 1.3k Apr. 10, 2020 How we got creative with our Big Lebowski Coronavirus wedding cancellations Our wedding was going to have a loose Lebowski theme, we coined it “the wedding that really tied the room together.” Unfortunately we had to postpone the wedding due to Coronavirus… Read More 4.5k Mar. 27, 2020 Coronavirus canceled her wedding, but couldn't stop this bride's retro bridal shoot! When Seattle costume designer Jamie Von Stratton had to cancel her wedding due to coronavirus, the bummed out bride organized a retro bridal shoot as a balm for her disappointment. Read More Mar. 23, 2020 Janelle Monáe-inspired Dandy Queen wedding inspiration that's dapper and stylish as hell We're loving the sapeur look of Dandy Queen style, which showcases amazingly dapper women rocking chic suits and menswear with panache. It's cultural impact and rich roots make anyone who takes on the style an inspiration. For this particular wedding inspiration, Janelle Monáe was a huge influence since she has showcased the style impeccably. Read More 1.4k Mar. 2, 2020 So much edgy floral goodness at this urban art + distillery wedding inspiration With a lacy black gown and accompanying crown, cranberry cocktails, a custom tailored burgundy wool suit (with an antique honeybee pin), wrought iron, floral, and candle details, and dramatic proteas all around, this edgy wedding inspiration is totally bad-ass and chic at the same time. It all took place in Hartford, Connecticut at Hartford Flavor Co. (a unique artisan liqueur distillery) and Hog River Brewing Co. (a favorite local brewery). A hand-painted vegan leather jacket and towering black wedding cake are a few of the must-see details… Read More 1.1k Feb. 12, 2020 Check this winter engagement photoshoot from two intense med students A passionate engagement photo shoot may be outside some people's comfort zone, but Jordan Jay found that it conveyed her relationship with fiancé Nicholas better than the typical super-sweet shots. Read More 1.1k Feb. 10, 2020 Hot pink carnival meets rainbows & tulle at this Brooklyn vow renewal This vow renewal inspiration with real couple Holly and Topher was inspired by a modern carnival and Holly's bright pink hair.They wore their pink wedding attire from their wedding day and custom coordinated the tablescape, florals, stationary, and cake to match it all and look AMAZING. The pink dress and matching ombre jacket are going to slay you… Read More More Wedding Porn > Recent Real Weddings May. 25, 2020 Star Wars, Star Trek, Tolkien, and more: A medley of geeky wedding themes at this Seattle wedding Dorothy Ann and Matthew's Seattle wedding was a happy melange of geeky wedding themes, from Star Trek and Star Wars to Tolkein and How to Train Your Dragon. Read More May. 18, 2020 Check the LIGHT UP WEDDING DRESS at this carnival wedding Ellie and Jake loved their school carnivals so much that they brought that vibe to their woodland wedding — with a light-up dress and light-up shoes, too. Read More May. 11, 2020 A wild zoo wedding — don't miss the animal-print shoes! This Pennsylvania couple had their kid-friendly zoo wedding … complete with animal print shoes, and animal masks. Read More May. 4, 2020 NOLA destination wedding: Laissez Les Bons Temps Rouler! We're from California, so having the wedding in New Orleans was a destination for us and all of our guests. We wanted everything to be classic New Orleans… With some Star Wars and LEGO tossed in! Read More 1.2k Apr. 27, 2020 EYECANDY ALERT: Golden chic Halloween wedding in Cape Cod If you need your eye-candy fix for the day, you'll want to take your time with these halloween wedding details — a custommade gold wedding dress, chic skull decor, and wedding dogs dressed to match the couple! Read More Apr. 20, 2020 Guac down the aisle! Getting married in our fave Tex-Mex restaurant Emily and Ron decided to guac down the aisle to the accompaniment of all their favorite things and people, at their fave Tex-Mex restaurant. Read More More Real Weddings > Recent Advice May. 22, 2020 Gender-neutral vow examples for everyone Looking for a gender-neutral vow for your wedding? Gender-neutral vows can be as beautiful, romantic, funny, quirky, and inspiring as more traditional phrasings. Check out five examples from the Offbeat Bride community. Read More May. 8, 2020 Wedding dresses that cover your back and shoulders "I have had issues with mild acne & severe keloid scarring, specific to my shoulders and back my entire life. I've been trying to find wedding dress styles that are short sleeve but offer back coverage. Can you help?" …OH, CAN WE EVER! Read More May. 1, 2020 5 reasons to master how to livestream your wedding in the age of Coronavirus If the coronavirus has put a crimp in your wedding plans, you might be able to livestream instead. Here are just a few good reasons to livestream your wedding. Read More 1.9k Apr. 24, 2020 How can I get married during this pandemic? We got this email from a reader recently: "For personal and legal reasons, we want to get married right now… but how can we get legally married during this pandemic?!" This is a simple question, with a complicated answer… and it's going to depend a LOT on where you exactly are, and where you can get to. Read More 35k Apr. 17, 2020 What's a thoughtful gift for someone who had to cancel their wedding because of Coronavirus? A couple weeks ago, Jalila asked us: "What would be a thoughtful gift for a friend and a co-worker who had to cancel their weddings?" Of course no gifts are necessary, but have a suggestion for a win/win gift that helps more than just the couple… Read More Apr. 3, 2020 A Blessing On Your House: Decoding weird wedding language with a queer Christian minister Words have histories, and the words that go along with wedding ceremonies have millennia of symbolism behind them. But those of us with a progressive or non-traditionalist streak sometimes wrestle with those ancient meanings as we seek to queer our rituals and find words that reflect the humanity-uplifting equal partnerships we want to build… Read More More Advice > Recent DIY Feb. 21, 2020 Make these themed table cards with wedding QR codes for your geeky wedding What better way to make sure your guests are fueled by the same music, movies, and pop culture icons you love than this little DIY project involving wedding QR codes and thematic geeky table cards? Read More Jan. 29, 2020 How do I make my own wedding invitations online? (We have a one word answer!) Lately, we've been hearing a lot from readers about online graphic tool Canva… how it's been working great for ordinary mortals DIYing their wedding invitations, not just for artists. So we made this step-by-step tutorial… Read More 1.2k Jan. 8, 2020 Should you DIY wedding flowers? What to know before you say GO It's way too easy to think, "It's just flowers. I can do thaaaat!" as a favorite florist once said… Possibly because she had heard brides say that before! …A lot. But you need to make sure you're ready for all that's involved when you DIY your wedding flowers. Read More Sep. 18, 2018 Eat 'em or take 'em: these s'mores wedding favors are a gooey gift guests will devour S'mores are a staple of outdoor weddings in any season, but especially in the fall when the weather gets chilly and a bonfire is apropos. You're cooking them up over a bonfire, adding them to your sweets table, and even making them into cakes! But a perfect way to provide a dessert AND a takeaway gift is an easy-to-make s'mores wedding favor. Here's how to make them super easily with a few staples from Michael's Weddings™… Read More 10k Jul. 11, 2018 A seriously easy way to make a cathedral veil from your favorite fabric About a month before my wedding, I became fascinated with a colorful floral veil in this post on my favorite wedding blog. I looked around for similar veils online, but couldn't find anything for a price I was willing to pay. So I decided to DIY my veil and it was surprisingly easy! Here's how I did it… Read More 3.1k Jun. 11, 2018 Supersize your wedding flora with this big crepe paper flower tutorial We know HUGE bouquets are super popular right now, but what if we mega-size the actual flowers instead of just the bouquet size? We love a good huge flower bouquet, headpiece, centerpiece, or ceremony backdrop. The best part? You can totally make these yourself. Read More More DIY > Recent Stuff we love 35k Apr. 17, 2020 What's a thoughtful gift for someone who had to cancel their wedding because of Coronavirus? A couple weeks ago, Jalila asked us: "What would be a thoughtful gift for a friend and a co-worker who had to cancel their weddings?" Of course no gifts are necessary, but have a suggestion for a win/win gift that helps more than just the couple… Read More 2.0k Mar. 6, 2020 Offbeat Bride trends: Floral veils, balsa wood bouquets, geeky engagement rings, and gorgeous dresses Most of y'all probably know that part of how Offbeat Bride stays online is with help from affiliate sales, right? This means that if you click a link on our site to spots like Etsy, Nordstrom, or Amazon, we may get a small percentage of sales that come from your click. Where it gets funny is that we can see what you buy! Now, we can't see WHO bought, what so your privacy is safe… but based y'all's purchases these days, we're starting to sense some Offbeat Bride wedding trends for the year. Let's take a peek… Read More Feb. 7, 2020 Why send a save the date card? (…Maybe because they're cute and getting easier and easier to make!) Save the date cards have become a popular option, especially for destination weddings. Minted's new collection gives you lots of options — and they have free services that make the whole thing easy! Read More Dec. 13, 2019 These stunning email invitation suites make digital look like print Emailing your wedding invitations is an eco-friendly AND budget-friendly wedding choice. Plus, they're getting to be just as lovely as printed invitations so you can still keep it as classy and avant-garde as you like. Read More 1.3k Dec. 3, 2019 Not your average celebrity rings: imagining the engagement rings of our favorite fictional characters Let's just have some fun today, imagining the engagement rings of a few of our favorite fictional characters. We're talking about everyone from the all-grown-up versions of Harry Potter characters like Luna Lovegood or Hermione Granger, to Star Wars characters, to movie faves like Lydia Dietz from Beetlejuice to Princess Buttercup from The Princess Bride, to comic book bad-asses like Wonder Woman, and Gamora… Read More 1.4k Nov. 5, 2019 DARK SPARKLE: 11 black wedding rings Today we're going to browse some of our favorite black engagement rings from our longtime friends and sponsors, Joseph Jewelry. We're talking all black material, black gemstones, or just more subtle black accents… Read More More Stuff we love > Recent Wedding 101 1.1k Feb. 5, 2020 Hyphenated last names — the practical stuff Torn between hyphenated last names and changing your name when you get married? Offbeat Brides share some of the IRL consequences of hyphenating their own names, or their kids' names. Read More 1.5k Jul. 29, 2019 I bought my wedding dress on Etsy! Here are my tips for buying a custom dress online One element of my wedding with which I was fairly obsessed was finding a fun dress. I'm not a white gown kinda gal, so I was on the hunt for something colorful. I decided to test the waters in customizing a dress online. There are lots of stores that do that theses days, but I knew I wanted something from an independent seller who could really personalize the look itself. I'm already an avid Etsy window shopper, so it was all just a matter of narrowing down the search to a reputable designer who made dresses I liked. Easier said than done? Actually, it was pretty easy… Read More 1.1k Jul. 24, 2019 9 hidden benefits of hiring a day-of coordinator (that I learned at my wedding!) You're in the thick of wedding planning and it's starting to get hairy. Maybe you've hired an event planner, maybe a day-of coordinator, maybe a friend willing to lend a hand, or maybe you're going hard at it by yourself. If you're in the latter two camps, you may be thinking, "do I need to hire a day-of coordinator?" Here are a few of the benefits, hidden and otherwise, that I discovered when I hired a day-of coordinator for my wedding… Read More 1.2k Mar. 27, 2019 5 ways to save the planet (& your wallet!) while wedding planning Trying to find sustainable solutions for an eco-friendly wedding isn't always easy, especially when you're on a budget and trying not to over-complicate things. But hosting an eco-conscious event doesn't have to be impossible. And making sustainable choices isn't just for tree-huggers. Here are five Earth-friendly ideas that won't put any additional burden on your wallet or your special day… Read More 1.0k Jan. 23, 2019 6 tips for making your wedding website useful AND stylish Are you engaged? YAY! I have a feeling that a lot of you are thinking about wedding hashtags and websites and social media, oh my. Weddings are way more high tech these days and a wedding website is pretty standard fare now. Here's how to make yours great… Read More 2.9k Jul. 12, 2018 Planning tools 101: hotel block comparison chart We launched a comprehensive and totally customizable document of wedding planning spreadsheets in Google Drive if you're the type to get down with spreadsheets like I am. Now we're sharing a chart that will help you compare hotel blocks if you're planning to provide that option to your guests. Hotel blocks allow you to block out some rooms and room rates to help guests grab a good deal on a hotel room. Read More More Wedding 101 > Offbeat Bride: your source for wedding ideas and inclusive wedding planning We've got bajillions of creative wedding ideas, DIY projects, and wedding advice to make planning your weird wedding easier and fun! What do you need to do today? I have no idea. I need Wedding Planning 101! I need tools and resources like wedding planning checklist and wedding spreadsheets Help me write my wedding ceremony or give me vow examples NEW FOR 2020: Offbeat Bride City Guides: the nitty-gritty of how to get married in your city Atlanta • Chicago • Dallas • DC • Houston • LA • NYC • Philly • SF • Seattle What wedding planning advice & inspiration do you need today? Ceremony Script Dress Shopping Eloping Etiquette Family Drama Feminism Geeky Weddings LGBTQ No Wedding Party Omg Dresses Readings Writing Vows A few of our fave wedding vendors Allison Williams Photography Read More Joseph Gonzalez-Dufresne Photography Read More Serendipity Events By Tina Read More Uniquely Inviting Read More Browse our vendor guide > The new book from the author of Offbeat Bride COMING THIS JULY: From Sh!tshow To Afterglow The new book from Offbeat Bride author Ariel Meadow Stallings is here to hold your hand while you cry, and then help you put your life back together. Filled with unfiltered, personal stories and practical, research-backed advice, Sh!tshow is here to help you overcome personal trauma with creative self-development. Let’s make this the best worst time of your life! READ AN EXCERPT Copyright © 2003 - 2020 Offbeat Empire. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction in part or in whole is prohibited. Contact us Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Monetized by SkimLinks
May. 11, 2020 A wild zoo wedding — don't miss the animal-print shoes! This Pennsylvania couple had their kid-friendly zoo wedding … complete with animal print shoes, and animal masks. Read More May. 8, 2020 Wedding dresses that cover your back and shoulders "I have had issues with mild acne & severe keloid scarring, specific to my shoulders and back my entire life. I've been trying to find wedding dress styles that are short sleeve but offer back coverage. Can you help?" …OH, CAN WE EVER! Read More More Recent Posts > Recent Wedding Porn 1.3k Apr. 10, 2020 How we got creative with our Big Lebowski Coronavirus wedding cancellations Our wedding was going to have a loose Lebowski theme, we coined it “the wedding that really tied the room together.” Unfortunately we had to postpone the wedding due to Coronavirus… Read More 4.5k Mar. 27, 2020 Coronavirus canceled her wedding, but couldn't stop this bride's retro bridal shoot! When Seattle costume designer Jamie Von Stratton had to cancel her wedding due to coronavirus, the bummed out bride organized a retro bridal shoot as a balm for her disappointment. Read More Mar. 23, 2020 Janelle Monáe-inspired Dandy Queen wedding inspiration that's dapper and stylish as hell We're loving the sapeur look of Dandy Queen style, which showcases amazingly dapper women rocking chic suits and menswear with panache. It's cultural impact and rich roots make anyone who takes on the style an inspiration. For this particular wedding inspiration, Janelle Monáe was a huge influence since she has showcased the style impeccably. Read More 1.4k Mar. 2, 2020 So much edgy floral goodness at this urban art + distillery wedding inspiration With a lacy black gown and accompanying crown, cranberry cocktails, a custom tailored burgundy wool suit (with an antique honeybee pin), wrought iron, floral, and candle details, and dramatic proteas all around, this edgy wedding inspiration is totally bad-ass and chic at the same time. It all took place in Hartford, Connecticut at Hartford Flavor Co. (a unique artisan liqueur distillery) and Hog River Brewing Co. (a favorite local brewery). A hand-painted vegan leather jacket and towering black wedding cake are a few of the must-see details… Read More 1.1k Feb. 12, 2020 Check this winter engagement photoshoot from two intense med students A passionate engagement photo shoot may be outside some people's comfort zone, but Jordan Jay found that it conveyed her relationship with fiancé Nicholas better than the typical super-sweet shots. Read More 1.1k Feb. 10, 2020 Hot pink carnival meets rainbows & tulle at this Brooklyn vow renewal This vow renewal inspiration with real couple Holly and Topher was inspired by a modern carnival and Holly's bright pink hair.They wore their pink wedding attire from their wedding day and custom coordinated the tablescape, florals, stationary, and cake to match it all and look AMAZING. The pink dress and matching ombre jacket are going to slay you… Read More More Wedding Porn > Recent Real Weddings May. 25, 2020 Star Wars, Star Trek, Tolkien, and more: A medley of geeky wedding themes at this Seattle wedding Dorothy Ann and Matthew's Seattle wedding was a happy melange of geeky wedding themes, from Star Trek and Star Wars to Tolkein and How to Train Your Dragon. Read More May. 18, 2020 Check the LIGHT UP WEDDING DRESS at this carnival wedding Ellie and Jake loved their school carnivals so much that they brought that vibe to their woodland wedding — with a light-up dress and light-up shoes, too. Read More May. 11, 2020 A wild zoo wedding — don't miss the animal-print shoes! This Pennsylvania couple had their kid-friendly zoo wedding … complete with animal print shoes, and animal masks. Read More May. 4, 2020 NOLA destination wedding: Laissez Les Bons Temps Rouler! We're from California, so having the wedding in New Orleans was a destination for us and all of our guests. We wanted everything to be classic New Orleans… With some Star Wars and LEGO tossed in! Read More 1.2k Apr. 27, 2020 EYECANDY ALERT: Golden chic Halloween wedding in Cape Cod If you need your eye-candy fix for the day, you'll want to take your time with these halloween wedding details — a custommade gold wedding dress, chic skull decor, and wedding dogs dressed to match the couple! Read More Apr. 20, 2020 Guac down the aisle! Getting married in our fave Tex-Mex restaurant Emily and Ron decided to guac down the aisle to the accompaniment of all their favorite things and people, at their fave Tex-Mex restaurant. Read More More Real Weddings > Recent Advice May. 22, 2020 Gender-neutral vow examples for everyone Looking for a gender-neutral vow for your wedding? Gender-neutral vows can be as beautiful, romantic, funny, quirky, and inspiring as more traditional phrasings. Check out five examples from the Offbeat Bride community. Read More May. 8, 2020 Wedding dresses that cover your back and shoulders "I have had issues with mild acne & severe keloid scarring, specific to my shoulders and back my entire life. I've been trying to find wedding dress styles that are short sleeve but offer back coverage. Can you help?" …OH, CAN WE EVER! Read More May. 1, 2020 5 reasons to master how to livestream your wedding in the age of Coronavirus If the coronavirus has put a crimp in your wedding plans, you might be able to livestream instead. Here are just a few good reasons to livestream your wedding. Read More 1.9k Apr. 24, 2020 How can I get married during this pandemic? We got this email from a reader recently: "For personal and legal reasons, we want to get married right now… but how can we get legally married during this pandemic?!" This is a simple question, with a complicated answer… and it's going to depend a LOT on where you exactly are, and where you can get to. Read More 35k Apr. 17, 2020 What's a thoughtful gift for someone who had to cancel their wedding because of Coronavirus? A couple weeks ago, Jalila asked us: "What would be a thoughtful gift for a friend and a co-worker who had to cancel their weddings?" Of course no gifts are necessary, but have a suggestion for a win/win gift that helps more than just the couple… Read More Apr. 3, 2020 A Blessing On Your House: Decoding weird wedding language with a queer Christian minister Words have histories, and the words that go along with wedding ceremonies have millennia of symbolism behind them. But those of us with a progressive or non-traditionalist streak sometimes wrestle with those ancient meanings as we seek to queer our rituals and find words that reflect the humanity-uplifting equal partnerships we want to build… Read More More Advice > Recent DIY Feb. 21, 2020 Make these themed table cards with wedding QR codes for your geeky wedding What better way to make sure your guests are fueled by the same music, movies, and pop culture icons you love than this little DIY project involving wedding QR codes and thematic geeky table cards? Read More Jan. 29, 2020 How do I make my own wedding invitations online? (We have a one word answer!) Lately, we've been hearing a lot from readers about online graphic tool Canva… how it's been working great for ordinary mortals DIYing their wedding invitations, not just for artists. So we made this step-by-step tutorial… Read More 1.2k Jan. 8, 2020 Should you DIY wedding flowers? What to know before you say GO It's way too easy to think, "It's just flowers. I can do thaaaat!" as a favorite florist once said… Possibly because she had heard brides say that before! …A lot. But you need to make sure you're ready for all that's involved when you DIY your wedding flowers. Read More Sep. 18, 2018 Eat 'em or take 'em: these s'mores wedding favors are a gooey gift guests will devour S'mores are a staple of outdoor weddings in any season, but especially in the fall when the weather gets chilly and a bonfire is apropos. You're cooking them up over a bonfire, adding them to your sweets table, and even making them into cakes! But a perfect way to provide a dessert AND a takeaway gift is an easy-to-make s'mores wedding favor. Here's how to make them super easily with a few staples from Michael's Weddings™… Read More 10k Jul. 11, 2018 A seriously easy way to make a cathedral veil from your favorite fabric About a month before my wedding, I became fascinated with a colorful floral veil in this post on my favorite wedding blog. I looked around for similar veils online, but couldn't find anything for a price I was willing to pay. So I decided to DIY my veil and it was surprisingly easy! Here's how I did it… Read More 3.1k Jun. 11, 2018 Supersize your wedding flora with this big crepe paper flower tutorial We know HUGE bouquets are super popular right now, but what if we mega-size the actual flowers instead of just the bouquet size? We love a good huge flower bouquet, headpiece, centerpiece, or ceremony backdrop. The best part? You can totally make these yourself. Read More More DIY > Recent Stuff we love 35k Apr. 17, 2020 What's a thoughtful gift for someone who had to cancel their wedding because of Coronavirus? A couple weeks ago, Jalila asked us: "What would be a thoughtful gift for a friend and a co-worker who had to cancel their weddings?" Of course no gifts are necessary, but have a suggestion for a win/win gift that helps more than just the couple… Read More 2.0k Mar. 6, 2020 Offbeat Bride trends: Floral veils, balsa wood bouquets, geeky engagement rings, and gorgeous dresses Most of y'all probably know that part of how Offbeat Bride stays online is with help from affiliate sales, right? This means that if you click a link on our site to spots like Etsy, Nordstrom, or Amazon, we may get a small percentage of sales that come from your click. Where it gets funny is that we can see what you buy! Now, we can't see WHO bought, what so your privacy is safe… but based y'all's purchases these days, we're starting to sense some Offbeat Bride wedding trends for the year. Let's take a peek… Read More Feb. 7, 2020 Why send a save the date card? (…Maybe because they're cute and getting easier and easier to make!) Save the date cards have become a popular option, especially for destination weddings. Minted's new collection gives you lots of options — and they have free services that make the whole thing easy! Read More Dec. 13, 2019 These stunning email invitation suites make digital look like print Emailing your wedding invitations is an eco-friendly AND budget-friendly wedding choice. Plus, they're getting to be just as lovely as printed invitations so you can still keep it as classy and avant-garde as you like. Read More 1.3k Dec. 3, 2019 Not your average celebrity rings: imagining the engagement rings of our favorite fictional characters Let's just have some fun today, imagining the engagement rings of a few of our favorite fictional characters. We're talking about everyone from the all-grown-up versions of Harry Potter characters like Luna Lovegood or Hermione Granger, to Star Wars characters, to movie faves like Lydia Dietz from Beetlejuice to Princess Buttercup from The Princess Bride, to comic book bad-asses like Wonder Woman, and Gamora… Read More 1.4k Nov. 5, 2019 DARK SPARKLE: 11 black wedding rings Today we're going to browse some of our favorite black engagement rings from our longtime friends and sponsors, Joseph Jewelry. We're talking all black material, black gemstones, or just more subtle black accents… Read More More Stuff we love > Recent Wedding 101 1.1k Feb. 5, 2020 Hyphenated last names — the practical stuff Torn between hyphenated last names and changing your name when you get married? Offbeat Brides share some of the IRL consequences of hyphenating their own names, or their kids' names. Read More 1.5k Jul. 29, 2019 I bought my wedding dress on Etsy! Here are my tips for buying a custom dress online One element of my wedding with which I was fairly obsessed was finding a fun dress. I'm not a white gown kinda gal, so I was on the hunt for something colorful. I decided to test the waters in customizing a dress online. There are lots of stores that do that theses days, but I knew I wanted something from an independent seller who could really personalize the look itself. I'm already an avid Etsy window shopper, so it was all just a matter of narrowing down the search to a reputable designer who made dresses I liked. Easier said than done? Actually, it was pretty easy… Read More 1.1k Jul. 24, 2019 9 hidden benefits of hiring a day-of coordinator (that I learned at my wedding!) You're in the thick of wedding planning and it's starting to get hairy. Maybe you've hired an event planner, maybe a day-of coordinator, maybe a friend willing to lend a hand, or maybe you're going hard at it by yourself. If you're in the latter two camps, you may be thinking, "do I need to hire a day-of coordinator?" Here are a few of the benefits, hidden and otherwise, that I discovered when I hired a day-of coordinator for my wedding… Read More 1.2k Mar. 27, 2019 5 ways to save the planet (& your wallet!) while wedding planning Trying to find sustainable solutions for an eco-friendly wedding isn't always easy, especially when you're on a budget and trying not to over-complicate things. But hosting an eco-conscious event doesn't have to be impossible. And making sustainable choices isn't just for tree-huggers. Here are five Earth-friendly ideas that won't put any additional burden on your wallet or your special day… Read More 1.0k Jan. 23, 2019 6 tips for making your wedding website useful AND stylish Are you engaged? YAY! I have a feeling that a lot of you are thinking about wedding hashtags and websites and social media, oh my. Weddings are way more high tech these days and a wedding website is pretty standard fare now. Here's how to make yours great… Read More 2.9k Jul. 12, 2018 Planning tools 101: hotel block comparison chart We launched a comprehensive and totally customizable document of wedding planning spreadsheets in Google Drive if you're the type to get down with spreadsheets like I am. Now we're sharing a chart that will help you compare hotel blocks if you're planning to provide that option to your guests. Hotel blocks allow you to block out some rooms and room rates to help guests grab a good deal on a hotel room. Read More More Wedding 101 > Offbeat Bride: your source for wedding ideas and inclusive wedding planning We've got bajillions of creative wedding ideas, DIY projects, and wedding advice to make planning your weird wedding easier and fun! What do you need to do today? I have no idea. I need Wedding Planning 101! I need tools and resources like wedding planning checklist and wedding spreadsheets Help me write my wedding ceremony or give me vow examples NEW FOR 2020: Offbeat Bride City Guides: the nitty-gritty of how to get married in your city Atlanta • Chicago • Dallas • DC • Houston • LA • NYC • Philly • SF • Seattle What wedding planning advice & inspiration do you need today? Ceremony Script Dress Shopping Eloping Etiquette Family Drama Feminism Geeky Weddings LGBTQ No Wedding Party Omg Dresses Readings Writing Vows A few of our fave wedding vendors Allison Williams Photography Read More Joseph Gonzalez-Dufresne Photography Read More Serendipity Events By Tina Read More Uniquely Inviting Read More Browse our vendor guide > The new book from the author of Offbeat Bride COMING THIS JULY: From Sh!tshow To Afterglow The new book from Offbeat Bride author Ariel Meadow Stallings is here to hold your hand while you cry, and then help you put your life back together. Filled with unfiltered, personal stories and practical, research-backed advice, Sh!tshow is here to help you overcome personal trauma with creative self-development. Let’s make this the best worst time of your life! READ AN EXCERPT Copyright © 2003 - 2020 Offbeat Empire. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction in part or in whole is prohibited. Contact us Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Monetized by SkimLinks
May. 8, 2020 Wedding dresses that cover your back and shoulders "I have had issues with mild acne & severe keloid scarring, specific to my shoulders and back my entire life. I've been trying to find wedding dress styles that are short sleeve but offer back coverage. Can you help?" …OH, CAN WE EVER! Read More More Recent Posts > Recent Wedding Porn 1.3k Apr. 10, 2020 How we got creative with our Big Lebowski Coronavirus wedding cancellations Our wedding was going to have a loose Lebowski theme, we coined it “the wedding that really tied the room together.” Unfortunately we had to postpone the wedding due to Coronavirus… Read More 4.5k Mar. 27, 2020 Coronavirus canceled her wedding, but couldn't stop this bride's retro bridal shoot! When Seattle costume designer Jamie Von Stratton had to cancel her wedding due to coronavirus, the bummed out bride organized a retro bridal shoot as a balm for her disappointment. Read More Mar. 23, 2020 Janelle Monáe-inspired Dandy Queen wedding inspiration that's dapper and stylish as hell We're loving the sapeur look of Dandy Queen style, which showcases amazingly dapper women rocking chic suits and menswear with panache. It's cultural impact and rich roots make anyone who takes on the style an inspiration. For this particular wedding inspiration, Janelle Monáe was a huge influence since she has showcased the style impeccably. Read More 1.4k Mar. 2, 2020 So much edgy floral goodness at this urban art + distillery wedding inspiration With a lacy black gown and accompanying crown, cranberry cocktails, a custom tailored burgundy wool suit (with an antique honeybee pin), wrought iron, floral, and candle details, and dramatic proteas all around, this edgy wedding inspiration is totally bad-ass and chic at the same time. It all took place in Hartford, Connecticut at Hartford Flavor Co. (a unique artisan liqueur distillery) and Hog River Brewing Co. (a favorite local brewery). A hand-painted vegan leather jacket and towering black wedding cake are a few of the must-see details… Read More 1.1k Feb. 12, 2020 Check this winter engagement photoshoot from two intense med students A passionate engagement photo shoot may be outside some people's comfort zone, but Jordan Jay found that it conveyed her relationship with fiancé Nicholas better than the typical super-sweet shots. Read More 1.1k Feb. 10, 2020 Hot pink carnival meets rainbows & tulle at this Brooklyn vow renewal This vow renewal inspiration with real couple Holly and Topher was inspired by a modern carnival and Holly's bright pink hair.They wore their pink wedding attire from their wedding day and custom coordinated the tablescape, florals, stationary, and cake to match it all and look AMAZING. The pink dress and matching ombre jacket are going to slay you… Read More More Wedding Porn > Recent Real Weddings May. 25, 2020 Star Wars, Star Trek, Tolkien, and more: A medley of geeky wedding themes at this Seattle wedding Dorothy Ann and Matthew's Seattle wedding was a happy melange of geeky wedding themes, from Star Trek and Star Wars to Tolkein and How to Train Your Dragon. Read More May. 18, 2020 Check the LIGHT UP WEDDING DRESS at this carnival wedding Ellie and Jake loved their school carnivals so much that they brought that vibe to their woodland wedding — with a light-up dress and light-up shoes, too. Read More May. 11, 2020 A wild zoo wedding — don't miss the animal-print shoes! This Pennsylvania couple had their kid-friendly zoo wedding … complete with animal print shoes, and animal masks. Read More May. 4, 2020 NOLA destination wedding: Laissez Les Bons Temps Rouler! We're from California, so having the wedding in New Orleans was a destination for us and all of our guests. We wanted everything to be classic New Orleans… With some Star Wars and LEGO tossed in! Read More 1.2k Apr. 27, 2020 EYECANDY ALERT: Golden chic Halloween wedding in Cape Cod If you need your eye-candy fix for the day, you'll want to take your time with these halloween wedding details — a custommade gold wedding dress, chic skull decor, and wedding dogs dressed to match the couple! Read More Apr. 20, 2020 Guac down the aisle! Getting married in our fave Tex-Mex restaurant Emily and Ron decided to guac down the aisle to the accompaniment of all their favorite things and people, at their fave Tex-Mex restaurant. Read More More Real Weddings > Recent Advice May. 22, 2020 Gender-neutral vow examples for everyone Looking for a gender-neutral vow for your wedding? Gender-neutral vows can be as beautiful, romantic, funny, quirky, and inspiring as more traditional phrasings. Check out five examples from the Offbeat Bride community. Read More May. 8, 2020 Wedding dresses that cover your back and shoulders "I have had issues with mild acne & severe keloid scarring, specific to my shoulders and back my entire life. I've been trying to find wedding dress styles that are short sleeve but offer back coverage. Can you help?" …OH, CAN WE EVER! Read More May. 1, 2020 5 reasons to master how to livestream your wedding in the age of Coronavirus If the coronavirus has put a crimp in your wedding plans, you might be able to livestream instead. Here are just a few good reasons to livestream your wedding. Read More 1.9k Apr. 24, 2020 How can I get married during this pandemic? We got this email from a reader recently: "For personal and legal reasons, we want to get married right now… but how can we get legally married during this pandemic?!" This is a simple question, with a complicated answer… and it's going to depend a LOT on where you exactly are, and where you can get to. Read More 35k Apr. 17, 2020 What's a thoughtful gift for someone who had to cancel their wedding because of Coronavirus? A couple weeks ago, Jalila asked us: "What would be a thoughtful gift for a friend and a co-worker who had to cancel their weddings?" Of course no gifts are necessary, but have a suggestion for a win/win gift that helps more than just the couple… Read More Apr. 3, 2020 A Blessing On Your House: Decoding weird wedding language with a queer Christian minister Words have histories, and the words that go along with wedding ceremonies have millennia of symbolism behind them. But those of us with a progressive or non-traditionalist streak sometimes wrestle with those ancient meanings as we seek to queer our rituals and find words that reflect the humanity-uplifting equal partnerships we want to build… Read More More Advice > Recent DIY Feb. 21, 2020 Make these themed table cards with wedding QR codes for your geeky wedding What better way to make sure your guests are fueled by the same music, movies, and pop culture icons you love than this little DIY project involving wedding QR codes and thematic geeky table cards? Read More Jan. 29, 2020 How do I make my own wedding invitations online? (We have a one word answer!) Lately, we've been hearing a lot from readers about online graphic tool Canva… how it's been working great for ordinary mortals DIYing their wedding invitations, not just for artists. So we made this step-by-step tutorial… Read More 1.2k Jan. 8, 2020 Should you DIY wedding flowers? What to know before you say GO It's way too easy to think, "It's just flowers. I can do thaaaat!" as a favorite florist once said… Possibly because she had heard brides say that before! …A lot. But you need to make sure you're ready for all that's involved when you DIY your wedding flowers. Read More Sep. 18, 2018 Eat 'em or take 'em: these s'mores wedding favors are a gooey gift guests will devour S'mores are a staple of outdoor weddings in any season, but especially in the fall when the weather gets chilly and a bonfire is apropos. You're cooking them up over a bonfire, adding them to your sweets table, and even making them into cakes! But a perfect way to provide a dessert AND a takeaway gift is an easy-to-make s'mores wedding favor. Here's how to make them super easily with a few staples from Michael's Weddings™… Read More 10k Jul. 11, 2018 A seriously easy way to make a cathedral veil from your favorite fabric About a month before my wedding, I became fascinated with a colorful floral veil in this post on my favorite wedding blog. I looked around for similar veils online, but couldn't find anything for a price I was willing to pay. So I decided to DIY my veil and it was surprisingly easy! Here's how I did it… Read More 3.1k Jun. 11, 2018 Supersize your wedding flora with this big crepe paper flower tutorial We know HUGE bouquets are super popular right now, but what if we mega-size the actual flowers instead of just the bouquet size? We love a good huge flower bouquet, headpiece, centerpiece, or ceremony backdrop. The best part? You can totally make these yourself. Read More More DIY > Recent Stuff we love 35k Apr. 17, 2020 What's a thoughtful gift for someone who had to cancel their wedding because of Coronavirus? A couple weeks ago, Jalila asked us: "What would be a thoughtful gift for a friend and a co-worker who had to cancel their weddings?" Of course no gifts are necessary, but have a suggestion for a win/win gift that helps more than just the couple… Read More 2.0k Mar. 6, 2020 Offbeat Bride trends: Floral veils, balsa wood bouquets, geeky engagement rings, and gorgeous dresses Most of y'all probably know that part of how Offbeat Bride stays online is with help from affiliate sales, right? This means that if you click a link on our site to spots like Etsy, Nordstrom, or Amazon, we may get a small percentage of sales that come from your click. Where it gets funny is that we can see what you buy! Now, we can't see WHO bought, what so your privacy is safe… but based y'all's purchases these days, we're starting to sense some Offbeat Bride wedding trends for the year. Let's take a peek… Read More Feb. 7, 2020 Why send a save the date card? (…Maybe because they're cute and getting easier and easier to make!) Save the date cards have become a popular option, especially for destination weddings. Minted's new collection gives you lots of options — and they have free services that make the whole thing easy! Read More Dec. 13, 2019 These stunning email invitation suites make digital look like print Emailing your wedding invitations is an eco-friendly AND budget-friendly wedding choice. Plus, they're getting to be just as lovely as printed invitations so you can still keep it as classy and avant-garde as you like. Read More 1.3k Dec. 3, 2019 Not your average celebrity rings: imagining the engagement rings of our favorite fictional characters Let's just have some fun today, imagining the engagement rings of a few of our favorite fictional characters. We're talking about everyone from the all-grown-up versions of Harry Potter characters like Luna Lovegood or Hermione Granger, to Star Wars characters, to movie faves like Lydia Dietz from Beetlejuice to Princess Buttercup from The Princess Bride, to comic book bad-asses like Wonder Woman, and Gamora… Read More 1.4k Nov. 5, 2019 DARK SPARKLE: 11 black wedding rings Today we're going to browse some of our favorite black engagement rings from our longtime friends and sponsors, Joseph Jewelry. We're talking all black material, black gemstones, or just more subtle black accents… Read More More Stuff we love > Recent Wedding 101 1.1k Feb. 5, 2020 Hyphenated last names — the practical stuff Torn between hyphenated last names and changing your name when you get married? Offbeat Brides share some of the IRL consequences of hyphenating their own names, or their kids' names. Read More 1.5k Jul. 29, 2019 I bought my wedding dress on Etsy! Here are my tips for buying a custom dress online One element of my wedding with which I was fairly obsessed was finding a fun dress. I'm not a white gown kinda gal, so I was on the hunt for something colorful. I decided to test the waters in customizing a dress online. There are lots of stores that do that theses days, but I knew I wanted something from an independent seller who could really personalize the look itself. I'm already an avid Etsy window shopper, so it was all just a matter of narrowing down the search to a reputable designer who made dresses I liked. Easier said than done? Actually, it was pretty easy… Read More 1.1k Jul. 24, 2019 9 hidden benefits of hiring a day-of coordinator (that I learned at my wedding!) You're in the thick of wedding planning and it's starting to get hairy. Maybe you've hired an event planner, maybe a day-of coordinator, maybe a friend willing to lend a hand, or maybe you're going hard at it by yourself. If you're in the latter two camps, you may be thinking, "do I need to hire a day-of coordinator?" Here are a few of the benefits, hidden and otherwise, that I discovered when I hired a day-of coordinator for my wedding… Read More 1.2k Mar. 27, 2019 5 ways to save the planet (& your wallet!) while wedding planning Trying to find sustainable solutions for an eco-friendly wedding isn't always easy, especially when you're on a budget and trying not to over-complicate things. But hosting an eco-conscious event doesn't have to be impossible. And making sustainable choices isn't just for tree-huggers. Here are five Earth-friendly ideas that won't put any additional burden on your wallet or your special day… Read More 1.0k Jan. 23, 2019 6 tips for making your wedding website useful AND stylish Are you engaged? YAY! I have a feeling that a lot of you are thinking about wedding hashtags and websites and social media, oh my. Weddings are way more high tech these days and a wedding website is pretty standard fare now. Here's how to make yours great… Read More 2.9k Jul. 12, 2018 Planning tools 101: hotel block comparison chart We launched a comprehensive and totally customizable document of wedding planning spreadsheets in Google Drive if you're the type to get down with spreadsheets like I am. Now we're sharing a chart that will help you compare hotel blocks if you're planning to provide that option to your guests. Hotel blocks allow you to block out some rooms and room rates to help guests grab a good deal on a hotel room. Read More More Wedding 101 > Offbeat Bride: your source for wedding ideas and inclusive wedding planning We've got bajillions of creative wedding ideas, DIY projects, and wedding advice to make planning your weird wedding easier and fun! What do you need to do today? I have no idea. I need Wedding Planning 101! I need tools and resources like wedding planning checklist and wedding spreadsheets Help me write my wedding ceremony or give me vow examples NEW FOR 2020: Offbeat Bride City Guides: the nitty-gritty of how to get married in your city Atlanta • Chicago • Dallas • DC • Houston • LA • NYC • Philly • SF • Seattle What wedding planning advice & inspiration do you need today? Ceremony Script Dress Shopping Eloping Etiquette Family Drama Feminism Geeky Weddings LGBTQ No Wedding Party Omg Dresses Readings Writing Vows A few of our fave wedding vendors Allison Williams Photography Read More Joseph Gonzalez-Dufresne Photography Read More Serendipity Events By Tina Read More Uniquely Inviting Read More Browse our vendor guide > The new book from the author of Offbeat Bride COMING THIS JULY: From Sh!tshow To Afterglow The new book from Offbeat Bride author Ariel Meadow Stallings is here to hold your hand while you cry, and then help you put your life back together. Filled with unfiltered, personal stories and practical, research-backed advice, Sh!tshow is here to help you overcome personal trauma with creative self-development. Let’s make this the best worst time of your life! READ AN EXCERPT Copyright © 2003 - 2020 Offbeat Empire. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction in part or in whole is prohibited. Contact us Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Monetized by SkimLinks
1.3k Apr. 10, 2020 How we got creative with our Big Lebowski Coronavirus wedding cancellations Our wedding was going to have a loose Lebowski theme, we coined it “the wedding that really tied the room together.” Unfortunately we had to postpone the wedding due to Coronavirus… Read More 4.5k Mar. 27, 2020 Coronavirus canceled her wedding, but couldn't stop this bride's retro bridal shoot! When Seattle costume designer Jamie Von Stratton had to cancel her wedding due to coronavirus, the bummed out bride organized a retro bridal shoot as a balm for her disappointment. Read More Mar. 23, 2020 Janelle Monáe-inspired Dandy Queen wedding inspiration that's dapper and stylish as hell We're loving the sapeur look of Dandy Queen style, which showcases amazingly dapper women rocking chic suits and menswear with panache. It's cultural impact and rich roots make anyone who takes on the style an inspiration. For this particular wedding inspiration, Janelle Monáe was a huge influence since she has showcased the style impeccably. Read More 1.4k Mar. 2, 2020 So much edgy floral goodness at this urban art + distillery wedding inspiration With a lacy black gown and accompanying crown, cranberry cocktails, a custom tailored burgundy wool suit (with an antique honeybee pin), wrought iron, floral, and candle details, and dramatic proteas all around, this edgy wedding inspiration is totally bad-ass and chic at the same time. It all took place in Hartford, Connecticut at Hartford Flavor Co. (a unique artisan liqueur distillery) and Hog River Brewing Co. (a favorite local brewery). A hand-painted vegan leather jacket and towering black wedding cake are a few of the must-see details… Read More 1.1k Feb. 12, 2020 Check this winter engagement photoshoot from two intense med students A passionate engagement photo shoot may be outside some people's comfort zone, but Jordan Jay found that it conveyed her relationship with fiancé Nicholas better than the typical super-sweet shots. Read More 1.1k Feb. 10, 2020 Hot pink carnival meets rainbows & tulle at this Brooklyn vow renewal This vow renewal inspiration with real couple Holly and Topher was inspired by a modern carnival and Holly's bright pink hair.They wore their pink wedding attire from their wedding day and custom coordinated the tablescape, florals, stationary, and cake to match it all and look AMAZING. The pink dress and matching ombre jacket are going to slay you… Read More More Wedding Porn > Recent Real Weddings May. 25, 2020 Star Wars, Star Trek, Tolkien, and more: A medley of geeky wedding themes at this Seattle wedding Dorothy Ann and Matthew's Seattle wedding was a happy melange of geeky wedding themes, from Star Trek and Star Wars to Tolkein and How to Train Your Dragon. Read More May. 18, 2020 Check the LIGHT UP WEDDING DRESS at this carnival wedding Ellie and Jake loved their school carnivals so much that they brought that vibe to their woodland wedding — with a light-up dress and light-up shoes, too. Read More May. 11, 2020 A wild zoo wedding — don't miss the animal-print shoes! This Pennsylvania couple had their kid-friendly zoo wedding … complete with animal print shoes, and animal masks. Read More May. 4, 2020 NOLA destination wedding: Laissez Les Bons Temps Rouler! We're from California, so having the wedding in New Orleans was a destination for us and all of our guests. We wanted everything to be classic New Orleans… With some Star Wars and LEGO tossed in! Read More 1.2k Apr. 27, 2020 EYECANDY ALERT: Golden chic Halloween wedding in Cape Cod If you need your eye-candy fix for the day, you'll want to take your time with these halloween wedding details — a custommade gold wedding dress, chic skull decor, and wedding dogs dressed to match the couple! Read More Apr. 20, 2020 Guac down the aisle! Getting married in our fave Tex-Mex restaurant Emily and Ron decided to guac down the aisle to the accompaniment of all their favorite things and people, at their fave Tex-Mex restaurant. Read More More Real Weddings > Recent Advice May. 22, 2020 Gender-neutral vow examples for everyone Looking for a gender-neutral vow for your wedding? Gender-neutral vows can be as beautiful, romantic, funny, quirky, and inspiring as more traditional phrasings. Check out five examples from the Offbeat Bride community. Read More May. 8, 2020 Wedding dresses that cover your back and shoulders "I have had issues with mild acne & severe keloid scarring, specific to my shoulders and back my entire life. I've been trying to find wedding dress styles that are short sleeve but offer back coverage. Can you help?" …OH, CAN WE EVER! Read More May. 1, 2020 5 reasons to master how to livestream your wedding in the age of Coronavirus If the coronavirus has put a crimp in your wedding plans, you might be able to livestream instead. Here are just a few good reasons to livestream your wedding. Read More 1.9k Apr. 24, 2020 How can I get married during this pandemic? We got this email from a reader recently: "For personal and legal reasons, we want to get married right now… but how can we get legally married during this pandemic?!" This is a simple question, with a complicated answer… and it's going to depend a LOT on where you exactly are, and where you can get to. Read More 35k Apr. 17, 2020 What's a thoughtful gift for someone who had to cancel their wedding because of Coronavirus? A couple weeks ago, Jalila asked us: "What would be a thoughtful gift for a friend and a co-worker who had to cancel their weddings?" Of course no gifts are necessary, but have a suggestion for a win/win gift that helps more than just the couple… Read More Apr. 3, 2020 A Blessing On Your House: Decoding weird wedding language with a queer Christian minister Words have histories, and the words that go along with wedding ceremonies have millennia of symbolism behind them. But those of us with a progressive or non-traditionalist streak sometimes wrestle with those ancient meanings as we seek to queer our rituals and find words that reflect the humanity-uplifting equal partnerships we want to build… Read More More Advice > Recent DIY Feb. 21, 2020 Make these themed table cards with wedding QR codes for your geeky wedding What better way to make sure your guests are fueled by the same music, movies, and pop culture icons you love than this little DIY project involving wedding QR codes and thematic geeky table cards? Read More Jan. 29, 2020 How do I make my own wedding invitations online? (We have a one word answer!) Lately, we've been hearing a lot from readers about online graphic tool Canva… how it's been working great for ordinary mortals DIYing their wedding invitations, not just for artists. So we made this step-by-step tutorial… Read More 1.2k Jan. 8, 2020 Should you DIY wedding flowers? What to know before you say GO It's way too easy to think, "It's just flowers. I can do thaaaat!" as a favorite florist once said… Possibly because she had heard brides say that before! …A lot. But you need to make sure you're ready for all that's involved when you DIY your wedding flowers. Read More Sep. 18, 2018 Eat 'em or take 'em: these s'mores wedding favors are a gooey gift guests will devour S'mores are a staple of outdoor weddings in any season, but especially in the fall when the weather gets chilly and a bonfire is apropos. You're cooking them up over a bonfire, adding them to your sweets table, and even making them into cakes! But a perfect way to provide a dessert AND a takeaway gift is an easy-to-make s'mores wedding favor. Here's how to make them super easily with a few staples from Michael's Weddings™… Read More 10k Jul. 11, 2018 A seriously easy way to make a cathedral veil from your favorite fabric About a month before my wedding, I became fascinated with a colorful floral veil in this post on my favorite wedding blog. I looked around for similar veils online, but couldn't find anything for a price I was willing to pay. So I decided to DIY my veil and it was surprisingly easy! Here's how I did it… Read More 3.1k Jun. 11, 2018 Supersize your wedding flora with this big crepe paper flower tutorial We know HUGE bouquets are super popular right now, but what if we mega-size the actual flowers instead of just the bouquet size? We love a good huge flower bouquet, headpiece, centerpiece, or ceremony backdrop. The best part? You can totally make these yourself. Read More More DIY > Recent Stuff we love 35k Apr. 17, 2020 What's a thoughtful gift for someone who had to cancel their wedding because of Coronavirus? A couple weeks ago, Jalila asked us: "What would be a thoughtful gift for a friend and a co-worker who had to cancel their weddings?" Of course no gifts are necessary, but have a suggestion for a win/win gift that helps more than just the couple… Read More 2.0k Mar. 6, 2020 Offbeat Bride trends: Floral veils, balsa wood bouquets, geeky engagement rings, and gorgeous dresses Most of y'all probably know that part of how Offbeat Bride stays online is with help from affiliate sales, right? This means that if you click a link on our site to spots like Etsy, Nordstrom, or Amazon, we may get a small percentage of sales that come from your click. Where it gets funny is that we can see what you buy! Now, we can't see WHO bought, what so your privacy is safe… but based y'all's purchases these days, we're starting to sense some Offbeat Bride wedding trends for the year. Let's take a peek… Read More Feb. 7, 2020 Why send a save the date card? (…Maybe because they're cute and getting easier and easier to make!) Save the date cards have become a popular option, especially for destination weddings. Minted's new collection gives you lots of options — and they have free services that make the whole thing easy! Read More Dec. 13, 2019 These stunning email invitation suites make digital look like print Emailing your wedding invitations is an eco-friendly AND budget-friendly wedding choice. Plus, they're getting to be just as lovely as printed invitations so you can still keep it as classy and avant-garde as you like. Read More 1.3k Dec. 3, 2019 Not your average celebrity rings: imagining the engagement rings of our favorite fictional characters Let's just have some fun today, imagining the engagement rings of a few of our favorite fictional characters. We're talking about everyone from the all-grown-up versions of Harry Potter characters like Luna Lovegood or Hermione Granger, to Star Wars characters, to movie faves like Lydia Dietz from Beetlejuice to Princess Buttercup from The Princess Bride, to comic book bad-asses like Wonder Woman, and Gamora… Read More 1.4k Nov. 5, 2019 DARK SPARKLE: 11 black wedding rings Today we're going to browse some of our favorite black engagement rings from our longtime friends and sponsors, Joseph Jewelry. We're talking all black material, black gemstones, or just more subtle black accents… Read More More Stuff we love > Recent Wedding 101 1.1k Feb. 5, 2020 Hyphenated last names — the practical stuff Torn between hyphenated last names and changing your name when you get married? Offbeat Brides share some of the IRL consequences of hyphenating their own names, or their kids' names. Read More 1.5k Jul. 29, 2019 I bought my wedding dress on Etsy! Here are my tips for buying a custom dress online One element of my wedding with which I was fairly obsessed was finding a fun dress. I'm not a white gown kinda gal, so I was on the hunt for something colorful. I decided to test the waters in customizing a dress online. There are lots of stores that do that theses days, but I knew I wanted something from an independent seller who could really personalize the look itself. I'm already an avid Etsy window shopper, so it was all just a matter of narrowing down the search to a reputable designer who made dresses I liked. Easier said than done? Actually, it was pretty easy… Read More 1.1k Jul. 24, 2019 9 hidden benefits of hiring a day-of coordinator (that I learned at my wedding!) You're in the thick of wedding planning and it's starting to get hairy. Maybe you've hired an event planner, maybe a day-of coordinator, maybe a friend willing to lend a hand, or maybe you're going hard at it by yourself. If you're in the latter two camps, you may be thinking, "do I need to hire a day-of coordinator?" Here are a few of the benefits, hidden and otherwise, that I discovered when I hired a day-of coordinator for my wedding… Read More 1.2k Mar. 27, 2019 5 ways to save the planet (& your wallet!) while wedding planning Trying to find sustainable solutions for an eco-friendly wedding isn't always easy, especially when you're on a budget and trying not to over-complicate things. But hosting an eco-conscious event doesn't have to be impossible. And making sustainable choices isn't just for tree-huggers. Here are five Earth-friendly ideas that won't put any additional burden on your wallet or your special day… Read More 1.0k Jan. 23, 2019 6 tips for making your wedding website useful AND stylish Are you engaged? YAY! I have a feeling that a lot of you are thinking about wedding hashtags and websites and social media, oh my. Weddings are way more high tech these days and a wedding website is pretty standard fare now. Here's how to make yours great… Read More 2.9k Jul. 12, 2018 Planning tools 101: hotel block comparison chart We launched a comprehensive and totally customizable document of wedding planning spreadsheets in Google Drive if you're the type to get down with spreadsheets like I am. Now we're sharing a chart that will help you compare hotel blocks if you're planning to provide that option to your guests. Hotel blocks allow you to block out some rooms and room rates to help guests grab a good deal on a hotel room. Read More More Wedding 101 > Offbeat Bride: your source for wedding ideas and inclusive wedding planning We've got bajillions of creative wedding ideas, DIY projects, and wedding advice to make planning your weird wedding easier and fun! What do you need to do today? I have no idea. I need Wedding Planning 101! I need tools and resources like wedding planning checklist and wedding spreadsheets Help me write my wedding ceremony or give me vow examples NEW FOR 2020: Offbeat Bride City Guides: the nitty-gritty of how to get married in your city Atlanta • Chicago • Dallas • DC • Houston • LA • NYC • Philly • SF • Seattle What wedding planning advice & inspiration do you need today? Ceremony Script Dress Shopping Eloping Etiquette Family Drama Feminism Geeky Weddings LGBTQ No Wedding Party Omg Dresses Readings Writing Vows A few of our fave wedding vendors Allison Williams Photography Read More Joseph Gonzalez-Dufresne Photography Read More Serendipity Events By Tina Read More Uniquely Inviting Read More Browse our vendor guide > The new book from the author of Offbeat Bride COMING THIS JULY: From Sh!tshow To Afterglow The new book from Offbeat Bride author Ariel Meadow Stallings is here to hold your hand while you cry, and then help you put your life back together. Filled with unfiltered, personal stories and practical, research-backed advice, Sh!tshow is here to help you overcome personal trauma with creative self-development. Let’s make this the best worst time of your life! READ AN EXCERPT Copyright © 2003 - 2020 Offbeat Empire. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction in part or in whole is prohibited. Contact us Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Monetized by SkimLinks
4.5k Mar. 27, 2020 Coronavirus canceled her wedding, but couldn't stop this bride's retro bridal shoot! When Seattle costume designer Jamie Von Stratton had to cancel her wedding due to coronavirus, the bummed out bride organized a retro bridal shoot as a balm for her disappointment. Read More Mar. 23, 2020 Janelle Monáe-inspired Dandy Queen wedding inspiration that's dapper and stylish as hell We're loving the sapeur look of Dandy Queen style, which showcases amazingly dapper women rocking chic suits and menswear with panache. It's cultural impact and rich roots make anyone who takes on the style an inspiration. For this particular wedding inspiration, Janelle Monáe was a huge influence since she has showcased the style impeccably. Read More 1.4k Mar. 2, 2020 So much edgy floral goodness at this urban art + distillery wedding inspiration With a lacy black gown and accompanying crown, cranberry cocktails, a custom tailored burgundy wool suit (with an antique honeybee pin), wrought iron, floral, and candle details, and dramatic proteas all around, this edgy wedding inspiration is totally bad-ass and chic at the same time. It all took place in Hartford, Connecticut at Hartford Flavor Co. (a unique artisan liqueur distillery) and Hog River Brewing Co. (a favorite local brewery). A hand-painted vegan leather jacket and towering black wedding cake are a few of the must-see details… Read More 1.1k Feb. 12, 2020 Check this winter engagement photoshoot from two intense med students A passionate engagement photo shoot may be outside some people's comfort zone, but Jordan Jay found that it conveyed her relationship with fiancé Nicholas better than the typical super-sweet shots. Read More 1.1k Feb. 10, 2020 Hot pink carnival meets rainbows & tulle at this Brooklyn vow renewal This vow renewal inspiration with real couple Holly and Topher was inspired by a modern carnival and Holly's bright pink hair.They wore their pink wedding attire from their wedding day and custom coordinated the tablescape, florals, stationary, and cake to match it all and look AMAZING. The pink dress and matching ombre jacket are going to slay you… Read More More Wedding Porn > Recent Real Weddings May. 25, 2020 Star Wars, Star Trek, Tolkien, and more: A medley of geeky wedding themes at this Seattle wedding Dorothy Ann and Matthew's Seattle wedding was a happy melange of geeky wedding themes, from Star Trek and Star Wars to Tolkein and How to Train Your Dragon. Read More May. 18, 2020 Check the LIGHT UP WEDDING DRESS at this carnival wedding Ellie and Jake loved their school carnivals so much that they brought that vibe to their woodland wedding — with a light-up dress and light-up shoes, too. Read More May. 11, 2020 A wild zoo wedding — don't miss the animal-print shoes! This Pennsylvania couple had their kid-friendly zoo wedding … complete with animal print shoes, and animal masks. Read More May. 4, 2020 NOLA destination wedding: Laissez Les Bons Temps Rouler! We're from California, so having the wedding in New Orleans was a destination for us and all of our guests. We wanted everything to be classic New Orleans… With some Star Wars and LEGO tossed in! Read More 1.2k Apr. 27, 2020 EYECANDY ALERT: Golden chic Halloween wedding in Cape Cod If you need your eye-candy fix for the day, you'll want to take your time with these halloween wedding details — a custommade gold wedding dress, chic skull decor, and wedding dogs dressed to match the couple! Read More Apr. 20, 2020 Guac down the aisle! Getting married in our fave Tex-Mex restaurant Emily and Ron decided to guac down the aisle to the accompaniment of all their favorite things and people, at their fave Tex-Mex restaurant. Read More More Real Weddings > Recent Advice May. 22, 2020 Gender-neutral vow examples for everyone Looking for a gender-neutral vow for your wedding? Gender-neutral vows can be as beautiful, romantic, funny, quirky, and inspiring as more traditional phrasings. Check out five examples from the Offbeat Bride community. Read More May. 8, 2020 Wedding dresses that cover your back and shoulders "I have had issues with mild acne & severe keloid scarring, specific to my shoulders and back my entire life. I've been trying to find wedding dress styles that are short sleeve but offer back coverage. Can you help?" …OH, CAN WE EVER! Read More May. 1, 2020 5 reasons to master how to livestream your wedding in the age of Coronavirus If the coronavirus has put a crimp in your wedding plans, you might be able to livestream instead. Here are just a few good reasons to livestream your wedding. Read More 1.9k Apr. 24, 2020 How can I get married during this pandemic? We got this email from a reader recently: "For personal and legal reasons, we want to get married right now… but how can we get legally married during this pandemic?!" This is a simple question, with a complicated answer… and it's going to depend a LOT on where you exactly are, and where you can get to. Read More 35k Apr. 17, 2020 What's a thoughtful gift for someone who had to cancel their wedding because of Coronavirus? A couple weeks ago, Jalila asked us: "What would be a thoughtful gift for a friend and a co-worker who had to cancel their weddings?" Of course no gifts are necessary, but have a suggestion for a win/win gift that helps more than just the couple… Read More Apr. 3, 2020 A Blessing On Your House: Decoding weird wedding language with a queer Christian minister Words have histories, and the words that go along with wedding ceremonies have millennia of symbolism behind them. But those of us with a progressive or non-traditionalist streak sometimes wrestle with those ancient meanings as we seek to queer our rituals and find words that reflect the humanity-uplifting equal partnerships we want to build… Read More More Advice > Recent DIY Feb. 21, 2020 Make these themed table cards with wedding QR codes for your geeky wedding What better way to make sure your guests are fueled by the same music, movies, and pop culture icons you love than this little DIY project involving wedding QR codes and thematic geeky table cards? Read More Jan. 29, 2020 How do I make my own wedding invitations online? (We have a one word answer!) Lately, we've been hearing a lot from readers about online graphic tool Canva… how it's been working great for ordinary mortals DIYing their wedding invitations, not just for artists. So we made this step-by-step tutorial… Read More 1.2k Jan. 8, 2020 Should you DIY wedding flowers? What to know before you say GO It's way too easy to think, "It's just flowers. I can do thaaaat!" as a favorite florist once said… Possibly because she had heard brides say that before! …A lot. But you need to make sure you're ready for all that's involved when you DIY your wedding flowers. Read More Sep. 18, 2018 Eat 'em or take 'em: these s'mores wedding favors are a gooey gift guests will devour S'mores are a staple of outdoor weddings in any season, but especially in the fall when the weather gets chilly and a bonfire is apropos. You're cooking them up over a bonfire, adding them to your sweets table, and even making them into cakes! But a perfect way to provide a dessert AND a takeaway gift is an easy-to-make s'mores wedding favor. Here's how to make them super easily with a few staples from Michael's Weddings™… Read More 10k Jul. 11, 2018 A seriously easy way to make a cathedral veil from your favorite fabric About a month before my wedding, I became fascinated with a colorful floral veil in this post on my favorite wedding blog. I looked around for similar veils online, but couldn't find anything for a price I was willing to pay. So I decided to DIY my veil and it was surprisingly easy! Here's how I did it… Read More 3.1k Jun. 11, 2018 Supersize your wedding flora with this big crepe paper flower tutorial We know HUGE bouquets are super popular right now, but what if we mega-size the actual flowers instead of just the bouquet size? We love a good huge flower bouquet, headpiece, centerpiece, or ceremony backdrop. The best part? You can totally make these yourself. Read More More DIY > Recent Stuff we love 35k Apr. 17, 2020 What's a thoughtful gift for someone who had to cancel their wedding because of Coronavirus? A couple weeks ago, Jalila asked us: "What would be a thoughtful gift for a friend and a co-worker who had to cancel their weddings?" Of course no gifts are necessary, but have a suggestion for a win/win gift that helps more than just the couple… Read More 2.0k Mar. 6, 2020 Offbeat Bride trends: Floral veils, balsa wood bouquets, geeky engagement rings, and gorgeous dresses Most of y'all probably know that part of how Offbeat Bride stays online is with help from affiliate sales, right? This means that if you click a link on our site to spots like Etsy, Nordstrom, or Amazon, we may get a small percentage of sales that come from your click. Where it gets funny is that we can see what you buy! Now, we can't see WHO bought, what so your privacy is safe… but based y'all's purchases these days, we're starting to sense some Offbeat Bride wedding trends for the year. Let's take a peek… Read More Feb. 7, 2020 Why send a save the date card? (…Maybe because they're cute and getting easier and easier to make!) Save the date cards have become a popular option, especially for destination weddings. Minted's new collection gives you lots of options — and they have free services that make the whole thing easy! Read More Dec. 13, 2019 These stunning email invitation suites make digital look like print Emailing your wedding invitations is an eco-friendly AND budget-friendly wedding choice. Plus, they're getting to be just as lovely as printed invitations so you can still keep it as classy and avant-garde as you like. Read More 1.3k Dec. 3, 2019 Not your average celebrity rings: imagining the engagement rings of our favorite fictional characters Let's just have some fun today, imagining the engagement rings of a few of our favorite fictional characters. We're talking about everyone from the all-grown-up versions of Harry Potter characters like Luna Lovegood or Hermione Granger, to Star Wars characters, to movie faves like Lydia Dietz from Beetlejuice to Princess Buttercup from The Princess Bride, to comic book bad-asses like Wonder Woman, and Gamora… Read More 1.4k Nov. 5, 2019 DARK SPARKLE: 11 black wedding rings Today we're going to browse some of our favorite black engagement rings from our longtime friends and sponsors, Joseph Jewelry. We're talking all black material, black gemstones, or just more subtle black accents… Read More More Stuff we love > Recent Wedding 101 1.1k Feb. 5, 2020 Hyphenated last names — the practical stuff Torn between hyphenated last names and changing your name when you get married? Offbeat Brides share some of the IRL consequences of hyphenating their own names, or their kids' names. Read More 1.5k Jul. 29, 2019 I bought my wedding dress on Etsy! Here are my tips for buying a custom dress online One element of my wedding with which I was fairly obsessed was finding a fun dress. I'm not a white gown kinda gal, so I was on the hunt for something colorful. I decided to test the waters in customizing a dress online. There are lots of stores that do that theses days, but I knew I wanted something from an independent seller who could really personalize the look itself. I'm already an avid Etsy window shopper, so it was all just a matter of narrowing down the search to a reputable designer who made dresses I liked. Easier said than done? Actually, it was pretty easy… Read More 1.1k Jul. 24, 2019 9 hidden benefits of hiring a day-of coordinator (that I learned at my wedding!) You're in the thick of wedding planning and it's starting to get hairy. Maybe you've hired an event planner, maybe a day-of coordinator, maybe a friend willing to lend a hand, or maybe you're going hard at it by yourself. If you're in the latter two camps, you may be thinking, "do I need to hire a day-of coordinator?" Here are a few of the benefits, hidden and otherwise, that I discovered when I hired a day-of coordinator for my wedding… Read More 1.2k Mar. 27, 2019 5 ways to save the planet (& your wallet!) while wedding planning Trying to find sustainable solutions for an eco-friendly wedding isn't always easy, especially when you're on a budget and trying not to over-complicate things. But hosting an eco-conscious event doesn't have to be impossible. And making sustainable choices isn't just for tree-huggers. Here are five Earth-friendly ideas that won't put any additional burden on your wallet or your special day… Read More 1.0k Jan. 23, 2019 6 tips for making your wedding website useful AND stylish Are you engaged? YAY! I have a feeling that a lot of you are thinking about wedding hashtags and websites and social media, oh my. Weddings are way more high tech these days and a wedding website is pretty standard fare now. Here's how to make yours great… Read More 2.9k Jul. 12, 2018 Planning tools 101: hotel block comparison chart We launched a comprehensive and totally customizable document of wedding planning spreadsheets in Google Drive if you're the type to get down with spreadsheets like I am. Now we're sharing a chart that will help you compare hotel blocks if you're planning to provide that option to your guests. Hotel blocks allow you to block out some rooms and room rates to help guests grab a good deal on a hotel room. Read More More Wedding 101 > Offbeat Bride: your source for wedding ideas and inclusive wedding planning We've got bajillions of creative wedding ideas, DIY projects, and wedding advice to make planning your weird wedding easier and fun! What do you need to do today? I have no idea. I need Wedding Planning 101! I need tools and resources like wedding planning checklist and wedding spreadsheets Help me write my wedding ceremony or give me vow examples NEW FOR 2020: Offbeat Bride City Guides: the nitty-gritty of how to get married in your city Atlanta • Chicago • Dallas • DC • Houston • LA • NYC • Philly • SF • Seattle What wedding planning advice & inspiration do you need today? Ceremony Script Dress Shopping Eloping Etiquette Family Drama Feminism Geeky Weddings LGBTQ No Wedding Party Omg Dresses Readings Writing Vows A few of our fave wedding vendors Allison Williams Photography Read More Joseph Gonzalez-Dufresne Photography Read More Serendipity Events By Tina Read More Uniquely Inviting Read More Browse our vendor guide > The new book from the author of Offbeat Bride COMING THIS JULY: From Sh!tshow To Afterglow The new book from Offbeat Bride author Ariel Meadow Stallings is here to hold your hand while you cry, and then help you put your life back together. Filled with unfiltered, personal stories and practical, research-backed advice, Sh!tshow is here to help you overcome personal trauma with creative self-development. Let’s make this the best worst time of your life! READ AN EXCERPT Copyright © 2003 - 2020 Offbeat Empire. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction in part or in whole is prohibited. Contact us Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Monetized by SkimLinks
Mar. 23, 2020 Janelle Monáe-inspired Dandy Queen wedding inspiration that's dapper and stylish as hell We're loving the sapeur look of Dandy Queen style, which showcases amazingly dapper women rocking chic suits and menswear with panache. It's cultural impact and rich roots make anyone who takes on the style an inspiration. For this particular wedding inspiration, Janelle Monáe was a huge influence since she has showcased the style impeccably. Read More 1.4k Mar. 2, 2020 So much edgy floral goodness at this urban art + distillery wedding inspiration With a lacy black gown and accompanying crown, cranberry cocktails, a custom tailored burgundy wool suit (with an antique honeybee pin), wrought iron, floral, and candle details, and dramatic proteas all around, this edgy wedding inspiration is totally bad-ass and chic at the same time. It all took place in Hartford, Connecticut at Hartford Flavor Co. (a unique artisan liqueur distillery) and Hog River Brewing Co. (a favorite local brewery). A hand-painted vegan leather jacket and towering black wedding cake are a few of the must-see details… Read More 1.1k Feb. 12, 2020 Check this winter engagement photoshoot from two intense med students A passionate engagement photo shoot may be outside some people's comfort zone, but Jordan Jay found that it conveyed her relationship with fiancé Nicholas better than the typical super-sweet shots. Read More 1.1k Feb. 10, 2020 Hot pink carnival meets rainbows & tulle at this Brooklyn vow renewal This vow renewal inspiration with real couple Holly and Topher was inspired by a modern carnival and Holly's bright pink hair.They wore their pink wedding attire from their wedding day and custom coordinated the tablescape, florals, stationary, and cake to match it all and look AMAZING. The pink dress and matching ombre jacket are going to slay you… Read More More Wedding Porn > Recent Real Weddings May. 25, 2020 Star Wars, Star Trek, Tolkien, and more: A medley of geeky wedding themes at this Seattle wedding Dorothy Ann and Matthew's Seattle wedding was a happy melange of geeky wedding themes, from Star Trek and Star Wars to Tolkein and How to Train Your Dragon. Read More May. 18, 2020 Check the LIGHT UP WEDDING DRESS at this carnival wedding Ellie and Jake loved their school carnivals so much that they brought that vibe to their woodland wedding — with a light-up dress and light-up shoes, too. Read More May. 11, 2020 A wild zoo wedding — don't miss the animal-print shoes! This Pennsylvania couple had their kid-friendly zoo wedding … complete with animal print shoes, and animal masks. Read More May. 4, 2020 NOLA destination wedding: Laissez Les Bons Temps Rouler! We're from California, so having the wedding in New Orleans was a destination for us and all of our guests. We wanted everything to be classic New Orleans… With some Star Wars and LEGO tossed in! Read More 1.2k Apr. 27, 2020 EYECANDY ALERT: Golden chic Halloween wedding in Cape Cod If you need your eye-candy fix for the day, you'll want to take your time with these halloween wedding details — a custommade gold wedding dress, chic skull decor, and wedding dogs dressed to match the couple! Read More Apr. 20, 2020 Guac down the aisle! Getting married in our fave Tex-Mex restaurant Emily and Ron decided to guac down the aisle to the accompaniment of all their favorite things and people, at their fave Tex-Mex restaurant. Read More More Real Weddings > Recent Advice May. 22, 2020 Gender-neutral vow examples for everyone Looking for a gender-neutral vow for your wedding? Gender-neutral vows can be as beautiful, romantic, funny, quirky, and inspiring as more traditional phrasings. Check out five examples from the Offbeat Bride community. Read More May. 8, 2020 Wedding dresses that cover your back and shoulders "I have had issues with mild acne & severe keloid scarring, specific to my shoulders and back my entire life. I've been trying to find wedding dress styles that are short sleeve but offer back coverage. Can you help?" …OH, CAN WE EVER! Read More May. 1, 2020 5 reasons to master how to livestream your wedding in the age of Coronavirus If the coronavirus has put a crimp in your wedding plans, you might be able to livestream instead. Here are just a few good reasons to livestream your wedding. Read More 1.9k Apr. 24, 2020 How can I get married during this pandemic? We got this email from a reader recently: "For personal and legal reasons, we want to get married right now… but how can we get legally married during this pandemic?!" This is a simple question, with a complicated answer… and it's going to depend a LOT on where you exactly are, and where you can get to. Read More 35k Apr. 17, 2020 What's a thoughtful gift for someone who had to cancel their wedding because of Coronavirus? A couple weeks ago, Jalila asked us: "What would be a thoughtful gift for a friend and a co-worker who had to cancel their weddings?" Of course no gifts are necessary, but have a suggestion for a win/win gift that helps more than just the couple… Read More Apr. 3, 2020 A Blessing On Your House: Decoding weird wedding language with a queer Christian minister Words have histories, and the words that go along with wedding ceremonies have millennia of symbolism behind them. But those of us with a progressive or non-traditionalist streak sometimes wrestle with those ancient meanings as we seek to queer our rituals and find words that reflect the humanity-uplifting equal partnerships we want to build… Read More More Advice > Recent DIY Feb. 21, 2020 Make these themed table cards with wedding QR codes for your geeky wedding What better way to make sure your guests are fueled by the same music, movies, and pop culture icons you love than this little DIY project involving wedding QR codes and thematic geeky table cards? Read More Jan. 29, 2020 How do I make my own wedding invitations online? (We have a one word answer!) Lately, we've been hearing a lot from readers about online graphic tool Canva… how it's been working great for ordinary mortals DIYing their wedding invitations, not just for artists. So we made this step-by-step tutorial… Read More 1.2k Jan. 8, 2020 Should you DIY wedding flowers? What to know before you say GO It's way too easy to think, "It's just flowers. I can do thaaaat!" as a favorite florist once said… Possibly because she had heard brides say that before! …A lot. But you need to make sure you're ready for all that's involved when you DIY your wedding flowers. Read More Sep. 18, 2018 Eat 'em or take 'em: these s'mores wedding favors are a gooey gift guests will devour S'mores are a staple of outdoor weddings in any season, but especially in the fall when the weather gets chilly and a bonfire is apropos. You're cooking them up over a bonfire, adding them to your sweets table, and even making them into cakes! But a perfect way to provide a dessert AND a takeaway gift is an easy-to-make s'mores wedding favor. Here's how to make them super easily with a few staples from Michael's Weddings™… Read More 10k Jul. 11, 2018 A seriously easy way to make a cathedral veil from your favorite fabric About a month before my wedding, I became fascinated with a colorful floral veil in this post on my favorite wedding blog. I looked around for similar veils online, but couldn't find anything for a price I was willing to pay. So I decided to DIY my veil and it was surprisingly easy! Here's how I did it… Read More 3.1k Jun. 11, 2018 Supersize your wedding flora with this big crepe paper flower tutorial We know HUGE bouquets are super popular right now, but what if we mega-size the actual flowers instead of just the bouquet size? We love a good huge flower bouquet, headpiece, centerpiece, or ceremony backdrop. The best part? You can totally make these yourself. Read More More DIY > Recent Stuff we love 35k Apr. 17, 2020 What's a thoughtful gift for someone who had to cancel their wedding because of Coronavirus? A couple weeks ago, Jalila asked us: "What would be a thoughtful gift for a friend and a co-worker who had to cancel their weddings?" Of course no gifts are necessary, but have a suggestion for a win/win gift that helps more than just the couple… Read More 2.0k Mar. 6, 2020 Offbeat Bride trends: Floral veils, balsa wood bouquets, geeky engagement rings, and gorgeous dresses Most of y'all probably know that part of how Offbeat Bride stays online is with help from affiliate sales, right? This means that if you click a link on our site to spots like Etsy, Nordstrom, or Amazon, we may get a small percentage of sales that come from your click. Where it gets funny is that we can see what you buy! Now, we can't see WHO bought, what so your privacy is safe… but based y'all's purchases these days, we're starting to sense some Offbeat Bride wedding trends for the year. Let's take a peek… Read More Feb. 7, 2020 Why send a save the date card? (…Maybe because they're cute and getting easier and easier to make!) Save the date cards have become a popular option, especially for destination weddings. Minted's new collection gives you lots of options — and they have free services that make the whole thing easy! Read More Dec. 13, 2019 These stunning email invitation suites make digital look like print Emailing your wedding invitations is an eco-friendly AND budget-friendly wedding choice. Plus, they're getting to be just as lovely as printed invitations so you can still keep it as classy and avant-garde as you like. Read More 1.3k Dec. 3, 2019 Not your average celebrity rings: imagining the engagement rings of our favorite fictional characters Let's just have some fun today, imagining the engagement rings of a few of our favorite fictional characters. We're talking about everyone from the all-grown-up versions of Harry Potter characters like Luna Lovegood or Hermione Granger, to Star Wars characters, to movie faves like Lydia Dietz from Beetlejuice to Princess Buttercup from The Princess Bride, to comic book bad-asses like Wonder Woman, and Gamora… Read More 1.4k Nov. 5, 2019 DARK SPARKLE: 11 black wedding rings Today we're going to browse some of our favorite black engagement rings from our longtime friends and sponsors, Joseph Jewelry. We're talking all black material, black gemstones, or just more subtle black accents… Read More More Stuff we love > Recent Wedding 101 1.1k Feb. 5, 2020 Hyphenated last names — the practical stuff Torn between hyphenated last names and changing your name when you get married? Offbeat Brides share some of the IRL consequences of hyphenating their own names, or their kids' names. Read More 1.5k Jul. 29, 2019 I bought my wedding dress on Etsy! Here are my tips for buying a custom dress online One element of my wedding with which I was fairly obsessed was finding a fun dress. I'm not a white gown kinda gal, so I was on the hunt for something colorful. I decided to test the waters in customizing a dress online. There are lots of stores that do that theses days, but I knew I wanted something from an independent seller who could really personalize the look itself. I'm already an avid Etsy window shopper, so it was all just a matter of narrowing down the search to a reputable designer who made dresses I liked. Easier said than done? Actually, it was pretty easy… Read More 1.1k Jul. 24, 2019 9 hidden benefits of hiring a day-of coordinator (that I learned at my wedding!) You're in the thick of wedding planning and it's starting to get hairy. Maybe you've hired an event planner, maybe a day-of coordinator, maybe a friend willing to lend a hand, or maybe you're going hard at it by yourself. If you're in the latter two camps, you may be thinking, "do I need to hire a day-of coordinator?" Here are a few of the benefits, hidden and otherwise, that I discovered when I hired a day-of coordinator for my wedding… Read More 1.2k Mar. 27, 2019 5 ways to save the planet (& your wallet!) while wedding planning Trying to find sustainable solutions for an eco-friendly wedding isn't always easy, especially when you're on a budget and trying not to over-complicate things. But hosting an eco-conscious event doesn't have to be impossible. And making sustainable choices isn't just for tree-huggers. Here are five Earth-friendly ideas that won't put any additional burden on your wallet or your special day… Read More 1.0k Jan. 23, 2019 6 tips for making your wedding website useful AND stylish Are you engaged? YAY! I have a feeling that a lot of you are thinking about wedding hashtags and websites and social media, oh my. Weddings are way more high tech these days and a wedding website is pretty standard fare now. Here's how to make yours great… Read More 2.9k Jul. 12, 2018 Planning tools 101: hotel block comparison chart We launched a comprehensive and totally customizable document of wedding planning spreadsheets in Google Drive if you're the type to get down with spreadsheets like I am. Now we're sharing a chart that will help you compare hotel blocks if you're planning to provide that option to your guests. Hotel blocks allow you to block out some rooms and room rates to help guests grab a good deal on a hotel room. Read More More Wedding 101 > Offbeat Bride: your source for wedding ideas and inclusive wedding planning We've got bajillions of creative wedding ideas, DIY projects, and wedding advice to make planning your weird wedding easier and fun! What do you need to do today? I have no idea. I need Wedding Planning 101! I need tools and resources like wedding planning checklist and wedding spreadsheets Help me write my wedding ceremony or give me vow examples NEW FOR 2020: Offbeat Bride City Guides: the nitty-gritty of how to get married in your city Atlanta • Chicago • Dallas • DC • Houston • LA • NYC • Philly • SF • Seattle What wedding planning advice & inspiration do you need today? Ceremony Script Dress Shopping Eloping Etiquette Family Drama Feminism Geeky Weddings LGBTQ No Wedding Party Omg Dresses Readings Writing Vows A few of our fave wedding vendors Allison Williams Photography Read More Joseph Gonzalez-Dufresne Photography Read More Serendipity Events By Tina Read More Uniquely Inviting Read More Browse our vendor guide > The new book from the author of Offbeat Bride COMING THIS JULY: From Sh!tshow To Afterglow The new book from Offbeat Bride author Ariel Meadow Stallings is here to hold your hand while you cry, and then help you put your life back together. Filled with unfiltered, personal stories and practical, research-backed advice, Sh!tshow is here to help you overcome personal trauma with creative self-development. Let’s make this the best worst time of your life! READ AN EXCERPT Copyright © 2003 - 2020 Offbeat Empire. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction in part or in whole is prohibited. Contact us Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Monetized by SkimLinks
1.4k Mar. 2, 2020 So much edgy floral goodness at this urban art + distillery wedding inspiration With a lacy black gown and accompanying crown, cranberry cocktails, a custom tailored burgundy wool suit (with an antique honeybee pin), wrought iron, floral, and candle details, and dramatic proteas all around, this edgy wedding inspiration is totally bad-ass and chic at the same time. It all took place in Hartford, Connecticut at Hartford Flavor Co. (a unique artisan liqueur distillery) and Hog River Brewing Co. (a favorite local brewery). A hand-painted vegan leather jacket and towering black wedding cake are a few of the must-see details… Read More 1.1k Feb. 12, 2020 Check this winter engagement photoshoot from two intense med students A passionate engagement photo shoot may be outside some people's comfort zone, but Jordan Jay found that it conveyed her relationship with fiancé Nicholas better than the typical super-sweet shots. Read More 1.1k Feb. 10, 2020 Hot pink carnival meets rainbows & tulle at this Brooklyn vow renewal This vow renewal inspiration with real couple Holly and Topher was inspired by a modern carnival and Holly's bright pink hair.They wore their pink wedding attire from their wedding day and custom coordinated the tablescape, florals, stationary, and cake to match it all and look AMAZING. The pink dress and matching ombre jacket are going to slay you… Read More More Wedding Porn > Recent Real Weddings May. 25, 2020 Star Wars, Star Trek, Tolkien, and more: A medley of geeky wedding themes at this Seattle wedding Dorothy Ann and Matthew's Seattle wedding was a happy melange of geeky wedding themes, from Star Trek and Star Wars to Tolkein and How to Train Your Dragon. Read More May. 18, 2020 Check the LIGHT UP WEDDING DRESS at this carnival wedding Ellie and Jake loved their school carnivals so much that they brought that vibe to their woodland wedding — with a light-up dress and light-up shoes, too. Read More May. 11, 2020 A wild zoo wedding — don't miss the animal-print shoes! This Pennsylvania couple had their kid-friendly zoo wedding … complete with animal print shoes, and animal masks. Read More May. 4, 2020 NOLA destination wedding: Laissez Les Bons Temps Rouler! We're from California, so having the wedding in New Orleans was a destination for us and all of our guests. We wanted everything to be classic New Orleans… With some Star Wars and LEGO tossed in! Read More 1.2k Apr. 27, 2020 EYECANDY ALERT: Golden chic Halloween wedding in Cape Cod If you need your eye-candy fix for the day, you'll want to take your time with these halloween wedding details — a custommade gold wedding dress, chic skull decor, and wedding dogs dressed to match the couple! Read More Apr. 20, 2020 Guac down the aisle! Getting married in our fave Tex-Mex restaurant Emily and Ron decided to guac down the aisle to the accompaniment of all their favorite things and people, at their fave Tex-Mex restaurant. Read More More Real Weddings > Recent Advice May. 22, 2020 Gender-neutral vow examples for everyone Looking for a gender-neutral vow for your wedding? Gender-neutral vows can be as beautiful, romantic, funny, quirky, and inspiring as more traditional phrasings. Check out five examples from the Offbeat Bride community. Read More May. 8, 2020 Wedding dresses that cover your back and shoulders "I have had issues with mild acne & severe keloid scarring, specific to my shoulders and back my entire life. I've been trying to find wedding dress styles that are short sleeve but offer back coverage. Can you help?" …OH, CAN WE EVER! Read More May. 1, 2020 5 reasons to master how to livestream your wedding in the age of Coronavirus If the coronavirus has put a crimp in your wedding plans, you might be able to livestream instead. Here are just a few good reasons to livestream your wedding. Read More 1.9k Apr. 24, 2020 How can I get married during this pandemic? We got this email from a reader recently: "For personal and legal reasons, we want to get married right now… but how can we get legally married during this pandemic?!" This is a simple question, with a complicated answer… and it's going to depend a LOT on where you exactly are, and where you can get to. Read More 35k Apr. 17, 2020 What's a thoughtful gift for someone who had to cancel their wedding because of Coronavirus? A couple weeks ago, Jalila asked us: "What would be a thoughtful gift for a friend and a co-worker who had to cancel their weddings?" Of course no gifts are necessary, but have a suggestion for a win/win gift that helps more than just the couple… Read More Apr. 3, 2020 A Blessing On Your House: Decoding weird wedding language with a queer Christian minister Words have histories, and the words that go along with wedding ceremonies have millennia of symbolism behind them. But those of us with a progressive or non-traditionalist streak sometimes wrestle with those ancient meanings as we seek to queer our rituals and find words that reflect the humanity-uplifting equal partnerships we want to build… Read More More Advice > Recent DIY Feb. 21, 2020 Make these themed table cards with wedding QR codes for your geeky wedding What better way to make sure your guests are fueled by the same music, movies, and pop culture icons you love than this little DIY project involving wedding QR codes and thematic geeky table cards? Read More Jan. 29, 2020 How do I make my own wedding invitations online? (We have a one word answer!) Lately, we've been hearing a lot from readers about online graphic tool Canva… how it's been working great for ordinary mortals DIYing their wedding invitations, not just for artists. So we made this step-by-step tutorial… Read More 1.2k Jan. 8, 2020 Should you DIY wedding flowers? What to know before you say GO It's way too easy to think, "It's just flowers. I can do thaaaat!" as a favorite florist once said… Possibly because she had heard brides say that before! …A lot. But you need to make sure you're ready for all that's involved when you DIY your wedding flowers. Read More Sep. 18, 2018 Eat 'em or take 'em: these s'mores wedding favors are a gooey gift guests will devour S'mores are a staple of outdoor weddings in any season, but especially in the fall when the weather gets chilly and a bonfire is apropos. You're cooking them up over a bonfire, adding them to your sweets table, and even making them into cakes! But a perfect way to provide a dessert AND a takeaway gift is an easy-to-make s'mores wedding favor. Here's how to make them super easily with a few staples from Michael's Weddings™… Read More 10k Jul. 11, 2018 A seriously easy way to make a cathedral veil from your favorite fabric About a month before my wedding, I became fascinated with a colorful floral veil in this post on my favorite wedding blog. I looked around for similar veils online, but couldn't find anything for a price I was willing to pay. So I decided to DIY my veil and it was surprisingly easy! Here's how I did it… Read More 3.1k Jun. 11, 2018 Supersize your wedding flora with this big crepe paper flower tutorial We know HUGE bouquets are super popular right now, but what if we mega-size the actual flowers instead of just the bouquet size? We love a good huge flower bouquet, headpiece, centerpiece, or ceremony backdrop. The best part? You can totally make these yourself. Read More More DIY > Recent Stuff we love 35k Apr. 17, 2020 What's a thoughtful gift for someone who had to cancel their wedding because of Coronavirus? A couple weeks ago, Jalila asked us: "What would be a thoughtful gift for a friend and a co-worker who had to cancel their weddings?" Of course no gifts are necessary, but have a suggestion for a win/win gift that helps more than just the couple… Read More 2.0k Mar. 6, 2020 Offbeat Bride trends: Floral veils, balsa wood bouquets, geeky engagement rings, and gorgeous dresses Most of y'all probably know that part of how Offbeat Bride stays online is with help from affiliate sales, right? This means that if you click a link on our site to spots like Etsy, Nordstrom, or Amazon, we may get a small percentage of sales that come from your click. Where it gets funny is that we can see what you buy! Now, we can't see WHO bought, what so your privacy is safe… but based y'all's purchases these days, we're starting to sense some Offbeat Bride wedding trends for the year. Let's take a peek… Read More Feb. 7, 2020 Why send a save the date card? (…Maybe because they're cute and getting easier and easier to make!) Save the date cards have become a popular option, especially for destination weddings. Minted's new collection gives you lots of options — and they have free services that make the whole thing easy! Read More Dec. 13, 2019 These stunning email invitation suites make digital look like print Emailing your wedding invitations is an eco-friendly AND budget-friendly wedding choice. Plus, they're getting to be just as lovely as printed invitations so you can still keep it as classy and avant-garde as you like. Read More 1.3k Dec. 3, 2019 Not your average celebrity rings: imagining the engagement rings of our favorite fictional characters Let's just have some fun today, imagining the engagement rings of a few of our favorite fictional characters. We're talking about everyone from the all-grown-up versions of Harry Potter characters like Luna Lovegood or Hermione Granger, to Star Wars characters, to movie faves like Lydia Dietz from Beetlejuice to Princess Buttercup from The Princess Bride, to comic book bad-asses like Wonder Woman, and Gamora… Read More 1.4k Nov. 5, 2019 DARK SPARKLE: 11 black wedding rings Today we're going to browse some of our favorite black engagement rings from our longtime friends and sponsors, Joseph Jewelry. We're talking all black material, black gemstones, or just more subtle black accents… Read More More Stuff we love > Recent Wedding 101 1.1k Feb. 5, 2020 Hyphenated last names — the practical stuff Torn between hyphenated last names and changing your name when you get married? Offbeat Brides share some of the IRL consequences of hyphenating their own names, or their kids' names. Read More 1.5k Jul. 29, 2019 I bought my wedding dress on Etsy! Here are my tips for buying a custom dress online One element of my wedding with which I was fairly obsessed was finding a fun dress. I'm not a white gown kinda gal, so I was on the hunt for something colorful. I decided to test the waters in customizing a dress online. There are lots of stores that do that theses days, but I knew I wanted something from an independent seller who could really personalize the look itself. I'm already an avid Etsy window shopper, so it was all just a matter of narrowing down the search to a reputable designer who made dresses I liked. Easier said than done? Actually, it was pretty easy… Read More 1.1k Jul. 24, 2019 9 hidden benefits of hiring a day-of coordinator (that I learned at my wedding!) You're in the thick of wedding planning and it's starting to get hairy. Maybe you've hired an event planner, maybe a day-of coordinator, maybe a friend willing to lend a hand, or maybe you're going hard at it by yourself. If you're in the latter two camps, you may be thinking, "do I need to hire a day-of coordinator?" Here are a few of the benefits, hidden and otherwise, that I discovered when I hired a day-of coordinator for my wedding… Read More 1.2k Mar. 27, 2019 5 ways to save the planet (& your wallet!) while wedding planning Trying to find sustainable solutions for an eco-friendly wedding isn't always easy, especially when you're on a budget and trying not to over-complicate things. But hosting an eco-conscious event doesn't have to be impossible. And making sustainable choices isn't just for tree-huggers. Here are five Earth-friendly ideas that won't put any additional burden on your wallet or your special day… Read More 1.0k Jan. 23, 2019 6 tips for making your wedding website useful AND stylish Are you engaged? YAY! I have a feeling that a lot of you are thinking about wedding hashtags and websites and social media, oh my. Weddings are way more high tech these days and a wedding website is pretty standard fare now. Here's how to make yours great… Read More 2.9k Jul. 12, 2018 Planning tools 101: hotel block comparison chart We launched a comprehensive and totally customizable document of wedding planning spreadsheets in Google Drive if you're the type to get down with spreadsheets like I am. Now we're sharing a chart that will help you compare hotel blocks if you're planning to provide that option to your guests. Hotel blocks allow you to block out some rooms and room rates to help guests grab a good deal on a hotel room. Read More More Wedding 101 > Offbeat Bride: your source for wedding ideas and inclusive wedding planning We've got bajillions of creative wedding ideas, DIY projects, and wedding advice to make planning your weird wedding easier and fun! What do you need to do today? I have no idea. I need Wedding Planning 101! I need tools and resources like wedding planning checklist and wedding spreadsheets Help me write my wedding ceremony or give me vow examples NEW FOR 2020: Offbeat Bride City Guides: the nitty-gritty of how to get married in your city Atlanta • Chicago • Dallas • DC • Houston • LA • NYC • Philly • SF • Seattle What wedding planning advice & inspiration do you need today? Ceremony Script Dress Shopping Eloping Etiquette Family Drama Feminism Geeky Weddings LGBTQ No Wedding Party Omg Dresses Readings Writing Vows A few of our fave wedding vendors Allison Williams Photography Read More Joseph Gonzalez-Dufresne Photography Read More Serendipity Events By Tina Read More Uniquely Inviting Read More Browse our vendor guide > The new book from the author of Offbeat Bride COMING THIS JULY: From Sh!tshow To Afterglow The new book from Offbeat Bride author Ariel Meadow Stallings is here to hold your hand while you cry, and then help you put your life back together. Filled with unfiltered, personal stories and practical, research-backed advice, Sh!tshow is here to help you overcome personal trauma with creative self-development. Let’s make this the best worst time of your life! READ AN EXCERPT Copyright © 2003 - 2020 Offbeat Empire. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction in part or in whole is prohibited. Contact us Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Monetized by SkimLinks
1.1k Feb. 12, 2020 Check this winter engagement photoshoot from two intense med students A passionate engagement photo shoot may be outside some people's comfort zone, but Jordan Jay found that it conveyed her relationship with fiancé Nicholas better than the typical super-sweet shots. Read More 1.1k Feb. 10, 2020 Hot pink carnival meets rainbows & tulle at this Brooklyn vow renewal This vow renewal inspiration with real couple Holly and Topher was inspired by a modern carnival and Holly's bright pink hair.They wore their pink wedding attire from their wedding day and custom coordinated the tablescape, florals, stationary, and cake to match it all and look AMAZING. The pink dress and matching ombre jacket are going to slay you… Read More More Wedding Porn > Recent Real Weddings May. 25, 2020 Star Wars, Star Trek, Tolkien, and more: A medley of geeky wedding themes at this Seattle wedding Dorothy Ann and Matthew's Seattle wedding was a happy melange of geeky wedding themes, from Star Trek and Star Wars to Tolkein and How to Train Your Dragon. Read More May. 18, 2020 Check the LIGHT UP WEDDING DRESS at this carnival wedding Ellie and Jake loved their school carnivals so much that they brought that vibe to their woodland wedding — with a light-up dress and light-up shoes, too. Read More May. 11, 2020 A wild zoo wedding — don't miss the animal-print shoes! This Pennsylvania couple had their kid-friendly zoo wedding … complete with animal print shoes, and animal masks. Read More May. 4, 2020 NOLA destination wedding: Laissez Les Bons Temps Rouler! We're from California, so having the wedding in New Orleans was a destination for us and all of our guests. We wanted everything to be classic New Orleans… With some Star Wars and LEGO tossed in! Read More 1.2k Apr. 27, 2020 EYECANDY ALERT: Golden chic Halloween wedding in Cape Cod If you need your eye-candy fix for the day, you'll want to take your time with these halloween wedding details — a custommade gold wedding dress, chic skull decor, and wedding dogs dressed to match the couple! Read More Apr. 20, 2020 Guac down the aisle! Getting married in our fave Tex-Mex restaurant Emily and Ron decided to guac down the aisle to the accompaniment of all their favorite things and people, at their fave Tex-Mex restaurant. Read More More Real Weddings > Recent Advice May. 22, 2020 Gender-neutral vow examples for everyone Looking for a gender-neutral vow for your wedding? Gender-neutral vows can be as beautiful, romantic, funny, quirky, and inspiring as more traditional phrasings. Check out five examples from the Offbeat Bride community. Read More May. 8, 2020 Wedding dresses that cover your back and shoulders "I have had issues with mild acne & severe keloid scarring, specific to my shoulders and back my entire life. I've been trying to find wedding dress styles that are short sleeve but offer back coverage. Can you help?" …OH, CAN WE EVER! Read More May. 1, 2020 5 reasons to master how to livestream your wedding in the age of Coronavirus If the coronavirus has put a crimp in your wedding plans, you might be able to livestream instead. Here are just a few good reasons to livestream your wedding. Read More 1.9k Apr. 24, 2020 How can I get married during this pandemic? We got this email from a reader recently: "For personal and legal reasons, we want to get married right now… but how can we get legally married during this pandemic?!" This is a simple question, with a complicated answer… and it's going to depend a LOT on where you exactly are, and where you can get to. Read More 35k Apr. 17, 2020 What's a thoughtful gift for someone who had to cancel their wedding because of Coronavirus? A couple weeks ago, Jalila asked us: "What would be a thoughtful gift for a friend and a co-worker who had to cancel their weddings?" Of course no gifts are necessary, but have a suggestion for a win/win gift that helps more than just the couple… Read More Apr. 3, 2020 A Blessing On Your House: Decoding weird wedding language with a queer Christian minister Words have histories, and the words that go along with wedding ceremonies have millennia of symbolism behind them. But those of us with a progressive or non-traditionalist streak sometimes wrestle with those ancient meanings as we seek to queer our rituals and find words that reflect the humanity-uplifting equal partnerships we want to build… Read More More Advice > Recent DIY Feb. 21, 2020 Make these themed table cards with wedding QR codes for your geeky wedding What better way to make sure your guests are fueled by the same music, movies, and pop culture icons you love than this little DIY project involving wedding QR codes and thematic geeky table cards? Read More Jan. 29, 2020 How do I make my own wedding invitations online? (We have a one word answer!) Lately, we've been hearing a lot from readers about online graphic tool Canva… how it's been working great for ordinary mortals DIYing their wedding invitations, not just for artists. So we made this step-by-step tutorial… Read More 1.2k Jan. 8, 2020 Should you DIY wedding flowers? What to know before you say GO It's way too easy to think, "It's just flowers. I can do thaaaat!" as a favorite florist once said… Possibly because she had heard brides say that before! …A lot. But you need to make sure you're ready for all that's involved when you DIY your wedding flowers. Read More Sep. 18, 2018 Eat 'em or take 'em: these s'mores wedding favors are a gooey gift guests will devour S'mores are a staple of outdoor weddings in any season, but especially in the fall when the weather gets chilly and a bonfire is apropos. You're cooking them up over a bonfire, adding them to your sweets table, and even making them into cakes! But a perfect way to provide a dessert AND a takeaway gift is an easy-to-make s'mores wedding favor. Here's how to make them super easily with a few staples from Michael's Weddings™… Read More 10k Jul. 11, 2018 A seriously easy way to make a cathedral veil from your favorite fabric About a month before my wedding, I became fascinated with a colorful floral veil in this post on my favorite wedding blog. I looked around for similar veils online, but couldn't find anything for a price I was willing to pay. So I decided to DIY my veil and it was surprisingly easy! Here's how I did it… Read More 3.1k Jun. 11, 2018 Supersize your wedding flora with this big crepe paper flower tutorial We know HUGE bouquets are super popular right now, but what if we mega-size the actual flowers instead of just the bouquet size? We love a good huge flower bouquet, headpiece, centerpiece, or ceremony backdrop. The best part? You can totally make these yourself. Read More More DIY > Recent Stuff we love 35k Apr. 17, 2020 What's a thoughtful gift for someone who had to cancel their wedding because of Coronavirus? A couple weeks ago, Jalila asked us: "What would be a thoughtful gift for a friend and a co-worker who had to cancel their weddings?" Of course no gifts are necessary, but have a suggestion for a win/win gift that helps more than just the couple… Read More 2.0k Mar. 6, 2020 Offbeat Bride trends: Floral veils, balsa wood bouquets, geeky engagement rings, and gorgeous dresses Most of y'all probably know that part of how Offbeat Bride stays online is with help from affiliate sales, right? This means that if you click a link on our site to spots like Etsy, Nordstrom, or Amazon, we may get a small percentage of sales that come from your click. Where it gets funny is that we can see what you buy! Now, we can't see WHO bought, what so your privacy is safe… but based y'all's purchases these days, we're starting to sense some Offbeat Bride wedding trends for the year. Let's take a peek… Read More Feb. 7, 2020 Why send a save the date card? (…Maybe because they're cute and getting easier and easier to make!) Save the date cards have become a popular option, especially for destination weddings. Minted's new collection gives you lots of options — and they have free services that make the whole thing easy! Read More Dec. 13, 2019 These stunning email invitation suites make digital look like print Emailing your wedding invitations is an eco-friendly AND budget-friendly wedding choice. Plus, they're getting to be just as lovely as printed invitations so you can still keep it as classy and avant-garde as you like. Read More 1.3k Dec. 3, 2019 Not your average celebrity rings: imagining the engagement rings of our favorite fictional characters Let's just have some fun today, imagining the engagement rings of a few of our favorite fictional characters. We're talking about everyone from the all-grown-up versions of Harry Potter characters like Luna Lovegood or Hermione Granger, to Star Wars characters, to movie faves like Lydia Dietz from Beetlejuice to Princess Buttercup from The Princess Bride, to comic book bad-asses like Wonder Woman, and Gamora… Read More 1.4k Nov. 5, 2019 DARK SPARKLE: 11 black wedding rings Today we're going to browse some of our favorite black engagement rings from our longtime friends and sponsors, Joseph Jewelry. We're talking all black material, black gemstones, or just more subtle black accents… Read More More Stuff we love > Recent Wedding 101 1.1k Feb. 5, 2020 Hyphenated last names — the practical stuff Torn between hyphenated last names and changing your name when you get married? Offbeat Brides share some of the IRL consequences of hyphenating their own names, or their kids' names. Read More 1.5k Jul. 29, 2019 I bought my wedding dress on Etsy! Here are my tips for buying a custom dress online One element of my wedding with which I was fairly obsessed was finding a fun dress. I'm not a white gown kinda gal, so I was on the hunt for something colorful. I decided to test the waters in customizing a dress online. There are lots of stores that do that theses days, but I knew I wanted something from an independent seller who could really personalize the look itself. I'm already an avid Etsy window shopper, so it was all just a matter of narrowing down the search to a reputable designer who made dresses I liked. Easier said than done? Actually, it was pretty easy… Read More 1.1k Jul. 24, 2019 9 hidden benefits of hiring a day-of coordinator (that I learned at my wedding!) You're in the thick of wedding planning and it's starting to get hairy. Maybe you've hired an event planner, maybe a day-of coordinator, maybe a friend willing to lend a hand, or maybe you're going hard at it by yourself. If you're in the latter two camps, you may be thinking, "do I need to hire a day-of coordinator?" Here are a few of the benefits, hidden and otherwise, that I discovered when I hired a day-of coordinator for my wedding… Read More 1.2k Mar. 27, 2019 5 ways to save the planet (& your wallet!) while wedding planning Trying to find sustainable solutions for an eco-friendly wedding isn't always easy, especially when you're on a budget and trying not to over-complicate things. But hosting an eco-conscious event doesn't have to be impossible. And making sustainable choices isn't just for tree-huggers. Here are five Earth-friendly ideas that won't put any additional burden on your wallet or your special day… Read More 1.0k Jan. 23, 2019 6 tips for making your wedding website useful AND stylish Are you engaged? YAY! I have a feeling that a lot of you are thinking about wedding hashtags and websites and social media, oh my. Weddings are way more high tech these days and a wedding website is pretty standard fare now. Here's how to make yours great… Read More 2.9k Jul. 12, 2018 Planning tools 101: hotel block comparison chart We launched a comprehensive and totally customizable document of wedding planning spreadsheets in Google Drive if you're the type to get down with spreadsheets like I am. Now we're sharing a chart that will help you compare hotel blocks if you're planning to provide that option to your guests. Hotel blocks allow you to block out some rooms and room rates to help guests grab a good deal on a hotel room. Read More More Wedding 101 > Offbeat Bride: your source for wedding ideas and inclusive wedding planning We've got bajillions of creative wedding ideas, DIY projects, and wedding advice to make planning your weird wedding easier and fun! What do you need to do today? I have no idea. I need Wedding Planning 101! I need tools and resources like wedding planning checklist and wedding spreadsheets Help me write my wedding ceremony or give me vow examples NEW FOR 2020: Offbeat Bride City Guides: the nitty-gritty of how to get married in your city Atlanta • Chicago • Dallas • DC • Houston • LA • NYC • Philly • SF • Seattle What wedding planning advice & inspiration do you need today? Ceremony Script Dress Shopping Eloping Etiquette Family Drama Feminism Geeky Weddings LGBTQ No Wedding Party Omg Dresses Readings Writing Vows A few of our fave wedding vendors Allison Williams Photography Read More Joseph Gonzalez-Dufresne Photography Read More Serendipity Events By Tina Read More Uniquely Inviting Read More Browse our vendor guide > The new book from the author of Offbeat Bride COMING THIS JULY: From Sh!tshow To Afterglow The new book from Offbeat Bride author Ariel Meadow Stallings is here to hold your hand while you cry, and then help you put your life back together. Filled with unfiltered, personal stories and practical, research-backed advice, Sh!tshow is here to help you overcome personal trauma with creative self-development. Let’s make this the best worst time of your life! READ AN EXCERPT Copyright © 2003 - 2020 Offbeat Empire. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction in part or in whole is prohibited. Contact us Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Monetized by SkimLinks
1.1k Feb. 10, 2020 Hot pink carnival meets rainbows & tulle at this Brooklyn vow renewal This vow renewal inspiration with real couple Holly and Topher was inspired by a modern carnival and Holly's bright pink hair.They wore their pink wedding attire from their wedding day and custom coordinated the tablescape, florals, stationary, and cake to match it all and look AMAZING. The pink dress and matching ombre jacket are going to slay you… Read More More Wedding Porn > Recent Real Weddings May. 25, 2020 Star Wars, Star Trek, Tolkien, and more: A medley of geeky wedding themes at this Seattle wedding Dorothy Ann and Matthew's Seattle wedding was a happy melange of geeky wedding themes, from Star Trek and Star Wars to Tolkein and How to Train Your Dragon. Read More May. 18, 2020 Check the LIGHT UP WEDDING DRESS at this carnival wedding Ellie and Jake loved their school carnivals so much that they brought that vibe to their woodland wedding — with a light-up dress and light-up shoes, too. Read More May. 11, 2020 A wild zoo wedding — don't miss the animal-print shoes! This Pennsylvania couple had their kid-friendly zoo wedding … complete with animal print shoes, and animal masks. Read More May. 4, 2020 NOLA destination wedding: Laissez Les Bons Temps Rouler! We're from California, so having the wedding in New Orleans was a destination for us and all of our guests. We wanted everything to be classic New Orleans… With some Star Wars and LEGO tossed in! Read More 1.2k Apr. 27, 2020 EYECANDY ALERT: Golden chic Halloween wedding in Cape Cod If you need your eye-candy fix for the day, you'll want to take your time with these halloween wedding details — a custommade gold wedding dress, chic skull decor, and wedding dogs dressed to match the couple! Read More Apr. 20, 2020 Guac down the aisle! Getting married in our fave Tex-Mex restaurant Emily and Ron decided to guac down the aisle to the accompaniment of all their favorite things and people, at their fave Tex-Mex restaurant. Read More More Real Weddings > Recent Advice May. 22, 2020 Gender-neutral vow examples for everyone Looking for a gender-neutral vow for your wedding? Gender-neutral vows can be as beautiful, romantic, funny, quirky, and inspiring as more traditional phrasings. Check out five examples from the Offbeat Bride community. Read More May. 8, 2020 Wedding dresses that cover your back and shoulders "I have had issues with mild acne & severe keloid scarring, specific to my shoulders and back my entire life. I've been trying to find wedding dress styles that are short sleeve but offer back coverage. Can you help?" …OH, CAN WE EVER! Read More May. 1, 2020 5 reasons to master how to livestream your wedding in the age of Coronavirus If the coronavirus has put a crimp in your wedding plans, you might be able to livestream instead. Here are just a few good reasons to livestream your wedding. Read More 1.9k Apr. 24, 2020 How can I get married during this pandemic? We got this email from a reader recently: "For personal and legal reasons, we want to get married right now… but how can we get legally married during this pandemic?!" This is a simple question, with a complicated answer… and it's going to depend a LOT on where you exactly are, and where you can get to. Read More 35k Apr. 17, 2020 What's a thoughtful gift for someone who had to cancel their wedding because of Coronavirus? A couple weeks ago, Jalila asked us: "What would be a thoughtful gift for a friend and a co-worker who had to cancel their weddings?" Of course no gifts are necessary, but have a suggestion for a win/win gift that helps more than just the couple… Read More Apr. 3, 2020 A Blessing On Your House: Decoding weird wedding language with a queer Christian minister Words have histories, and the words that go along with wedding ceremonies have millennia of symbolism behind them. But those of us with a progressive or non-traditionalist streak sometimes wrestle with those ancient meanings as we seek to queer our rituals and find words that reflect the humanity-uplifting equal partnerships we want to build… Read More More Advice > Recent DIY Feb. 21, 2020 Make these themed table cards with wedding QR codes for your geeky wedding What better way to make sure your guests are fueled by the same music, movies, and pop culture icons you love than this little DIY project involving wedding QR codes and thematic geeky table cards? Read More Jan. 29, 2020 How do I make my own wedding invitations online? (We have a one word answer!) Lately, we've been hearing a lot from readers about online graphic tool Canva… how it's been working great for ordinary mortals DIYing their wedding invitations, not just for artists. So we made this step-by-step tutorial… Read More 1.2k Jan. 8, 2020 Should you DIY wedding flowers? What to know before you say GO It's way too easy to think, "It's just flowers. I can do thaaaat!" as a favorite florist once said… Possibly because she had heard brides say that before! …A lot. But you need to make sure you're ready for all that's involved when you DIY your wedding flowers. Read More Sep. 18, 2018 Eat 'em or take 'em: these s'mores wedding favors are a gooey gift guests will devour S'mores are a staple of outdoor weddings in any season, but especially in the fall when the weather gets chilly and a bonfire is apropos. You're cooking them up over a bonfire, adding them to your sweets table, and even making them into cakes! But a perfect way to provide a dessert AND a takeaway gift is an easy-to-make s'mores wedding favor. Here's how to make them super easily with a few staples from Michael's Weddings™… Read More 10k Jul. 11, 2018 A seriously easy way to make a cathedral veil from your favorite fabric About a month before my wedding, I became fascinated with a colorful floral veil in this post on my favorite wedding blog. I looked around for similar veils online, but couldn't find anything for a price I was willing to pay. So I decided to DIY my veil and it was surprisingly easy! Here's how I did it… Read More 3.1k Jun. 11, 2018 Supersize your wedding flora with this big crepe paper flower tutorial We know HUGE bouquets are super popular right now, but what if we mega-size the actual flowers instead of just the bouquet size? We love a good huge flower bouquet, headpiece, centerpiece, or ceremony backdrop. The best part? You can totally make these yourself. Read More More DIY > Recent Stuff we love 35k Apr. 17, 2020 What's a thoughtful gift for someone who had to cancel their wedding because of Coronavirus? A couple weeks ago, Jalila asked us: "What would be a thoughtful gift for a friend and a co-worker who had to cancel their weddings?" Of course no gifts are necessary, but have a suggestion for a win/win gift that helps more than just the couple… Read More 2.0k Mar. 6, 2020 Offbeat Bride trends: Floral veils, balsa wood bouquets, geeky engagement rings, and gorgeous dresses Most of y'all probably know that part of how Offbeat Bride stays online is with help from affiliate sales, right? This means that if you click a link on our site to spots like Etsy, Nordstrom, or Amazon, we may get a small percentage of sales that come from your click. Where it gets funny is that we can see what you buy! Now, we can't see WHO bought, what so your privacy is safe… but based y'all's purchases these days, we're starting to sense some Offbeat Bride wedding trends for the year. Let's take a peek… Read More Feb. 7, 2020 Why send a save the date card? (…Maybe because they're cute and getting easier and easier to make!) Save the date cards have become a popular option, especially for destination weddings. Minted's new collection gives you lots of options — and they have free services that make the whole thing easy! Read More Dec. 13, 2019 These stunning email invitation suites make digital look like print Emailing your wedding invitations is an eco-friendly AND budget-friendly wedding choice. Plus, they're getting to be just as lovely as printed invitations so you can still keep it as classy and avant-garde as you like. Read More 1.3k Dec. 3, 2019 Not your average celebrity rings: imagining the engagement rings of our favorite fictional characters Let's just have some fun today, imagining the engagement rings of a few of our favorite fictional characters. We're talking about everyone from the all-grown-up versions of Harry Potter characters like Luna Lovegood or Hermione Granger, to Star Wars characters, to movie faves like Lydia Dietz from Beetlejuice to Princess Buttercup from The Princess Bride, to comic book bad-asses like Wonder Woman, and Gamora… Read More 1.4k Nov. 5, 2019 DARK SPARKLE: 11 black wedding rings Today we're going to browse some of our favorite black engagement rings from our longtime friends and sponsors, Joseph Jewelry. We're talking all black material, black gemstones, or just more subtle black accents… Read More More Stuff we love > Recent Wedding 101 1.1k Feb. 5, 2020 Hyphenated last names — the practical stuff Torn between hyphenated last names and changing your name when you get married? Offbeat Brides share some of the IRL consequences of hyphenating their own names, or their kids' names. Read More 1.5k Jul. 29, 2019 I bought my wedding dress on Etsy! Here are my tips for buying a custom dress online One element of my wedding with which I was fairly obsessed was finding a fun dress. I'm not a white gown kinda gal, so I was on the hunt for something colorful. I decided to test the waters in customizing a dress online. There are lots of stores that do that theses days, but I knew I wanted something from an independent seller who could really personalize the look itself. I'm already an avid Etsy window shopper, so it was all just a matter of narrowing down the search to a reputable designer who made dresses I liked. Easier said than done? Actually, it was pretty easy… Read More 1.1k Jul. 24, 2019 9 hidden benefits of hiring a day-of coordinator (that I learned at my wedding!) You're in the thick of wedding planning and it's starting to get hairy. Maybe you've hired an event planner, maybe a day-of coordinator, maybe a friend willing to lend a hand, or maybe you're going hard at it by yourself. If you're in the latter two camps, you may be thinking, "do I need to hire a day-of coordinator?" Here are a few of the benefits, hidden and otherwise, that I discovered when I hired a day-of coordinator for my wedding… Read More 1.2k Mar. 27, 2019 5 ways to save the planet (& your wallet!) while wedding planning Trying to find sustainable solutions for an eco-friendly wedding isn't always easy, especially when you're on a budget and trying not to over-complicate things. But hosting an eco-conscious event doesn't have to be impossible. And making sustainable choices isn't just for tree-huggers. Here are five Earth-friendly ideas that won't put any additional burden on your wallet or your special day… Read More 1.0k Jan. 23, 2019 6 tips for making your wedding website useful AND stylish Are you engaged? YAY! I have a feeling that a lot of you are thinking about wedding hashtags and websites and social media, oh my. Weddings are way more high tech these days and a wedding website is pretty standard fare now. Here's how to make yours great… Read More 2.9k Jul. 12, 2018 Planning tools 101: hotel block comparison chart We launched a comprehensive and totally customizable document of wedding planning spreadsheets in Google Drive if you're the type to get down with spreadsheets like I am. Now we're sharing a chart that will help you compare hotel blocks if you're planning to provide that option to your guests. Hotel blocks allow you to block out some rooms and room rates to help guests grab a good deal on a hotel room. Read More More Wedding 101 > Offbeat Bride: your source for wedding ideas and inclusive wedding planning We've got bajillions of creative wedding ideas, DIY projects, and wedding advice to make planning your weird wedding easier and fun! What do you need to do today? I have no idea. I need Wedding Planning 101! I need tools and resources like wedding planning checklist and wedding spreadsheets Help me write my wedding ceremony or give me vow examples NEW FOR 2020: Offbeat Bride City Guides: the nitty-gritty of how to get married in your city Atlanta • Chicago • Dallas • DC • Houston • LA • NYC • Philly • SF • Seattle What wedding planning advice & inspiration do you need today? Ceremony Script Dress Shopping Eloping Etiquette Family Drama Feminism Geeky Weddings LGBTQ No Wedding Party Omg Dresses Readings Writing Vows A few of our fave wedding vendors Allison Williams Photography Read More Joseph Gonzalez-Dufresne Photography Read More Serendipity Events By Tina Read More Uniquely Inviting Read More Browse our vendor guide > The new book from the author of Offbeat Bride COMING THIS JULY: From Sh!tshow To Afterglow The new book from Offbeat Bride author Ariel Meadow Stallings is here to hold your hand while you cry, and then help you put your life back together. Filled with unfiltered, personal stories and practical, research-backed advice, Sh!tshow is here to help you overcome personal trauma with creative self-development. Let’s make this the best worst time of your life! READ AN EXCERPT Copyright © 2003 - 2020 Offbeat Empire. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction in part or in whole is prohibited. Contact us Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Monetized by SkimLinks
May. 25, 2020 Star Wars, Star Trek, Tolkien, and more: A medley of geeky wedding themes at this Seattle wedding Dorothy Ann and Matthew's Seattle wedding was a happy melange of geeky wedding themes, from Star Trek and Star Wars to Tolkein and How to Train Your Dragon. Read More May. 18, 2020 Check the LIGHT UP WEDDING DRESS at this carnival wedding Ellie and Jake loved their school carnivals so much that they brought that vibe to their woodland wedding — with a light-up dress and light-up shoes, too. Read More May. 11, 2020 A wild zoo wedding — don't miss the animal-print shoes! This Pennsylvania couple had their kid-friendly zoo wedding … complete with animal print shoes, and animal masks. Read More May. 4, 2020 NOLA destination wedding: Laissez Les Bons Temps Rouler! We're from California, so having the wedding in New Orleans was a destination for us and all of our guests. We wanted everything to be classic New Orleans… With some Star Wars and LEGO tossed in! Read More 1.2k Apr. 27, 2020 EYECANDY ALERT: Golden chic Halloween wedding in Cape Cod If you need your eye-candy fix for the day, you'll want to take your time with these halloween wedding details — a custommade gold wedding dress, chic skull decor, and wedding dogs dressed to match the couple! Read More Apr. 20, 2020 Guac down the aisle! Getting married in our fave Tex-Mex restaurant Emily and Ron decided to guac down the aisle to the accompaniment of all their favorite things and people, at their fave Tex-Mex restaurant. Read More More Real Weddings > Recent Advice May. 22, 2020 Gender-neutral vow examples for everyone Looking for a gender-neutral vow for your wedding? Gender-neutral vows can be as beautiful, romantic, funny, quirky, and inspiring as more traditional phrasings. Check out five examples from the Offbeat Bride community. Read More May. 8, 2020 Wedding dresses that cover your back and shoulders "I have had issues with mild acne & severe keloid scarring, specific to my shoulders and back my entire life. I've been trying to find wedding dress styles that are short sleeve but offer back coverage. Can you help?" …OH, CAN WE EVER! Read More May. 1, 2020 5 reasons to master how to livestream your wedding in the age of Coronavirus If the coronavirus has put a crimp in your wedding plans, you might be able to livestream instead. Here are just a few good reasons to livestream your wedding. Read More 1.9k Apr. 24, 2020 How can I get married during this pandemic? We got this email from a reader recently: "For personal and legal reasons, we want to get married right now… but how can we get legally married during this pandemic?!" This is a simple question, with a complicated answer… and it's going to depend a LOT on where you exactly are, and where you can get to. Read More 35k Apr. 17, 2020 What's a thoughtful gift for someone who had to cancel their wedding because of Coronavirus? A couple weeks ago, Jalila asked us: "What would be a thoughtful gift for a friend and a co-worker who had to cancel their weddings?" Of course no gifts are necessary, but have a suggestion for a win/win gift that helps more than just the couple… Read More Apr. 3, 2020 A Blessing On Your House: Decoding weird wedding language with a queer Christian minister Words have histories, and the words that go along with wedding ceremonies have millennia of symbolism behind them. But those of us with a progressive or non-traditionalist streak sometimes wrestle with those ancient meanings as we seek to queer our rituals and find words that reflect the humanity-uplifting equal partnerships we want to build… Read More More Advice > Recent DIY Feb. 21, 2020 Make these themed table cards with wedding QR codes for your geeky wedding What better way to make sure your guests are fueled by the same music, movies, and pop culture icons you love than this little DIY project involving wedding QR codes and thematic geeky table cards? Read More Jan. 29, 2020 How do I make my own wedding invitations online? (We have a one word answer!) Lately, we've been hearing a lot from readers about online graphic tool Canva… how it's been working great for ordinary mortals DIYing their wedding invitations, not just for artists. So we made this step-by-step tutorial… Read More 1.2k Jan. 8, 2020 Should you DIY wedding flowers? What to know before you say GO It's way too easy to think, "It's just flowers. I can do thaaaat!" as a favorite florist once said… Possibly because she had heard brides say that before! …A lot. But you need to make sure you're ready for all that's involved when you DIY your wedding flowers. Read More Sep. 18, 2018 Eat 'em or take 'em: these s'mores wedding favors are a gooey gift guests will devour S'mores are a staple of outdoor weddings in any season, but especially in the fall when the weather gets chilly and a bonfire is apropos. You're cooking them up over a bonfire, adding them to your sweets table, and even making them into cakes! But a perfect way to provide a dessert AND a takeaway gift is an easy-to-make s'mores wedding favor. Here's how to make them super easily with a few staples from Michael's Weddings™… Read More 10k Jul. 11, 2018 A seriously easy way to make a cathedral veil from your favorite fabric About a month before my wedding, I became fascinated with a colorful floral veil in this post on my favorite wedding blog. I looked around for similar veils online, but couldn't find anything for a price I was willing to pay. So I decided to DIY my veil and it was surprisingly easy! Here's how I did it… Read More 3.1k Jun. 11, 2018 Supersize your wedding flora with this big crepe paper flower tutorial We know HUGE bouquets are super popular right now, but what if we mega-size the actual flowers instead of just the bouquet size? We love a good huge flower bouquet, headpiece, centerpiece, or ceremony backdrop. The best part? You can totally make these yourself. Read More More DIY > Recent Stuff we love 35k Apr. 17, 2020 What's a thoughtful gift for someone who had to cancel their wedding because of Coronavirus? A couple weeks ago, Jalila asked us: "What would be a thoughtful gift for a friend and a co-worker who had to cancel their weddings?" Of course no gifts are necessary, but have a suggestion for a win/win gift that helps more than just the couple… Read More 2.0k Mar. 6, 2020 Offbeat Bride trends: Floral veils, balsa wood bouquets, geeky engagement rings, and gorgeous dresses Most of y'all probably know that part of how Offbeat Bride stays online is with help from affiliate sales, right? This means that if you click a link on our site to spots like Etsy, Nordstrom, or Amazon, we may get a small percentage of sales that come from your click. Where it gets funny is that we can see what you buy! Now, we can't see WHO bought, what so your privacy is safe… but based y'all's purchases these days, we're starting to sense some Offbeat Bride wedding trends for the year. Let's take a peek… Read More Feb. 7, 2020 Why send a save the date card? (…Maybe because they're cute and getting easier and easier to make!) Save the date cards have become a popular option, especially for destination weddings. Minted's new collection gives you lots of options — and they have free services that make the whole thing easy! Read More Dec. 13, 2019 These stunning email invitation suites make digital look like print Emailing your wedding invitations is an eco-friendly AND budget-friendly wedding choice. Plus, they're getting to be just as lovely as printed invitations so you can still keep it as classy and avant-garde as you like. Read More 1.3k Dec. 3, 2019 Not your average celebrity rings: imagining the engagement rings of our favorite fictional characters Let's just have some fun today, imagining the engagement rings of a few of our favorite fictional characters. We're talking about everyone from the all-grown-up versions of Harry Potter characters like Luna Lovegood or Hermione Granger, to Star Wars characters, to movie faves like Lydia Dietz from Beetlejuice to Princess Buttercup from The Princess Bride, to comic book bad-asses like Wonder Woman, and Gamora… Read More 1.4k Nov. 5, 2019 DARK SPARKLE: 11 black wedding rings Today we're going to browse some of our favorite black engagement rings from our longtime friends and sponsors, Joseph Jewelry. We're talking all black material, black gemstones, or just more subtle black accents… Read More More Stuff we love > Recent Wedding 101 1.1k Feb. 5, 2020 Hyphenated last names — the practical stuff Torn between hyphenated last names and changing your name when you get married? Offbeat Brides share some of the IRL consequences of hyphenating their own names, or their kids' names. Read More 1.5k Jul. 29, 2019 I bought my wedding dress on Etsy! Here are my tips for buying a custom dress online One element of my wedding with which I was fairly obsessed was finding a fun dress. I'm not a white gown kinda gal, so I was on the hunt for something colorful. I decided to test the waters in customizing a dress online. There are lots of stores that do that theses days, but I knew I wanted something from an independent seller who could really personalize the look itself. I'm already an avid Etsy window shopper, so it was all just a matter of narrowing down the search to a reputable designer who made dresses I liked. Easier said than done? Actually, it was pretty easy… Read More 1.1k Jul. 24, 2019 9 hidden benefits of hiring a day-of coordinator (that I learned at my wedding!) You're in the thick of wedding planning and it's starting to get hairy. Maybe you've hired an event planner, maybe a day-of coordinator, maybe a friend willing to lend a hand, or maybe you're going hard at it by yourself. If you're in the latter two camps, you may be thinking, "do I need to hire a day-of coordinator?" Here are a few of the benefits, hidden and otherwise, that I discovered when I hired a day-of coordinator for my wedding… Read More 1.2k Mar. 27, 2019 5 ways to save the planet (& your wallet!) while wedding planning Trying to find sustainable solutions for an eco-friendly wedding isn't always easy, especially when you're on a budget and trying not to over-complicate things. But hosting an eco-conscious event doesn't have to be impossible. And making sustainable choices isn't just for tree-huggers. Here are five Earth-friendly ideas that won't put any additional burden on your wallet or your special day… Read More 1.0k Jan. 23, 2019 6 tips for making your wedding website useful AND stylish Are you engaged? YAY! I have a feeling that a lot of you are thinking about wedding hashtags and websites and social media, oh my. Weddings are way more high tech these days and a wedding website is pretty standard fare now. Here's how to make yours great… Read More 2.9k Jul. 12, 2018 Planning tools 101: hotel block comparison chart We launched a comprehensive and totally customizable document of wedding planning spreadsheets in Google Drive if you're the type to get down with spreadsheets like I am. Now we're sharing a chart that will help you compare hotel blocks if you're planning to provide that option to your guests. Hotel blocks allow you to block out some rooms and room rates to help guests grab a good deal on a hotel room. Read More More Wedding 101 > Offbeat Bride: your source for wedding ideas and inclusive wedding planning We've got bajillions of creative wedding ideas, DIY projects, and wedding advice to make planning your weird wedding easier and fun! What do you need to do today? I have no idea. I need Wedding Planning 101! I need tools and resources like wedding planning checklist and wedding spreadsheets Help me write my wedding ceremony or give me vow examples NEW FOR 2020: Offbeat Bride City Guides: the nitty-gritty of how to get married in your city Atlanta • Chicago • Dallas • DC • Houston • LA • NYC • Philly • SF • Seattle What wedding planning advice & inspiration do you need today? Ceremony Script Dress Shopping Eloping Etiquette Family Drama Feminism Geeky Weddings LGBTQ No Wedding Party Omg Dresses Readings Writing Vows A few of our fave wedding vendors Allison Williams Photography Read More Joseph Gonzalez-Dufresne Photography Read More Serendipity Events By Tina Read More Uniquely Inviting Read More Browse our vendor guide > The new book from the author of Offbeat Bride COMING THIS JULY: From Sh!tshow To Afterglow The new book from Offbeat Bride author Ariel Meadow Stallings is here to hold your hand while you cry, and then help you put your life back together. Filled with unfiltered, personal stories and practical, research-backed advice, Sh!tshow is here to help you overcome personal trauma with creative self-development. Let’s make this the best worst time of your life! READ AN EXCERPT Copyright © 2003 - 2020 Offbeat Empire. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction in part or in whole is prohibited. Contact us Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Monetized by SkimLinks
May. 18, 2020 Check the LIGHT UP WEDDING DRESS at this carnival wedding Ellie and Jake loved their school carnivals so much that they brought that vibe to their woodland wedding — with a light-up dress and light-up shoes, too. Read More May. 11, 2020 A wild zoo wedding — don't miss the animal-print shoes! This Pennsylvania couple had their kid-friendly zoo wedding … complete with animal print shoes, and animal masks. Read More May. 4, 2020 NOLA destination wedding: Laissez Les Bons Temps Rouler! We're from California, so having the wedding in New Orleans was a destination for us and all of our guests. We wanted everything to be classic New Orleans… With some Star Wars and LEGO tossed in! Read More 1.2k Apr. 27, 2020 EYECANDY ALERT: Golden chic Halloween wedding in Cape Cod If you need your eye-candy fix for the day, you'll want to take your time with these halloween wedding details — a custommade gold wedding dress, chic skull decor, and wedding dogs dressed to match the couple! Read More Apr. 20, 2020 Guac down the aisle! Getting married in our fave Tex-Mex restaurant Emily and Ron decided to guac down the aisle to the accompaniment of all their favorite things and people, at their fave Tex-Mex restaurant. Read More More Real Weddings > Recent Advice May. 22, 2020 Gender-neutral vow examples for everyone Looking for a gender-neutral vow for your wedding? Gender-neutral vows can be as beautiful, romantic, funny, quirky, and inspiring as more traditional phrasings. Check out five examples from the Offbeat Bride community. Read More May. 8, 2020 Wedding dresses that cover your back and shoulders "I have had issues with mild acne & severe keloid scarring, specific to my shoulders and back my entire life. I've been trying to find wedding dress styles that are short sleeve but offer back coverage. Can you help?" …OH, CAN WE EVER! Read More May. 1, 2020 5 reasons to master how to livestream your wedding in the age of Coronavirus If the coronavirus has put a crimp in your wedding plans, you might be able to livestream instead. Here are just a few good reasons to livestream your wedding. Read More 1.9k Apr. 24, 2020 How can I get married during this pandemic? We got this email from a reader recently: "For personal and legal reasons, we want to get married right now… but how can we get legally married during this pandemic?!" This is a simple question, with a complicated answer… and it's going to depend a LOT on where you exactly are, and where you can get to. Read More 35k Apr. 17, 2020 What's a thoughtful gift for someone who had to cancel their wedding because of Coronavirus? A couple weeks ago, Jalila asked us: "What would be a thoughtful gift for a friend and a co-worker who had to cancel their weddings?" Of course no gifts are necessary, but have a suggestion for a win/win gift that helps more than just the couple… Read More Apr. 3, 2020 A Blessing On Your House: Decoding weird wedding language with a queer Christian minister Words have histories, and the words that go along with wedding ceremonies have millennia of symbolism behind them. But those of us with a progressive or non-traditionalist streak sometimes wrestle with those ancient meanings as we seek to queer our rituals and find words that reflect the humanity-uplifting equal partnerships we want to build… Read More More Advice > Recent DIY Feb. 21, 2020 Make these themed table cards with wedding QR codes for your geeky wedding What better way to make sure your guests are fueled by the same music, movies, and pop culture icons you love than this little DIY project involving wedding QR codes and thematic geeky table cards? Read More Jan. 29, 2020 How do I make my own wedding invitations online? (We have a one word answer!) Lately, we've been hearing a lot from readers about online graphic tool Canva… how it's been working great for ordinary mortals DIYing their wedding invitations, not just for artists. So we made this step-by-step tutorial… Read More 1.2k Jan. 8, 2020 Should you DIY wedding flowers? What to know before you say GO It's way too easy to think, "It's just flowers. I can do thaaaat!" as a favorite florist once said… Possibly because she had heard brides say that before! …A lot. But you need to make sure you're ready for all that's involved when you DIY your wedding flowers. Read More Sep. 18, 2018 Eat 'em or take 'em: these s'mores wedding favors are a gooey gift guests will devour S'mores are a staple of outdoor weddings in any season, but especially in the fall when the weather gets chilly and a bonfire is apropos. You're cooking them up over a bonfire, adding them to your sweets table, and even making them into cakes! But a perfect way to provide a dessert AND a takeaway gift is an easy-to-make s'mores wedding favor. Here's how to make them super easily with a few staples from Michael's Weddings™… Read More 10k Jul. 11, 2018 A seriously easy way to make a cathedral veil from your favorite fabric About a month before my wedding, I became fascinated with a colorful floral veil in this post on my favorite wedding blog. I looked around for similar veils online, but couldn't find anything for a price I was willing to pay. So I decided to DIY my veil and it was surprisingly easy! Here's how I did it… Read More 3.1k Jun. 11, 2018 Supersize your wedding flora with this big crepe paper flower tutorial We know HUGE bouquets are super popular right now, but what if we mega-size the actual flowers instead of just the bouquet size? We love a good huge flower bouquet, headpiece, centerpiece, or ceremony backdrop. The best part? You can totally make these yourself. Read More More DIY > Recent Stuff we love 35k Apr. 17, 2020 What's a thoughtful gift for someone who had to cancel their wedding because of Coronavirus? A couple weeks ago, Jalila asked us: "What would be a thoughtful gift for a friend and a co-worker who had to cancel their weddings?" Of course no gifts are necessary, but have a suggestion for a win/win gift that helps more than just the couple… Read More 2.0k Mar. 6, 2020 Offbeat Bride trends: Floral veils, balsa wood bouquets, geeky engagement rings, and gorgeous dresses Most of y'all probably know that part of how Offbeat Bride stays online is with help from affiliate sales, right? This means that if you click a link on our site to spots like Etsy, Nordstrom, or Amazon, we may get a small percentage of sales that come from your click. Where it gets funny is that we can see what you buy! Now, we can't see WHO bought, what so your privacy is safe… but based y'all's purchases these days, we're starting to sense some Offbeat Bride wedding trends for the year. Let's take a peek… Read More Feb. 7, 2020 Why send a save the date card? (…Maybe because they're cute and getting easier and easier to make!) Save the date cards have become a popular option, especially for destination weddings. Minted's new collection gives you lots of options — and they have free services that make the whole thing easy! Read More Dec. 13, 2019 These stunning email invitation suites make digital look like print Emailing your wedding invitations is an eco-friendly AND budget-friendly wedding choice. Plus, they're getting to be just as lovely as printed invitations so you can still keep it as classy and avant-garde as you like. Read More 1.3k Dec. 3, 2019 Not your average celebrity rings: imagining the engagement rings of our favorite fictional characters Let's just have some fun today, imagining the engagement rings of a few of our favorite fictional characters. We're talking about everyone from the all-grown-up versions of Harry Potter characters like Luna Lovegood or Hermione Granger, to Star Wars characters, to movie faves like Lydia Dietz from Beetlejuice to Princess Buttercup from The Princess Bride, to comic book bad-asses like Wonder Woman, and Gamora… Read More 1.4k Nov. 5, 2019 DARK SPARKLE: 11 black wedding rings Today we're going to browse some of our favorite black engagement rings from our longtime friends and sponsors, Joseph Jewelry. We're talking all black material, black gemstones, or just more subtle black accents… Read More More Stuff we love > Recent Wedding 101 1.1k Feb. 5, 2020 Hyphenated last names — the practical stuff Torn between hyphenated last names and changing your name when you get married? Offbeat Brides share some of the IRL consequences of hyphenating their own names, or their kids' names. Read More 1.5k Jul. 29, 2019 I bought my wedding dress on Etsy! Here are my tips for buying a custom dress online One element of my wedding with which I was fairly obsessed was finding a fun dress. I'm not a white gown kinda gal, so I was on the hunt for something colorful. I decided to test the waters in customizing a dress online. There are lots of stores that do that theses days, but I knew I wanted something from an independent seller who could really personalize the look itself. I'm already an avid Etsy window shopper, so it was all just a matter of narrowing down the search to a reputable designer who made dresses I liked. Easier said than done? Actually, it was pretty easy… Read More 1.1k Jul. 24, 2019 9 hidden benefits of hiring a day-of coordinator (that I learned at my wedding!) You're in the thick of wedding planning and it's starting to get hairy. Maybe you've hired an event planner, maybe a day-of coordinator, maybe a friend willing to lend a hand, or maybe you're going hard at it by yourself. If you're in the latter two camps, you may be thinking, "do I need to hire a day-of coordinator?" Here are a few of the benefits, hidden and otherwise, that I discovered when I hired a day-of coordinator for my wedding… Read More 1.2k Mar. 27, 2019 5 ways to save the planet (& your wallet!) while wedding planning Trying to find sustainable solutions for an eco-friendly wedding isn't always easy, especially when you're on a budget and trying not to over-complicate things. But hosting an eco-conscious event doesn't have to be impossible. And making sustainable choices isn't just for tree-huggers. Here are five Earth-friendly ideas that won't put any additional burden on your wallet or your special day… Read More 1.0k Jan. 23, 2019 6 tips for making your wedding website useful AND stylish Are you engaged? YAY! I have a feeling that a lot of you are thinking about wedding hashtags and websites and social media, oh my. Weddings are way more high tech these days and a wedding website is pretty standard fare now. Here's how to make yours great… Read More 2.9k Jul. 12, 2018 Planning tools 101: hotel block comparison chart We launched a comprehensive and totally customizable document of wedding planning spreadsheets in Google Drive if you're the type to get down with spreadsheets like I am. Now we're sharing a chart that will help you compare hotel blocks if you're planning to provide that option to your guests. Hotel blocks allow you to block out some rooms and room rates to help guests grab a good deal on a hotel room. Read More More Wedding 101 > Offbeat Bride: your source for wedding ideas and inclusive wedding planning We've got bajillions of creative wedding ideas, DIY projects, and wedding advice to make planning your weird wedding easier and fun! What do you need to do today? I have no idea. I need Wedding Planning 101! I need tools and resources like wedding planning checklist and wedding spreadsheets Help me write my wedding ceremony or give me vow examples NEW FOR 2020: Offbeat Bride City Guides: the nitty-gritty of how to get married in your city Atlanta • Chicago • Dallas • DC • Houston • LA • NYC • Philly • SF • Seattle What wedding planning advice & inspiration do you need today? Ceremony Script Dress Shopping Eloping Etiquette Family Drama Feminism Geeky Weddings LGBTQ No Wedding Party Omg Dresses Readings Writing Vows A few of our fave wedding vendors Allison Williams Photography Read More Joseph Gonzalez-Dufresne Photography Read More Serendipity Events By Tina Read More Uniquely Inviting Read More Browse our vendor guide > The new book from the author of Offbeat Bride COMING THIS JULY: From Sh!tshow To Afterglow The new book from Offbeat Bride author Ariel Meadow Stallings is here to hold your hand while you cry, and then help you put your life back together. Filled with unfiltered, personal stories and practical, research-backed advice, Sh!tshow is here to help you overcome personal trauma with creative self-development. Let’s make this the best worst time of your life! READ AN EXCERPT Copyright © 2003 - 2020 Offbeat Empire. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction in part or in whole is prohibited. Contact us Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Monetized by SkimLinks
May. 11, 2020 A wild zoo wedding — don't miss the animal-print shoes! This Pennsylvania couple had their kid-friendly zoo wedding … complete with animal print shoes, and animal masks. Read More May. 4, 2020 NOLA destination wedding: Laissez Les Bons Temps Rouler! We're from California, so having the wedding in New Orleans was a destination for us and all of our guests. We wanted everything to be classic New Orleans… With some Star Wars and LEGO tossed in! Read More 1.2k Apr. 27, 2020 EYECANDY ALERT: Golden chic Halloween wedding in Cape Cod If you need your eye-candy fix for the day, you'll want to take your time with these halloween wedding details — a custommade gold wedding dress, chic skull decor, and wedding dogs dressed to match the couple! Read More Apr. 20, 2020 Guac down the aisle! Getting married in our fave Tex-Mex restaurant Emily and Ron decided to guac down the aisle to the accompaniment of all their favorite things and people, at their fave Tex-Mex restaurant. Read More More Real Weddings > Recent Advice May. 22, 2020 Gender-neutral vow examples for everyone Looking for a gender-neutral vow for your wedding? Gender-neutral vows can be as beautiful, romantic, funny, quirky, and inspiring as more traditional phrasings. Check out five examples from the Offbeat Bride community. Read More May. 8, 2020 Wedding dresses that cover your back and shoulders "I have had issues with mild acne & severe keloid scarring, specific to my shoulders and back my entire life. I've been trying to find wedding dress styles that are short sleeve but offer back coverage. Can you help?" …OH, CAN WE EVER! Read More May. 1, 2020 5 reasons to master how to livestream your wedding in the age of Coronavirus If the coronavirus has put a crimp in your wedding plans, you might be able to livestream instead. Here are just a few good reasons to livestream your wedding. Read More 1.9k Apr. 24, 2020 How can I get married during this pandemic? We got this email from a reader recently: "For personal and legal reasons, we want to get married right now… but how can we get legally married during this pandemic?!" This is a simple question, with a complicated answer… and it's going to depend a LOT on where you exactly are, and where you can get to. Read More 35k Apr. 17, 2020 What's a thoughtful gift for someone who had to cancel their wedding because of Coronavirus? A couple weeks ago, Jalila asked us: "What would be a thoughtful gift for a friend and a co-worker who had to cancel their weddings?" Of course no gifts are necessary, but have a suggestion for a win/win gift that helps more than just the couple… Read More Apr. 3, 2020 A Blessing On Your House: Decoding weird wedding language with a queer Christian minister Words have histories, and the words that go along with wedding ceremonies have millennia of symbolism behind them. But those of us with a progressive or non-traditionalist streak sometimes wrestle with those ancient meanings as we seek to queer our rituals and find words that reflect the humanity-uplifting equal partnerships we want to build… Read More More Advice > Recent DIY Feb. 21, 2020 Make these themed table cards with wedding QR codes for your geeky wedding What better way to make sure your guests are fueled by the same music, movies, and pop culture icons you love than this little DIY project involving wedding QR codes and thematic geeky table cards? Read More Jan. 29, 2020 How do I make my own wedding invitations online? (We have a one word answer!) Lately, we've been hearing a lot from readers about online graphic tool Canva… how it's been working great for ordinary mortals DIYing their wedding invitations, not just for artists. So we made this step-by-step tutorial… Read More 1.2k Jan. 8, 2020 Should you DIY wedding flowers? What to know before you say GO It's way too easy to think, "It's just flowers. I can do thaaaat!" as a favorite florist once said… Possibly because she had heard brides say that before! …A lot. But you need to make sure you're ready for all that's involved when you DIY your wedding flowers. Read More Sep. 18, 2018 Eat 'em or take 'em: these s'mores wedding favors are a gooey gift guests will devour S'mores are a staple of outdoor weddings in any season, but especially in the fall when the weather gets chilly and a bonfire is apropos. You're cooking them up over a bonfire, adding them to your sweets table, and even making them into cakes! But a perfect way to provide a dessert AND a takeaway gift is an easy-to-make s'mores wedding favor. Here's how to make them super easily with a few staples from Michael's Weddings™… Read More 10k Jul. 11, 2018 A seriously easy way to make a cathedral veil from your favorite fabric About a month before my wedding, I became fascinated with a colorful floral veil in this post on my favorite wedding blog. I looked around for similar veils online, but couldn't find anything for a price I was willing to pay. So I decided to DIY my veil and it was surprisingly easy! Here's how I did it… Read More 3.1k Jun. 11, 2018 Supersize your wedding flora with this big crepe paper flower tutorial We know HUGE bouquets are super popular right now, but what if we mega-size the actual flowers instead of just the bouquet size? We love a good huge flower bouquet, headpiece, centerpiece, or ceremony backdrop. The best part? You can totally make these yourself. Read More More DIY > Recent Stuff we love 35k Apr. 17, 2020 What's a thoughtful gift for someone who had to cancel their wedding because of Coronavirus? A couple weeks ago, Jalila asked us: "What would be a thoughtful gift for a friend and a co-worker who had to cancel their weddings?" Of course no gifts are necessary, but have a suggestion for a win/win gift that helps more than just the couple… Read More 2.0k Mar. 6, 2020 Offbeat Bride trends: Floral veils, balsa wood bouquets, geeky engagement rings, and gorgeous dresses Most of y'all probably know that part of how Offbeat Bride stays online is with help from affiliate sales, right? This means that if you click a link on our site to spots like Etsy, Nordstrom, or Amazon, we may get a small percentage of sales that come from your click. Where it gets funny is that we can see what you buy! Now, we can't see WHO bought, what so your privacy is safe… but based y'all's purchases these days, we're starting to sense some Offbeat Bride wedding trends for the year. Let's take a peek… Read More Feb. 7, 2020 Why send a save the date card? (…Maybe because they're cute and getting easier and easier to make!) Save the date cards have become a popular option, especially for destination weddings. Minted's new collection gives you lots of options — and they have free services that make the whole thing easy! Read More Dec. 13, 2019 These stunning email invitation suites make digital look like print Emailing your wedding invitations is an eco-friendly AND budget-friendly wedding choice. Plus, they're getting to be just as lovely as printed invitations so you can still keep it as classy and avant-garde as you like. Read More 1.3k Dec. 3, 2019 Not your average celebrity rings: imagining the engagement rings of our favorite fictional characters Let's just have some fun today, imagining the engagement rings of a few of our favorite fictional characters. We're talking about everyone from the all-grown-up versions of Harry Potter characters like Luna Lovegood or Hermione Granger, to Star Wars characters, to movie faves like Lydia Dietz from Beetlejuice to Princess Buttercup from The Princess Bride, to comic book bad-asses like Wonder Woman, and Gamora… Read More 1.4k Nov. 5, 2019 DARK SPARKLE: 11 black wedding rings Today we're going to browse some of our favorite black engagement rings from our longtime friends and sponsors, Joseph Jewelry. We're talking all black material, black gemstones, or just more subtle black accents… Read More More Stuff we love > Recent Wedding 101 1.1k Feb. 5, 2020 Hyphenated last names — the practical stuff Torn between hyphenated last names and changing your name when you get married? Offbeat Brides share some of the IRL consequences of hyphenating their own names, or their kids' names. Read More 1.5k Jul. 29, 2019 I bought my wedding dress on Etsy! Here are my tips for buying a custom dress online One element of my wedding with which I was fairly obsessed was finding a fun dress. I'm not a white gown kinda gal, so I was on the hunt for something colorful. I decided to test the waters in customizing a dress online. There are lots of stores that do that theses days, but I knew I wanted something from an independent seller who could really personalize the look itself. I'm already an avid Etsy window shopper, so it was all just a matter of narrowing down the search to a reputable designer who made dresses I liked. Easier said than done? Actually, it was pretty easy… Read More 1.1k Jul. 24, 2019 9 hidden benefits of hiring a day-of coordinator (that I learned at my wedding!) You're in the thick of wedding planning and it's starting to get hairy. Maybe you've hired an event planner, maybe a day-of coordinator, maybe a friend willing to lend a hand, or maybe you're going hard at it by yourself. If you're in the latter two camps, you may be thinking, "do I need to hire a day-of coordinator?" Here are a few of the benefits, hidden and otherwise, that I discovered when I hired a day-of coordinator for my wedding… Read More 1.2k Mar. 27, 2019 5 ways to save the planet (& your wallet!) while wedding planning Trying to find sustainable solutions for an eco-friendly wedding isn't always easy, especially when you're on a budget and trying not to over-complicate things. But hosting an eco-conscious event doesn't have to be impossible. And making sustainable choices isn't just for tree-huggers. Here are five Earth-friendly ideas that won't put any additional burden on your wallet or your special day… Read More 1.0k Jan. 23, 2019 6 tips for making your wedding website useful AND stylish Are you engaged? YAY! I have a feeling that a lot of you are thinking about wedding hashtags and websites and social media, oh my. Weddings are way more high tech these days and a wedding website is pretty standard fare now. Here's how to make yours great… Read More 2.9k Jul. 12, 2018 Planning tools 101: hotel block comparison chart We launched a comprehensive and totally customizable document of wedding planning spreadsheets in Google Drive if you're the type to get down with spreadsheets like I am. Now we're sharing a chart that will help you compare hotel blocks if you're planning to provide that option to your guests. Hotel blocks allow you to block out some rooms and room rates to help guests grab a good deal on a hotel room. Read More More Wedding 101 > Offbeat Bride: your source for wedding ideas and inclusive wedding planning We've got bajillions of creative wedding ideas, DIY projects, and wedding advice to make planning your weird wedding easier and fun! What do you need to do today? I have no idea. I need Wedding Planning 101! I need tools and resources like wedding planning checklist and wedding spreadsheets Help me write my wedding ceremony or give me vow examples NEW FOR 2020: Offbeat Bride City Guides: the nitty-gritty of how to get married in your city Atlanta • Chicago • Dallas • DC • Houston • LA • NYC • Philly • SF • Seattle What wedding planning advice & inspiration do you need today? Ceremony Script Dress Shopping Eloping Etiquette Family Drama Feminism Geeky Weddings LGBTQ No Wedding Party Omg Dresses Readings Writing Vows A few of our fave wedding vendors Allison Williams Photography Read More Joseph Gonzalez-Dufresne Photography Read More Serendipity Events By Tina Read More Uniquely Inviting Read More Browse our vendor guide > The new book from the author of Offbeat Bride COMING THIS JULY: From Sh!tshow To Afterglow The new book from Offbeat Bride author Ariel Meadow Stallings is here to hold your hand while you cry, and then help you put your life back together. Filled with unfiltered, personal stories and practical, research-backed advice, Sh!tshow is here to help you overcome personal trauma with creative self-development. Let’s make this the best worst time of your life! READ AN EXCERPT Copyright © 2003 - 2020 Offbeat Empire. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction in part or in whole is prohibited. Contact us Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Monetized by SkimLinks
May. 4, 2020 NOLA destination wedding: Laissez Les Bons Temps Rouler! We're from California, so having the wedding in New Orleans was a destination for us and all of our guests. We wanted everything to be classic New Orleans… With some Star Wars and LEGO tossed in! Read More 1.2k Apr. 27, 2020 EYECANDY ALERT: Golden chic Halloween wedding in Cape Cod If you need your eye-candy fix for the day, you'll want to take your time with these halloween wedding details — a custommade gold wedding dress, chic skull decor, and wedding dogs dressed to match the couple! Read More Apr. 20, 2020 Guac down the aisle! Getting married in our fave Tex-Mex restaurant Emily and Ron decided to guac down the aisle to the accompaniment of all their favorite things and people, at their fave Tex-Mex restaurant. Read More More Real Weddings > Recent Advice May. 22, 2020 Gender-neutral vow examples for everyone Looking for a gender-neutral vow for your wedding? Gender-neutral vows can be as beautiful, romantic, funny, quirky, and inspiring as more traditional phrasings. Check out five examples from the Offbeat Bride community. Read More May. 8, 2020 Wedding dresses that cover your back and shoulders "I have had issues with mild acne & severe keloid scarring, specific to my shoulders and back my entire life. I've been trying to find wedding dress styles that are short sleeve but offer back coverage. Can you help?" …OH, CAN WE EVER! Read More May. 1, 2020 5 reasons to master how to livestream your wedding in the age of Coronavirus If the coronavirus has put a crimp in your wedding plans, you might be able to livestream instead. Here are just a few good reasons to livestream your wedding. Read More 1.9k Apr. 24, 2020 How can I get married during this pandemic? We got this email from a reader recently: "For personal and legal reasons, we want to get married right now… but how can we get legally married during this pandemic?!" This is a simple question, with a complicated answer… and it's going to depend a LOT on where you exactly are, and where you can get to. Read More 35k Apr. 17, 2020 What's a thoughtful gift for someone who had to cancel their wedding because of Coronavirus? A couple weeks ago, Jalila asked us: "What would be a thoughtful gift for a friend and a co-worker who had to cancel their weddings?" Of course no gifts are necessary, but have a suggestion for a win/win gift that helps more than just the couple… Read More Apr. 3, 2020 A Blessing On Your House: Decoding weird wedding language with a queer Christian minister Words have histories, and the words that go along with wedding ceremonies have millennia of symbolism behind them. But those of us with a progressive or non-traditionalist streak sometimes wrestle with those ancient meanings as we seek to queer our rituals and find words that reflect the humanity-uplifting equal partnerships we want to build… Read More More Advice > Recent DIY Feb. 21, 2020 Make these themed table cards with wedding QR codes for your geeky wedding What better way to make sure your guests are fueled by the same music, movies, and pop culture icons you love than this little DIY project involving wedding QR codes and thematic geeky table cards? Read More Jan. 29, 2020 How do I make my own wedding invitations online? (We have a one word answer!) Lately, we've been hearing a lot from readers about online graphic tool Canva… how it's been working great for ordinary mortals DIYing their wedding invitations, not just for artists. So we made this step-by-step tutorial… Read More 1.2k Jan. 8, 2020 Should you DIY wedding flowers? What to know before you say GO It's way too easy to think, "It's just flowers. I can do thaaaat!" as a favorite florist once said… Possibly because she had heard brides say that before! …A lot. But you need to make sure you're ready for all that's involved when you DIY your wedding flowers. Read More Sep. 18, 2018 Eat 'em or take 'em: these s'mores wedding favors are a gooey gift guests will devour S'mores are a staple of outdoor weddings in any season, but especially in the fall when the weather gets chilly and a bonfire is apropos. You're cooking them up over a bonfire, adding them to your sweets table, and even making them into cakes! But a perfect way to provide a dessert AND a takeaway gift is an easy-to-make s'mores wedding favor. Here's how to make them super easily with a few staples from Michael's Weddings™… Read More 10k Jul. 11, 2018 A seriously easy way to make a cathedral veil from your favorite fabric About a month before my wedding, I became fascinated with a colorful floral veil in this post on my favorite wedding blog. I looked around for similar veils online, but couldn't find anything for a price I was willing to pay. So I decided to DIY my veil and it was surprisingly easy! Here's how I did it… Read More 3.1k Jun. 11, 2018 Supersize your wedding flora with this big crepe paper flower tutorial We know HUGE bouquets are super popular right now, but what if we mega-size the actual flowers instead of just the bouquet size? We love a good huge flower bouquet, headpiece, centerpiece, or ceremony backdrop. The best part? You can totally make these yourself. Read More More DIY > Recent Stuff we love 35k Apr. 17, 2020 What's a thoughtful gift for someone who had to cancel their wedding because of Coronavirus? A couple weeks ago, Jalila asked us: "What would be a thoughtful gift for a friend and a co-worker who had to cancel their weddings?" Of course no gifts are necessary, but have a suggestion for a win/win gift that helps more than just the couple… Read More 2.0k Mar. 6, 2020 Offbeat Bride trends: Floral veils, balsa wood bouquets, geeky engagement rings, and gorgeous dresses Most of y'all probably know that part of how Offbeat Bride stays online is with help from affiliate sales, right? This means that if you click a link on our site to spots like Etsy, Nordstrom, or Amazon, we may get a small percentage of sales that come from your click. Where it gets funny is that we can see what you buy! Now, we can't see WHO bought, what so your privacy is safe… but based y'all's purchases these days, we're starting to sense some Offbeat Bride wedding trends for the year. Let's take a peek… Read More Feb. 7, 2020 Why send a save the date card? (…Maybe because they're cute and getting easier and easier to make!) Save the date cards have become a popular option, especially for destination weddings. Minted's new collection gives you lots of options — and they have free services that make the whole thing easy! Read More Dec. 13, 2019 These stunning email invitation suites make digital look like print Emailing your wedding invitations is an eco-friendly AND budget-friendly wedding choice. Plus, they're getting to be just as lovely as printed invitations so you can still keep it as classy and avant-garde as you like. Read More 1.3k Dec. 3, 2019 Not your average celebrity rings: imagining the engagement rings of our favorite fictional characters Let's just have some fun today, imagining the engagement rings of a few of our favorite fictional characters. We're talking about everyone from the all-grown-up versions of Harry Potter characters like Luna Lovegood or Hermione Granger, to Star Wars characters, to movie faves like Lydia Dietz from Beetlejuice to Princess Buttercup from The Princess Bride, to comic book bad-asses like Wonder Woman, and Gamora… Read More 1.4k Nov. 5, 2019 DARK SPARKLE: 11 black wedding rings Today we're going to browse some of our favorite black engagement rings from our longtime friends and sponsors, Joseph Jewelry. We're talking all black material, black gemstones, or just more subtle black accents… Read More More Stuff we love > Recent Wedding 101 1.1k Feb. 5, 2020 Hyphenated last names — the practical stuff Torn between hyphenated last names and changing your name when you get married? Offbeat Brides share some of the IRL consequences of hyphenating their own names, or their kids' names. Read More 1.5k Jul. 29, 2019 I bought my wedding dress on Etsy! Here are my tips for buying a custom dress online One element of my wedding with which I was fairly obsessed was finding a fun dress. I'm not a white gown kinda gal, so I was on the hunt for something colorful. I decided to test the waters in customizing a dress online. There are lots of stores that do that theses days, but I knew I wanted something from an independent seller who could really personalize the look itself. I'm already an avid Etsy window shopper, so it was all just a matter of narrowing down the search to a reputable designer who made dresses I liked. Easier said than done? Actually, it was pretty easy… Read More 1.1k Jul. 24, 2019 9 hidden benefits of hiring a day-of coordinator (that I learned at my wedding!) You're in the thick of wedding planning and it's starting to get hairy. Maybe you've hired an event planner, maybe a day-of coordinator, maybe a friend willing to lend a hand, or maybe you're going hard at it by yourself. If you're in the latter two camps, you may be thinking, "do I need to hire a day-of coordinator?" Here are a few of the benefits, hidden and otherwise, that I discovered when I hired a day-of coordinator for my wedding… Read More 1.2k Mar. 27, 2019 5 ways to save the planet (& your wallet!) while wedding planning Trying to find sustainable solutions for an eco-friendly wedding isn't always easy, especially when you're on a budget and trying not to over-complicate things. But hosting an eco-conscious event doesn't have to be impossible. And making sustainable choices isn't just for tree-huggers. Here are five Earth-friendly ideas that won't put any additional burden on your wallet or your special day… Read More 1.0k Jan. 23, 2019 6 tips for making your wedding website useful AND stylish Are you engaged? YAY! I have a feeling that a lot of you are thinking about wedding hashtags and websites and social media, oh my. Weddings are way more high tech these days and a wedding website is pretty standard fare now. Here's how to make yours great… Read More 2.9k Jul. 12, 2018 Planning tools 101: hotel block comparison chart We launched a comprehensive and totally customizable document of wedding planning spreadsheets in Google Drive if you're the type to get down with spreadsheets like I am. Now we're sharing a chart that will help you compare hotel blocks if you're planning to provide that option to your guests. Hotel blocks allow you to block out some rooms and room rates to help guests grab a good deal on a hotel room. Read More More Wedding 101 > Offbeat Bride: your source for wedding ideas and inclusive wedding planning We've got bajillions of creative wedding ideas, DIY projects, and wedding advice to make planning your weird wedding easier and fun! What do you need to do today? I have no idea. I need Wedding Planning 101! I need tools and resources like wedding planning checklist and wedding spreadsheets Help me write my wedding ceremony or give me vow examples NEW FOR 2020: Offbeat Bride City Guides: the nitty-gritty of how to get married in your city Atlanta • Chicago • Dallas • DC • Houston • LA • NYC • Philly • SF • Seattle What wedding planning advice & inspiration do you need today? Ceremony Script Dress Shopping Eloping Etiquette Family Drama Feminism Geeky Weddings LGBTQ No Wedding Party Omg Dresses Readings Writing Vows A few of our fave wedding vendors Allison Williams Photography Read More Joseph Gonzalez-Dufresne Photography Read More Serendipity Events By Tina Read More Uniquely Inviting Read More Browse our vendor guide > The new book from the author of Offbeat Bride COMING THIS JULY: From Sh!tshow To Afterglow The new book from Offbeat Bride author Ariel Meadow Stallings is here to hold your hand while you cry, and then help you put your life back together. Filled with unfiltered, personal stories and practical, research-backed advice, Sh!tshow is here to help you overcome personal trauma with creative self-development. Let’s make this the best worst time of your life! READ AN EXCERPT Copyright © 2003 - 2020 Offbeat Empire. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction in part or in whole is prohibited. Contact us Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Monetized by SkimLinks
1.2k Apr. 27, 2020 EYECANDY ALERT: Golden chic Halloween wedding in Cape Cod If you need your eye-candy fix for the day, you'll want to take your time with these halloween wedding details — a custommade gold wedding dress, chic skull decor, and wedding dogs dressed to match the couple! Read More Apr. 20, 2020 Guac down the aisle! Getting married in our fave Tex-Mex restaurant Emily and Ron decided to guac down the aisle to the accompaniment of all their favorite things and people, at their fave Tex-Mex restaurant. Read More More Real Weddings > Recent Advice May. 22, 2020 Gender-neutral vow examples for everyone Looking for a gender-neutral vow for your wedding? Gender-neutral vows can be as beautiful, romantic, funny, quirky, and inspiring as more traditional phrasings. Check out five examples from the Offbeat Bride community. Read More May. 8, 2020 Wedding dresses that cover your back and shoulders "I have had issues with mild acne & severe keloid scarring, specific to my shoulders and back my entire life. I've been trying to find wedding dress styles that are short sleeve but offer back coverage. Can you help?" …OH, CAN WE EVER! Read More May. 1, 2020 5 reasons to master how to livestream your wedding in the age of Coronavirus If the coronavirus has put a crimp in your wedding plans, you might be able to livestream instead. Here are just a few good reasons to livestream your wedding. Read More 1.9k Apr. 24, 2020 How can I get married during this pandemic? We got this email from a reader recently: "For personal and legal reasons, we want to get married right now… but how can we get legally married during this pandemic?!" This is a simple question, with a complicated answer… and it's going to depend a LOT on where you exactly are, and where you can get to. Read More 35k Apr. 17, 2020 What's a thoughtful gift for someone who had to cancel their wedding because of Coronavirus? A couple weeks ago, Jalila asked us: "What would be a thoughtful gift for a friend and a co-worker who had to cancel their weddings?" Of course no gifts are necessary, but have a suggestion for a win/win gift that helps more than just the couple… Read More Apr. 3, 2020 A Blessing On Your House: Decoding weird wedding language with a queer Christian minister Words have histories, and the words that go along with wedding ceremonies have millennia of symbolism behind them. But those of us with a progressive or non-traditionalist streak sometimes wrestle with those ancient meanings as we seek to queer our rituals and find words that reflect the humanity-uplifting equal partnerships we want to build… Read More More Advice > Recent DIY Feb. 21, 2020 Make these themed table cards with wedding QR codes for your geeky wedding What better way to make sure your guests are fueled by the same music, movies, and pop culture icons you love than this little DIY project involving wedding QR codes and thematic geeky table cards? Read More Jan. 29, 2020 How do I make my own wedding invitations online? (We have a one word answer!) Lately, we've been hearing a lot from readers about online graphic tool Canva… how it's been working great for ordinary mortals DIYing their wedding invitations, not just for artists. So we made this step-by-step tutorial… Read More 1.2k Jan. 8, 2020 Should you DIY wedding flowers? What to know before you say GO It's way too easy to think, "It's just flowers. I can do thaaaat!" as a favorite florist once said… Possibly because she had heard brides say that before! …A lot. But you need to make sure you're ready for all that's involved when you DIY your wedding flowers. Read More Sep. 18, 2018 Eat 'em or take 'em: these s'mores wedding favors are a gooey gift guests will devour S'mores are a staple of outdoor weddings in any season, but especially in the fall when the weather gets chilly and a bonfire is apropos. You're cooking them up over a bonfire, adding them to your sweets table, and even making them into cakes! But a perfect way to provide a dessert AND a takeaway gift is an easy-to-make s'mores wedding favor. Here's how to make them super easily with a few staples from Michael's Weddings™… Read More 10k Jul. 11, 2018 A seriously easy way to make a cathedral veil from your favorite fabric About a month before my wedding, I became fascinated with a colorful floral veil in this post on my favorite wedding blog. I looked around for similar veils online, but couldn't find anything for a price I was willing to pay. So I decided to DIY my veil and it was surprisingly easy! Here's how I did it… Read More 3.1k Jun. 11, 2018 Supersize your wedding flora with this big crepe paper flower tutorial We know HUGE bouquets are super popular right now, but what if we mega-size the actual flowers instead of just the bouquet size? We love a good huge flower bouquet, headpiece, centerpiece, or ceremony backdrop. The best part? You can totally make these yourself. Read More More DIY > Recent Stuff we love 35k Apr. 17, 2020 What's a thoughtful gift for someone who had to cancel their wedding because of Coronavirus? A couple weeks ago, Jalila asked us: "What would be a thoughtful gift for a friend and a co-worker who had to cancel their weddings?" Of course no gifts are necessary, but have a suggestion for a win/win gift that helps more than just the couple… Read More 2.0k Mar. 6, 2020 Offbeat Bride trends: Floral veils, balsa wood bouquets, geeky engagement rings, and gorgeous dresses Most of y'all probably know that part of how Offbeat Bride stays online is with help from affiliate sales, right? This means that if you click a link on our site to spots like Etsy, Nordstrom, or Amazon, we may get a small percentage of sales that come from your click. Where it gets funny is that we can see what you buy! Now, we can't see WHO bought, what so your privacy is safe… but based y'all's purchases these days, we're starting to sense some Offbeat Bride wedding trends for the year. Let's take a peek… Read More Feb. 7, 2020 Why send a save the date card? (…Maybe because they're cute and getting easier and easier to make!) Save the date cards have become a popular option, especially for destination weddings. Minted's new collection gives you lots of options — and they have free services that make the whole thing easy! Read More Dec. 13, 2019 These stunning email invitation suites make digital look like print Emailing your wedding invitations is an eco-friendly AND budget-friendly wedding choice. Plus, they're getting to be just as lovely as printed invitations so you can still keep it as classy and avant-garde as you like. Read More 1.3k Dec. 3, 2019 Not your average celebrity rings: imagining the engagement rings of our favorite fictional characters Let's just have some fun today, imagining the engagement rings of a few of our favorite fictional characters. We're talking about everyone from the all-grown-up versions of Harry Potter characters like Luna Lovegood or Hermione Granger, to Star Wars characters, to movie faves like Lydia Dietz from Beetlejuice to Princess Buttercup from The Princess Bride, to comic book bad-asses like Wonder Woman, and Gamora… Read More 1.4k Nov. 5, 2019 DARK SPARKLE: 11 black wedding rings Today we're going to browse some of our favorite black engagement rings from our longtime friends and sponsors, Joseph Jewelry. We're talking all black material, black gemstones, or just more subtle black accents… Read More More Stuff we love > Recent Wedding 101 1.1k Feb. 5, 2020 Hyphenated last names — the practical stuff Torn between hyphenated last names and changing your name when you get married? Offbeat Brides share some of the IRL consequences of hyphenating their own names, or their kids' names. Read More 1.5k Jul. 29, 2019 I bought my wedding dress on Etsy! Here are my tips for buying a custom dress online One element of my wedding with which I was fairly obsessed was finding a fun dress. I'm not a white gown kinda gal, so I was on the hunt for something colorful. I decided to test the waters in customizing a dress online. There are lots of stores that do that theses days, but I knew I wanted something from an independent seller who could really personalize the look itself. 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Here are a few of the benefits, hidden and otherwise, that I discovered when I hired a day-of coordinator for my wedding… Read More 1.2k Mar. 27, 2019 5 ways to save the planet (& your wallet!) while wedding planning Trying to find sustainable solutions for an eco-friendly wedding isn't always easy, especially when you're on a budget and trying not to over-complicate things. But hosting an eco-conscious event doesn't have to be impossible. And making sustainable choices isn't just for tree-huggers. Here are five Earth-friendly ideas that won't put any additional burden on your wallet or your special day… Read More 1.0k Jan. 23, 2019 6 tips for making your wedding website useful AND stylish Are you engaged? YAY! I have a feeling that a lot of you are thinking about wedding hashtags and websites and social media, oh my. Weddings are way more high tech these days and a wedding website is pretty standard fare now. Here's how to make yours great… Read More 2.9k Jul. 12, 2018 Planning tools 101: hotel block comparison chart We launched a comprehensive and totally customizable document of wedding planning spreadsheets in Google Drive if you're the type to get down with spreadsheets like I am. Now we're sharing a chart that will help you compare hotel blocks if you're planning to provide that option to your guests. Hotel blocks allow you to block out some rooms and room rates to help guests grab a good deal on a hotel room. Read More More Wedding 101 > Offbeat Bride: your source for wedding ideas and inclusive wedding planning We've got bajillions of creative wedding ideas, DIY projects, and wedding advice to make planning your weird wedding easier and fun! What do you need to do today? I have no idea. I need Wedding Planning 101! I need tools and resources like wedding planning checklist and wedding spreadsheets Help me write my wedding ceremony or give me vow examples NEW FOR 2020: Offbeat Bride City Guides: the nitty-gritty of how to get married in your city Atlanta • Chicago • Dallas • DC • Houston • LA • NYC • Philly • SF • Seattle What wedding planning advice & inspiration do you need today? Ceremony Script Dress Shopping Eloping Etiquette Family Drama Feminism Geeky Weddings LGBTQ No Wedding Party Omg Dresses Readings Writing Vows A few of our fave wedding vendors Allison Williams Photography Read More Joseph Gonzalez-Dufresne Photography Read More Serendipity Events By Tina Read More Uniquely Inviting Read More Browse our vendor guide > The new book from the author of Offbeat Bride COMING THIS JULY: From Sh!tshow To Afterglow The new book from Offbeat Bride author Ariel Meadow Stallings is here to hold your hand while you cry, and then help you put your life back together. Filled with unfiltered, personal stories and practical, research-backed advice, Sh!tshow is here to help you overcome personal trauma with creative self-development. Let’s make this the best worst time of your life! READ AN EXCERPT Copyright © 2003 - 2020 Offbeat Empire. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction in part or in whole is prohibited. Contact us Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Monetized by SkimLinks
Apr. 20, 2020 Guac down the aisle! Getting married in our fave Tex-Mex restaurant Emily and Ron decided to guac down the aisle to the accompaniment of all their favorite things and people, at their fave Tex-Mex restaurant. Read More More Real Weddings > Recent Advice May. 22, 2020 Gender-neutral vow examples for everyone Looking for a gender-neutral vow for your wedding? Gender-neutral vows can be as beautiful, romantic, funny, quirky, and inspiring as more traditional phrasings. Check out five examples from the Offbeat Bride community. Read More May. 8, 2020 Wedding dresses that cover your back and shoulders "I have had issues with mild acne & severe keloid scarring, specific to my shoulders and back my entire life. I've been trying to find wedding dress styles that are short sleeve but offer back coverage. Can you help?" …OH, CAN WE EVER! Read More May. 1, 2020 5 reasons to master how to livestream your wedding in the age of Coronavirus If the coronavirus has put a crimp in your wedding plans, you might be able to livestream instead. Here are just a few good reasons to livestream your wedding. Read More 1.9k Apr. 24, 2020 How can I get married during this pandemic? We got this email from a reader recently: "For personal and legal reasons, we want to get married right now… but how can we get legally married during this pandemic?!" This is a simple question, with a complicated answer… and it's going to depend a LOT on where you exactly are, and where you can get to. Read More 35k Apr. 17, 2020 What's a thoughtful gift for someone who had to cancel their wedding because of Coronavirus? A couple weeks ago, Jalila asked us: "What would be a thoughtful gift for a friend and a co-worker who had to cancel their weddings?" Of course no gifts are necessary, but have a suggestion for a win/win gift that helps more than just the couple… Read More Apr. 3, 2020 A Blessing On Your House: Decoding weird wedding language with a queer Christian minister Words have histories, and the words that go along with wedding ceremonies have millennia of symbolism behind them. But those of us with a progressive or non-traditionalist streak sometimes wrestle with those ancient meanings as we seek to queer our rituals and find words that reflect the humanity-uplifting equal partnerships we want to build… Read More More Advice > Recent DIY Feb. 21, 2020 Make these themed table cards with wedding QR codes for your geeky wedding What better way to make sure your guests are fueled by the same music, movies, and pop culture icons you love than this little DIY project involving wedding QR codes and thematic geeky table cards? Read More Jan. 29, 2020 How do I make my own wedding invitations online? (We have a one word answer!) Lately, we've been hearing a lot from readers about online graphic tool Canva… how it's been working great for ordinary mortals DIYing their wedding invitations, not just for artists. So we made this step-by-step tutorial… Read More 1.2k Jan. 8, 2020 Should you DIY wedding flowers? What to know before you say GO It's way too easy to think, "It's just flowers. I can do thaaaat!" as a favorite florist once said… Possibly because she had heard brides say that before! …A lot. But you need to make sure you're ready for all that's involved when you DIY your wedding flowers. Read More Sep. 18, 2018 Eat 'em or take 'em: these s'mores wedding favors are a gooey gift guests will devour S'mores are a staple of outdoor weddings in any season, but especially in the fall when the weather gets chilly and a bonfire is apropos. You're cooking them up over a bonfire, adding them to your sweets table, and even making them into cakes! But a perfect way to provide a dessert AND a takeaway gift is an easy-to-make s'mores wedding favor. Here's how to make them super easily with a few staples from Michael's Weddings™… Read More 10k Jul. 11, 2018 A seriously easy way to make a cathedral veil from your favorite fabric About a month before my wedding, I became fascinated with a colorful floral veil in this post on my favorite wedding blog. I looked around for similar veils online, but couldn't find anything for a price I was willing to pay. So I decided to DIY my veil and it was surprisingly easy! Here's how I did it… Read More 3.1k Jun. 11, 2018 Supersize your wedding flora with this big crepe paper flower tutorial We know HUGE bouquets are super popular right now, but what if we mega-size the actual flowers instead of just the bouquet size? We love a good huge flower bouquet, headpiece, centerpiece, or ceremony backdrop. The best part? You can totally make these yourself. Read More More DIY > Recent Stuff we love 35k Apr. 17, 2020 What's a thoughtful gift for someone who had to cancel their wedding because of Coronavirus? A couple weeks ago, Jalila asked us: "What would be a thoughtful gift for a friend and a co-worker who had to cancel their weddings?" Of course no gifts are necessary, but have a suggestion for a win/win gift that helps more than just the couple… Read More 2.0k Mar. 6, 2020 Offbeat Bride trends: Floral veils, balsa wood bouquets, geeky engagement rings, and gorgeous dresses Most of y'all probably know that part of how Offbeat Bride stays online is with help from affiliate sales, right? This means that if you click a link on our site to spots like Etsy, Nordstrom, or Amazon, we may get a small percentage of sales that come from your click. Where it gets funny is that we can see what you buy! Now, we can't see WHO bought, what so your privacy is safe… but based y'all's purchases these days, we're starting to sense some Offbeat Bride wedding trends for the year. Let's take a peek… Read More Feb. 7, 2020 Why send a save the date card? (…Maybe because they're cute and getting easier and easier to make!) Save the date cards have become a popular option, especially for destination weddings. Minted's new collection gives you lots of options — and they have free services that make the whole thing easy! Read More Dec. 13, 2019 These stunning email invitation suites make digital look like print Emailing your wedding invitations is an eco-friendly AND budget-friendly wedding choice. Plus, they're getting to be just as lovely as printed invitations so you can still keep it as classy and avant-garde as you like. Read More 1.3k Dec. 3, 2019 Not your average celebrity rings: imagining the engagement rings of our favorite fictional characters Let's just have some fun today, imagining the engagement rings of a few of our favorite fictional characters. We're talking about everyone from the all-grown-up versions of Harry Potter characters like Luna Lovegood or Hermione Granger, to Star Wars characters, to movie faves like Lydia Dietz from Beetlejuice to Princess Buttercup from The Princess Bride, to comic book bad-asses like Wonder Woman, and Gamora… Read More 1.4k Nov. 5, 2019 DARK SPARKLE: 11 black wedding rings Today we're going to browse some of our favorite black engagement rings from our longtime friends and sponsors, Joseph Jewelry. We're talking all black material, black gemstones, or just more subtle black accents… Read More More Stuff we love > Recent Wedding 101 1.1k Feb. 5, 2020 Hyphenated last names — the practical stuff Torn between hyphenated last names and changing your name when you get married? Offbeat Brides share some of the IRL consequences of hyphenating their own names, or their kids' names. Read More 1.5k Jul. 29, 2019 I bought my wedding dress on Etsy! Here are my tips for buying a custom dress online One element of my wedding with which I was fairly obsessed was finding a fun dress. I'm not a white gown kinda gal, so I was on the hunt for something colorful. I decided to test the waters in customizing a dress online. There are lots of stores that do that theses days, but I knew I wanted something from an independent seller who could really personalize the look itself. I'm already an avid Etsy window shopper, so it was all just a matter of narrowing down the search to a reputable designer who made dresses I liked. Easier said than done? Actually, it was pretty easy… Read More 1.1k Jul. 24, 2019 9 hidden benefits of hiring a day-of coordinator (that I learned at my wedding!) You're in the thick of wedding planning and it's starting to get hairy. Maybe you've hired an event planner, maybe a day-of coordinator, maybe a friend willing to lend a hand, or maybe you're going hard at it by yourself. If you're in the latter two camps, you may be thinking, "do I need to hire a day-of coordinator?" Here are a few of the benefits, hidden and otherwise, that I discovered when I hired a day-of coordinator for my wedding… Read More 1.2k Mar. 27, 2019 5 ways to save the planet (& your wallet!) while wedding planning Trying to find sustainable solutions for an eco-friendly wedding isn't always easy, especially when you're on a budget and trying not to over-complicate things. But hosting an eco-conscious event doesn't have to be impossible. And making sustainable choices isn't just for tree-huggers. Here are five Earth-friendly ideas that won't put any additional burden on your wallet or your special day… Read More 1.0k Jan. 23, 2019 6 tips for making your wedding website useful AND stylish Are you engaged? YAY! I have a feeling that a lot of you are thinking about wedding hashtags and websites and social media, oh my. Weddings are way more high tech these days and a wedding website is pretty standard fare now. Here's how to make yours great… Read More 2.9k Jul. 12, 2018 Planning tools 101: hotel block comparison chart We launched a comprehensive and totally customizable document of wedding planning spreadsheets in Google Drive if you're the type to get down with spreadsheets like I am. Now we're sharing a chart that will help you compare hotel blocks if you're planning to provide that option to your guests. Hotel blocks allow you to block out some rooms and room rates to help guests grab a good deal on a hotel room. Read More More Wedding 101 > Offbeat Bride: your source for wedding ideas and inclusive wedding planning We've got bajillions of creative wedding ideas, DIY projects, and wedding advice to make planning your weird wedding easier and fun! What do you need to do today? I have no idea. I need Wedding Planning 101! I need tools and resources like wedding planning checklist and wedding spreadsheets Help me write my wedding ceremony or give me vow examples NEW FOR 2020: Offbeat Bride City Guides: the nitty-gritty of how to get married in your city Atlanta • Chicago • Dallas • DC • Houston • LA • NYC • Philly • SF • Seattle What wedding planning advice & inspiration do you need today? Ceremony Script Dress Shopping Eloping Etiquette Family Drama Feminism Geeky Weddings LGBTQ No Wedding Party Omg Dresses Readings Writing Vows A few of our fave wedding vendors Allison Williams Photography Read More Joseph Gonzalez-Dufresne Photography Read More Serendipity Events By Tina Read More Uniquely Inviting Read More Browse our vendor guide > The new book from the author of Offbeat Bride COMING THIS JULY: From Sh!tshow To Afterglow The new book from Offbeat Bride author Ariel Meadow Stallings is here to hold your hand while you cry, and then help you put your life back together. Filled with unfiltered, personal stories and practical, research-backed advice, Sh!tshow is here to help you overcome personal trauma with creative self-development. Let’s make this the best worst time of your life! READ AN EXCERPT Copyright © 2003 - 2020 Offbeat Empire. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction in part or in whole is prohibited. Contact us Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Monetized by SkimLinks
May. 22, 2020 Gender-neutral vow examples for everyone Looking for a gender-neutral vow for your wedding? Gender-neutral vows can be as beautiful, romantic, funny, quirky, and inspiring as more traditional phrasings. Check out five examples from the Offbeat Bride community. Read More May. 8, 2020 Wedding dresses that cover your back and shoulders "I have had issues with mild acne & severe keloid scarring, specific to my shoulders and back my entire life. I've been trying to find wedding dress styles that are short sleeve but offer back coverage. Can you help?" …OH, CAN WE EVER! Read More May. 1, 2020 5 reasons to master how to livestream your wedding in the age of Coronavirus If the coronavirus has put a crimp in your wedding plans, you might be able to livestream instead. Here are just a few good reasons to livestream your wedding. Read More 1.9k Apr. 24, 2020 How can I get married during this pandemic? We got this email from a reader recently: "For personal and legal reasons, we want to get married right now… but how can we get legally married during this pandemic?!" This is a simple question, with a complicated answer… and it's going to depend a LOT on where you exactly are, and where you can get to. Read More 35k Apr. 17, 2020 What's a thoughtful gift for someone who had to cancel their wedding because of Coronavirus? A couple weeks ago, Jalila asked us: "What would be a thoughtful gift for a friend and a co-worker who had to cancel their weddings?" Of course no gifts are necessary, but have a suggestion for a win/win gift that helps more than just the couple… Read More Apr. 3, 2020 A Blessing On Your House: Decoding weird wedding language with a queer Christian minister Words have histories, and the words that go along with wedding ceremonies have millennia of symbolism behind them. But those of us with a progressive or non-traditionalist streak sometimes wrestle with those ancient meanings as we seek to queer our rituals and find words that reflect the humanity-uplifting equal partnerships we want to build… Read More More Advice > Recent DIY Feb. 21, 2020 Make these themed table cards with wedding QR codes for your geeky wedding What better way to make sure your guests are fueled by the same music, movies, and pop culture icons you love than this little DIY project involving wedding QR codes and thematic geeky table cards? Read More Jan. 29, 2020 How do I make my own wedding invitations online? (We have a one word answer!) Lately, we've been hearing a lot from readers about online graphic tool Canva… how it's been working great for ordinary mortals DIYing their wedding invitations, not just for artists. So we made this step-by-step tutorial… Read More 1.2k Jan. 8, 2020 Should you DIY wedding flowers? What to know before you say GO It's way too easy to think, "It's just flowers. I can do thaaaat!" as a favorite florist once said… Possibly because she had heard brides say that before! …A lot. But you need to make sure you're ready for all that's involved when you DIY your wedding flowers. Read More Sep. 18, 2018 Eat 'em or take 'em: these s'mores wedding favors are a gooey gift guests will devour S'mores are a staple of outdoor weddings in any season, but especially in the fall when the weather gets chilly and a bonfire is apropos. You're cooking them up over a bonfire, adding them to your sweets table, and even making them into cakes! But a perfect way to provide a dessert AND a takeaway gift is an easy-to-make s'mores wedding favor. Here's how to make them super easily with a few staples from Michael's Weddings™… Read More 10k Jul. 11, 2018 A seriously easy way to make a cathedral veil from your favorite fabric About a month before my wedding, I became fascinated with a colorful floral veil in this post on my favorite wedding blog. I looked around for similar veils online, but couldn't find anything for a price I was willing to pay. So I decided to DIY my veil and it was surprisingly easy! Here's how I did it… Read More 3.1k Jun. 11, 2018 Supersize your wedding flora with this big crepe paper flower tutorial We know HUGE bouquets are super popular right now, but what if we mega-size the actual flowers instead of just the bouquet size? We love a good huge flower bouquet, headpiece, centerpiece, or ceremony backdrop. The best part? You can totally make these yourself. Read More More DIY > Recent Stuff we love 35k Apr. 17, 2020 What's a thoughtful gift for someone who had to cancel their wedding because of Coronavirus? A couple weeks ago, Jalila asked us: "What would be a thoughtful gift for a friend and a co-worker who had to cancel their weddings?" Of course no gifts are necessary, but have a suggestion for a win/win gift that helps more than just the couple… Read More 2.0k Mar. 6, 2020 Offbeat Bride trends: Floral veils, balsa wood bouquets, geeky engagement rings, and gorgeous dresses Most of y'all probably know that part of how Offbeat Bride stays online is with help from affiliate sales, right? This means that if you click a link on our site to spots like Etsy, Nordstrom, or Amazon, we may get a small percentage of sales that come from your click. Where it gets funny is that we can see what you buy! Now, we can't see WHO bought, what so your privacy is safe… but based y'all's purchases these days, we're starting to sense some Offbeat Bride wedding trends for the year. Let's take a peek… Read More Feb. 7, 2020 Why send a save the date card? (…Maybe because they're cute and getting easier and easier to make!) Save the date cards have become a popular option, especially for destination weddings. Minted's new collection gives you lots of options — and they have free services that make the whole thing easy! Read More Dec. 13, 2019 These stunning email invitation suites make digital look like print Emailing your wedding invitations is an eco-friendly AND budget-friendly wedding choice. Plus, they're getting to be just as lovely as printed invitations so you can still keep it as classy and avant-garde as you like. Read More 1.3k Dec. 3, 2019 Not your average celebrity rings: imagining the engagement rings of our favorite fictional characters Let's just have some fun today, imagining the engagement rings of a few of our favorite fictional characters. We're talking about everyone from the all-grown-up versions of Harry Potter characters like Luna Lovegood or Hermione Granger, to Star Wars characters, to movie faves like Lydia Dietz from Beetlejuice to Princess Buttercup from The Princess Bride, to comic book bad-asses like Wonder Woman, and Gamora… Read More 1.4k Nov. 5, 2019 DARK SPARKLE: 11 black wedding rings Today we're going to browse some of our favorite black engagement rings from our longtime friends and sponsors, Joseph Jewelry. We're talking all black material, black gemstones, or just more subtle black accents… Read More More Stuff we love > Recent Wedding 101 1.1k Feb. 5, 2020 Hyphenated last names — the practical stuff Torn between hyphenated last names and changing your name when you get married? Offbeat Brides share some of the IRL consequences of hyphenating their own names, or their kids' names. Read More 1.5k Jul. 29, 2019 I bought my wedding dress on Etsy! Here are my tips for buying a custom dress online One element of my wedding with which I was fairly obsessed was finding a fun dress. I'm not a white gown kinda gal, so I was on the hunt for something colorful. I decided to test the waters in customizing a dress online. There are lots of stores that do that theses days, but I knew I wanted something from an independent seller who could really personalize the look itself. I'm already an avid Etsy window shopper, so it was all just a matter of narrowing down the search to a reputable designer who made dresses I liked. Easier said than done? Actually, it was pretty easy… Read More 1.1k Jul. 24, 2019 9 hidden benefits of hiring a day-of coordinator (that I learned at my wedding!) You're in the thick of wedding planning and it's starting to get hairy. Maybe you've hired an event planner, maybe a day-of coordinator, maybe a friend willing to lend a hand, or maybe you're going hard at it by yourself. If you're in the latter two camps, you may be thinking, "do I need to hire a day-of coordinator?" Here are a few of the benefits, hidden and otherwise, that I discovered when I hired a day-of coordinator for my wedding… Read More 1.2k Mar. 27, 2019 5 ways to save the planet (& your wallet!) while wedding planning Trying to find sustainable solutions for an eco-friendly wedding isn't always easy, especially when you're on a budget and trying not to over-complicate things. But hosting an eco-conscious event doesn't have to be impossible. And making sustainable choices isn't just for tree-huggers. Here are five Earth-friendly ideas that won't put any additional burden on your wallet or your special day… Read More 1.0k Jan. 23, 2019 6 tips for making your wedding website useful AND stylish Are you engaged? YAY! I have a feeling that a lot of you are thinking about wedding hashtags and websites and social media, oh my. Weddings are way more high tech these days and a wedding website is pretty standard fare now. Here's how to make yours great… Read More 2.9k Jul. 12, 2018 Planning tools 101: hotel block comparison chart We launched a comprehensive and totally customizable document of wedding planning spreadsheets in Google Drive if you're the type to get down with spreadsheets like I am. Now we're sharing a chart that will help you compare hotel blocks if you're planning to provide that option to your guests. Hotel blocks allow you to block out some rooms and room rates to help guests grab a good deal on a hotel room. Read More More Wedding 101 > Offbeat Bride: your source for wedding ideas and inclusive wedding planning We've got bajillions of creative wedding ideas, DIY projects, and wedding advice to make planning your weird wedding easier and fun! What do you need to do today? I have no idea. I need Wedding Planning 101! I need tools and resources like wedding planning checklist and wedding spreadsheets Help me write my wedding ceremony or give me vow examples NEW FOR 2020: Offbeat Bride City Guides: the nitty-gritty of how to get married in your city Atlanta • Chicago • Dallas • DC • Houston • LA • NYC • Philly • SF • Seattle What wedding planning advice & inspiration do you need today? Ceremony Script Dress Shopping Eloping Etiquette Family Drama Feminism Geeky Weddings LGBTQ No Wedding Party Omg Dresses Readings Writing Vows A few of our fave wedding vendors Allison Williams Photography Read More Joseph Gonzalez-Dufresne Photography Read More Serendipity Events By Tina Read More Uniquely Inviting Read More Browse our vendor guide > The new book from the author of Offbeat Bride COMING THIS JULY: From Sh!tshow To Afterglow The new book from Offbeat Bride author Ariel Meadow Stallings is here to hold your hand while you cry, and then help you put your life back together. Filled with unfiltered, personal stories and practical, research-backed advice, Sh!tshow is here to help you overcome personal trauma with creative self-development. Let’s make this the best worst time of your life! READ AN EXCERPT Copyright © 2003 - 2020 Offbeat Empire. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction in part or in whole is prohibited. Contact us Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Monetized by SkimLinks
May. 8, 2020 Wedding dresses that cover your back and shoulders "I have had issues with mild acne & severe keloid scarring, specific to my shoulders and back my entire life. I've been trying to find wedding dress styles that are short sleeve but offer back coverage. Can you help?" …OH, CAN WE EVER! Read More May. 1, 2020 5 reasons to master how to livestream your wedding in the age of Coronavirus If the coronavirus has put a crimp in your wedding plans, you might be able to livestream instead. Here are just a few good reasons to livestream your wedding. Read More 1.9k Apr. 24, 2020 How can I get married during this pandemic? We got this email from a reader recently: "For personal and legal reasons, we want to get married right now… but how can we get legally married during this pandemic?!" This is a simple question, with a complicated answer… and it's going to depend a LOT on where you exactly are, and where you can get to. 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But those of us with a progressive or non-traditionalist streak sometimes wrestle with those ancient meanings as we seek to queer our rituals and find words that reflect the humanity-uplifting equal partnerships we want to build… Read More More Advice > Recent DIY Feb. 21, 2020 Make these themed table cards with wedding QR codes for your geeky wedding What better way to make sure your guests are fueled by the same music, movies, and pop culture icons you love than this little DIY project involving wedding QR codes and thematic geeky table cards? Read More Jan. 29, 2020 How do I make my own wedding invitations online? (We have a one word answer!) Lately, we've been hearing a lot from readers about online graphic tool Canva… how it's been working great for ordinary mortals DIYing their wedding invitations, not just for artists. So we made this step-by-step tutorial… Read More 1.2k Jan. 8, 2020 Should you DIY wedding flowers? What to know before you say GO It's way too easy to think, "It's just flowers. I can do thaaaat!" as a favorite florist once said… Possibly because she had heard brides say that before! …A lot. But you need to make sure you're ready for all that's involved when you DIY your wedding flowers. Read More Sep. 18, 2018 Eat 'em or take 'em: these s'mores wedding favors are a gooey gift guests will devour S'mores are a staple of outdoor weddings in any season, but especially in the fall when the weather gets chilly and a bonfire is apropos. You're cooking them up over a bonfire, adding them to your sweets table, and even making them into cakes! But a perfect way to provide a dessert AND a takeaway gift is an easy-to-make s'mores wedding favor. Here's how to make them super easily with a few staples from Michael's Weddings™… Read More 10k Jul. 11, 2018 A seriously easy way to make a cathedral veil from your favorite fabric About a month before my wedding, I became fascinated with a colorful floral veil in this post on my favorite wedding blog. I looked around for similar veils online, but couldn't find anything for a price I was willing to pay. So I decided to DIY my veil and it was surprisingly easy! Here's how I did it… Read More 3.1k Jun. 11, 2018 Supersize your wedding flora with this big crepe paper flower tutorial We know HUGE bouquets are super popular right now, but what if we mega-size the actual flowers instead of just the bouquet size? We love a good huge flower bouquet, headpiece, centerpiece, or ceremony backdrop. The best part? You can totally make these yourself. 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Now, we can't see WHO bought, what so your privacy is safe… but based y'all's purchases these days, we're starting to sense some Offbeat Bride wedding trends for the year. Let's take a peek… Read More Feb. 7, 2020 Why send a save the date card? (…Maybe because they're cute and getting easier and easier to make!) Save the date cards have become a popular option, especially for destination weddings. Minted's new collection gives you lots of options — and they have free services that make the whole thing easy! Read More Dec. 13, 2019 These stunning email invitation suites make digital look like print Emailing your wedding invitations is an eco-friendly AND budget-friendly wedding choice. Plus, they're getting to be just as lovely as printed invitations so you can still keep it as classy and avant-garde as you like. 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Here are a few of the benefits, hidden and otherwise, that I discovered when I hired a day-of coordinator for my wedding… Read More 1.2k Mar. 27, 2019 5 ways to save the planet (& your wallet!) while wedding planning Trying to find sustainable solutions for an eco-friendly wedding isn't always easy, especially when you're on a budget and trying not to over-complicate things. But hosting an eco-conscious event doesn't have to be impossible. And making sustainable choices isn't just for tree-huggers. Here are five Earth-friendly ideas that won't put any additional burden on your wallet or your special day… Read More 1.0k Jan. 23, 2019 6 tips for making your wedding website useful AND stylish Are you engaged? YAY! I have a feeling that a lot of you are thinking about wedding hashtags and websites and social media, oh my. Weddings are way more high tech these days and a wedding website is pretty standard fare now. Here's how to make yours great… Read More 2.9k Jul. 12, 2018 Planning tools 101: hotel block comparison chart We launched a comprehensive and totally customizable document of wedding planning spreadsheets in Google Drive if you're the type to get down with spreadsheets like I am. Now we're sharing a chart that will help you compare hotel blocks if you're planning to provide that option to your guests. Hotel blocks allow you to block out some rooms and room rates to help guests grab a good deal on a hotel room. Read More More Wedding 101 > Offbeat Bride: your source for wedding ideas and inclusive wedding planning We've got bajillions of creative wedding ideas, DIY projects, and wedding advice to make planning your weird wedding easier and fun! What do you need to do today? I have no idea. I need Wedding Planning 101! I need tools and resources like wedding planning checklist and wedding spreadsheets Help me write my wedding ceremony or give me vow examples NEW FOR 2020: Offbeat Bride City Guides: the nitty-gritty of how to get married in your city Atlanta • Chicago • Dallas • DC • Houston • LA • NYC • Philly • SF • Seattle What wedding planning advice & inspiration do you need today? Ceremony Script Dress Shopping Eloping Etiquette Family Drama Feminism Geeky Weddings LGBTQ No Wedding Party Omg Dresses Readings Writing Vows A few of our fave wedding vendors Allison Williams Photography Read More Joseph Gonzalez-Dufresne Photography Read More Serendipity Events By Tina Read More Uniquely Inviting Read More Browse our vendor guide > The new book from the author of Offbeat Bride COMING THIS JULY: From Sh!tshow To Afterglow The new book from Offbeat Bride author Ariel Meadow Stallings is here to hold your hand while you cry, and then help you put your life back together. Filled with unfiltered, personal stories and practical, research-backed advice, Sh!tshow is here to help you overcome personal trauma with creative self-development. Let’s make this the best worst time of your life! READ AN EXCERPT Copyright © 2003 - 2020 Offbeat Empire. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction in part or in whole is prohibited. Contact us Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Monetized by SkimLinks
May. 1, 2020 5 reasons to master how to livestream your wedding in the age of Coronavirus If the coronavirus has put a crimp in your wedding plans, you might be able to livestream instead. Here are just a few good reasons to livestream your wedding. Read More 1.9k Apr. 24, 2020 How can I get married during this pandemic? We got this email from a reader recently: "For personal and legal reasons, we want to get married right now… but how can we get legally married during this pandemic?!" This is a simple question, with a complicated answer… and it's going to depend a LOT on where you exactly are, and where you can get to. Read More 35k Apr. 17, 2020 What's a thoughtful gift for someone who had to cancel their wedding because of Coronavirus? A couple weeks ago, Jalila asked us: "What would be a thoughtful gift for a friend and a co-worker who had to cancel their weddings?" 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Lately, we've been hearing a lot from readers about online graphic tool Canva… how it's been working great for ordinary mortals DIYing their wedding invitations, not just for artists. So we made this step-by-step tutorial… Read More 1.2k Jan. 8, 2020 Should you DIY wedding flowers? What to know before you say GO It's way too easy to think, "It's just flowers. I can do thaaaat!" as a favorite florist once said… Possibly because she had heard brides say that before! …A lot. But you need to make sure you're ready for all that's involved when you DIY your wedding flowers. Read More Sep. 18, 2018 Eat 'em or take 'em: these s'mores wedding favors are a gooey gift guests will devour S'mores are a staple of outdoor weddings in any season, but especially in the fall when the weather gets chilly and a bonfire is apropos. You're cooking them up over a bonfire, adding them to your sweets table, and even making them into cakes! But a perfect way to provide a dessert AND a takeaway gift is an easy-to-make s'mores wedding favor. Here's how to make them super easily with a few staples from Michael's Weddings™… Read More 10k Jul. 11, 2018 A seriously easy way to make a cathedral veil from your favorite fabric About a month before my wedding, I became fascinated with a colorful floral veil in this post on my favorite wedding blog. I looked around for similar veils online, but couldn't find anything for a price I was willing to pay. So I decided to DIY my veil and it was surprisingly easy! Here's how I did it… Read More 3.1k Jun. 11, 2018 Supersize your wedding flora with this big crepe paper flower tutorial We know HUGE bouquets are super popular right now, but what if we mega-size the actual flowers instead of just the bouquet size? We love a good huge flower bouquet, headpiece, centerpiece, or ceremony backdrop. The best part? You can totally make these yourself. Read More More DIY > Recent Stuff we love 35k Apr. 17, 2020 What's a thoughtful gift for someone who had to cancel their wedding because of Coronavirus? A couple weeks ago, Jalila asked us: "What would be a thoughtful gift for a friend and a co-worker who had to cancel their weddings?" Of course no gifts are necessary, but have a suggestion for a win/win gift that helps more than just the couple… Read More 2.0k Mar. 6, 2020 Offbeat Bride trends: Floral veils, balsa wood bouquets, geeky engagement rings, and gorgeous dresses Most of y'all probably know that part of how Offbeat Bride stays online is with help from affiliate sales, right? This means that if you click a link on our site to spots like Etsy, Nordstrom, or Amazon, we may get a small percentage of sales that come from your click. Where it gets funny is that we can see what you buy! Now, we can't see WHO bought, what so your privacy is safe… but based y'all's purchases these days, we're starting to sense some Offbeat Bride wedding trends for the year. Let's take a peek… Read More Feb. 7, 2020 Why send a save the date card? (…Maybe because they're cute and getting easier and easier to make!) Save the date cards have become a popular option, especially for destination weddings. Minted's new collection gives you lots of options — and they have free services that make the whole thing easy! Read More Dec. 13, 2019 These stunning email invitation suites make digital look like print Emailing your wedding invitations is an eco-friendly AND budget-friendly wedding choice. Plus, they're getting to be just as lovely as printed invitations so you can still keep it as classy and avant-garde as you like. Read More 1.3k Dec. 3, 2019 Not your average celebrity rings: imagining the engagement rings of our favorite fictional characters Let's just have some fun today, imagining the engagement rings of a few of our favorite fictional characters. We're talking about everyone from the all-grown-up versions of Harry Potter characters like Luna Lovegood or Hermione Granger, to Star Wars characters, to movie faves like Lydia Dietz from Beetlejuice to Princess Buttercup from The Princess Bride, to comic book bad-asses like Wonder Woman, and Gamora… Read More 1.4k Nov. 5, 2019 DARK SPARKLE: 11 black wedding rings Today we're going to browse some of our favorite black engagement rings from our longtime friends and sponsors, Joseph Jewelry. 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Here are a few of the benefits, hidden and otherwise, that I discovered when I hired a day-of coordinator for my wedding… Read More 1.2k Mar. 27, 2019 5 ways to save the planet (& your wallet!) while wedding planning Trying to find sustainable solutions for an eco-friendly wedding isn't always easy, especially when you're on a budget and trying not to over-complicate things. But hosting an eco-conscious event doesn't have to be impossible. And making sustainable choices isn't just for tree-huggers. Here are five Earth-friendly ideas that won't put any additional burden on your wallet or your special day… Read More 1.0k Jan. 23, 2019 6 tips for making your wedding website useful AND stylish Are you engaged? YAY! I have a feeling that a lot of you are thinking about wedding hashtags and websites and social media, oh my. Weddings are way more high tech these days and a wedding website is pretty standard fare now. Here's how to make yours great… Read More 2.9k Jul. 12, 2018 Planning tools 101: hotel block comparison chart We launched a comprehensive and totally customizable document of wedding planning spreadsheets in Google Drive if you're the type to get down with spreadsheets like I am. Now we're sharing a chart that will help you compare hotel blocks if you're planning to provide that option to your guests. Hotel blocks allow you to block out some rooms and room rates to help guests grab a good deal on a hotel room. Read More More Wedding 101 > Offbeat Bride: your source for wedding ideas and inclusive wedding planning We've got bajillions of creative wedding ideas, DIY projects, and wedding advice to make planning your weird wedding easier and fun! What do you need to do today? I have no idea. I need Wedding Planning 101! I need tools and resources like wedding planning checklist and wedding spreadsheets Help me write my wedding ceremony or give me vow examples NEW FOR 2020: Offbeat Bride City Guides: the nitty-gritty of how to get married in your city Atlanta • Chicago • Dallas • DC • Houston • LA • NYC • Philly • SF • Seattle What wedding planning advice & inspiration do you need today? Ceremony Script Dress Shopping Eloping Etiquette Family Drama Feminism Geeky Weddings LGBTQ No Wedding Party Omg Dresses Readings Writing Vows A few of our fave wedding vendors Allison Williams Photography Read More Joseph Gonzalez-Dufresne Photography Read More Serendipity Events By Tina Read More Uniquely Inviting Read More Browse our vendor guide > The new book from the author of Offbeat Bride COMING THIS JULY: From Sh!tshow To Afterglow The new book from Offbeat Bride author Ariel Meadow Stallings is here to hold your hand while you cry, and then help you put your life back together. Filled with unfiltered, personal stories and practical, research-backed advice, Sh!tshow is here to help you overcome personal trauma with creative self-development. Let’s make this the best worst time of your life! READ AN EXCERPT Copyright © 2003 - 2020 Offbeat Empire. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction in part or in whole is prohibited. Contact us Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Monetized by SkimLinks
1.9k Apr. 24, 2020 How can I get married during this pandemic? We got this email from a reader recently: "For personal and legal reasons, we want to get married right now… but how can we get legally married during this pandemic?!" This is a simple question, with a complicated answer… and it's going to depend a LOT on where you exactly are, and where you can get to. Read More 35k Apr. 17, 2020 What's a thoughtful gift for someone who had to cancel their wedding because of Coronavirus? A couple weeks ago, Jalila asked us: "What would be a thoughtful gift for a friend and a co-worker who had to cancel their weddings?" Of course no gifts are necessary, but have a suggestion for a win/win gift that helps more than just the couple… Read More Apr. 3, 2020 A Blessing On Your House: Decoding weird wedding language with a queer Christian minister Words have histories, and the words that go along with wedding ceremonies have millennia of symbolism behind them. But those of us with a progressive or non-traditionalist streak sometimes wrestle with those ancient meanings as we seek to queer our rituals and find words that reflect the humanity-uplifting equal partnerships we want to build… Read More More Advice > Recent DIY Feb. 21, 2020 Make these themed table cards with wedding QR codes for your geeky wedding What better way to make sure your guests are fueled by the same music, movies, and pop culture icons you love than this little DIY project involving wedding QR codes and thematic geeky table cards? Read More Jan. 29, 2020 How do I make my own wedding invitations online? (We have a one word answer!) Lately, we've been hearing a lot from readers about online graphic tool Canva… how it's been working great for ordinary mortals DIYing their wedding invitations, not just for artists. So we made this step-by-step tutorial… Read More 1.2k Jan. 8, 2020 Should you DIY wedding flowers? What to know before you say GO It's way too easy to think, "It's just flowers. I can do thaaaat!" as a favorite florist once said… Possibly because she had heard brides say that before! …A lot. But you need to make sure you're ready for all that's involved when you DIY your wedding flowers. Read More Sep. 18, 2018 Eat 'em or take 'em: these s'mores wedding favors are a gooey gift guests will devour S'mores are a staple of outdoor weddings in any season, but especially in the fall when the weather gets chilly and a bonfire is apropos. You're cooking them up over a bonfire, adding them to your sweets table, and even making them into cakes! But a perfect way to provide a dessert AND a takeaway gift is an easy-to-make s'mores wedding favor. Here's how to make them super easily with a few staples from Michael's Weddings™… Read More 10k Jul. 11, 2018 A seriously easy way to make a cathedral veil from your favorite fabric About a month before my wedding, I became fascinated with a colorful floral veil in this post on my favorite wedding blog. I looked around for similar veils online, but couldn't find anything for a price I was willing to pay. So I decided to DIY my veil and it was surprisingly easy! Here's how I did it… Read More 3.1k Jun. 11, 2018 Supersize your wedding flora with this big crepe paper flower tutorial We know HUGE bouquets are super popular right now, but what if we mega-size the actual flowers instead of just the bouquet size? We love a good huge flower bouquet, headpiece, centerpiece, or ceremony backdrop. The best part? You can totally make these yourself. Read More More DIY > Recent Stuff we love 35k Apr. 17, 2020 What's a thoughtful gift for someone who had to cancel their wedding because of Coronavirus? A couple weeks ago, Jalila asked us: "What would be a thoughtful gift for a friend and a co-worker who had to cancel their weddings?" Of course no gifts are necessary, but have a suggestion for a win/win gift that helps more than just the couple… Read More 2.0k Mar. 6, 2020 Offbeat Bride trends: Floral veils, balsa wood bouquets, geeky engagement rings, and gorgeous dresses Most of y'all probably know that part of how Offbeat Bride stays online is with help from affiliate sales, right? This means that if you click a link on our site to spots like Etsy, Nordstrom, or Amazon, we may get a small percentage of sales that come from your click. Where it gets funny is that we can see what you buy! Now, we can't see WHO bought, what so your privacy is safe… but based y'all's purchases these days, we're starting to sense some Offbeat Bride wedding trends for the year. Let's take a peek… Read More Feb. 7, 2020 Why send a save the date card? (…Maybe because they're cute and getting easier and easier to make!) Save the date cards have become a popular option, especially for destination weddings. Minted's new collection gives you lots of options — and they have free services that make the whole thing easy! Read More Dec. 13, 2019 These stunning email invitation suites make digital look like print Emailing your wedding invitations is an eco-friendly AND budget-friendly wedding choice. Plus, they're getting to be just as lovely as printed invitations so you can still keep it as classy and avant-garde as you like. Read More 1.3k Dec. 3, 2019 Not your average celebrity rings: imagining the engagement rings of our favorite fictional characters Let's just have some fun today, imagining the engagement rings of a few of our favorite fictional characters. We're talking about everyone from the all-grown-up versions of Harry Potter characters like Luna Lovegood or Hermione Granger, to Star Wars characters, to movie faves like Lydia Dietz from Beetlejuice to Princess Buttercup from The Princess Bride, to comic book bad-asses like Wonder Woman, and Gamora… Read More 1.4k Nov. 5, 2019 DARK SPARKLE: 11 black wedding rings Today we're going to browse some of our favorite black engagement rings from our longtime friends and sponsors, Joseph Jewelry. We're talking all black material, black gemstones, or just more subtle black accents… Read More More Stuff we love > Recent Wedding 101 1.1k Feb. 5, 2020 Hyphenated last names — the practical stuff Torn between hyphenated last names and changing your name when you get married? Offbeat Brides share some of the IRL consequences of hyphenating their own names, or their kids' names. Read More 1.5k Jul. 29, 2019 I bought my wedding dress on Etsy! Here are my tips for buying a custom dress online One element of my wedding with which I was fairly obsessed was finding a fun dress. I'm not a white gown kinda gal, so I was on the hunt for something colorful. I decided to test the waters in customizing a dress online. There are lots of stores that do that theses days, but I knew I wanted something from an independent seller who could really personalize the look itself. I'm already an avid Etsy window shopper, so it was all just a matter of narrowing down the search to a reputable designer who made dresses I liked. Easier said than done? Actually, it was pretty easy… Read More 1.1k Jul. 24, 2019 9 hidden benefits of hiring a day-of coordinator (that I learned at my wedding!) You're in the thick of wedding planning and it's starting to get hairy. Maybe you've hired an event planner, maybe a day-of coordinator, maybe a friend willing to lend a hand, or maybe you're going hard at it by yourself. If you're in the latter two camps, you may be thinking, "do I need to hire a day-of coordinator?" Here are a few of the benefits, hidden and otherwise, that I discovered when I hired a day-of coordinator for my wedding… Read More 1.2k Mar. 27, 2019 5 ways to save the planet (& your wallet!) while wedding planning Trying to find sustainable solutions for an eco-friendly wedding isn't always easy, especially when you're on a budget and trying not to over-complicate things. But hosting an eco-conscious event doesn't have to be impossible. And making sustainable choices isn't just for tree-huggers. Here are five Earth-friendly ideas that won't put any additional burden on your wallet or your special day… Read More 1.0k Jan. 23, 2019 6 tips for making your wedding website useful AND stylish Are you engaged? YAY! I have a feeling that a lot of you are thinking about wedding hashtags and websites and social media, oh my. Weddings are way more high tech these days and a wedding website is pretty standard fare now. Here's how to make yours great… Read More 2.9k Jul. 12, 2018 Planning tools 101: hotel block comparison chart We launched a comprehensive and totally customizable document of wedding planning spreadsheets in Google Drive if you're the type to get down with spreadsheets like I am. Now we're sharing a chart that will help you compare hotel blocks if you're planning to provide that option to your guests. Hotel blocks allow you to block out some rooms and room rates to help guests grab a good deal on a hotel room. Read More More Wedding 101 > Offbeat Bride: your source for wedding ideas and inclusive wedding planning We've got bajillions of creative wedding ideas, DIY projects, and wedding advice to make planning your weird wedding easier and fun! What do you need to do today? I have no idea. I need Wedding Planning 101! I need tools and resources like wedding planning checklist and wedding spreadsheets Help me write my wedding ceremony or give me vow examples NEW FOR 2020: Offbeat Bride City Guides: the nitty-gritty of how to get married in your city Atlanta • Chicago • Dallas • DC • Houston • LA • NYC • Philly • SF • Seattle What wedding planning advice & inspiration do you need today? Ceremony Script Dress Shopping Eloping Etiquette Family Drama Feminism Geeky Weddings LGBTQ No Wedding Party Omg Dresses Readings Writing Vows A few of our fave wedding vendors Allison Williams Photography Read More Joseph Gonzalez-Dufresne Photography Read More Serendipity Events By Tina Read More Uniquely Inviting Read More Browse our vendor guide > The new book from the author of Offbeat Bride COMING THIS JULY: From Sh!tshow To Afterglow The new book from Offbeat Bride author Ariel Meadow Stallings is here to hold your hand while you cry, and then help you put your life back together. Filled with unfiltered, personal stories and practical, research-backed advice, Sh!tshow is here to help you overcome personal trauma with creative self-development. Let’s make this the best worst time of your life! READ AN EXCERPT Copyright © 2003 - 2020 Offbeat Empire. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction in part or in whole is prohibited. Contact us Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Monetized by SkimLinks
35k Apr. 17, 2020 What's a thoughtful gift for someone who had to cancel their wedding because of Coronavirus? A couple weeks ago, Jalila asked us: "What would be a thoughtful gift for a friend and a co-worker who had to cancel their weddings?" Of course no gifts are necessary, but have a suggestion for a win/win gift that helps more than just the couple… Read More Apr. 3, 2020 A Blessing On Your House: Decoding weird wedding language with a queer Christian minister Words have histories, and the words that go along with wedding ceremonies have millennia of symbolism behind them. But those of us with a progressive or non-traditionalist streak sometimes wrestle with those ancient meanings as we seek to queer our rituals and find words that reflect the humanity-uplifting equal partnerships we want to build… Read More More Advice > Recent DIY Feb. 21, 2020 Make these themed table cards with wedding QR codes for your geeky wedding What better way to make sure your guests are fueled by the same music, movies, and pop culture icons you love than this little DIY project involving wedding QR codes and thematic geeky table cards? Read More Jan. 29, 2020 How do I make my own wedding invitations online? (We have a one word answer!) Lately, we've been hearing a lot from readers about online graphic tool Canva… how it's been working great for ordinary mortals DIYing their wedding invitations, not just for artists. So we made this step-by-step tutorial… Read More 1.2k Jan. 8, 2020 Should you DIY wedding flowers? 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Read More More DIY > Recent Stuff we love 35k Apr. 17, 2020 What's a thoughtful gift for someone who had to cancel their wedding because of Coronavirus? A couple weeks ago, Jalila asked us: "What would be a thoughtful gift for a friend and a co-worker who had to cancel their weddings?" Of course no gifts are necessary, but have a suggestion for a win/win gift that helps more than just the couple… Read More 2.0k Mar. 6, 2020 Offbeat Bride trends: Floral veils, balsa wood bouquets, geeky engagement rings, and gorgeous dresses Most of y'all probably know that part of how Offbeat Bride stays online is with help from affiliate sales, right? This means that if you click a link on our site to spots like Etsy, Nordstrom, or Amazon, we may get a small percentage of sales that come from your click. Where it gets funny is that we can see what you buy! Now, we can't see WHO bought, what so your privacy is safe… but based y'all's purchases these days, we're starting to sense some Offbeat Bride wedding trends for the year. Let's take a peek… Read More Feb. 7, 2020 Why send a save the date card? (…Maybe because they're cute and getting easier and easier to make!) Save the date cards have become a popular option, especially for destination weddings. Minted's new collection gives you lots of options — and they have free services that make the whole thing easy! Read More Dec. 13, 2019 These stunning email invitation suites make digital look like print Emailing your wedding invitations is an eco-friendly AND budget-friendly wedding choice. Plus, they're getting to be just as lovely as printed invitations so you can still keep it as classy and avant-garde as you like. 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Here's how to make yours great… Read More 2.9k Jul. 12, 2018 Planning tools 101: hotel block comparison chart We launched a comprehensive and totally customizable document of wedding planning spreadsheets in Google Drive if you're the type to get down with spreadsheets like I am. Now we're sharing a chart that will help you compare hotel blocks if you're planning to provide that option to your guests. Hotel blocks allow you to block out some rooms and room rates to help guests grab a good deal on a hotel room. Read More More Wedding 101 > Offbeat Bride: your source for wedding ideas and inclusive wedding planning We've got bajillions of creative wedding ideas, DIY projects, and wedding advice to make planning your weird wedding easier and fun! What do you need to do today? I have no idea. I need Wedding Planning 101! I need tools and resources like wedding planning checklist and wedding spreadsheets Help me write my wedding ceremony or give me vow examples NEW FOR 2020: Offbeat Bride City Guides: the nitty-gritty of how to get married in your city Atlanta • Chicago • Dallas • DC • Houston • LA • NYC • Philly • SF • Seattle What wedding planning advice & inspiration do you need today? Ceremony Script Dress Shopping Eloping Etiquette Family Drama Feminism Geeky Weddings LGBTQ No Wedding Party Omg Dresses Readings Writing Vows A few of our fave wedding vendors Allison Williams Photography Read More Joseph Gonzalez-Dufresne Photography Read More Serendipity Events By Tina Read More Uniquely Inviting Read More Browse our vendor guide > The new book from the author of Offbeat Bride COMING THIS JULY: From Sh!tshow To Afterglow The new book from Offbeat Bride author Ariel Meadow Stallings is here to hold your hand while you cry, and then help you put your life back together. Filled with unfiltered, personal stories and practical, research-backed advice, Sh!tshow is here to help you overcome personal trauma with creative self-development. Let’s make this the best worst time of your life! READ AN EXCERPT Copyright © 2003 - 2020 Offbeat Empire. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction in part or in whole is prohibited. Contact us Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Monetized by SkimLinks
Apr. 3, 2020 A Blessing On Your House: Decoding weird wedding language with a queer Christian minister Words have histories, and the words that go along with wedding ceremonies have millennia of symbolism behind them. But those of us with a progressive or non-traditionalist streak sometimes wrestle with those ancient meanings as we seek to queer our rituals and find words that reflect the humanity-uplifting equal partnerships we want to build… Read More More Advice > Recent DIY Feb. 21, 2020 Make these themed table cards with wedding QR codes for your geeky wedding What better way to make sure your guests are fueled by the same music, movies, and pop culture icons you love than this little DIY project involving wedding QR codes and thematic geeky table cards? Read More Jan. 29, 2020 How do I make my own wedding invitations online? (We have a one word answer!) 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But a perfect way to provide a dessert AND a takeaway gift is an easy-to-make s'mores wedding favor. Here's how to make them super easily with a few staples from Michael's Weddings™… Read More 10k Jul. 11, 2018 A seriously easy way to make a cathedral veil from your favorite fabric About a month before my wedding, I became fascinated with a colorful floral veil in this post on my favorite wedding blog. I looked around for similar veils online, but couldn't find anything for a price I was willing to pay. So I decided to DIY my veil and it was surprisingly easy! Here's how I did it… Read More 3.1k Jun. 11, 2018 Supersize your wedding flora with this big crepe paper flower tutorial We know HUGE bouquets are super popular right now, but what if we mega-size the actual flowers instead of just the bouquet size? We love a good huge flower bouquet, headpiece, centerpiece, or ceremony backdrop. The best part? You can totally make these yourself. 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Now, we can't see WHO bought, what so your privacy is safe… but based y'all's purchases these days, we're starting to sense some Offbeat Bride wedding trends for the year. Let's take a peek… Read More Feb. 7, 2020 Why send a save the date card? (…Maybe because they're cute and getting easier and easier to make!) Save the date cards have become a popular option, especially for destination weddings. Minted's new collection gives you lots of options — and they have free services that make the whole thing easy! Read More Dec. 13, 2019 These stunning email invitation suites make digital look like print Emailing your wedding invitations is an eco-friendly AND budget-friendly wedding choice. Plus, they're getting to be just as lovely as printed invitations so you can still keep it as classy and avant-garde as you like. Read More 1.3k Dec. 3, 2019 Not your average celebrity rings: imagining the engagement rings of our favorite fictional characters Let's just have some fun today, imagining the engagement rings of a few of our favorite fictional characters. We're talking about everyone from the all-grown-up versions of Harry Potter characters like Luna Lovegood or Hermione Granger, to Star Wars characters, to movie faves like Lydia Dietz from Beetlejuice to Princess Buttercup from The Princess Bride, to comic book bad-asses like Wonder Woman, and Gamora… Read More 1.4k Nov. 5, 2019 DARK SPARKLE: 11 black wedding rings Today we're going to browse some of our favorite black engagement rings from our longtime friends and sponsors, Joseph Jewelry. 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Here are a few of the benefits, hidden and otherwise, that I discovered when I hired a day-of coordinator for my wedding… Read More 1.2k Mar. 27, 2019 5 ways to save the planet (& your wallet!) while wedding planning Trying to find sustainable solutions for an eco-friendly wedding isn't always easy, especially when you're on a budget and trying not to over-complicate things. But hosting an eco-conscious event doesn't have to be impossible. And making sustainable choices isn't just for tree-huggers. Here are five Earth-friendly ideas that won't put any additional burden on your wallet or your special day… Read More 1.0k Jan. 23, 2019 6 tips for making your wedding website useful AND stylish Are you engaged? YAY! I have a feeling that a lot of you are thinking about wedding hashtags and websites and social media, oh my. Weddings are way more high tech these days and a wedding website is pretty standard fare now. Here's how to make yours great… Read More 2.9k Jul. 12, 2018 Planning tools 101: hotel block comparison chart We launched a comprehensive and totally customizable document of wedding planning spreadsheets in Google Drive if you're the type to get down with spreadsheets like I am. Now we're sharing a chart that will help you compare hotel blocks if you're planning to provide that option to your guests. Hotel blocks allow you to block out some rooms and room rates to help guests grab a good deal on a hotel room. Read More More Wedding 101 > Offbeat Bride: your source for wedding ideas and inclusive wedding planning We've got bajillions of creative wedding ideas, DIY projects, and wedding advice to make planning your weird wedding easier and fun! What do you need to do today? I have no idea. I need Wedding Planning 101! I need tools and resources like wedding planning checklist and wedding spreadsheets Help me write my wedding ceremony or give me vow examples NEW FOR 2020: Offbeat Bride City Guides: the nitty-gritty of how to get married in your city Atlanta • Chicago • Dallas • DC • Houston • LA • NYC • Philly • SF • Seattle What wedding planning advice & inspiration do you need today? Ceremony Script Dress Shopping Eloping Etiquette Family Drama Feminism Geeky Weddings LGBTQ No Wedding Party Omg Dresses Readings Writing Vows A few of our fave wedding vendors Allison Williams Photography Read More Joseph Gonzalez-Dufresne Photography Read More Serendipity Events By Tina Read More Uniquely Inviting Read More Browse our vendor guide > The new book from the author of Offbeat Bride COMING THIS JULY: From Sh!tshow To Afterglow The new book from Offbeat Bride author Ariel Meadow Stallings is here to hold your hand while you cry, and then help you put your life back together. Filled with unfiltered, personal stories and practical, research-backed advice, Sh!tshow is here to help you overcome personal trauma with creative self-development. Let’s make this the best worst time of your life! READ AN EXCERPT Copyright © 2003 - 2020 Offbeat Empire. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction in part or in whole is prohibited. Contact us Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Monetized by SkimLinks
Feb. 21, 2020 Make these themed table cards with wedding QR codes for your geeky wedding What better way to make sure your guests are fueled by the same music, movies, and pop culture icons you love than this little DIY project involving wedding QR codes and thematic geeky table cards? Read More Jan. 29, 2020 How do I make my own wedding invitations online? (We have a one word answer!) Lately, we've been hearing a lot from readers about online graphic tool Canva… how it's been working great for ordinary mortals DIYing their wedding invitations, not just for artists. So we made this step-by-step tutorial… Read More 1.2k Jan. 8, 2020 Should you DIY wedding flowers? What to know before you say GO It's way too easy to think, "It's just flowers. I can do thaaaat!" as a favorite florist once said… Possibly because she had heard brides say that before! …A lot. But you need to make sure you're ready for all that's involved when you DIY your wedding flowers. Read More Sep. 18, 2018 Eat 'em or take 'em: these s'mores wedding favors are a gooey gift guests will devour S'mores are a staple of outdoor weddings in any season, but especially in the fall when the weather gets chilly and a bonfire is apropos. You're cooking them up over a bonfire, adding them to your sweets table, and even making them into cakes! But a perfect way to provide a dessert AND a takeaway gift is an easy-to-make s'mores wedding favor. Here's how to make them super easily with a few staples from Michael's Weddings™… Read More 10k Jul. 11, 2018 A seriously easy way to make a cathedral veil from your favorite fabric About a month before my wedding, I became fascinated with a colorful floral veil in this post on my favorite wedding blog. I looked around for similar veils online, but couldn't find anything for a price I was willing to pay. So I decided to DIY my veil and it was surprisingly easy! Here's how I did it… Read More 3.1k Jun. 11, 2018 Supersize your wedding flora with this big crepe paper flower tutorial We know HUGE bouquets are super popular right now, but what if we mega-size the actual flowers instead of just the bouquet size? We love a good huge flower bouquet, headpiece, centerpiece, or ceremony backdrop. The best part? You can totally make these yourself. Read More More DIY > Recent Stuff we love 35k Apr. 17, 2020 What's a thoughtful gift for someone who had to cancel their wedding because of Coronavirus? A couple weeks ago, Jalila asked us: "What would be a thoughtful gift for a friend and a co-worker who had to cancel their weddings?" Of course no gifts are necessary, but have a suggestion for a win/win gift that helps more than just the couple… Read More 2.0k Mar. 6, 2020 Offbeat Bride trends: Floral veils, balsa wood bouquets, geeky engagement rings, and gorgeous dresses Most of y'all probably know that part of how Offbeat Bride stays online is with help from affiliate sales, right? This means that if you click a link on our site to spots like Etsy, Nordstrom, or Amazon, we may get a small percentage of sales that come from your click. Where it gets funny is that we can see what you buy! Now, we can't see WHO bought, what so your privacy is safe… but based y'all's purchases these days, we're starting to sense some Offbeat Bride wedding trends for the year. Let's take a peek… Read More Feb. 7, 2020 Why send a save the date card? (…Maybe because they're cute and getting easier and easier to make!) Save the date cards have become a popular option, especially for destination weddings. Minted's new collection gives you lots of options — and they have free services that make the whole thing easy! Read More Dec. 13, 2019 These stunning email invitation suites make digital look like print Emailing your wedding invitations is an eco-friendly AND budget-friendly wedding choice. Plus, they're getting to be just as lovely as printed invitations so you can still keep it as classy and avant-garde as you like. Read More 1.3k Dec. 3, 2019 Not your average celebrity rings: imagining the engagement rings of our favorite fictional characters Let's just have some fun today, imagining the engagement rings of a few of our favorite fictional characters. We're talking about everyone from the all-grown-up versions of Harry Potter characters like Luna Lovegood or Hermione Granger, to Star Wars characters, to movie faves like Lydia Dietz from Beetlejuice to Princess Buttercup from The Princess Bride, to comic book bad-asses like Wonder Woman, and Gamora… Read More 1.4k Nov. 5, 2019 DARK SPARKLE: 11 black wedding rings Today we're going to browse some of our favorite black engagement rings from our longtime friends and sponsors, Joseph Jewelry. We're talking all black material, black gemstones, or just more subtle black accents… Read More More Stuff we love > Recent Wedding 101 1.1k Feb. 5, 2020 Hyphenated last names — the practical stuff Torn between hyphenated last names and changing your name when you get married? Offbeat Brides share some of the IRL consequences of hyphenating their own names, or their kids' names. Read More 1.5k Jul. 29, 2019 I bought my wedding dress on Etsy! Here are my tips for buying a custom dress online One element of my wedding with which I was fairly obsessed was finding a fun dress. I'm not a white gown kinda gal, so I was on the hunt for something colorful. I decided to test the waters in customizing a dress online. There are lots of stores that do that theses days, but I knew I wanted something from an independent seller who could really personalize the look itself. I'm already an avid Etsy window shopper, so it was all just a matter of narrowing down the search to a reputable designer who made dresses I liked. Easier said than done? Actually, it was pretty easy… Read More 1.1k Jul. 24, 2019 9 hidden benefits of hiring a day-of coordinator (that I learned at my wedding!) You're in the thick of wedding planning and it's starting to get hairy. Maybe you've hired an event planner, maybe a day-of coordinator, maybe a friend willing to lend a hand, or maybe you're going hard at it by yourself. If you're in the latter two camps, you may be thinking, "do I need to hire a day-of coordinator?" Here are a few of the benefits, hidden and otherwise, that I discovered when I hired a day-of coordinator for my wedding… Read More 1.2k Mar. 27, 2019 5 ways to save the planet (& your wallet!) while wedding planning Trying to find sustainable solutions for an eco-friendly wedding isn't always easy, especially when you're on a budget and trying not to over-complicate things. But hosting an eco-conscious event doesn't have to be impossible. And making sustainable choices isn't just for tree-huggers. Here are five Earth-friendly ideas that won't put any additional burden on your wallet or your special day… Read More 1.0k Jan. 23, 2019 6 tips for making your wedding website useful AND stylish Are you engaged? YAY! I have a feeling that a lot of you are thinking about wedding hashtags and websites and social media, oh my. Weddings are way more high tech these days and a wedding website is pretty standard fare now. Here's how to make yours great… Read More 2.9k Jul. 12, 2018 Planning tools 101: hotel block comparison chart We launched a comprehensive and totally customizable document of wedding planning spreadsheets in Google Drive if you're the type to get down with spreadsheets like I am. Now we're sharing a chart that will help you compare hotel blocks if you're planning to provide that option to your guests. Hotel blocks allow you to block out some rooms and room rates to help guests grab a good deal on a hotel room. Read More More Wedding 101 > Offbeat Bride: your source for wedding ideas and inclusive wedding planning We've got bajillions of creative wedding ideas, DIY projects, and wedding advice to make planning your weird wedding easier and fun! What do you need to do today? I have no idea. I need Wedding Planning 101! I need tools and resources like wedding planning checklist and wedding spreadsheets Help me write my wedding ceremony or give me vow examples NEW FOR 2020: Offbeat Bride City Guides: the nitty-gritty of how to get married in your city Atlanta • Chicago • Dallas • DC • Houston • LA • NYC • Philly • SF • Seattle What wedding planning advice & inspiration do you need today? Ceremony Script Dress Shopping Eloping Etiquette Family Drama Feminism Geeky Weddings LGBTQ No Wedding Party Omg Dresses Readings Writing Vows A few of our fave wedding vendors Allison Williams Photography Read More Joseph Gonzalez-Dufresne Photography Read More Serendipity Events By Tina Read More Uniquely Inviting Read More Browse our vendor guide > The new book from the author of Offbeat Bride COMING THIS JULY: From Sh!tshow To Afterglow The new book from Offbeat Bride author Ariel Meadow Stallings is here to hold your hand while you cry, and then help you put your life back together. Filled with unfiltered, personal stories and practical, research-backed advice, Sh!tshow is here to help you overcome personal trauma with creative self-development. Let’s make this the best worst time of your life! READ AN EXCERPT Copyright © 2003 - 2020 Offbeat Empire. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction in part or in whole is prohibited. Contact us Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Monetized by SkimLinks
Jan. 29, 2020 How do I make my own wedding invitations online? (We have a one word answer!) Lately, we've been hearing a lot from readers about online graphic tool Canva… how it's been working great for ordinary mortals DIYing their wedding invitations, not just for artists. So we made this step-by-step tutorial… Read More 1.2k Jan. 8, 2020 Should you DIY wedding flowers? What to know before you say GO It's way too easy to think, "It's just flowers. I can do thaaaat!" as a favorite florist once said… Possibly because she had heard brides say that before! …A lot. But you need to make sure you're ready for all that's involved when you DIY your wedding flowers. Read More Sep. 18, 2018 Eat 'em or take 'em: these s'mores wedding favors are a gooey gift guests will devour S'mores are a staple of outdoor weddings in any season, but especially in the fall when the weather gets chilly and a bonfire is apropos. You're cooking them up over a bonfire, adding them to your sweets table, and even making them into cakes! But a perfect way to provide a dessert AND a takeaway gift is an easy-to-make s'mores wedding favor. Here's how to make them super easily with a few staples from Michael's Weddings™… Read More 10k Jul. 11, 2018 A seriously easy way to make a cathedral veil from your favorite fabric About a month before my wedding, I became fascinated with a colorful floral veil in this post on my favorite wedding blog. I looked around for similar veils online, but couldn't find anything for a price I was willing to pay. So I decided to DIY my veil and it was surprisingly easy! Here's how I did it… Read More 3.1k Jun. 11, 2018 Supersize your wedding flora with this big crepe paper flower tutorial We know HUGE bouquets are super popular right now, but what if we mega-size the actual flowers instead of just the bouquet size? We love a good huge flower bouquet, headpiece, centerpiece, or ceremony backdrop. The best part? You can totally make these yourself. Read More More DIY > Recent Stuff we love 35k Apr. 17, 2020 What's a thoughtful gift for someone who had to cancel their wedding because of Coronavirus? A couple weeks ago, Jalila asked us: "What would be a thoughtful gift for a friend and a co-worker who had to cancel their weddings?" Of course no gifts are necessary, but have a suggestion for a win/win gift that helps more than just the couple… Read More 2.0k Mar. 6, 2020 Offbeat Bride trends: Floral veils, balsa wood bouquets, geeky engagement rings, and gorgeous dresses Most of y'all probably know that part of how Offbeat Bride stays online is with help from affiliate sales, right? This means that if you click a link on our site to spots like Etsy, Nordstrom, or Amazon, we may get a small percentage of sales that come from your click. Where it gets funny is that we can see what you buy! Now, we can't see WHO bought, what so your privacy is safe… but based y'all's purchases these days, we're starting to sense some Offbeat Bride wedding trends for the year. Let's take a peek… Read More Feb. 7, 2020 Why send a save the date card? (…Maybe because they're cute and getting easier and easier to make!) Save the date cards have become a popular option, especially for destination weddings. Minted's new collection gives you lots of options — and they have free services that make the whole thing easy! Read More Dec. 13, 2019 These stunning email invitation suites make digital look like print Emailing your wedding invitations is an eco-friendly AND budget-friendly wedding choice. Plus, they're getting to be just as lovely as printed invitations so you can still keep it as classy and avant-garde as you like. Read More 1.3k Dec. 3, 2019 Not your average celebrity rings: imagining the engagement rings of our favorite fictional characters Let's just have some fun today, imagining the engagement rings of a few of our favorite fictional characters. We're talking about everyone from the all-grown-up versions of Harry Potter characters like Luna Lovegood or Hermione Granger, to Star Wars characters, to movie faves like Lydia Dietz from Beetlejuice to Princess Buttercup from The Princess Bride, to comic book bad-asses like Wonder Woman, and Gamora… Read More 1.4k Nov. 5, 2019 DARK SPARKLE: 11 black wedding rings Today we're going to browse some of our favorite black engagement rings from our longtime friends and sponsors, Joseph Jewelry. We're talking all black material, black gemstones, or just more subtle black accents… Read More More Stuff we love > Recent Wedding 101 1.1k Feb. 5, 2020 Hyphenated last names — the practical stuff Torn between hyphenated last names and changing your name when you get married? Offbeat Brides share some of the IRL consequences of hyphenating their own names, or their kids' names. Read More 1.5k Jul. 29, 2019 I bought my wedding dress on Etsy! Here are my tips for buying a custom dress online One element of my wedding with which I was fairly obsessed was finding a fun dress. I'm not a white gown kinda gal, so I was on the hunt for something colorful. I decided to test the waters in customizing a dress online. There are lots of stores that do that theses days, but I knew I wanted something from an independent seller who could really personalize the look itself. I'm already an avid Etsy window shopper, so it was all just a matter of narrowing down the search to a reputable designer who made dresses I liked. Easier said than done? Actually, it was pretty easy… Read More 1.1k Jul. 24, 2019 9 hidden benefits of hiring a day-of coordinator (that I learned at my wedding!) You're in the thick of wedding planning and it's starting to get hairy. Maybe you've hired an event planner, maybe a day-of coordinator, maybe a friend willing to lend a hand, or maybe you're going hard at it by yourself. If you're in the latter two camps, you may be thinking, "do I need to hire a day-of coordinator?" Here are a few of the benefits, hidden and otherwise, that I discovered when I hired a day-of coordinator for my wedding… Read More 1.2k Mar. 27, 2019 5 ways to save the planet (& your wallet!) while wedding planning Trying to find sustainable solutions for an eco-friendly wedding isn't always easy, especially when you're on a budget and trying not to over-complicate things. But hosting an eco-conscious event doesn't have to be impossible. And making sustainable choices isn't just for tree-huggers. Here are five Earth-friendly ideas that won't put any additional burden on your wallet or your special day… Read More 1.0k Jan. 23, 2019 6 tips for making your wedding website useful AND stylish Are you engaged? YAY! I have a feeling that a lot of you are thinking about wedding hashtags and websites and social media, oh my. Weddings are way more high tech these days and a wedding website is pretty standard fare now. Here's how to make yours great… Read More 2.9k Jul. 12, 2018 Planning tools 101: hotel block comparison chart We launched a comprehensive and totally customizable document of wedding planning spreadsheets in Google Drive if you're the type to get down with spreadsheets like I am. Now we're sharing a chart that will help you compare hotel blocks if you're planning to provide that option to your guests. Hotel blocks allow you to block out some rooms and room rates to help guests grab a good deal on a hotel room. Read More More Wedding 101 > Offbeat Bride: your source for wedding ideas and inclusive wedding planning We've got bajillions of creative wedding ideas, DIY projects, and wedding advice to make planning your weird wedding easier and fun! What do you need to do today? I have no idea. I need Wedding Planning 101! I need tools and resources like wedding planning checklist and wedding spreadsheets Help me write my wedding ceremony or give me vow examples NEW FOR 2020: Offbeat Bride City Guides: the nitty-gritty of how to get married in your city Atlanta • Chicago • Dallas • DC • Houston • LA • NYC • Philly • SF • Seattle What wedding planning advice & inspiration do you need today? Ceremony Script Dress Shopping Eloping Etiquette Family Drama Feminism Geeky Weddings LGBTQ No Wedding Party Omg Dresses Readings Writing Vows A few of our fave wedding vendors Allison Williams Photography Read More Joseph Gonzalez-Dufresne Photography Read More Serendipity Events By Tina Read More Uniquely Inviting Read More Browse our vendor guide > The new book from the author of Offbeat Bride COMING THIS JULY: From Sh!tshow To Afterglow The new book from Offbeat Bride author Ariel Meadow Stallings is here to hold your hand while you cry, and then help you put your life back together. Filled with unfiltered, personal stories and practical, research-backed advice, Sh!tshow is here to help you overcome personal trauma with creative self-development. Let’s make this the best worst time of your life! READ AN EXCERPT Copyright © 2003 - 2020 Offbeat Empire. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction in part or in whole is prohibited. Contact us Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Monetized by SkimLinks
1.2k Jan. 8, 2020 Should you DIY wedding flowers? What to know before you say GO It's way too easy to think, "It's just flowers. I can do thaaaat!" as a favorite florist once said… Possibly because she had heard brides say that before! …A lot. But you need to make sure you're ready for all that's involved when you DIY your wedding flowers. Read More Sep. 18, 2018 Eat 'em or take 'em: these s'mores wedding favors are a gooey gift guests will devour S'mores are a staple of outdoor weddings in any season, but especially in the fall when the weather gets chilly and a bonfire is apropos. You're cooking them up over a bonfire, adding them to your sweets table, and even making them into cakes! But a perfect way to provide a dessert AND a takeaway gift is an easy-to-make s'mores wedding favor. Here's how to make them super easily with a few staples from Michael's Weddings™… Read More 10k Jul. 11, 2018 A seriously easy way to make a cathedral veil from your favorite fabric About a month before my wedding, I became fascinated with a colorful floral veil in this post on my favorite wedding blog. I looked around for similar veils online, but couldn't find anything for a price I was willing to pay. So I decided to DIY my veil and it was surprisingly easy! Here's how I did it… Read More 3.1k Jun. 11, 2018 Supersize your wedding flora with this big crepe paper flower tutorial We know HUGE bouquets are super popular right now, but what if we mega-size the actual flowers instead of just the bouquet size? We love a good huge flower bouquet, headpiece, centerpiece, or ceremony backdrop. The best part? You can totally make these yourself. Read More More DIY > Recent Stuff we love 35k Apr. 17, 2020 What's a thoughtful gift for someone who had to cancel their wedding because of Coronavirus? A couple weeks ago, Jalila asked us: "What would be a thoughtful gift for a friend and a co-worker who had to cancel their weddings?" Of course no gifts are necessary, but have a suggestion for a win/win gift that helps more than just the couple… Read More 2.0k Mar. 6, 2020 Offbeat Bride trends: Floral veils, balsa wood bouquets, geeky engagement rings, and gorgeous dresses Most of y'all probably know that part of how Offbeat Bride stays online is with help from affiliate sales, right? This means that if you click a link on our site to spots like Etsy, Nordstrom, or Amazon, we may get a small percentage of sales that come from your click. Where it gets funny is that we can see what you buy! Now, we can't see WHO bought, what so your privacy is safe… but based y'all's purchases these days, we're starting to sense some Offbeat Bride wedding trends for the year. Let's take a peek… Read More Feb. 7, 2020 Why send a save the date card? (…Maybe because they're cute and getting easier and easier to make!) Save the date cards have become a popular option, especially for destination weddings. Minted's new collection gives you lots of options — and they have free services that make the whole thing easy! Read More Dec. 13, 2019 These stunning email invitation suites make digital look like print Emailing your wedding invitations is an eco-friendly AND budget-friendly wedding choice. Plus, they're getting to be just as lovely as printed invitations so you can still keep it as classy and avant-garde as you like. Read More 1.3k Dec. 3, 2019 Not your average celebrity rings: imagining the engagement rings of our favorite fictional characters Let's just have some fun today, imagining the engagement rings of a few of our favorite fictional characters. We're talking about everyone from the all-grown-up versions of Harry Potter characters like Luna Lovegood or Hermione Granger, to Star Wars characters, to movie faves like Lydia Dietz from Beetlejuice to Princess Buttercup from The Princess Bride, to comic book bad-asses like Wonder Woman, and Gamora… Read More 1.4k Nov. 5, 2019 DARK SPARKLE: 11 black wedding rings Today we're going to browse some of our favorite black engagement rings from our longtime friends and sponsors, Joseph Jewelry. We're talking all black material, black gemstones, or just more subtle black accents… Read More More Stuff we love > Recent Wedding 101 1.1k Feb. 5, 2020 Hyphenated last names — the practical stuff Torn between hyphenated last names and changing your name when you get married? Offbeat Brides share some of the IRL consequences of hyphenating their own names, or their kids' names. Read More 1.5k Jul. 29, 2019 I bought my wedding dress on Etsy! Here are my tips for buying a custom dress online One element of my wedding with which I was fairly obsessed was finding a fun dress. I'm not a white gown kinda gal, so I was on the hunt for something colorful. I decided to test the waters in customizing a dress online. There are lots of stores that do that theses days, but I knew I wanted something from an independent seller who could really personalize the look itself. I'm already an avid Etsy window shopper, so it was all just a matter of narrowing down the search to a reputable designer who made dresses I liked. Easier said than done? Actually, it was pretty easy… Read More 1.1k Jul. 24, 2019 9 hidden benefits of hiring a day-of coordinator (that I learned at my wedding!) You're in the thick of wedding planning and it's starting to get hairy. Maybe you've hired an event planner, maybe a day-of coordinator, maybe a friend willing to lend a hand, or maybe you're going hard at it by yourself. If you're in the latter two camps, you may be thinking, "do I need to hire a day-of coordinator?" Here are a few of the benefits, hidden and otherwise, that I discovered when I hired a day-of coordinator for my wedding… Read More 1.2k Mar. 27, 2019 5 ways to save the planet (& your wallet!) while wedding planning Trying to find sustainable solutions for an eco-friendly wedding isn't always easy, especially when you're on a budget and trying not to over-complicate things. But hosting an eco-conscious event doesn't have to be impossible. And making sustainable choices isn't just for tree-huggers. Here are five Earth-friendly ideas that won't put any additional burden on your wallet or your special day… Read More 1.0k Jan. 23, 2019 6 tips for making your wedding website useful AND stylish Are you engaged? YAY! I have a feeling that a lot of you are thinking about wedding hashtags and websites and social media, oh my. Weddings are way more high tech these days and a wedding website is pretty standard fare now. Here's how to make yours great… Read More 2.9k Jul. 12, 2018 Planning tools 101: hotel block comparison chart We launched a comprehensive and totally customizable document of wedding planning spreadsheets in Google Drive if you're the type to get down with spreadsheets like I am. Now we're sharing a chart that will help you compare hotel blocks if you're planning to provide that option to your guests. Hotel blocks allow you to block out some rooms and room rates to help guests grab a good deal on a hotel room. Read More More Wedding 101 > Offbeat Bride: your source for wedding ideas and inclusive wedding planning We've got bajillions of creative wedding ideas, DIY projects, and wedding advice to make planning your weird wedding easier and fun! What do you need to do today? I have no idea. I need Wedding Planning 101! I need tools and resources like wedding planning checklist and wedding spreadsheets Help me write my wedding ceremony or give me vow examples NEW FOR 2020: Offbeat Bride City Guides: the nitty-gritty of how to get married in your city Atlanta • Chicago • Dallas • DC • Houston • LA • NYC • Philly • SF • Seattle What wedding planning advice & inspiration do you need today? Ceremony Script Dress Shopping Eloping Etiquette Family Drama Feminism Geeky Weddings LGBTQ No Wedding Party Omg Dresses Readings Writing Vows A few of our fave wedding vendors Allison Williams Photography Read More Joseph Gonzalez-Dufresne Photography Read More Serendipity Events By Tina Read More Uniquely Inviting Read More Browse our vendor guide > The new book from the author of Offbeat Bride COMING THIS JULY: From Sh!tshow To Afterglow The new book from Offbeat Bride author Ariel Meadow Stallings is here to hold your hand while you cry, and then help you put your life back together. Filled with unfiltered, personal stories and practical, research-backed advice, Sh!tshow is here to help you overcome personal trauma with creative self-development. Let’s make this the best worst time of your life! READ AN EXCERPT Copyright © 2003 - 2020 Offbeat Empire. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction in part or in whole is prohibited. Contact us Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Monetized by SkimLinks
Sep. 18, 2018 Eat 'em or take 'em: these s'mores wedding favors are a gooey gift guests will devour S'mores are a staple of outdoor weddings in any season, but especially in the fall when the weather gets chilly and a bonfire is apropos. You're cooking them up over a bonfire, adding them to your sweets table, and even making them into cakes! But a perfect way to provide a dessert AND a takeaway gift is an easy-to-make s'mores wedding favor. Here's how to make them super easily with a few staples from Michael's Weddings™… Read More 10k Jul. 11, 2018 A seriously easy way to make a cathedral veil from your favorite fabric About a month before my wedding, I became fascinated with a colorful floral veil in this post on my favorite wedding blog. I looked around for similar veils online, but couldn't find anything for a price I was willing to pay. So I decided to DIY my veil and it was surprisingly easy! Here's how I did it… Read More 3.1k Jun. 11, 2018 Supersize your wedding flora with this big crepe paper flower tutorial We know HUGE bouquets are super popular right now, but what if we mega-size the actual flowers instead of just the bouquet size? We love a good huge flower bouquet, headpiece, centerpiece, or ceremony backdrop. The best part? You can totally make these yourself. Read More More DIY > Recent Stuff we love 35k Apr. 17, 2020 What's a thoughtful gift for someone who had to cancel their wedding because of Coronavirus? A couple weeks ago, Jalila asked us: "What would be a thoughtful gift for a friend and a co-worker who had to cancel their weddings?" Of course no gifts are necessary, but have a suggestion for a win/win gift that helps more than just the couple… Read More 2.0k Mar. 6, 2020 Offbeat Bride trends: Floral veils, balsa wood bouquets, geeky engagement rings, and gorgeous dresses Most of y'all probably know that part of how Offbeat Bride stays online is with help from affiliate sales, right? This means that if you click a link on our site to spots like Etsy, Nordstrom, or Amazon, we may get a small percentage of sales that come from your click. Where it gets funny is that we can see what you buy! Now, we can't see WHO bought, what so your privacy is safe… but based y'all's purchases these days, we're starting to sense some Offbeat Bride wedding trends for the year. Let's take a peek… Read More Feb. 7, 2020 Why send a save the date card? (…Maybe because they're cute and getting easier and easier to make!) Save the date cards have become a popular option, especially for destination weddings. Minted's new collection gives you lots of options — and they have free services that make the whole thing easy! Read More Dec. 13, 2019 These stunning email invitation suites make digital look like print Emailing your wedding invitations is an eco-friendly AND budget-friendly wedding choice. Plus, they're getting to be just as lovely as printed invitations so you can still keep it as classy and avant-garde as you like. Read More 1.3k Dec. 3, 2019 Not your average celebrity rings: imagining the engagement rings of our favorite fictional characters Let's just have some fun today, imagining the engagement rings of a few of our favorite fictional characters. We're talking about everyone from the all-grown-up versions of Harry Potter characters like Luna Lovegood or Hermione Granger, to Star Wars characters, to movie faves like Lydia Dietz from Beetlejuice to Princess Buttercup from The Princess Bride, to comic book bad-asses like Wonder Woman, and Gamora… Read More 1.4k Nov. 5, 2019 DARK SPARKLE: 11 black wedding rings Today we're going to browse some of our favorite black engagement rings from our longtime friends and sponsors, Joseph Jewelry. We're talking all black material, black gemstones, or just more subtle black accents… Read More More Stuff we love > Recent Wedding 101 1.1k Feb. 5, 2020 Hyphenated last names — the practical stuff Torn between hyphenated last names and changing your name when you get married? Offbeat Brides share some of the IRL consequences of hyphenating their own names, or their kids' names. Read More 1.5k Jul. 29, 2019 I bought my wedding dress on Etsy! Here are my tips for buying a custom dress online One element of my wedding with which I was fairly obsessed was finding a fun dress. I'm not a white gown kinda gal, so I was on the hunt for something colorful. I decided to test the waters in customizing a dress online. There are lots of stores that do that theses days, but I knew I wanted something from an independent seller who could really personalize the look itself. I'm already an avid Etsy window shopper, so it was all just a matter of narrowing down the search to a reputable designer who made dresses I liked. Easier said than done? Actually, it was pretty easy… Read More 1.1k Jul. 24, 2019 9 hidden benefits of hiring a day-of coordinator (that I learned at my wedding!) You're in the thick of wedding planning and it's starting to get hairy. Maybe you've hired an event planner, maybe a day-of coordinator, maybe a friend willing to lend a hand, or maybe you're going hard at it by yourself. If you're in the latter two camps, you may be thinking, "do I need to hire a day-of coordinator?" Here are a few of the benefits, hidden and otherwise, that I discovered when I hired a day-of coordinator for my wedding… Read More 1.2k Mar. 27, 2019 5 ways to save the planet (& your wallet!) while wedding planning Trying to find sustainable solutions for an eco-friendly wedding isn't always easy, especially when you're on a budget and trying not to over-complicate things. But hosting an eco-conscious event doesn't have to be impossible. And making sustainable choices isn't just for tree-huggers. Here are five Earth-friendly ideas that won't put any additional burden on your wallet or your special day… Read More 1.0k Jan. 23, 2019 6 tips for making your wedding website useful AND stylish Are you engaged? YAY! I have a feeling that a lot of you are thinking about wedding hashtags and websites and social media, oh my. Weddings are way more high tech these days and a wedding website is pretty standard fare now. Here's how to make yours great… Read More 2.9k Jul. 12, 2018 Planning tools 101: hotel block comparison chart We launched a comprehensive and totally customizable document of wedding planning spreadsheets in Google Drive if you're the type to get down with spreadsheets like I am. Now we're sharing a chart that will help you compare hotel blocks if you're planning to provide that option to your guests. Hotel blocks allow you to block out some rooms and room rates to help guests grab a good deal on a hotel room. Read More More Wedding 101 > Offbeat Bride: your source for wedding ideas and inclusive wedding planning We've got bajillions of creative wedding ideas, DIY projects, and wedding advice to make planning your weird wedding easier and fun! What do you need to do today? I have no idea. I need Wedding Planning 101! I need tools and resources like wedding planning checklist and wedding spreadsheets Help me write my wedding ceremony or give me vow examples NEW FOR 2020: Offbeat Bride City Guides: the nitty-gritty of how to get married in your city Atlanta • Chicago • Dallas • DC • Houston • LA • NYC • Philly • SF • Seattle What wedding planning advice & inspiration do you need today? Ceremony Script Dress Shopping Eloping Etiquette Family Drama Feminism Geeky Weddings LGBTQ No Wedding Party Omg Dresses Readings Writing Vows A few of our fave wedding vendors Allison Williams Photography Read More Joseph Gonzalez-Dufresne Photography Read More Serendipity Events By Tina Read More Uniquely Inviting Read More Browse our vendor guide > The new book from the author of Offbeat Bride COMING THIS JULY: From Sh!tshow To Afterglow The new book from Offbeat Bride author Ariel Meadow Stallings is here to hold your hand while you cry, and then help you put your life back together. Filled with unfiltered, personal stories and practical, research-backed advice, Sh!tshow is here to help you overcome personal trauma with creative self-development. Let’s make this the best worst time of your life! READ AN EXCERPT Copyright © 2003 - 2020 Offbeat Empire. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction in part or in whole is prohibited. Contact us Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Monetized by SkimLinks
10k Jul. 11, 2018 A seriously easy way to make a cathedral veil from your favorite fabric About a month before my wedding, I became fascinated with a colorful floral veil in this post on my favorite wedding blog. I looked around for similar veils online, but couldn't find anything for a price I was willing to pay. So I decided to DIY my veil and it was surprisingly easy! Here's how I did it… Read More 3.1k Jun. 11, 2018 Supersize your wedding flora with this big crepe paper flower tutorial We know HUGE bouquets are super popular right now, but what if we mega-size the actual flowers instead of just the bouquet size? We love a good huge flower bouquet, headpiece, centerpiece, or ceremony backdrop. The best part? You can totally make these yourself. Read More More DIY > Recent Stuff we love 35k Apr. 17, 2020 What's a thoughtful gift for someone who had to cancel their wedding because of Coronavirus? A couple weeks ago, Jalila asked us: "What would be a thoughtful gift for a friend and a co-worker who had to cancel their weddings?" Of course no gifts are necessary, but have a suggestion for a win/win gift that helps more than just the couple… Read More 2.0k Mar. 6, 2020 Offbeat Bride trends: Floral veils, balsa wood bouquets, geeky engagement rings, and gorgeous dresses Most of y'all probably know that part of how Offbeat Bride stays online is with help from affiliate sales, right? This means that if you click a link on our site to spots like Etsy, Nordstrom, or Amazon, we may get a small percentage of sales that come from your click. Where it gets funny is that we can see what you buy! Now, we can't see WHO bought, what so your privacy is safe… but based y'all's purchases these days, we're starting to sense some Offbeat Bride wedding trends for the year. Let's take a peek… Read More Feb. 7, 2020 Why send a save the date card? (…Maybe because they're cute and getting easier and easier to make!) Save the date cards have become a popular option, especially for destination weddings. Minted's new collection gives you lots of options — and they have free services that make the whole thing easy! Read More Dec. 13, 2019 These stunning email invitation suites make digital look like print Emailing your wedding invitations is an eco-friendly AND budget-friendly wedding choice. Plus, they're getting to be just as lovely as printed invitations so you can still keep it as classy and avant-garde as you like. Read More 1.3k Dec. 3, 2019 Not your average celebrity rings: imagining the engagement rings of our favorite fictional characters Let's just have some fun today, imagining the engagement rings of a few of our favorite fictional characters. We're talking about everyone from the all-grown-up versions of Harry Potter characters like Luna Lovegood or Hermione Granger, to Star Wars characters, to movie faves like Lydia Dietz from Beetlejuice to Princess Buttercup from The Princess Bride, to comic book bad-asses like Wonder Woman, and Gamora… Read More 1.4k Nov. 5, 2019 DARK SPARKLE: 11 black wedding rings Today we're going to browse some of our favorite black engagement rings from our longtime friends and sponsors, Joseph Jewelry. We're talking all black material, black gemstones, or just more subtle black accents… Read More More Stuff we love > Recent Wedding 101 1.1k Feb. 5, 2020 Hyphenated last names — the practical stuff Torn between hyphenated last names and changing your name when you get married? Offbeat Brides share some of the IRL consequences of hyphenating their own names, or their kids' names. Read More 1.5k Jul. 29, 2019 I bought my wedding dress on Etsy! Here are my tips for buying a custom dress online One element of my wedding with which I was fairly obsessed was finding a fun dress. I'm not a white gown kinda gal, so I was on the hunt for something colorful. I decided to test the waters in customizing a dress online. There are lots of stores that do that theses days, but I knew I wanted something from an independent seller who could really personalize the look itself. I'm already an avid Etsy window shopper, so it was all just a matter of narrowing down the search to a reputable designer who made dresses I liked. Easier said than done? Actually, it was pretty easy… Read More 1.1k Jul. 24, 2019 9 hidden benefits of hiring a day-of coordinator (that I learned at my wedding!) You're in the thick of wedding planning and it's starting to get hairy. Maybe you've hired an event planner, maybe a day-of coordinator, maybe a friend willing to lend a hand, or maybe you're going hard at it by yourself. If you're in the latter two camps, you may be thinking, "do I need to hire a day-of coordinator?" Here are a few of the benefits, hidden and otherwise, that I discovered when I hired a day-of coordinator for my wedding… Read More 1.2k Mar. 27, 2019 5 ways to save the planet (& your wallet!) while wedding planning Trying to find sustainable solutions for an eco-friendly wedding isn't always easy, especially when you're on a budget and trying not to over-complicate things. But hosting an eco-conscious event doesn't have to be impossible. And making sustainable choices isn't just for tree-huggers. Here are five Earth-friendly ideas that won't put any additional burden on your wallet or your special day… Read More 1.0k Jan. 23, 2019 6 tips for making your wedding website useful AND stylish Are you engaged? YAY! I have a feeling that a lot of you are thinking about wedding hashtags and websites and social media, oh my. Weddings are way more high tech these days and a wedding website is pretty standard fare now. Here's how to make yours great… Read More 2.9k Jul. 12, 2018 Planning tools 101: hotel block comparison chart We launched a comprehensive and totally customizable document of wedding planning spreadsheets in Google Drive if you're the type to get down with spreadsheets like I am. Now we're sharing a chart that will help you compare hotel blocks if you're planning to provide that option to your guests. Hotel blocks allow you to block out some rooms and room rates to help guests grab a good deal on a hotel room. Read More More Wedding 101 > Offbeat Bride: your source for wedding ideas and inclusive wedding planning We've got bajillions of creative wedding ideas, DIY projects, and wedding advice to make planning your weird wedding easier and fun! What do you need to do today? I have no idea. I need Wedding Planning 101! I need tools and resources like wedding planning checklist and wedding spreadsheets Help me write my wedding ceremony or give me vow examples NEW FOR 2020: Offbeat Bride City Guides: the nitty-gritty of how to get married in your city Atlanta • Chicago • Dallas • DC • Houston • LA • NYC • Philly • SF • Seattle What wedding planning advice & inspiration do you need today? Ceremony Script Dress Shopping Eloping Etiquette Family Drama Feminism Geeky Weddings LGBTQ No Wedding Party Omg Dresses Readings Writing Vows A few of our fave wedding vendors Allison Williams Photography Read More Joseph Gonzalez-Dufresne Photography Read More Serendipity Events By Tina Read More Uniquely Inviting Read More Browse our vendor guide > The new book from the author of Offbeat Bride COMING THIS JULY: From Sh!tshow To Afterglow The new book from Offbeat Bride author Ariel Meadow Stallings is here to hold your hand while you cry, and then help you put your life back together. Filled with unfiltered, personal stories and practical, research-backed advice, Sh!tshow is here to help you overcome personal trauma with creative self-development. Let’s make this the best worst time of your life! READ AN EXCERPT Copyright © 2003 - 2020 Offbeat Empire. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction in part or in whole is prohibited. Contact us Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Monetized by SkimLinks
3.1k Jun. 11, 2018 Supersize your wedding flora with this big crepe paper flower tutorial We know HUGE bouquets are super popular right now, but what if we mega-size the actual flowers instead of just the bouquet size? We love a good huge flower bouquet, headpiece, centerpiece, or ceremony backdrop. The best part? You can totally make these yourself. Read More More DIY > Recent Stuff we love 35k Apr. 17, 2020 What's a thoughtful gift for someone who had to cancel their wedding because of Coronavirus? A couple weeks ago, Jalila asked us: "What would be a thoughtful gift for a friend and a co-worker who had to cancel their weddings?" Of course no gifts are necessary, but have a suggestion for a win/win gift that helps more than just the couple… Read More 2.0k Mar. 6, 2020 Offbeat Bride trends: Floral veils, balsa wood bouquets, geeky engagement rings, and gorgeous dresses Most of y'all probably know that part of how Offbeat Bride stays online is with help from affiliate sales, right? 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I need tools and resources like wedding planning checklist and wedding spreadsheets Help me write my wedding ceremony or give me vow examples NEW FOR 2020: Offbeat Bride City Guides: the nitty-gritty of how to get married in your city Atlanta • Chicago • Dallas • DC • Houston • LA • NYC • Philly • SF • Seattle What wedding planning advice & inspiration do you need today? Ceremony Script Dress Shopping Eloping Etiquette Family Drama Feminism Geeky Weddings LGBTQ No Wedding Party Omg Dresses Readings Writing Vows A few of our fave wedding vendors Allison Williams Photography Read More Joseph Gonzalez-Dufresne Photography Read More Serendipity Events By Tina Read More Uniquely Inviting Read More Browse our vendor guide > The new book from the author of Offbeat Bride COMING THIS JULY: From Sh!tshow To Afterglow The new book from Offbeat Bride author Ariel Meadow Stallings is here to hold your hand while you cry, and then help you put your life back together. 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2.0k Mar. 6, 2020 Offbeat Bride trends: Floral veils, balsa wood bouquets, geeky engagement rings, and gorgeous dresses Most of y'all probably know that part of how Offbeat Bride stays online is with help from affiliate sales, right? This means that if you click a link on our site to spots like Etsy, Nordstrom, or Amazon, we may get a small percentage of sales that come from your click. Where it gets funny is that we can see what you buy! Now, we can't see WHO bought, what so your privacy is safe… but based y'all's purchases these days, we're starting to sense some Offbeat Bride wedding trends for the year. Let's take a peek… Read More Feb. 7, 2020 Why send a save the date card? (…Maybe because they're cute and getting easier and easier to make!) Save the date cards have become a popular option, especially for destination weddings. Minted's new collection gives you lots of options — and they have free services that make the whole thing easy! 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I need tools and resources like wedding planning checklist and wedding spreadsheets Help me write my wedding ceremony or give me vow examples NEW FOR 2020: Offbeat Bride City Guides: the nitty-gritty of how to get married in your city Atlanta • Chicago • Dallas • DC • Houston • LA • NYC • Philly • SF • Seattle What wedding planning advice & inspiration do you need today? Ceremony Script Dress Shopping Eloping Etiquette Family Drama Feminism Geeky Weddings LGBTQ No Wedding Party Omg Dresses Readings Writing Vows A few of our fave wedding vendors Allison Williams Photography Read More Joseph Gonzalez-Dufresne Photography Read More Serendipity Events By Tina Read More Uniquely Inviting Read More Browse our vendor guide > The new book from the author of Offbeat Bride COMING THIS JULY: From Sh!tshow To Afterglow The new book from Offbeat Bride author Ariel Meadow Stallings is here to hold your hand while you cry, and then help you put your life back together. Filled with unfiltered, personal stories and practical, research-backed advice, Sh!tshow is here to help you overcome personal trauma with creative self-development. Let’s make this the best worst time of your life! READ AN EXCERPT Copyright © 2003 - 2020 Offbeat Empire. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction in part or in whole is prohibited. Contact us Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Monetized by SkimLinks
Feb. 7, 2020 Why send a save the date card? (…Maybe because they're cute and getting easier and easier to make!) Save the date cards have become a popular option, especially for destination weddings. Minted's new collection gives you lots of options — and they have free services that make the whole thing easy! Read More Dec. 13, 2019 These stunning email invitation suites make digital look like print Emailing your wedding invitations is an eco-friendly AND budget-friendly wedding choice. Plus, they're getting to be just as lovely as printed invitations so you can still keep it as classy and avant-garde as you like. Read More 1.3k Dec. 3, 2019 Not your average celebrity rings: imagining the engagement rings of our favorite fictional characters Let's just have some fun today, imagining the engagement rings of a few of our favorite fictional characters. 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I need tools and resources like wedding planning checklist and wedding spreadsheets Help me write my wedding ceremony or give me vow examples NEW FOR 2020: Offbeat Bride City Guides: the nitty-gritty of how to get married in your city Atlanta • Chicago • Dallas • DC • Houston • LA • NYC • Philly • SF • Seattle What wedding planning advice & inspiration do you need today? Ceremony Script Dress Shopping Eloping Etiquette Family Drama Feminism Geeky Weddings LGBTQ No Wedding Party Omg Dresses Readings Writing Vows A few of our fave wedding vendors Allison Williams Photography Read More Joseph Gonzalez-Dufresne Photography Read More Serendipity Events By Tina Read More Uniquely Inviting Read More Browse our vendor guide > The new book from the author of Offbeat Bride COMING THIS JULY: From Sh!tshow To Afterglow The new book from Offbeat Bride author Ariel Meadow Stallings is here to hold your hand while you cry, and then help you put your life back together. Filled with unfiltered, personal stories and practical, research-backed advice, Sh!tshow is here to help you overcome personal trauma with creative self-development. Let’s make this the best worst time of your life! READ AN EXCERPT Copyright © 2003 - 2020 Offbeat Empire. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction in part or in whole is prohibited. Contact us Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Monetized by SkimLinks
Dec. 13, 2019 These stunning email invitation suites make digital look like print Emailing your wedding invitations is an eco-friendly AND budget-friendly wedding choice. Plus, they're getting to be just as lovely as printed invitations so you can still keep it as classy and avant-garde as you like. Read More 1.3k Dec. 3, 2019 Not your average celebrity rings: imagining the engagement rings of our favorite fictional characters Let's just have some fun today, imagining the engagement rings of a few of our favorite fictional characters. 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I need tools and resources like wedding planning checklist and wedding spreadsheets Help me write my wedding ceremony or give me vow examples NEW FOR 2020: Offbeat Bride City Guides: the nitty-gritty of how to get married in your city Atlanta • Chicago • Dallas • DC • Houston • LA • NYC • Philly • SF • Seattle What wedding planning advice & inspiration do you need today? Ceremony Script Dress Shopping Eloping Etiquette Family Drama Feminism Geeky Weddings LGBTQ No Wedding Party Omg Dresses Readings Writing Vows A few of our fave wedding vendors Allison Williams Photography Read More Joseph Gonzalez-Dufresne Photography Read More Serendipity Events By Tina Read More Uniquely Inviting Read More Browse our vendor guide > The new book from the author of Offbeat Bride COMING THIS JULY: From Sh!tshow To Afterglow The new book from Offbeat Bride author Ariel Meadow Stallings is here to hold your hand while you cry, and then help you put your life back together. Filled with unfiltered, personal stories and practical, research-backed advice, Sh!tshow is here to help you overcome personal trauma with creative self-development. Let’s make this the best worst time of your life! READ AN EXCERPT Copyright © 2003 - 2020 Offbeat Empire. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction in part or in whole is prohibited. Contact us Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Monetized by SkimLinks
1.3k Dec. 3, 2019 Not your average celebrity rings: imagining the engagement rings of our favorite fictional characters Let's just have some fun today, imagining the engagement rings of a few of our favorite fictional characters. We're talking about everyone from the all-grown-up versions of Harry Potter characters like Luna Lovegood or Hermione Granger, to Star Wars characters, to movie faves like Lydia Dietz from Beetlejuice to Princess Buttercup from The Princess Bride, to comic book bad-asses like Wonder Woman, and Gamora… Read More 1.4k Nov. 5, 2019 DARK SPARKLE: 11 black wedding rings Today we're going to browse some of our favorite black engagement rings from our longtime friends and sponsors, Joseph Jewelry. 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1.1k Jul. 24, 2019 9 hidden benefits of hiring a day-of coordinator (that I learned at my wedding!) You're in the thick of wedding planning and it's starting to get hairy. Maybe you've hired an event planner, maybe a day-of coordinator, maybe a friend willing to lend a hand, or maybe you're going hard at it by yourself. If you're in the latter two camps, you may be thinking, "do I need to hire a day-of coordinator?" Here are a few of the benefits, hidden and otherwise, that I discovered when I hired a day-of coordinator for my wedding… Read More 1.2k Mar. 27, 2019 5 ways to save the planet (& your wallet!) while wedding planning Trying to find sustainable solutions for an eco-friendly wedding isn't always easy, especially when you're on a budget and trying not to over-complicate things. But hosting an eco-conscious event doesn't have to be impossible. And making sustainable choices isn't just for tree-huggers. Here are five Earth-friendly ideas that won't put any additional burden on your wallet or your special day… Read More 1.0k Jan. 23, 2019 6 tips for making your wedding website useful AND stylish Are you engaged? YAY! I have a feeling that a lot of you are thinking about wedding hashtags and websites and social media, oh my. Weddings are way more high tech these days and a wedding website is pretty standard fare now. Here's how to make yours great… Read More 2.9k Jul. 12, 2018 Planning tools 101: hotel block comparison chart We launched a comprehensive and totally customizable document of wedding planning spreadsheets in Google Drive if you're the type to get down with spreadsheets like I am. Now we're sharing a chart that will help you compare hotel blocks if you're planning to provide that option to your guests. Hotel blocks allow you to block out some rooms and room rates to help guests grab a good deal on a hotel room. Read More More Wedding 101 > Offbeat Bride: your source for wedding ideas and inclusive wedding planning We've got bajillions of creative wedding ideas, DIY projects, and wedding advice to make planning your weird wedding easier and fun! What do you need to do today? I have no idea. I need Wedding Planning 101! I need tools and resources like wedding planning checklist and wedding spreadsheets Help me write my wedding ceremony or give me vow examples NEW FOR 2020: Offbeat Bride City Guides: the nitty-gritty of how to get married in your city Atlanta • Chicago • Dallas • DC • Houston • LA • NYC • Philly • SF • Seattle What wedding planning advice & inspiration do you need today? Ceremony Script Dress Shopping Eloping Etiquette Family Drama Feminism Geeky Weddings LGBTQ No Wedding Party Omg Dresses Readings Writing Vows A few of our fave wedding vendors Allison Williams Photography Read More Joseph Gonzalez-Dufresne Photography Read More Serendipity Events By Tina Read More Uniquely Inviting Read More Browse our vendor guide > The new book from the author of Offbeat Bride COMING THIS JULY: From Sh!tshow To Afterglow The new book from Offbeat Bride author Ariel Meadow Stallings is here to hold your hand while you cry, and then help you put your life back together. Filled with unfiltered, personal stories and practical, research-backed advice, Sh!tshow is here to help you overcome personal trauma with creative self-development. Let’s make this the best worst time of your life! READ AN EXCERPT Copyright © 2003 - 2020 Offbeat Empire. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction in part or in whole is prohibited. Contact us Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Monetized by SkimLinks
1.2k Mar. 27, 2019 5 ways to save the planet (& your wallet!) while wedding planning Trying to find sustainable solutions for an eco-friendly wedding isn't always easy, especially when you're on a budget and trying not to over-complicate things. But hosting an eco-conscious event doesn't have to be impossible. And making sustainable choices isn't just for tree-huggers. Here are five Earth-friendly ideas that won't put any additional burden on your wallet or your special day… Read More 1.0k Jan. 23, 2019 6 tips for making your wedding website useful AND stylish Are you engaged? YAY! I have a feeling that a lot of you are thinking about wedding hashtags and websites and social media, oh my. Weddings are way more high tech these days and a wedding website is pretty standard fare now. Here's how to make yours great… Read More 2.9k Jul. 12, 2018 Planning tools 101: hotel block comparison chart We launched a comprehensive and totally customizable document of wedding planning spreadsheets in Google Drive if you're the type to get down with spreadsheets like I am. Now we're sharing a chart that will help you compare hotel blocks if you're planning to provide that option to your guests. Hotel blocks allow you to block out some rooms and room rates to help guests grab a good deal on a hotel room. Read More More Wedding 101 > Offbeat Bride: your source for wedding ideas and inclusive wedding planning We've got bajillions of creative wedding ideas, DIY projects, and wedding advice to make planning your weird wedding easier and fun! What do you need to do today? I have no idea. I need Wedding Planning 101! I need tools and resources like wedding planning checklist and wedding spreadsheets Help me write my wedding ceremony or give me vow examples NEW FOR 2020: Offbeat Bride City Guides: the nitty-gritty of how to get married in your city Atlanta • Chicago • Dallas • DC • Houston • LA • NYC • Philly • SF • Seattle What wedding planning advice & inspiration do you need today? Ceremony Script Dress Shopping Eloping Etiquette Family Drama Feminism Geeky Weddings LGBTQ No Wedding Party Omg Dresses Readings Writing Vows A few of our fave wedding vendors Allison Williams Photography Read More Joseph Gonzalez-Dufresne Photography Read More Serendipity Events By Tina Read More Uniquely Inviting Read More Browse our vendor guide > The new book from the author of Offbeat Bride COMING THIS JULY: From Sh!tshow To Afterglow The new book from Offbeat Bride author Ariel Meadow Stallings is here to hold your hand while you cry, and then help you put your life back together. Filled with unfiltered, personal stories and practical, research-backed advice, Sh!tshow is here to help you overcome personal trauma with creative self-development. Let’s make this the best worst time of your life! READ AN EXCERPT Copyright © 2003 - 2020 Offbeat Empire. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction in part or in whole is prohibited. Contact us Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Monetized by SkimLinks
1.0k Jan. 23, 2019 6 tips for making your wedding website useful AND stylish Are you engaged? YAY! I have a feeling that a lot of you are thinking about wedding hashtags and websites and social media, oh my. Weddings are way more high tech these days and a wedding website is pretty standard fare now. Here's how to make yours great… Read More 2.9k Jul. 12, 2018 Planning tools 101: hotel block comparison chart We launched a comprehensive and totally customizable document of wedding planning spreadsheets in Google Drive if you're the type to get down with spreadsheets like I am. Now we're sharing a chart that will help you compare hotel blocks if you're planning to provide that option to your guests. Hotel blocks allow you to block out some rooms and room rates to help guests grab a good deal on a hotel room. Read More More Wedding 101 > Offbeat Bride: your source for wedding ideas and inclusive wedding planning We've got bajillions of creative wedding ideas, DIY projects, and wedding advice to make planning your weird wedding easier and fun! What do you need to do today? I have no idea. I need Wedding Planning 101! I need tools and resources like wedding planning checklist and wedding spreadsheets Help me write my wedding ceremony or give me vow examples NEW FOR 2020: Offbeat Bride City Guides: the nitty-gritty of how to get married in your city Atlanta • Chicago • Dallas • DC • Houston • LA • NYC • Philly • SF • Seattle What wedding planning advice & inspiration do you need today? Ceremony Script Dress Shopping Eloping Etiquette Family Drama Feminism Geeky Weddings LGBTQ No Wedding Party Omg Dresses Readings Writing Vows A few of our fave wedding vendors Allison Williams Photography Read More Joseph Gonzalez-Dufresne Photography Read More Serendipity Events By Tina Read More Uniquely Inviting Read More Browse our vendor guide > The new book from the author of Offbeat Bride COMING THIS JULY: From Sh!tshow To Afterglow The new book from Offbeat Bride author Ariel Meadow Stallings is here to hold your hand while you cry, and then help you put your life back together. Filled with unfiltered, personal stories and practical, research-backed advice, Sh!tshow is here to help you overcome personal trauma with creative self-development. Let’s make this the best worst time of your life! READ AN EXCERPT Copyright © 2003 - 2020 Offbeat Empire. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction in part or in whole is prohibited. Contact us Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Monetized by SkimLinks
2.9k Jul. 12, 2018 Planning tools 101: hotel block comparison chart We launched a comprehensive and totally customizable document of wedding planning spreadsheets in Google Drive if you're the type to get down with spreadsheets like I am. Now we're sharing a chart that will help you compare hotel blocks if you're planning to provide that option to your guests. Hotel blocks allow you to block out some rooms and room rates to help guests grab a good deal on a hotel room. Read More More Wedding 101 >