June 17, 2019 I AM CAKE: this colorful Tennessee wedding had the most amazing Groot cake This Tennessee wedding was full of color, loft style, performances by friends, amazing dances, pop culture-themed centerpieces, and loads of twinkle lights. Sounds great, right? But just wait until you see the pièce de résistance, their amazing, geektastic sculpted Groot cake. How they cut into that, I'll never know. Get ready to see this whole geeky, colorful, full of Parks and Rec, Star Wars, and lots of love wedding… Read More June 14, 2019 It's Pride month! Let's deck out your LGBTQ+ wedding with these rainbow wedding details June is celebrated in most areas of the U.S. as Pride Month. While we love to celebrate LGBTQ+ weddings all year round, we especially like to give some special attention to Pride-themed weddings during the month of June. If you're planning a wedding celebration that includes some rainbow imagery, that's awesome! If you're in a rainbow state of mind, there are so many options for you to rock your pride flag, literally, on your wedding day. Read More June 14, 2019 Celebrating the anniversary of Ziggy Stardust with this glam rock David Bowie-inspired wedding inspiration David Bowie's iconic concept album “The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars” was released 47(!) year ago on June 16, 1972, so it was more than fitting to showcase this amazing glam rock wedding inspiration right around the anniversary. The bride, groom, and their best crew were all in a band so they rocked their amazing outfits with metallics, velvet, fringe, tassels, faux fur, and tinsel. Don't miss the epic florals, star-shaped EVERYTHING, velvet suits, the bride's jumpsuit, and the cake that any Bowie fan would love… Read More June 13, 2019 7 questions to ask to make your wedding more accessible for your disabled guests I've attended events where I had trouble accessing information, or was entirely excluded, because of my blindness, auditory processing disorder, or food intolerances. I want to ensure our friends and family are included and accommodated at our wedding in the ways that work for them. How do we make it accessible for everyone? And not just for mobility issues, but for social anxiety, food intolerances, varied budgets, and more. Here are the questions I asked to make my own wedding accessible for myself and my guests… Read More June 12, 2019 Ink, roses, & tequila shots at this dark & romantic spring wedding at Lafitte Street Market Gabrielle and Mark’s dark-spring romantic and gothic-inspired wedding day takes the saying “Until death do us part” to another level. Gabrielle began the day getting ready with her crew at Turning Point Tattoos, where Mark is a resident tattoo artist. Overtones of rich red and dark wood were featured, while light sprigs of greenery and baby’s breath balanced the vivid colors. This wedding was so full of thoughtful touches and unconventional DIY details. Let's see the whole thing… Read More More Recent Posts > Recent Wedding Porn June 14, 2019 Celebrating the anniversary of Ziggy Stardust with this glam rock David Bowie-inspired wedding inspiration David Bowie's iconic concept album “The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars” was released 47(!) year ago on June 16, 1972, so it was more than fitting to showcase this amazing glam rock wedding inspiration right around the anniversary. The bride, groom, and their best crew were all in a band so they rocked their amazing outfits with metallics, velvet, fringe, tassels, faux fur, and tinsel. Don't miss the epic florals, star-shaped EVERYTHING, velvet suits, the bride's jumpsuit, and the cake that any Bowie fan would love… Read More June 7, 2019 We're obsessing over fancy-pants metallic & foil invitations and save the dates Minted now has new foil colors like ice blue, bronze, and black and are seriously spectacular for wedding invites and save the dates. I'm also fully obsessed with the glittery foils that come in gold and silver and give off major rainbow sparkly unicorn vibes. You'll see I chose to show a few of those in the save the date section. SO PRETTY. Let's do some shopping for some sparkly, shiny, and now extra colorful foil wedding invitations and save the dates from one of our faves, Minted… Read More June 7, 2019 Breweries, architecture, & canoodling at this engagement homage to Kansas City Leslie and Cassidy both attended Rockhurst University in Kansas City but didn't meet until years into their programs while both attending a mission trip in the Caribbean. They both love breweries and Kansas City, so even though they now live in St. Louis, they wanted to have their engagement session in the city close to their hearts. They canoodled and nuzzled their way through the beautiful Kauffman Center in Kansas City and we can't get enough… Read More June 5, 2019 I proposed to my boyfriend using the most romantic moment in Star Wars I proposed to my fiance Simen on our anniversary, so I thought I'd share the story of how I did it with the most romantic part of Star Wars. I went on Etsy and I found a Star Wars fidget spinner ring. He likes Star Wars (though I had never watched any of it), and he fidgets a lot, so I thought it was pretty good. I asked my friend Benedikt JOKINGLY if there was a romantic moment in Star Wars. He showed me one particular scene you may recognize… Read More 2.7k May 31, 2019 What's new in alternative wedding bouquets? 34 ideas that go beyond the flower Huge bouquets have been a total trend this year — full of flowers, greenery, and other flora that crops up in various forms each season. They're gorgeous, but you certainly see a lot of the same each time. What if you stepped away from real flowers and saw what else was out there? We're not strangers to non-floral bouquets, but I wanted to expand my search into a few newer territories: fruits, candy, pearls, beads, wheat, paper, balloons, fans, wooden flowers, felt, and more. Read More More Wedding Porn > Recent Real Weddings June 17, 2019 I AM CAKE: this colorful Tennessee wedding had the most amazing Groot cake This Tennessee wedding was full of color, loft style, performances by friends, amazing dances, pop culture-themed centerpieces, and loads of twinkle lights. Sounds great, right? But just wait until you see the pièce de résistance, their amazing, geektastic sculpted Groot cake. How they cut into that, I'll never know. Get ready to see this whole geeky, colorful, full of Parks and Rec, Star Wars, and lots of love wedding… Read More June 12, 2019 Ink, roses, & tequila shots at this dark & romantic spring wedding at Lafitte Street Market Gabrielle and Mark’s dark-spring romantic and gothic-inspired wedding day takes the saying “Until death do us part” to another level. Gabrielle began the day getting ready with her crew at Turning Point Tattoos, where Mark is a resident tattoo artist. Overtones of rich red and dark wood were featured, while light sprigs of greenery and baby’s breath balanced the vivid colors. This wedding was so full of thoughtful touches and unconventional DIY details. Let's see the whole thing… Read More June 11, 2019 Mario Kart, an open mic, and an aisle walk through a fog machine(!) at this creative Chicago wedding Heather and Tim rocked their creatively DIYed Chicago wedding with an eye on maximum fun and a comfortable atmosphere for their guests. It was totally a collaboration between themselves and their creative guests. Whether it was an area where people could play cards, battle at Mario Kart, or a hilarious open mic, everyone was in their element. Just wait until you see how the bride walked down the aisle through a fog machine! Read More June 10, 2019 A modern and edgy wedding at Mr. West Cafe Bar in Seattle Christine and Eric had a glorious wedding day that was edgy and modern and full of amazing fashion choices. Eric's burgundy suit, though… GAH. Amazing. The day started with a sweet first look under a viaduct where Eric got a bit tearful when he saw how gorgeous Christine looked in her off the shoulder gown. Then it was off to the fabulous Mr. West Cafe Bar for the wedding itself… Read More June 6, 2019 A train ride ceremony and stunning kilts and bridal suits at this Railroad Museum of New England wedding At their Railroad Museum of New England wedding, Thiemba and Nate rocked historical looks with a custom made edible floral bouquet, a custom made bridal suit with french love letter inscribed on the inside, and an amazing kilt outfit. For their reception, Thiemba and Nate changed outfits to celebrate in steampunk style. Their wedding guests also wore steampunk-themed attire, which all looked amazing. Read More More Real Weddings > Recent Advice June 13, 2019 7 questions to ask to make your wedding more accessible for your disabled guests I've attended events where I had trouble accessing information, or was entirely excluded, because of my blindness, auditory processing disorder, or food intolerances. I want to ensure our friends and family are included and accommodated at our wedding in the ways that work for them. How do we make it accessible for everyone? And not just for mobility issues, but for social anxiety, food intolerances, varied budgets, and more. Here are the questions I asked to make my own wedding accessible for myself and my guests… Read More 2.9k 10 Comments May 1, 2019 Unpopular opinion: you shouldn’t write your own vows Here's the fantasy: You and the love of your life stand, hand-in-hand, staring into each other's eyes, as each of you in turn showers the other with beautiful words of….. Read More 3.5k April 19, 2019 21 modern poems that make swoon-worthy wedding readings Finding the right wedding readings for your ceremony can be a bear if you don't know where to look. This is especially so if you're diverting from traditional and/or religious readings and want something more modern, secular, funny, or all of the above. I wanted to see what was cooking in modern poetry to see if there were some new poems that would make amazing wedding readings that we hadn't seen before. Spoiler alert: there were! Read More 1.2k March 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 1.1k March 20, 2019 Pronouns & assumptions: Gay wedding etiquette rules every guest should follow Maybe you're a seasoned pro at attending same-sex weddings or maybe they're a new concept for you, and you don't want to be responsible for any awkwardness on someone's wedding day. It's easy to fall prey to a faux pas when it comes to saying the right things. Understand that the basics, love and respect, remain the same for both straight and LGBTQ weddings. Here are six gay wedding etiquette rules that will make you the couple's favorite… Read More More Advice > Recent DIY September 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 1.4k July 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 June 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 May 30, 2018 Lush florals go ring-shaped with this DIY floral hoop backdrop I love a good hoop bouquet, but those handy floral hoops can be used for more than just a great alternative bouquet. I've created a series of hoops flowing with greenery and flora that can be used a wedding ceremony backdrop, reception decor, or even a place card holder. With this DIY floral hoop backdrop, you can add as many floral picks as you like to make it as lush as you can imagine. Artificial flowers let you create a backdrop that can go from wedding to living room permanently. It's the beauty of realistic artificial flowers! Here are the steps to go from a simple hoop to intricate backdrop in no time… Read More 3.2k April 5, 2018 In case of dementor attack, you'll need this Harry Potter wedding favor If you're a Potterphile, you know that chocolate bars have their own powers of soothing you after a dementor attack. So at a wedding with Harry Potter details (where a dementor could prey, naturally!), why not offer up some DIY Harry Potter wedding favors that will do the job nicely. Plus, it only takes some inexpensive chocolate bars, some printer paper, and a printable chocolate bar wrapper. Read More More DIY > Recent Stuff we love June 14, 2019 It's Pride month! Let's deck out your LGBTQ+ wedding with these rainbow wedding details June is celebrated in most areas of the U.S. as Pride Month. While we love to celebrate LGBTQ+ weddings all year round, we especially like to give some special attention to Pride-themed weddings during the month of June. If you're planning a wedding celebration that includes some rainbow imagery, that's awesome! If you're in a rainbow state of mind, there are so many options for you to rock your pride flag, literally, on your wedding day. Read More June 11, 2019 Here's how to save money & the environment with gorgeous digital wedding invitations (with tracking, RSVPs, and more!) You're engaged, you're getting ready to let your guests know all the wheres and whens of your wedding, and you're looking at the price of printed invitations. Spoiler alert: they're….. Read More June 4, 2019 How to create unique engagement rings ideal for creative & free-spirited couples If there's one thing we know about readers of Offbeat Bride, it's that they tend to make things their own. Free spirited couples will probably want their major symbolic wedding moments to really resonate. And your engagement rings are no exception. The old days of having to go to an old-fashioned jewelry store and deal with ten options that all look the same? Gone, baby. Now you can take a favorite ring style and add elements that make it totally you OR start from scratch and imagine a ring you've never even seen before. Here's how… Read More May 28, 2019 Get serene vibes with these pared down, nature themed wedding details While y'all know we love big, colorful, and wild wedding themes, we also totally love simple, pared down, and more romantic themes just as much. So with warmer weather looming and outdoor weddings taking center stage for spring and summer, I wanted to explore what nature themed wedding details and boho wedding details I could find that fit a more natural and organic aesthetic. Think lace, linen, floral embroidery, woods, kraft paper, eucalyptus, and colors pulled from nature. Read More May 24, 2019 What will inspire us from peeking into what readers have been buying? Sometimes I like to dig into the wedding fashion and decor that readers have been buying just to get a pulse on what's going on in all of your minds. And it never fails to keep me on my toes! I pulled out some of my favorite items that y'all have been purchasing via our affiliate linke (thank you for that!), and it was rad. That orange monacle? That pink embroidered corset? That wings shawl? It's all so GOOD. Maybe you'll find something for your own wedding in this list. Read More More Stuff we love > Recent Wedding 101 1.2k March 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 January 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. When I got engaged in 2018, I went on a hunt for a really slick wedding website and have a few quick hit tips to share to make your wedding website both ultra useful and seriously captivating. Read More July 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 June 27, 2018 Avoiding wedding fights: how to plan your wedding planning Your engagement should be a joyful time. You have a lifetime ahead of you with the person you love. What could be better than to celebrate that love surrounded by friends and family? And yet, somehow things go awry. Conflicts flare. And the time that should be so happy — the build-up to your wedding — is fraught with possibilities for strife. The good news is you can avoid most of the problems by planning your wedding planning. That's right. Plan how you're going to plan. Read More 2.6k April 18, 2018 I bought a colored wedding dress and now everyone's mad! What should I do? I come from a family of strict traditionalists when it comes to everything, especially weddings. I recently bought a peach wedding dress with no sleeves and expressed I wanted light blue hair and Converse to go with it. As you can imagine, things didn't go over well. When I try to stand up for my wedding choices, I'm shamed for it. Please help! 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June 14, 2019 It's Pride month! Let's deck out your LGBTQ+ wedding with these rainbow wedding details June is celebrated in most areas of the U.S. as Pride Month. While we love to celebrate LGBTQ+ weddings all year round, we especially like to give some special attention to Pride-themed weddings during the month of June. If you're planning a wedding celebration that includes some rainbow imagery, that's awesome! If you're in a rainbow state of mind, there are so many options for you to rock your pride flag, literally, on your wedding day. Read More June 14, 2019 Celebrating the anniversary of Ziggy Stardust with this glam rock David Bowie-inspired wedding inspiration David Bowie's iconic concept album “The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars” was released 47(!) year ago on June 16, 1972, so it was more than fitting to showcase this amazing glam rock wedding inspiration right around the anniversary. The bride, groom, and their best crew were all in a band so they rocked their amazing outfits with metallics, velvet, fringe, tassels, faux fur, and tinsel. Don't miss the epic florals, star-shaped EVERYTHING, velvet suits, the bride's jumpsuit, and the cake that any Bowie fan would love… Read More June 13, 2019 7 questions to ask to make your wedding more accessible for your disabled guests I've attended events where I had trouble accessing information, or was entirely excluded, because of my blindness, auditory processing disorder, or food intolerances. I want to ensure our friends and family are included and accommodated at our wedding in the ways that work for them. How do we make it accessible for everyone? And not just for mobility issues, but for social anxiety, food intolerances, varied budgets, and more. Here are the questions I asked to make my own wedding accessible for myself and my guests… Read More June 12, 2019 Ink, roses, & tequila shots at this dark & romantic spring wedding at Lafitte Street Market Gabrielle and Mark’s dark-spring romantic and gothic-inspired wedding day takes the saying “Until death do us part” to another level. Gabrielle began the day getting ready with her crew at Turning Point Tattoos, where Mark is a resident tattoo artist. Overtones of rich red and dark wood were featured, while light sprigs of greenery and baby’s breath balanced the vivid colors. This wedding was so full of thoughtful touches and unconventional DIY details. Let's see the whole thing… Read More More Recent Posts > Recent Wedding Porn June 14, 2019 Celebrating the anniversary of Ziggy Stardust with this glam rock David Bowie-inspired wedding inspiration David Bowie's iconic concept album “The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars” was released 47(!) year ago on June 16, 1972, so it was more than fitting to showcase this amazing glam rock wedding inspiration right around the anniversary. The bride, groom, and their best crew were all in a band so they rocked their amazing outfits with metallics, velvet, fringe, tassels, faux fur, and tinsel. Don't miss the epic florals, star-shaped EVERYTHING, velvet suits, the bride's jumpsuit, and the cake that any Bowie fan would love… Read More June 7, 2019 We're obsessing over fancy-pants metallic & foil invitations and save the dates Minted now has new foil colors like ice blue, bronze, and black and are seriously spectacular for wedding invites and save the dates. I'm also fully obsessed with the glittery foils that come in gold and silver and give off major rainbow sparkly unicorn vibes. You'll see I chose to show a few of those in the save the date section. SO PRETTY. Let's do some shopping for some sparkly, shiny, and now extra colorful foil wedding invitations and save the dates from one of our faves, Minted… Read More June 7, 2019 Breweries, architecture, & canoodling at this engagement homage to Kansas City Leslie and Cassidy both attended Rockhurst University in Kansas City but didn't meet until years into their programs while both attending a mission trip in the Caribbean. They both love breweries and Kansas City, so even though they now live in St. Louis, they wanted to have their engagement session in the city close to their hearts. They canoodled and nuzzled their way through the beautiful Kauffman Center in Kansas City and we can't get enough… Read More June 5, 2019 I proposed to my boyfriend using the most romantic moment in Star Wars I proposed to my fiance Simen on our anniversary, so I thought I'd share the story of how I did it with the most romantic part of Star Wars. I went on Etsy and I found a Star Wars fidget spinner ring. He likes Star Wars (though I had never watched any of it), and he fidgets a lot, so I thought it was pretty good. I asked my friend Benedikt JOKINGLY if there was a romantic moment in Star Wars. He showed me one particular scene you may recognize… Read More 2.7k May 31, 2019 What's new in alternative wedding bouquets? 34 ideas that go beyond the flower Huge bouquets have been a total trend this year — full of flowers, greenery, and other flora that crops up in various forms each season. They're gorgeous, but you certainly see a lot of the same each time. What if you stepped away from real flowers and saw what else was out there? We're not strangers to non-floral bouquets, but I wanted to expand my search into a few newer territories: fruits, candy, pearls, beads, wheat, paper, balloons, fans, wooden flowers, felt, and more. Read More More Wedding Porn > Recent Real Weddings June 17, 2019 I AM CAKE: this colorful Tennessee wedding had the most amazing Groot cake This Tennessee wedding was full of color, loft style, performances by friends, amazing dances, pop culture-themed centerpieces, and loads of twinkle lights. Sounds great, right? But just wait until you see the pièce de résistance, their amazing, geektastic sculpted Groot cake. How they cut into that, I'll never know. Get ready to see this whole geeky, colorful, full of Parks and Rec, Star Wars, and lots of love wedding… Read More June 12, 2019 Ink, roses, & tequila shots at this dark & romantic spring wedding at Lafitte Street Market Gabrielle and Mark’s dark-spring romantic and gothic-inspired wedding day takes the saying “Until death do us part” to another level. Gabrielle began the day getting ready with her crew at Turning Point Tattoos, where Mark is a resident tattoo artist. Overtones of rich red and dark wood were featured, while light sprigs of greenery and baby’s breath balanced the vivid colors. This wedding was so full of thoughtful touches and unconventional DIY details. Let's see the whole thing… Read More June 11, 2019 Mario Kart, an open mic, and an aisle walk through a fog machine(!) at this creative Chicago wedding Heather and Tim rocked their creatively DIYed Chicago wedding with an eye on maximum fun and a comfortable atmosphere for their guests. It was totally a collaboration between themselves and their creative guests. Whether it was an area where people could play cards, battle at Mario Kart, or a hilarious open mic, everyone was in their element. Just wait until you see how the bride walked down the aisle through a fog machine! Read More June 10, 2019 A modern and edgy wedding at Mr. West Cafe Bar in Seattle Christine and Eric had a glorious wedding day that was edgy and modern and full of amazing fashion choices. Eric's burgundy suit, though… GAH. Amazing. The day started with a sweet first look under a viaduct where Eric got a bit tearful when he saw how gorgeous Christine looked in her off the shoulder gown. Then it was off to the fabulous Mr. West Cafe Bar for the wedding itself… Read More June 6, 2019 A train ride ceremony and stunning kilts and bridal suits at this Railroad Museum of New England wedding At their Railroad Museum of New England wedding, Thiemba and Nate rocked historical looks with a custom made edible floral bouquet, a custom made bridal suit with french love letter inscribed on the inside, and an amazing kilt outfit. For their reception, Thiemba and Nate changed outfits to celebrate in steampunk style. Their wedding guests also wore steampunk-themed attire, which all looked amazing. Read More More Real Weddings > Recent Advice June 13, 2019 7 questions to ask to make your wedding more accessible for your disabled guests I've attended events where I had trouble accessing information, or was entirely excluded, because of my blindness, auditory processing disorder, or food intolerances. I want to ensure our friends and family are included and accommodated at our wedding in the ways that work for them. How do we make it accessible for everyone? And not just for mobility issues, but for social anxiety, food intolerances, varied budgets, and more. Here are the questions I asked to make my own wedding accessible for myself and my guests… Read More 2.9k 10 Comments May 1, 2019 Unpopular opinion: you shouldn’t write your own vows Here's the fantasy: You and the love of your life stand, hand-in-hand, staring into each other's eyes, as each of you in turn showers the other with beautiful words of….. Read More 3.5k April 19, 2019 21 modern poems that make swoon-worthy wedding readings Finding the right wedding readings for your ceremony can be a bear if you don't know where to look. This is especially so if you're diverting from traditional and/or religious readings and want something more modern, secular, funny, or all of the above. I wanted to see what was cooking in modern poetry to see if there were some new poems that would make amazing wedding readings that we hadn't seen before. Spoiler alert: there were! Read More 1.2k March 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 1.1k March 20, 2019 Pronouns & assumptions: Gay wedding etiquette rules every guest should follow Maybe you're a seasoned pro at attending same-sex weddings or maybe they're a new concept for you, and you don't want to be responsible for any awkwardness on someone's wedding day. It's easy to fall prey to a faux pas when it comes to saying the right things. Understand that the basics, love and respect, remain the same for both straight and LGBTQ weddings. Here are six gay wedding etiquette rules that will make you the couple's favorite… Read More More Advice > Recent DIY September 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 1.4k July 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 June 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 May 30, 2018 Lush florals go ring-shaped with this DIY floral hoop backdrop I love a good hoop bouquet, but those handy floral hoops can be used for more than just a great alternative bouquet. I've created a series of hoops flowing with greenery and flora that can be used a wedding ceremony backdrop, reception decor, or even a place card holder. With this DIY floral hoop backdrop, you can add as many floral picks as you like to make it as lush as you can imagine. Artificial flowers let you create a backdrop that can go from wedding to living room permanently. It's the beauty of realistic artificial flowers! Here are the steps to go from a simple hoop to intricate backdrop in no time… Read More 3.2k April 5, 2018 In case of dementor attack, you'll need this Harry Potter wedding favor If you're a Potterphile, you know that chocolate bars have their own powers of soothing you after a dementor attack. So at a wedding with Harry Potter details (where a dementor could prey, naturally!), why not offer up some DIY Harry Potter wedding favors that will do the job nicely. Plus, it only takes some inexpensive chocolate bars, some printer paper, and a printable chocolate bar wrapper. Read More More DIY > Recent Stuff we love June 14, 2019 It's Pride month! Let's deck out your LGBTQ+ wedding with these rainbow wedding details June is celebrated in most areas of the U.S. as Pride Month. While we love to celebrate LGBTQ+ weddings all year round, we especially like to give some special attention to Pride-themed weddings during the month of June. If you're planning a wedding celebration that includes some rainbow imagery, that's awesome! If you're in a rainbow state of mind, there are so many options for you to rock your pride flag, literally, on your wedding day. Read More June 11, 2019 Here's how to save money & the environment with gorgeous digital wedding invitations (with tracking, RSVPs, and more!) You're engaged, you're getting ready to let your guests know all the wheres and whens of your wedding, and you're looking at the price of printed invitations. Spoiler alert: they're….. Read More June 4, 2019 How to create unique engagement rings ideal for creative & free-spirited couples If there's one thing we know about readers of Offbeat Bride, it's that they tend to make things their own. Free spirited couples will probably want their major symbolic wedding moments to really resonate. And your engagement rings are no exception. The old days of having to go to an old-fashioned jewelry store and deal with ten options that all look the same? Gone, baby. Now you can take a favorite ring style and add elements that make it totally you OR start from scratch and imagine a ring you've never even seen before. Here's how… Read More May 28, 2019 Get serene vibes with these pared down, nature themed wedding details While y'all know we love big, colorful, and wild wedding themes, we also totally love simple, pared down, and more romantic themes just as much. So with warmer weather looming and outdoor weddings taking center stage for spring and summer, I wanted to explore what nature themed wedding details and boho wedding details I could find that fit a more natural and organic aesthetic. Think lace, linen, floral embroidery, woods, kraft paper, eucalyptus, and colors pulled from nature. Read More May 24, 2019 What will inspire us from peeking into what readers have been buying? Sometimes I like to dig into the wedding fashion and decor that readers have been buying just to get a pulse on what's going on in all of your minds. And it never fails to keep me on my toes! I pulled out some of my favorite items that y'all have been purchasing via our affiliate linke (thank you for that!), and it was rad. That orange monacle? That pink embroidered corset? That wings shawl? It's all so GOOD. Maybe you'll find something for your own wedding in this list. Read More More Stuff we love > Recent Wedding 101 1.2k March 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 January 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. When I got engaged in 2018, I went on a hunt for a really slick wedding website and have a few quick hit tips to share to make your wedding website both ultra useful and seriously captivating. Read More July 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 June 27, 2018 Avoiding wedding fights: how to plan your wedding planning Your engagement should be a joyful time. You have a lifetime ahead of you with the person you love. What could be better than to celebrate that love surrounded by friends and family? And yet, somehow things go awry. Conflicts flare. And the time that should be so happy — the build-up to your wedding — is fraught with possibilities for strife. The good news is you can avoid most of the problems by planning your wedding planning. That's right. Plan how you're going to plan. Read More 2.6k April 18, 2018 I bought a colored wedding dress and now everyone's mad! What should I do? I come from a family of strict traditionalists when it comes to everything, especially weddings. I recently bought a peach wedding dress with no sleeves and expressed I wanted light blue hair and Converse to go with it. As you can imagine, things didn't go over well. When I try to stand up for my wedding choices, I'm shamed for it. Please help! 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 your wedding plans easier — and even fun! What do you need to do today? I have no idea. I need Wedding Planning 101! I need a wedding planning checklist Hook me up with free wedding fonts & printables I need offbeat wedding registry ideas I'm curious about offbeat wedding themes (geeky! boho! so many!) Reporter Name * Reporter Email * Original text Enter the original text here. Edited text* Enter your suggested copyedit here. Notes You can add a note for the editor here. * Required information. Fix Typo What wedding planning advice & inspiration do you need today? Budgeting Destination Wedding Dress Engagement Ring Feminism Floral Print Geeky LGBTQ Readings Ceremony Advice Fashion Wedding 101 Super cute offbeat wedding invitations @offbeatbride on Insta Newly engaged? Offset, letterpress, foil… buh? Our wedding invitation printing techniques primer Slushies, food trucks, and brunch: 10 delicious ways to make your wedding food fun From zombies to nudie times: 15 unconventional bachelorette party ideas (great for bachelor parties, too!) Your last-minute wedding checklist What should you put on your wedsite's FAQ? 6 non-rules for tipping your wedding vendors When is too soon to book a venue? Tips for buying eBay wedding dresses or accessories made in China Read More > A few of our fave wedding vendors PMA Photography Read More JC Lemon Photography Read More Four Brothers Drive-in Movie Theater Read More JamieY Photography Read More Browse our vendor guide > Our famous spreadsheets & checklists Safeguard your important details with an "oh shit list" Impress their asses off: 5 tips for hosting out-of-town wedding guests in your home How I used Google Sheets to lay out my wedding floorplan Planning tools 101: wedding guest seating chart planner Planning tools 101: wedding venue comparison chart Planning tools 101: Your wedding guest list planner 6 vital things you need to know when working with a wedding florist Offbeat guide to the wedding photo shot list Get planning > We're everywhere! Follow us on social media. Get creative, offbeat wedding ideas delivered daily to your inbox! Join our newsletter SUBSCRIBE Copyright © 2003 - 2019 Offbeat Empire. All rights reserved. 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June 14, 2019 Celebrating the anniversary of Ziggy Stardust with this glam rock David Bowie-inspired wedding inspiration David Bowie's iconic concept album “The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars” was released 47(!) year ago on June 16, 1972, so it was more than fitting to showcase this amazing glam rock wedding inspiration right around the anniversary. The bride, groom, and their best crew were all in a band so they rocked their amazing outfits with metallics, velvet, fringe, tassels, faux fur, and tinsel. Don't miss the epic florals, star-shaped EVERYTHING, velvet suits, the bride's jumpsuit, and the cake that any Bowie fan would love… Read More June 13, 2019 7 questions to ask to make your wedding more accessible for your disabled guests I've attended events where I had trouble accessing information, or was entirely excluded, because of my blindness, auditory processing disorder, or food intolerances. I want to ensure our friends and family are included and accommodated at our wedding in the ways that work for them. How do we make it accessible for everyone? And not just for mobility issues, but for social anxiety, food intolerances, varied budgets, and more. Here are the questions I asked to make my own wedding accessible for myself and my guests… Read More June 12, 2019 Ink, roses, & tequila shots at this dark & romantic spring wedding at Lafitte Street Market Gabrielle and Mark’s dark-spring romantic and gothic-inspired wedding day takes the saying “Until death do us part” to another level. Gabrielle began the day getting ready with her crew at Turning Point Tattoos, where Mark is a resident tattoo artist. Overtones of rich red and dark wood were featured, while light sprigs of greenery and baby’s breath balanced the vivid colors. This wedding was so full of thoughtful touches and unconventional DIY details. Let's see the whole thing… Read More More Recent Posts > Recent Wedding Porn June 14, 2019 Celebrating the anniversary of Ziggy Stardust with this glam rock David Bowie-inspired wedding inspiration David Bowie's iconic concept album “The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars” was released 47(!) year ago on June 16, 1972, so it was more than fitting to showcase this amazing glam rock wedding inspiration right around the anniversary. The bride, groom, and their best crew were all in a band so they rocked their amazing outfits with metallics, velvet, fringe, tassels, faux fur, and tinsel. Don't miss the epic florals, star-shaped EVERYTHING, velvet suits, the bride's jumpsuit, and the cake that any Bowie fan would love… Read More June 7, 2019 We're obsessing over fancy-pants metallic & foil invitations and save the dates Minted now has new foil colors like ice blue, bronze, and black and are seriously spectacular for wedding invites and save the dates. I'm also fully obsessed with the glittery foils that come in gold and silver and give off major rainbow sparkly unicorn vibes. You'll see I chose to show a few of those in the save the date section. SO PRETTY. Let's do some shopping for some sparkly, shiny, and now extra colorful foil wedding invitations and save the dates from one of our faves, Minted… Read More June 7, 2019 Breweries, architecture, & canoodling at this engagement homage to Kansas City Leslie and Cassidy both attended Rockhurst University in Kansas City but didn't meet until years into their programs while both attending a mission trip in the Caribbean. They both love breweries and Kansas City, so even though they now live in St. Louis, they wanted to have their engagement session in the city close to their hearts. They canoodled and nuzzled their way through the beautiful Kauffman Center in Kansas City and we can't get enough… Read More June 5, 2019 I proposed to my boyfriend using the most romantic moment in Star Wars I proposed to my fiance Simen on our anniversary, so I thought I'd share the story of how I did it with the most romantic part of Star Wars. I went on Etsy and I found a Star Wars fidget spinner ring. He likes Star Wars (though I had never watched any of it), and he fidgets a lot, so I thought it was pretty good. I asked my friend Benedikt JOKINGLY if there was a romantic moment in Star Wars. He showed me one particular scene you may recognize… Read More 2.7k May 31, 2019 What's new in alternative wedding bouquets? 34 ideas that go beyond the flower Huge bouquets have been a total trend this year — full of flowers, greenery, and other flora that crops up in various forms each season. They're gorgeous, but you certainly see a lot of the same each time. What if you stepped away from real flowers and saw what else was out there? We're not strangers to non-floral bouquets, but I wanted to expand my search into a few newer territories: fruits, candy, pearls, beads, wheat, paper, balloons, fans, wooden flowers, felt, and more. Read More More Wedding Porn > Recent Real Weddings June 17, 2019 I AM CAKE: this colorful Tennessee wedding had the most amazing Groot cake This Tennessee wedding was full of color, loft style, performances by friends, amazing dances, pop culture-themed centerpieces, and loads of twinkle lights. Sounds great, right? But just wait until you see the pièce de résistance, their amazing, geektastic sculpted Groot cake. How they cut into that, I'll never know. Get ready to see this whole geeky, colorful, full of Parks and Rec, Star Wars, and lots of love wedding… Read More June 12, 2019 Ink, roses, & tequila shots at this dark & romantic spring wedding at Lafitte Street Market Gabrielle and Mark’s dark-spring romantic and gothic-inspired wedding day takes the saying “Until death do us part” to another level. Gabrielle began the day getting ready with her crew at Turning Point Tattoos, where Mark is a resident tattoo artist. Overtones of rich red and dark wood were featured, while light sprigs of greenery and baby’s breath balanced the vivid colors. This wedding was so full of thoughtful touches and unconventional DIY details. Let's see the whole thing… Read More June 11, 2019 Mario Kart, an open mic, and an aisle walk through a fog machine(!) at this creative Chicago wedding Heather and Tim rocked their creatively DIYed Chicago wedding with an eye on maximum fun and a comfortable atmosphere for their guests. It was totally a collaboration between themselves and their creative guests. Whether it was an area where people could play cards, battle at Mario Kart, or a hilarious open mic, everyone was in their element. Just wait until you see how the bride walked down the aisle through a fog machine! Read More June 10, 2019 A modern and edgy wedding at Mr. West Cafe Bar in Seattle Christine and Eric had a glorious wedding day that was edgy and modern and full of amazing fashion choices. Eric's burgundy suit, though… GAH. Amazing. The day started with a sweet first look under a viaduct where Eric got a bit tearful when he saw how gorgeous Christine looked in her off the shoulder gown. Then it was off to the fabulous Mr. West Cafe Bar for the wedding itself… Read More June 6, 2019 A train ride ceremony and stunning kilts and bridal suits at this Railroad Museum of New England wedding At their Railroad Museum of New England wedding, Thiemba and Nate rocked historical looks with a custom made edible floral bouquet, a custom made bridal suit with french love letter inscribed on the inside, and an amazing kilt outfit. For their reception, Thiemba and Nate changed outfits to celebrate in steampunk style. Their wedding guests also wore steampunk-themed attire, which all looked amazing. Read More More Real Weddings > Recent Advice June 13, 2019 7 questions to ask to make your wedding more accessible for your disabled guests I've attended events where I had trouble accessing information, or was entirely excluded, because of my blindness, auditory processing disorder, or food intolerances. I want to ensure our friends and family are included and accommodated at our wedding in the ways that work for them. How do we make it accessible for everyone? And not just for mobility issues, but for social anxiety, food intolerances, varied budgets, and more. Here are the questions I asked to make my own wedding accessible for myself and my guests… Read More 2.9k 10 Comments May 1, 2019 Unpopular opinion: you shouldn’t write your own vows Here's the fantasy: You and the love of your life stand, hand-in-hand, staring into each other's eyes, as each of you in turn showers the other with beautiful words of….. Read More 3.5k April 19, 2019 21 modern poems that make swoon-worthy wedding readings Finding the right wedding readings for your ceremony can be a bear if you don't know where to look. This is especially so if you're diverting from traditional and/or religious readings and want something more modern, secular, funny, or all of the above. I wanted to see what was cooking in modern poetry to see if there were some new poems that would make amazing wedding readings that we hadn't seen before. Spoiler alert: there were! Read More 1.2k March 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 1.1k March 20, 2019 Pronouns & assumptions: Gay wedding etiquette rules every guest should follow Maybe you're a seasoned pro at attending same-sex weddings or maybe they're a new concept for you, and you don't want to be responsible for any awkwardness on someone's wedding day. It's easy to fall prey to a faux pas when it comes to saying the right things. Understand that the basics, love and respect, remain the same for both straight and LGBTQ weddings. Here are six gay wedding etiquette rules that will make you the couple's favorite… Read More More Advice > Recent DIY September 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 1.4k July 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 June 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 May 30, 2018 Lush florals go ring-shaped with this DIY floral hoop backdrop I love a good hoop bouquet, but those handy floral hoops can be used for more than just a great alternative bouquet. I've created a series of hoops flowing with greenery and flora that can be used a wedding ceremony backdrop, reception decor, or even a place card holder. With this DIY floral hoop backdrop, you can add as many floral picks as you like to make it as lush as you can imagine. Artificial flowers let you create a backdrop that can go from wedding to living room permanently. It's the beauty of realistic artificial flowers! Here are the steps to go from a simple hoop to intricate backdrop in no time… Read More 3.2k April 5, 2018 In case of dementor attack, you'll need this Harry Potter wedding favor If you're a Potterphile, you know that chocolate bars have their own powers of soothing you after a dementor attack. So at a wedding with Harry Potter details (where a dementor could prey, naturally!), why not offer up some DIY Harry Potter wedding favors that will do the job nicely. Plus, it only takes some inexpensive chocolate bars, some printer paper, and a printable chocolate bar wrapper. Read More More DIY > Recent Stuff we love June 14, 2019 It's Pride month! Let's deck out your LGBTQ+ wedding with these rainbow wedding details June is celebrated in most areas of the U.S. as Pride Month. While we love to celebrate LGBTQ+ weddings all year round, we especially like to give some special attention to Pride-themed weddings during the month of June. If you're planning a wedding celebration that includes some rainbow imagery, that's awesome! If you're in a rainbow state of mind, there are so many options for you to rock your pride flag, literally, on your wedding day. Read More June 11, 2019 Here's how to save money & the environment with gorgeous digital wedding invitations (with tracking, RSVPs, and more!) You're engaged, you're getting ready to let your guests know all the wheres and whens of your wedding, and you're looking at the price of printed invitations. Spoiler alert: they're….. Read More June 4, 2019 How to create unique engagement rings ideal for creative & free-spirited couples If there's one thing we know about readers of Offbeat Bride, it's that they tend to make things their own. Free spirited couples will probably want their major symbolic wedding moments to really resonate. And your engagement rings are no exception. The old days of having to go to an old-fashioned jewelry store and deal with ten options that all look the same? Gone, baby. Now you can take a favorite ring style and add elements that make it totally you OR start from scratch and imagine a ring you've never even seen before. Here's how… Read More May 28, 2019 Get serene vibes with these pared down, nature themed wedding details While y'all know we love big, colorful, and wild wedding themes, we also totally love simple, pared down, and more romantic themes just as much. So with warmer weather looming and outdoor weddings taking center stage for spring and summer, I wanted to explore what nature themed wedding details and boho wedding details I could find that fit a more natural and organic aesthetic. Think lace, linen, floral embroidery, woods, kraft paper, eucalyptus, and colors pulled from nature. Read More May 24, 2019 What will inspire us from peeking into what readers have been buying? Sometimes I like to dig into the wedding fashion and decor that readers have been buying just to get a pulse on what's going on in all of your minds. And it never fails to keep me on my toes! I pulled out some of my favorite items that y'all have been purchasing via our affiliate linke (thank you for that!), and it was rad. That orange monacle? That pink embroidered corset? That wings shawl? It's all so GOOD. Maybe you'll find something for your own wedding in this list. Read More More Stuff we love > Recent Wedding 101 1.2k March 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 January 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. When I got engaged in 2018, I went on a hunt for a really slick wedding website and have a few quick hit tips to share to make your wedding website both ultra useful and seriously captivating. Read More July 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 June 27, 2018 Avoiding wedding fights: how to plan your wedding planning Your engagement should be a joyful time. You have a lifetime ahead of you with the person you love. What could be better than to celebrate that love surrounded by friends and family? And yet, somehow things go awry. Conflicts flare. And the time that should be so happy — the build-up to your wedding — is fraught with possibilities for strife. The good news is you can avoid most of the problems by planning your wedding planning. That's right. Plan how you're going to plan. Read More 2.6k April 18, 2018 I bought a colored wedding dress and now everyone's mad! What should I do? I come from a family of strict traditionalists when it comes to everything, especially weddings. I recently bought a peach wedding dress with no sleeves and expressed I wanted light blue hair and Converse to go with it. As you can imagine, things didn't go over well. When I try to stand up for my wedding choices, I'm shamed for it. Please help! 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 your wedding plans easier — and even fun! What do you need to do today? I have no idea. I need Wedding Planning 101! I need a wedding planning checklist Hook me up with free wedding fonts & printables I need offbeat wedding registry ideas I'm curious about offbeat wedding themes (geeky! boho! so many!) Reporter Name * Reporter Email * Original text Enter the original text here. Edited text* Enter your suggested copyedit here. Notes You can add a note for the editor here. * Required information. Fix Typo What wedding planning advice & inspiration do you need today? Budgeting Destination Wedding Dress Engagement Ring Feminism Floral Print Geeky LGBTQ Readings Ceremony Advice Fashion Wedding 101 Super cute offbeat wedding invitations @offbeatbride on Insta Newly engaged? Offset, letterpress, foil… buh? Our wedding invitation printing techniques primer Slushies, food trucks, and brunch: 10 delicious ways to make your wedding food fun From zombies to nudie times: 15 unconventional bachelorette party ideas (great for bachelor parties, too!) Your last-minute wedding checklist What should you put on your wedsite's FAQ? 6 non-rules for tipping your wedding vendors When is too soon to book a venue? Tips for buying eBay wedding dresses or accessories made in China Read More > A few of our fave wedding vendors PMA Photography Read More JC Lemon Photography Read More Four Brothers Drive-in Movie Theater Read More JamieY Photography Read More Browse our vendor guide > Our famous spreadsheets & checklists Safeguard your important details with an "oh shit list" Impress their asses off: 5 tips for hosting out-of-town wedding guests in your home How I used Google Sheets to lay out my wedding floorplan Planning tools 101: wedding guest seating chart planner Planning tools 101: wedding venue comparison chart Planning tools 101: Your wedding guest list planner 6 vital things you need to know when working with a wedding florist Offbeat guide to the wedding photo shot list Get planning > We're everywhere! Follow us on social media. Get creative, offbeat wedding ideas delivered daily to your inbox! Join our newsletter SUBSCRIBE Copyright © 2003 - 2019 Offbeat Empire. All rights reserved. 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June 13, 2019 7 questions to ask to make your wedding more accessible for your disabled guests I've attended events where I had trouble accessing information, or was entirely excluded, because of my blindness, auditory processing disorder, or food intolerances. I want to ensure our friends and family are included and accommodated at our wedding in the ways that work for them. How do we make it accessible for everyone? And not just for mobility issues, but for social anxiety, food intolerances, varied budgets, and more. Here are the questions I asked to make my own wedding accessible for myself and my guests… Read More June 12, 2019 Ink, roses, & tequila shots at this dark & romantic spring wedding at Lafitte Street Market Gabrielle and Mark’s dark-spring romantic and gothic-inspired wedding day takes the saying “Until death do us part” to another level. Gabrielle began the day getting ready with her crew at Turning Point Tattoos, where Mark is a resident tattoo artist. Overtones of rich red and dark wood were featured, while light sprigs of greenery and baby’s breath balanced the vivid colors. This wedding was so full of thoughtful touches and unconventional DIY details. Let's see the whole thing… Read More More Recent Posts > Recent Wedding Porn June 14, 2019 Celebrating the anniversary of Ziggy Stardust with this glam rock David Bowie-inspired wedding inspiration David Bowie's iconic concept album “The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars” was released 47(!) year ago on June 16, 1972, so it was more than fitting to showcase this amazing glam rock wedding inspiration right around the anniversary. The bride, groom, and their best crew were all in a band so they rocked their amazing outfits with metallics, velvet, fringe, tassels, faux fur, and tinsel. Don't miss the epic florals, star-shaped EVERYTHING, velvet suits, the bride's jumpsuit, and the cake that any Bowie fan would love… Read More June 7, 2019 We're obsessing over fancy-pants metallic & foil invitations and save the dates Minted now has new foil colors like ice blue, bronze, and black and are seriously spectacular for wedding invites and save the dates. I'm also fully obsessed with the glittery foils that come in gold and silver and give off major rainbow sparkly unicorn vibes. You'll see I chose to show a few of those in the save the date section. SO PRETTY. Let's do some shopping for some sparkly, shiny, and now extra colorful foil wedding invitations and save the dates from one of our faves, Minted… Read More June 7, 2019 Breweries, architecture, & canoodling at this engagement homage to Kansas City Leslie and Cassidy both attended Rockhurst University in Kansas City but didn't meet until years into their programs while both attending a mission trip in the Caribbean. They both love breweries and Kansas City, so even though they now live in St. Louis, they wanted to have their engagement session in the city close to their hearts. They canoodled and nuzzled their way through the beautiful Kauffman Center in Kansas City and we can't get enough… Read More June 5, 2019 I proposed to my boyfriend using the most romantic moment in Star Wars I proposed to my fiance Simen on our anniversary, so I thought I'd share the story of how I did it with the most romantic part of Star Wars. I went on Etsy and I found a Star Wars fidget spinner ring. He likes Star Wars (though I had never watched any of it), and he fidgets a lot, so I thought it was pretty good. I asked my friend Benedikt JOKINGLY if there was a romantic moment in Star Wars. He showed me one particular scene you may recognize… Read More 2.7k May 31, 2019 What's new in alternative wedding bouquets? 34 ideas that go beyond the flower Huge bouquets have been a total trend this year — full of flowers, greenery, and other flora that crops up in various forms each season. They're gorgeous, but you certainly see a lot of the same each time. What if you stepped away from real flowers and saw what else was out there? We're not strangers to non-floral bouquets, but I wanted to expand my search into a few newer territories: fruits, candy, pearls, beads, wheat, paper, balloons, fans, wooden flowers, felt, and more. Read More More Wedding Porn > Recent Real Weddings June 17, 2019 I AM CAKE: this colorful Tennessee wedding had the most amazing Groot cake This Tennessee wedding was full of color, loft style, performances by friends, amazing dances, pop culture-themed centerpieces, and loads of twinkle lights. Sounds great, right? But just wait until you see the pièce de résistance, their amazing, geektastic sculpted Groot cake. How they cut into that, I'll never know. Get ready to see this whole geeky, colorful, full of Parks and Rec, Star Wars, and lots of love wedding… Read More June 12, 2019 Ink, roses, & tequila shots at this dark & romantic spring wedding at Lafitte Street Market Gabrielle and Mark’s dark-spring romantic and gothic-inspired wedding day takes the saying “Until death do us part” to another level. Gabrielle began the day getting ready with her crew at Turning Point Tattoos, where Mark is a resident tattoo artist. Overtones of rich red and dark wood were featured, while light sprigs of greenery and baby’s breath balanced the vivid colors. This wedding was so full of thoughtful touches and unconventional DIY details. Let's see the whole thing… Read More June 11, 2019 Mario Kart, an open mic, and an aisle walk through a fog machine(!) at this creative Chicago wedding Heather and Tim rocked their creatively DIYed Chicago wedding with an eye on maximum fun and a comfortable atmosphere for their guests. It was totally a collaboration between themselves and their creative guests. Whether it was an area where people could play cards, battle at Mario Kart, or a hilarious open mic, everyone was in their element. Just wait until you see how the bride walked down the aisle through a fog machine! Read More June 10, 2019 A modern and edgy wedding at Mr. West Cafe Bar in Seattle Christine and Eric had a glorious wedding day that was edgy and modern and full of amazing fashion choices. Eric's burgundy suit, though… GAH. Amazing. The day started with a sweet first look under a viaduct where Eric got a bit tearful when he saw how gorgeous Christine looked in her off the shoulder gown. Then it was off to the fabulous Mr. West Cafe Bar for the wedding itself… Read More June 6, 2019 A train ride ceremony and stunning kilts and bridal suits at this Railroad Museum of New England wedding At their Railroad Museum of New England wedding, Thiemba and Nate rocked historical looks with a custom made edible floral bouquet, a custom made bridal suit with french love letter inscribed on the inside, and an amazing kilt outfit. For their reception, Thiemba and Nate changed outfits to celebrate in steampunk style. Their wedding guests also wore steampunk-themed attire, which all looked amazing. Read More More Real Weddings > Recent Advice June 13, 2019 7 questions to ask to make your wedding more accessible for your disabled guests I've attended events where I had trouble accessing information, or was entirely excluded, because of my blindness, auditory processing disorder, or food intolerances. I want to ensure our friends and family are included and accommodated at our wedding in the ways that work for them. How do we make it accessible for everyone? And not just for mobility issues, but for social anxiety, food intolerances, varied budgets, and more. Here are the questions I asked to make my own wedding accessible for myself and my guests… Read More 2.9k 10 Comments May 1, 2019 Unpopular opinion: you shouldn’t write your own vows Here's the fantasy: You and the love of your life stand, hand-in-hand, staring into each other's eyes, as each of you in turn showers the other with beautiful words of….. Read More 3.5k April 19, 2019 21 modern poems that make swoon-worthy wedding readings Finding the right wedding readings for your ceremony can be a bear if you don't know where to look. This is especially so if you're diverting from traditional and/or religious readings and want something more modern, secular, funny, or all of the above. I wanted to see what was cooking in modern poetry to see if there were some new poems that would make amazing wedding readings that we hadn't seen before. Spoiler alert: there were! Read More 1.2k March 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 1.1k March 20, 2019 Pronouns & assumptions: Gay wedding etiquette rules every guest should follow Maybe you're a seasoned pro at attending same-sex weddings or maybe they're a new concept for you, and you don't want to be responsible for any awkwardness on someone's wedding day. It's easy to fall prey to a faux pas when it comes to saying the right things. Understand that the basics, love and respect, remain the same for both straight and LGBTQ weddings. Here are six gay wedding etiquette rules that will make you the couple's favorite… Read More More Advice > Recent DIY September 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 1.4k July 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 June 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 May 30, 2018 Lush florals go ring-shaped with this DIY floral hoop backdrop I love a good hoop bouquet, but those handy floral hoops can be used for more than just a great alternative bouquet. I've created a series of hoops flowing with greenery and flora that can be used a wedding ceremony backdrop, reception decor, or even a place card holder. With this DIY floral hoop backdrop, you can add as many floral picks as you like to make it as lush as you can imagine. Artificial flowers let you create a backdrop that can go from wedding to living room permanently. It's the beauty of realistic artificial flowers! Here are the steps to go from a simple hoop to intricate backdrop in no time… Read More 3.2k April 5, 2018 In case of dementor attack, you'll need this Harry Potter wedding favor If you're a Potterphile, you know that chocolate bars have their own powers of soothing you after a dementor attack. So at a wedding with Harry Potter details (where a dementor could prey, naturally!), why not offer up some DIY Harry Potter wedding favors that will do the job nicely. Plus, it only takes some inexpensive chocolate bars, some printer paper, and a printable chocolate bar wrapper. Read More More DIY > Recent Stuff we love June 14, 2019 It's Pride month! Let's deck out your LGBTQ+ wedding with these rainbow wedding details June is celebrated in most areas of the U.S. as Pride Month. While we love to celebrate LGBTQ+ weddings all year round, we especially like to give some special attention to Pride-themed weddings during the month of June. If you're planning a wedding celebration that includes some rainbow imagery, that's awesome! If you're in a rainbow state of mind, there are so many options for you to rock your pride flag, literally, on your wedding day. Read More June 11, 2019 Here's how to save money & the environment with gorgeous digital wedding invitations (with tracking, RSVPs, and more!) You're engaged, you're getting ready to let your guests know all the wheres and whens of your wedding, and you're looking at the price of printed invitations. Spoiler alert: they're….. Read More June 4, 2019 How to create unique engagement rings ideal for creative & free-spirited couples If there's one thing we know about readers of Offbeat Bride, it's that they tend to make things their own. Free spirited couples will probably want their major symbolic wedding moments to really resonate. And your engagement rings are no exception. The old days of having to go to an old-fashioned jewelry store and deal with ten options that all look the same? Gone, baby. Now you can take a favorite ring style and add elements that make it totally you OR start from scratch and imagine a ring you've never even seen before. Here's how… Read More May 28, 2019 Get serene vibes with these pared down, nature themed wedding details While y'all know we love big, colorful, and wild wedding themes, we also totally love simple, pared down, and more romantic themes just as much. So with warmer weather looming and outdoor weddings taking center stage for spring and summer, I wanted to explore what nature themed wedding details and boho wedding details I could find that fit a more natural and organic aesthetic. Think lace, linen, floral embroidery, woods, kraft paper, eucalyptus, and colors pulled from nature. Read More May 24, 2019 What will inspire us from peeking into what readers have been buying? Sometimes I like to dig into the wedding fashion and decor that readers have been buying just to get a pulse on what's going on in all of your minds. And it never fails to keep me on my toes! I pulled out some of my favorite items that y'all have been purchasing via our affiliate linke (thank you for that!), and it was rad. That orange monacle? That pink embroidered corset? That wings shawl? It's all so GOOD. Maybe you'll find something for your own wedding in this list. Read More More Stuff we love > Recent Wedding 101 1.2k March 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 January 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. When I got engaged in 2018, I went on a hunt for a really slick wedding website and have a few quick hit tips to share to make your wedding website both ultra useful and seriously captivating. Read More July 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 June 27, 2018 Avoiding wedding fights: how to plan your wedding planning Your engagement should be a joyful time. You have a lifetime ahead of you with the person you love. What could be better than to celebrate that love surrounded by friends and family? And yet, somehow things go awry. Conflicts flare. And the time that should be so happy — the build-up to your wedding — is fraught with possibilities for strife. The good news is you can avoid most of the problems by planning your wedding planning. That's right. Plan how you're going to plan. Read More 2.6k April 18, 2018 I bought a colored wedding dress and now everyone's mad! What should I do? I come from a family of strict traditionalists when it comes to everything, especially weddings. I recently bought a peach wedding dress with no sleeves and expressed I wanted light blue hair and Converse to go with it. As you can imagine, things didn't go over well. When I try to stand up for my wedding choices, I'm shamed for it. Please help! 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 your wedding plans easier — and even fun! What do you need to do today? I have no idea. I need Wedding Planning 101! I need a wedding planning checklist Hook me up with free wedding fonts & printables I need offbeat wedding registry ideas I'm curious about offbeat wedding themes (geeky! boho! so many!) Reporter Name * Reporter Email * Original text Enter the original text here. Edited text* Enter your suggested copyedit here. Notes You can add a note for the editor here. * Required information. Fix Typo What wedding planning advice & inspiration do you need today? Budgeting Destination Wedding Dress Engagement Ring Feminism Floral Print Geeky LGBTQ Readings Ceremony Advice Fashion Wedding 101 Super cute offbeat wedding invitations @offbeatbride on Insta Newly engaged? Offset, letterpress, foil… buh? Our wedding invitation printing techniques primer Slushies, food trucks, and brunch: 10 delicious ways to make your wedding food fun From zombies to nudie times: 15 unconventional bachelorette party ideas (great for bachelor parties, too!) Your last-minute wedding checklist What should you put on your wedsite's FAQ? 6 non-rules for tipping your wedding vendors When is too soon to book a venue? Tips for buying eBay wedding dresses or accessories made in China Read More > A few of our fave wedding vendors PMA Photography Read More JC Lemon Photography Read More Four Brothers Drive-in Movie Theater Read More JamieY Photography Read More Browse our vendor guide > Our famous spreadsheets & checklists Safeguard your important details with an "oh shit list" Impress their asses off: 5 tips for hosting out-of-town wedding guests in your home How I used Google Sheets to lay out my wedding floorplan Planning tools 101: wedding guest seating chart planner Planning tools 101: wedding venue comparison chart Planning tools 101: Your wedding guest list planner 6 vital things you need to know when working with a wedding florist Offbeat guide to the wedding photo shot list Get planning > We're everywhere! Follow us on social media. Get creative, offbeat wedding ideas delivered daily to your inbox! Join our newsletter SUBSCRIBE Copyright © 2003 - 2019 Offbeat Empire. All rights reserved. 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June 12, 2019 Ink, roses, & tequila shots at this dark & romantic spring wedding at Lafitte Street Market Gabrielle and Mark’s dark-spring romantic and gothic-inspired wedding day takes the saying “Until death do us part” to another level. Gabrielle began the day getting ready with her crew at Turning Point Tattoos, where Mark is a resident tattoo artist. Overtones of rich red and dark wood were featured, while light sprigs of greenery and baby’s breath balanced the vivid colors. This wedding was so full of thoughtful touches and unconventional DIY details. Let's see the whole thing… Read More More Recent Posts > Recent Wedding Porn June 14, 2019 Celebrating the anniversary of Ziggy Stardust with this glam rock David Bowie-inspired wedding inspiration David Bowie's iconic concept album “The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars” was released 47(!) year ago on June 16, 1972, so it was more than fitting to showcase this amazing glam rock wedding inspiration right around the anniversary. The bride, groom, and their best crew were all in a band so they rocked their amazing outfits with metallics, velvet, fringe, tassels, faux fur, and tinsel. Don't miss the epic florals, star-shaped EVERYTHING, velvet suits, the bride's jumpsuit, and the cake that any Bowie fan would love… Read More June 7, 2019 We're obsessing over fancy-pants metallic & foil invitations and save the dates Minted now has new foil colors like ice blue, bronze, and black and are seriously spectacular for wedding invites and save the dates. I'm also fully obsessed with the glittery foils that come in gold and silver and give off major rainbow sparkly unicorn vibes. You'll see I chose to show a few of those in the save the date section. SO PRETTY. Let's do some shopping for some sparkly, shiny, and now extra colorful foil wedding invitations and save the dates from one of our faves, Minted… Read More June 7, 2019 Breweries, architecture, & canoodling at this engagement homage to Kansas City Leslie and Cassidy both attended Rockhurst University in Kansas City but didn't meet until years into their programs while both attending a mission trip in the Caribbean. They both love breweries and Kansas City, so even though they now live in St. Louis, they wanted to have their engagement session in the city close to their hearts. They canoodled and nuzzled their way through the beautiful Kauffman Center in Kansas City and we can't get enough… Read More June 5, 2019 I proposed to my boyfriend using the most romantic moment in Star Wars I proposed to my fiance Simen on our anniversary, so I thought I'd share the story of how I did it with the most romantic part of Star Wars. I went on Etsy and I found a Star Wars fidget spinner ring. He likes Star Wars (though I had never watched any of it), and he fidgets a lot, so I thought it was pretty good. I asked my friend Benedikt JOKINGLY if there was a romantic moment in Star Wars. He showed me one particular scene you may recognize… Read More 2.7k May 31, 2019 What's new in alternative wedding bouquets? 34 ideas that go beyond the flower Huge bouquets have been a total trend this year — full of flowers, greenery, and other flora that crops up in various forms each season. They're gorgeous, but you certainly see a lot of the same each time. What if you stepped away from real flowers and saw what else was out there? We're not strangers to non-floral bouquets, but I wanted to expand my search into a few newer territories: fruits, candy, pearls, beads, wheat, paper, balloons, fans, wooden flowers, felt, and more. Read More More Wedding Porn > Recent Real Weddings June 17, 2019 I AM CAKE: this colorful Tennessee wedding had the most amazing Groot cake This Tennessee wedding was full of color, loft style, performances by friends, amazing dances, pop culture-themed centerpieces, and loads of twinkle lights. Sounds great, right? But just wait until you see the pièce de résistance, their amazing, geektastic sculpted Groot cake. How they cut into that, I'll never know. Get ready to see this whole geeky, colorful, full of Parks and Rec, Star Wars, and lots of love wedding… Read More June 12, 2019 Ink, roses, & tequila shots at this dark & romantic spring wedding at Lafitte Street Market Gabrielle and Mark’s dark-spring romantic and gothic-inspired wedding day takes the saying “Until death do us part” to another level. Gabrielle began the day getting ready with her crew at Turning Point Tattoos, where Mark is a resident tattoo artist. Overtones of rich red and dark wood were featured, while light sprigs of greenery and baby’s breath balanced the vivid colors. This wedding was so full of thoughtful touches and unconventional DIY details. Let's see the whole thing… Read More June 11, 2019 Mario Kart, an open mic, and an aisle walk through a fog machine(!) at this creative Chicago wedding Heather and Tim rocked their creatively DIYed Chicago wedding with an eye on maximum fun and a comfortable atmosphere for their guests. It was totally a collaboration between themselves and their creative guests. Whether it was an area where people could play cards, battle at Mario Kart, or a hilarious open mic, everyone was in their element. Just wait until you see how the bride walked down the aisle through a fog machine! Read More June 10, 2019 A modern and edgy wedding at Mr. West Cafe Bar in Seattle Christine and Eric had a glorious wedding day that was edgy and modern and full of amazing fashion choices. Eric's burgundy suit, though… GAH. Amazing. The day started with a sweet first look under a viaduct where Eric got a bit tearful when he saw how gorgeous Christine looked in her off the shoulder gown. Then it was off to the fabulous Mr. West Cafe Bar for the wedding itself… Read More June 6, 2019 A train ride ceremony and stunning kilts and bridal suits at this Railroad Museum of New England wedding At their Railroad Museum of New England wedding, Thiemba and Nate rocked historical looks with a custom made edible floral bouquet, a custom made bridal suit with french love letter inscribed on the inside, and an amazing kilt outfit. For their reception, Thiemba and Nate changed outfits to celebrate in steampunk style. Their wedding guests also wore steampunk-themed attire, which all looked amazing. Read More More Real Weddings > Recent Advice June 13, 2019 7 questions to ask to make your wedding more accessible for your disabled guests I've attended events where I had trouble accessing information, or was entirely excluded, because of my blindness, auditory processing disorder, or food intolerances. I want to ensure our friends and family are included and accommodated at our wedding in the ways that work for them. How do we make it accessible for everyone? And not just for mobility issues, but for social anxiety, food intolerances, varied budgets, and more. Here are the questions I asked to make my own wedding accessible for myself and my guests… Read More 2.9k 10 Comments May 1, 2019 Unpopular opinion: you shouldn’t write your own vows Here's the fantasy: You and the love of your life stand, hand-in-hand, staring into each other's eyes, as each of you in turn showers the other with beautiful words of….. Read More 3.5k April 19, 2019 21 modern poems that make swoon-worthy wedding readings Finding the right wedding readings for your ceremony can be a bear if you don't know where to look. This is especially so if you're diverting from traditional and/or religious readings and want something more modern, secular, funny, or all of the above. I wanted to see what was cooking in modern poetry to see if there were some new poems that would make amazing wedding readings that we hadn't seen before. Spoiler alert: there were! Read More 1.2k March 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 1.1k March 20, 2019 Pronouns & assumptions: Gay wedding etiquette rules every guest should follow Maybe you're a seasoned pro at attending same-sex weddings or maybe they're a new concept for you, and you don't want to be responsible for any awkwardness on someone's wedding day. It's easy to fall prey to a faux pas when it comes to saying the right things. Understand that the basics, love and respect, remain the same for both straight and LGBTQ weddings. Here are six gay wedding etiquette rules that will make you the couple's favorite… Read More More Advice > Recent DIY September 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 1.4k July 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 June 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 May 30, 2018 Lush florals go ring-shaped with this DIY floral hoop backdrop I love a good hoop bouquet, but those handy floral hoops can be used for more than just a great alternative bouquet. I've created a series of hoops flowing with greenery and flora that can be used a wedding ceremony backdrop, reception decor, or even a place card holder. With this DIY floral hoop backdrop, you can add as many floral picks as you like to make it as lush as you can imagine. Artificial flowers let you create a backdrop that can go from wedding to living room permanently. It's the beauty of realistic artificial flowers! Here are the steps to go from a simple hoop to intricate backdrop in no time… Read More 3.2k April 5, 2018 In case of dementor attack, you'll need this Harry Potter wedding favor If you're a Potterphile, you know that chocolate bars have their own powers of soothing you after a dementor attack. So at a wedding with Harry Potter details (where a dementor could prey, naturally!), why not offer up some DIY Harry Potter wedding favors that will do the job nicely. Plus, it only takes some inexpensive chocolate bars, some printer paper, and a printable chocolate bar wrapper. Read More More DIY > Recent Stuff we love June 14, 2019 It's Pride month! Let's deck out your LGBTQ+ wedding with these rainbow wedding details June is celebrated in most areas of the U.S. as Pride Month. While we love to celebrate LGBTQ+ weddings all year round, we especially like to give some special attention to Pride-themed weddings during the month of June. If you're planning a wedding celebration that includes some rainbow imagery, that's awesome! If you're in a rainbow state of mind, there are so many options for you to rock your pride flag, literally, on your wedding day. Read More June 11, 2019 Here's how to save money & the environment with gorgeous digital wedding invitations (with tracking, RSVPs, and more!) You're engaged, you're getting ready to let your guests know all the wheres and whens of your wedding, and you're looking at the price of printed invitations. Spoiler alert: they're….. Read More June 4, 2019 How to create unique engagement rings ideal for creative & free-spirited couples If there's one thing we know about readers of Offbeat Bride, it's that they tend to make things their own. Free spirited couples will probably want their major symbolic wedding moments to really resonate. And your engagement rings are no exception. The old days of having to go to an old-fashioned jewelry store and deal with ten options that all look the same? Gone, baby. Now you can take a favorite ring style and add elements that make it totally you OR start from scratch and imagine a ring you've never even seen before. Here's how… Read More May 28, 2019 Get serene vibes with these pared down, nature themed wedding details While y'all know we love big, colorful, and wild wedding themes, we also totally love simple, pared down, and more romantic themes just as much. So with warmer weather looming and outdoor weddings taking center stage for spring and summer, I wanted to explore what nature themed wedding details and boho wedding details I could find that fit a more natural and organic aesthetic. Think lace, linen, floral embroidery, woods, kraft paper, eucalyptus, and colors pulled from nature. Read More May 24, 2019 What will inspire us from peeking into what readers have been buying? Sometimes I like to dig into the wedding fashion and decor that readers have been buying just to get a pulse on what's going on in all of your minds. And it never fails to keep me on my toes! I pulled out some of my favorite items that y'all have been purchasing via our affiliate linke (thank you for that!), and it was rad. That orange monacle? That pink embroidered corset? That wings shawl? It's all so GOOD. Maybe you'll find something for your own wedding in this list. Read More More Stuff we love > Recent Wedding 101 1.2k March 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 January 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. When I got engaged in 2018, I went on a hunt for a really slick wedding website and have a few quick hit tips to share to make your wedding website both ultra useful and seriously captivating. Read More July 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 June 27, 2018 Avoiding wedding fights: how to plan your wedding planning Your engagement should be a joyful time. You have a lifetime ahead of you with the person you love. What could be better than to celebrate that love surrounded by friends and family? And yet, somehow things go awry. Conflicts flare. And the time that should be so happy — the build-up to your wedding — is fraught with possibilities for strife. The good news is you can avoid most of the problems by planning your wedding planning. That's right. Plan how you're going to plan. Read More 2.6k April 18, 2018 I bought a colored wedding dress and now everyone's mad! What should I do? I come from a family of strict traditionalists when it comes to everything, especially weddings. I recently bought a peach wedding dress with no sleeves and expressed I wanted light blue hair and Converse to go with it. As you can imagine, things didn't go over well. When I try to stand up for my wedding choices, I'm shamed for it. Please help! 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 your wedding plans easier — and even fun! What do you need to do today? I have no idea. I need Wedding Planning 101! I need a wedding planning checklist Hook me up with free wedding fonts & printables I need offbeat wedding registry ideas I'm curious about offbeat wedding themes (geeky! boho! so many!) Reporter Name * Reporter Email * Original text Enter the original text here. Edited text* Enter your suggested copyedit here. Notes You can add a note for the editor here. * Required information. Fix Typo What wedding planning advice & inspiration do you need today? Budgeting Destination Wedding Dress Engagement Ring Feminism Floral Print Geeky LGBTQ Readings Ceremony Advice Fashion Wedding 101 Super cute offbeat wedding invitations @offbeatbride on Insta Newly engaged? Offset, letterpress, foil… buh? Our wedding invitation printing techniques primer Slushies, food trucks, and brunch: 10 delicious ways to make your wedding food fun From zombies to nudie times: 15 unconventional bachelorette party ideas (great for bachelor parties, too!) Your last-minute wedding checklist What should you put on your wedsite's FAQ? 6 non-rules for tipping your wedding vendors When is too soon to book a venue? Tips for buying eBay wedding dresses or accessories made in China Read More > A few of our fave wedding vendors PMA Photography Read More JC Lemon Photography Read More Four Brothers Drive-in Movie Theater Read More JamieY Photography Read More Browse our vendor guide > Our famous spreadsheets & checklists Safeguard your important details with an "oh shit list" Impress their asses off: 5 tips for hosting out-of-town wedding guests in your home How I used Google Sheets to lay out my wedding floorplan Planning tools 101: wedding guest seating chart planner Planning tools 101: wedding venue comparison chart Planning tools 101: Your wedding guest list planner 6 vital things you need to know when working with a wedding florist Offbeat guide to the wedding photo shot list Get planning > We're everywhere! Follow us on social media. Get creative, offbeat wedding ideas delivered daily to your inbox! Join our newsletter SUBSCRIBE Copyright © 2003 - 2019 Offbeat Empire. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction in part or in whole is prohibited. Contact us Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Monetized by SkimLinks
June 14, 2019 Celebrating the anniversary of Ziggy Stardust with this glam rock David Bowie-inspired wedding inspiration David Bowie's iconic concept album “The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars” was released 47(!) year ago on June 16, 1972, so it was more than fitting to showcase this amazing glam rock wedding inspiration right around the anniversary. The bride, groom, and their best crew were all in a band so they rocked their amazing outfits with metallics, velvet, fringe, tassels, faux fur, and tinsel. Don't miss the epic florals, star-shaped EVERYTHING, velvet suits, the bride's jumpsuit, and the cake that any Bowie fan would love… Read More June 7, 2019 We're obsessing over fancy-pants metallic & foil invitations and save the dates Minted now has new foil colors like ice blue, bronze, and black and are seriously spectacular for wedding invites and save the dates. I'm also fully obsessed with the glittery foils that come in gold and silver and give off major rainbow sparkly unicorn vibes. You'll see I chose to show a few of those in the save the date section. SO PRETTY. Let's do some shopping for some sparkly, shiny, and now extra colorful foil wedding invitations and save the dates from one of our faves, Minted… Read More June 7, 2019 Breweries, architecture, & canoodling at this engagement homage to Kansas City Leslie and Cassidy both attended Rockhurst University in Kansas City but didn't meet until years into their programs while both attending a mission trip in the Caribbean. They both love breweries and Kansas City, so even though they now live in St. Louis, they wanted to have their engagement session in the city close to their hearts. They canoodled and nuzzled their way through the beautiful Kauffman Center in Kansas City and we can't get enough… Read More June 5, 2019 I proposed to my boyfriend using the most romantic moment in Star Wars I proposed to my fiance Simen on our anniversary, so I thought I'd share the story of how I did it with the most romantic part of Star Wars. I went on Etsy and I found a Star Wars fidget spinner ring. He likes Star Wars (though I had never watched any of it), and he fidgets a lot, so I thought it was pretty good. I asked my friend Benedikt JOKINGLY if there was a romantic moment in Star Wars. He showed me one particular scene you may recognize… Read More 2.7k May 31, 2019 What's new in alternative wedding bouquets? 34 ideas that go beyond the flower Huge bouquets have been a total trend this year — full of flowers, greenery, and other flora that crops up in various forms each season. They're gorgeous, but you certainly see a lot of the same each time. What if you stepped away from real flowers and saw what else was out there? We're not strangers to non-floral bouquets, but I wanted to expand my search into a few newer territories: fruits, candy, pearls, beads, wheat, paper, balloons, fans, wooden flowers, felt, and more. Read More More Wedding Porn > Recent Real Weddings June 17, 2019 I AM CAKE: this colorful Tennessee wedding had the most amazing Groot cake This Tennessee wedding was full of color, loft style, performances by friends, amazing dances, pop culture-themed centerpieces, and loads of twinkle lights. Sounds great, right? But just wait until you see the pièce de résistance, their amazing, geektastic sculpted Groot cake. How they cut into that, I'll never know. Get ready to see this whole geeky, colorful, full of Parks and Rec, Star Wars, and lots of love wedding… Read More June 12, 2019 Ink, roses, & tequila shots at this dark & romantic spring wedding at Lafitte Street Market Gabrielle and Mark’s dark-spring romantic and gothic-inspired wedding day takes the saying “Until death do us part” to another level. Gabrielle began the day getting ready with her crew at Turning Point Tattoos, where Mark is a resident tattoo artist. Overtones of rich red and dark wood were featured, while light sprigs of greenery and baby’s breath balanced the vivid colors. This wedding was so full of thoughtful touches and unconventional DIY details. Let's see the whole thing… Read More June 11, 2019 Mario Kart, an open mic, and an aisle walk through a fog machine(!) at this creative Chicago wedding Heather and Tim rocked their creatively DIYed Chicago wedding with an eye on maximum fun and a comfortable atmosphere for their guests. It was totally a collaboration between themselves and their creative guests. Whether it was an area where people could play cards, battle at Mario Kart, or a hilarious open mic, everyone was in their element. Just wait until you see how the bride walked down the aisle through a fog machine! Read More June 10, 2019 A modern and edgy wedding at Mr. West Cafe Bar in Seattle Christine and Eric had a glorious wedding day that was edgy and modern and full of amazing fashion choices. Eric's burgundy suit, though… GAH. Amazing. The day started with a sweet first look under a viaduct where Eric got a bit tearful when he saw how gorgeous Christine looked in her off the shoulder gown. Then it was off to the fabulous Mr. West Cafe Bar for the wedding itself… Read More June 6, 2019 A train ride ceremony and stunning kilts and bridal suits at this Railroad Museum of New England wedding At their Railroad Museum of New England wedding, Thiemba and Nate rocked historical looks with a custom made edible floral bouquet, a custom made bridal suit with french love letter inscribed on the inside, and an amazing kilt outfit. For their reception, Thiemba and Nate changed outfits to celebrate in steampunk style. Their wedding guests also wore steampunk-themed attire, which all looked amazing. Read More More Real Weddings > Recent Advice June 13, 2019 7 questions to ask to make your wedding more accessible for your disabled guests I've attended events where I had trouble accessing information, or was entirely excluded, because of my blindness, auditory processing disorder, or food intolerances. I want to ensure our friends and family are included and accommodated at our wedding in the ways that work for them. How do we make it accessible for everyone? And not just for mobility issues, but for social anxiety, food intolerances, varied budgets, and more. Here are the questions I asked to make my own wedding accessible for myself and my guests… Read More 2.9k 10 Comments May 1, 2019 Unpopular opinion: you shouldn’t write your own vows Here's the fantasy: You and the love of your life stand, hand-in-hand, staring into each other's eyes, as each of you in turn showers the other with beautiful words of….. Read More 3.5k April 19, 2019 21 modern poems that make swoon-worthy wedding readings Finding the right wedding readings for your ceremony can be a bear if you don't know where to look. This is especially so if you're diverting from traditional and/or religious readings and want something more modern, secular, funny, or all of the above. I wanted to see what was cooking in modern poetry to see if there were some new poems that would make amazing wedding readings that we hadn't seen before. Spoiler alert: there were! Read More 1.2k March 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 1.1k March 20, 2019 Pronouns & assumptions: Gay wedding etiquette rules every guest should follow Maybe you're a seasoned pro at attending same-sex weddings or maybe they're a new concept for you, and you don't want to be responsible for any awkwardness on someone's wedding day. It's easy to fall prey to a faux pas when it comes to saying the right things. Understand that the basics, love and respect, remain the same for both straight and LGBTQ weddings. Here are six gay wedding etiquette rules that will make you the couple's favorite… Read More More Advice > Recent DIY September 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 1.4k July 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 June 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 May 30, 2018 Lush florals go ring-shaped with this DIY floral hoop backdrop I love a good hoop bouquet, but those handy floral hoops can be used for more than just a great alternative bouquet. I've created a series of hoops flowing with greenery and flora that can be used a wedding ceremony backdrop, reception decor, or even a place card holder. With this DIY floral hoop backdrop, you can add as many floral picks as you like to make it as lush as you can imagine. Artificial flowers let you create a backdrop that can go from wedding to living room permanently. It's the beauty of realistic artificial flowers! Here are the steps to go from a simple hoop to intricate backdrop in no time… Read More 3.2k April 5, 2018 In case of dementor attack, you'll need this Harry Potter wedding favor If you're a Potterphile, you know that chocolate bars have their own powers of soothing you after a dementor attack. So at a wedding with Harry Potter details (where a dementor could prey, naturally!), why not offer up some DIY Harry Potter wedding favors that will do the job nicely. Plus, it only takes some inexpensive chocolate bars, some printer paper, and a printable chocolate bar wrapper. Read More More DIY > Recent Stuff we love June 14, 2019 It's Pride month! Let's deck out your LGBTQ+ wedding with these rainbow wedding details June is celebrated in most areas of the U.S. as Pride Month. While we love to celebrate LGBTQ+ weddings all year round, we especially like to give some special attention to Pride-themed weddings during the month of June. If you're planning a wedding celebration that includes some rainbow imagery, that's awesome! If you're in a rainbow state of mind, there are so many options for you to rock your pride flag, literally, on your wedding day. Read More June 11, 2019 Here's how to save money & the environment with gorgeous digital wedding invitations (with tracking, RSVPs, and more!) You're engaged, you're getting ready to let your guests know all the wheres and whens of your wedding, and you're looking at the price of printed invitations. Spoiler alert: they're….. Read More June 4, 2019 How to create unique engagement rings ideal for creative & free-spirited couples If there's one thing we know about readers of Offbeat Bride, it's that they tend to make things their own. Free spirited couples will probably want their major symbolic wedding moments to really resonate. And your engagement rings are no exception. The old days of having to go to an old-fashioned jewelry store and deal with ten options that all look the same? Gone, baby. Now you can take a favorite ring style and add elements that make it totally you OR start from scratch and imagine a ring you've never even seen before. Here's how… Read More May 28, 2019 Get serene vibes with these pared down, nature themed wedding details While y'all know we love big, colorful, and wild wedding themes, we also totally love simple, pared down, and more romantic themes just as much. So with warmer weather looming and outdoor weddings taking center stage for spring and summer, I wanted to explore what nature themed wedding details and boho wedding details I could find that fit a more natural and organic aesthetic. Think lace, linen, floral embroidery, woods, kraft paper, eucalyptus, and colors pulled from nature. Read More May 24, 2019 What will inspire us from peeking into what readers have been buying? Sometimes I like to dig into the wedding fashion and decor that readers have been buying just to get a pulse on what's going on in all of your minds. And it never fails to keep me on my toes! I pulled out some of my favorite items that y'all have been purchasing via our affiliate linke (thank you for that!), and it was rad. That orange monacle? That pink embroidered corset? That wings shawl? It's all so GOOD. Maybe you'll find something for your own wedding in this list. Read More More Stuff we love > Recent Wedding 101 1.2k March 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 January 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. When I got engaged in 2018, I went on a hunt for a really slick wedding website and have a few quick hit tips to share to make your wedding website both ultra useful and seriously captivating. Read More July 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 June 27, 2018 Avoiding wedding fights: how to plan your wedding planning Your engagement should be a joyful time. You have a lifetime ahead of you with the person you love. What could be better than to celebrate that love surrounded by friends and family? And yet, somehow things go awry. Conflicts flare. And the time that should be so happy — the build-up to your wedding — is fraught with possibilities for strife. The good news is you can avoid most of the problems by planning your wedding planning. That's right. Plan how you're going to plan. Read More 2.6k April 18, 2018 I bought a colored wedding dress and now everyone's mad! What should I do? I come from a family of strict traditionalists when it comes to everything, especially weddings. I recently bought a peach wedding dress with no sleeves and expressed I wanted light blue hair and Converse to go with it. As you can imagine, things didn't go over well. When I try to stand up for my wedding choices, I'm shamed for it. Please help! 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 your wedding plans easier — and even fun! What do you need to do today? I have no idea. I need Wedding Planning 101! I need a wedding planning checklist Hook me up with free wedding fonts & printables I need offbeat wedding registry ideas I'm curious about offbeat wedding themes (geeky! boho! so many!) Reporter Name * Reporter Email * Original text Enter the original text here. Edited text* Enter your suggested copyedit here. Notes You can add a note for the editor here. * Required information. Fix Typo What wedding planning advice & inspiration do you need today? Budgeting Destination Wedding Dress Engagement Ring Feminism Floral Print Geeky LGBTQ Readings Ceremony Advice Fashion Wedding 101 Super cute offbeat wedding invitations @offbeatbride on Insta Newly engaged? Offset, letterpress, foil… buh? Our wedding invitation printing techniques primer Slushies, food trucks, and brunch: 10 delicious ways to make your wedding food fun From zombies to nudie times: 15 unconventional bachelorette party ideas (great for bachelor parties, too!) Your last-minute wedding checklist What should you put on your wedsite's FAQ? 6 non-rules for tipping your wedding vendors When is too soon to book a venue? Tips for buying eBay wedding dresses or accessories made in China Read More > A few of our fave wedding vendors PMA Photography Read More JC Lemon Photography Read More Four Brothers Drive-in Movie Theater Read More JamieY Photography Read More Browse our vendor guide > Our famous spreadsheets & checklists Safeguard your important details with an "oh shit list" Impress their asses off: 5 tips for hosting out-of-town wedding guests in your home How I used Google Sheets to lay out my wedding floorplan Planning tools 101: wedding guest seating chart planner Planning tools 101: wedding venue comparison chart Planning tools 101: Your wedding guest list planner 6 vital things you need to know when working with a wedding florist Offbeat guide to the wedding photo shot list Get planning > We're everywhere! Follow us on social media. Get creative, offbeat wedding ideas delivered daily to your inbox! Join our newsletter SUBSCRIBE Copyright © 2003 - 2019 Offbeat Empire. All rights reserved. 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June 7, 2019 We're obsessing over fancy-pants metallic & foil invitations and save the dates Minted now has new foil colors like ice blue, bronze, and black and are seriously spectacular for wedding invites and save the dates. I'm also fully obsessed with the glittery foils that come in gold and silver and give off major rainbow sparkly unicorn vibes. You'll see I chose to show a few of those in the save the date section. SO PRETTY. Let's do some shopping for some sparkly, shiny, and now extra colorful foil wedding invitations and save the dates from one of our faves, Minted… Read More June 7, 2019 Breweries, architecture, & canoodling at this engagement homage to Kansas City Leslie and Cassidy both attended Rockhurst University in Kansas City but didn't meet until years into their programs while both attending a mission trip in the Caribbean. They both love breweries and Kansas City, so even though they now live in St. Louis, they wanted to have their engagement session in the city close to their hearts. They canoodled and nuzzled their way through the beautiful Kauffman Center in Kansas City and we can't get enough… Read More June 5, 2019 I proposed to my boyfriend using the most romantic moment in Star Wars I proposed to my fiance Simen on our anniversary, so I thought I'd share the story of how I did it with the most romantic part of Star Wars. I went on Etsy and I found a Star Wars fidget spinner ring. He likes Star Wars (though I had never watched any of it), and he fidgets a lot, so I thought it was pretty good. I asked my friend Benedikt JOKINGLY if there was a romantic moment in Star Wars. He showed me one particular scene you may recognize… Read More 2.7k May 31, 2019 What's new in alternative wedding bouquets? 34 ideas that go beyond the flower Huge bouquets have been a total trend this year — full of flowers, greenery, and other flora that crops up in various forms each season. They're gorgeous, but you certainly see a lot of the same each time. What if you stepped away from real flowers and saw what else was out there? We're not strangers to non-floral bouquets, but I wanted to expand my search into a few newer territories: fruits, candy, pearls, beads, wheat, paper, balloons, fans, wooden flowers, felt, and more. Read More More Wedding Porn > Recent Real Weddings June 17, 2019 I AM CAKE: this colorful Tennessee wedding had the most amazing Groot cake This Tennessee wedding was full of color, loft style, performances by friends, amazing dances, pop culture-themed centerpieces, and loads of twinkle lights. Sounds great, right? But just wait until you see the pièce de résistance, their amazing, geektastic sculpted Groot cake. How they cut into that, I'll never know. Get ready to see this whole geeky, colorful, full of Parks and Rec, Star Wars, and lots of love wedding… Read More June 12, 2019 Ink, roses, & tequila shots at this dark & romantic spring wedding at Lafitte Street Market Gabrielle and Mark’s dark-spring romantic and gothic-inspired wedding day takes the saying “Until death do us part” to another level. Gabrielle began the day getting ready with her crew at Turning Point Tattoos, where Mark is a resident tattoo artist. Overtones of rich red and dark wood were featured, while light sprigs of greenery and baby’s breath balanced the vivid colors. This wedding was so full of thoughtful touches and unconventional DIY details. Let's see the whole thing… Read More June 11, 2019 Mario Kart, an open mic, and an aisle walk through a fog machine(!) at this creative Chicago wedding Heather and Tim rocked their creatively DIYed Chicago wedding with an eye on maximum fun and a comfortable atmosphere for their guests. It was totally a collaboration between themselves and their creative guests. Whether it was an area where people could play cards, battle at Mario Kart, or a hilarious open mic, everyone was in their element. Just wait until you see how the bride walked down the aisle through a fog machine! Read More June 10, 2019 A modern and edgy wedding at Mr. West Cafe Bar in Seattle Christine and Eric had a glorious wedding day that was edgy and modern and full of amazing fashion choices. Eric's burgundy suit, though… GAH. Amazing. The day started with a sweet first look under a viaduct where Eric got a bit tearful when he saw how gorgeous Christine looked in her off the shoulder gown. Then it was off to the fabulous Mr. West Cafe Bar for the wedding itself… Read More June 6, 2019 A train ride ceremony and stunning kilts and bridal suits at this Railroad Museum of New England wedding At their Railroad Museum of New England wedding, Thiemba and Nate rocked historical looks with a custom made edible floral bouquet, a custom made bridal suit with french love letter inscribed on the inside, and an amazing kilt outfit. For their reception, Thiemba and Nate changed outfits to celebrate in steampunk style. Their wedding guests also wore steampunk-themed attire, which all looked amazing. Read More More Real Weddings > Recent Advice June 13, 2019 7 questions to ask to make your wedding more accessible for your disabled guests I've attended events where I had trouble accessing information, or was entirely excluded, because of my blindness, auditory processing disorder, or food intolerances. I want to ensure our friends and family are included and accommodated at our wedding in the ways that work for them. How do we make it accessible for everyone? And not just for mobility issues, but for social anxiety, food intolerances, varied budgets, and more. Here are the questions I asked to make my own wedding accessible for myself and my guests… Read More 2.9k 10 Comments May 1, 2019 Unpopular opinion: you shouldn’t write your own vows Here's the fantasy: You and the love of your life stand, hand-in-hand, staring into each other's eyes, as each of you in turn showers the other with beautiful words of….. Read More 3.5k April 19, 2019 21 modern poems that make swoon-worthy wedding readings Finding the right wedding readings for your ceremony can be a bear if you don't know where to look. This is especially so if you're diverting from traditional and/or religious readings and want something more modern, secular, funny, or all of the above. I wanted to see what was cooking in modern poetry to see if there were some new poems that would make amazing wedding readings that we hadn't seen before. Spoiler alert: there were! Read More 1.2k March 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 1.1k March 20, 2019 Pronouns & assumptions: Gay wedding etiquette rules every guest should follow Maybe you're a seasoned pro at attending same-sex weddings or maybe they're a new concept for you, and you don't want to be responsible for any awkwardness on someone's wedding day. It's easy to fall prey to a faux pas when it comes to saying the right things. Understand that the basics, love and respect, remain the same for both straight and LGBTQ weddings. Here are six gay wedding etiquette rules that will make you the couple's favorite… Read More More Advice > Recent DIY September 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 1.4k July 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 June 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 May 30, 2018 Lush florals go ring-shaped with this DIY floral hoop backdrop I love a good hoop bouquet, but those handy floral hoops can be used for more than just a great alternative bouquet. I've created a series of hoops flowing with greenery and flora that can be used a wedding ceremony backdrop, reception decor, or even a place card holder. With this DIY floral hoop backdrop, you can add as many floral picks as you like to make it as lush as you can imagine. Artificial flowers let you create a backdrop that can go from wedding to living room permanently. It's the beauty of realistic artificial flowers! Here are the steps to go from a simple hoop to intricate backdrop in no time… Read More 3.2k April 5, 2018 In case of dementor attack, you'll need this Harry Potter wedding favor If you're a Potterphile, you know that chocolate bars have their own powers of soothing you after a dementor attack. So at a wedding with Harry Potter details (where a dementor could prey, naturally!), why not offer up some DIY Harry Potter wedding favors that will do the job nicely. Plus, it only takes some inexpensive chocolate bars, some printer paper, and a printable chocolate bar wrapper. Read More More DIY > Recent Stuff we love June 14, 2019 It's Pride month! Let's deck out your LGBTQ+ wedding with these rainbow wedding details June is celebrated in most areas of the U.S. as Pride Month. While we love to celebrate LGBTQ+ weddings all year round, we especially like to give some special attention to Pride-themed weddings during the month of June. If you're planning a wedding celebration that includes some rainbow imagery, that's awesome! If you're in a rainbow state of mind, there are so many options for you to rock your pride flag, literally, on your wedding day. Read More June 11, 2019 Here's how to save money & the environment with gorgeous digital wedding invitations (with tracking, RSVPs, and more!) You're engaged, you're getting ready to let your guests know all the wheres and whens of your wedding, and you're looking at the price of printed invitations. Spoiler alert: they're….. Read More June 4, 2019 How to create unique engagement rings ideal for creative & free-spirited couples If there's one thing we know about readers of Offbeat Bride, it's that they tend to make things their own. Free spirited couples will probably want their major symbolic wedding moments to really resonate. And your engagement rings are no exception. The old days of having to go to an old-fashioned jewelry store and deal with ten options that all look the same? Gone, baby. Now you can take a favorite ring style and add elements that make it totally you OR start from scratch and imagine a ring you've never even seen before. Here's how… Read More May 28, 2019 Get serene vibes with these pared down, nature themed wedding details While y'all know we love big, colorful, and wild wedding themes, we also totally love simple, pared down, and more romantic themes just as much. So with warmer weather looming and outdoor weddings taking center stage for spring and summer, I wanted to explore what nature themed wedding details and boho wedding details I could find that fit a more natural and organic aesthetic. Think lace, linen, floral embroidery, woods, kraft paper, eucalyptus, and colors pulled from nature. Read More May 24, 2019 What will inspire us from peeking into what readers have been buying? Sometimes I like to dig into the wedding fashion and decor that readers have been buying just to get a pulse on what's going on in all of your minds. And it never fails to keep me on my toes! I pulled out some of my favorite items that y'all have been purchasing via our affiliate linke (thank you for that!), and it was rad. That orange monacle? That pink embroidered corset? That wings shawl? It's all so GOOD. Maybe you'll find something for your own wedding in this list. Read More More Stuff we love > Recent Wedding 101 1.2k March 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 January 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. When I got engaged in 2018, I went on a hunt for a really slick wedding website and have a few quick hit tips to share to make your wedding website both ultra useful and seriously captivating. Read More July 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 June 27, 2018 Avoiding wedding fights: how to plan your wedding planning Your engagement should be a joyful time. You have a lifetime ahead of you with the person you love. What could be better than to celebrate that love surrounded by friends and family? And yet, somehow things go awry. Conflicts flare. And the time that should be so happy — the build-up to your wedding — is fraught with possibilities for strife. The good news is you can avoid most of the problems by planning your wedding planning. That's right. Plan how you're going to plan. Read More 2.6k April 18, 2018 I bought a colored wedding dress and now everyone's mad! What should I do? I come from a family of strict traditionalists when it comes to everything, especially weddings. I recently bought a peach wedding dress with no sleeves and expressed I wanted light blue hair and Converse to go with it. As you can imagine, things didn't go over well. When I try to stand up for my wedding choices, I'm shamed for it. Please help! 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 your wedding plans easier — and even fun! What do you need to do today? I have no idea. I need Wedding Planning 101! I need a wedding planning checklist Hook me up with free wedding fonts & printables I need offbeat wedding registry ideas I'm curious about offbeat wedding themes (geeky! boho! so many!) Reporter Name * Reporter Email * Original text Enter the original text here. Edited text* Enter your suggested copyedit here. Notes You can add a note for the editor here. * Required information. Fix Typo What wedding planning advice & inspiration do you need today? Budgeting Destination Wedding Dress Engagement Ring Feminism Floral Print Geeky LGBTQ Readings Ceremony Advice Fashion Wedding 101 Super cute offbeat wedding invitations @offbeatbride on Insta Newly engaged? Offset, letterpress, foil… buh? Our wedding invitation printing techniques primer Slushies, food trucks, and brunch: 10 delicious ways to make your wedding food fun From zombies to nudie times: 15 unconventional bachelorette party ideas (great for bachelor parties, too!) Your last-minute wedding checklist What should you put on your wedsite's FAQ? 6 non-rules for tipping your wedding vendors When is too soon to book a venue? Tips for buying eBay wedding dresses or accessories made in China Read More > A few of our fave wedding vendors PMA Photography Read More JC Lemon Photography Read More Four Brothers Drive-in Movie Theater Read More JamieY Photography Read More Browse our vendor guide > Our famous spreadsheets & checklists Safeguard your important details with an "oh shit list" Impress their asses off: 5 tips for hosting out-of-town wedding guests in your home How I used Google Sheets to lay out my wedding floorplan Planning tools 101: wedding guest seating chart planner Planning tools 101: wedding venue comparison chart Planning tools 101: Your wedding guest list planner 6 vital things you need to know when working with a wedding florist Offbeat guide to the wedding photo shot list Get planning > We're everywhere! Follow us on social media. Get creative, offbeat wedding ideas delivered daily to your inbox! Join our newsletter SUBSCRIBE Copyright © 2003 - 2019 Offbeat Empire. All rights reserved. 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June 7, 2019 Breweries, architecture, & canoodling at this engagement homage to Kansas City Leslie and Cassidy both attended Rockhurst University in Kansas City but didn't meet until years into their programs while both attending a mission trip in the Caribbean. They both love breweries and Kansas City, so even though they now live in St. Louis, they wanted to have their engagement session in the city close to their hearts. They canoodled and nuzzled their way through the beautiful Kauffman Center in Kansas City and we can't get enough… Read More June 5, 2019 I proposed to my boyfriend using the most romantic moment in Star Wars I proposed to my fiance Simen on our anniversary, so I thought I'd share the story of how I did it with the most romantic part of Star Wars. I went on Etsy and I found a Star Wars fidget spinner ring. He likes Star Wars (though I had never watched any of it), and he fidgets a lot, so I thought it was pretty good. I asked my friend Benedikt JOKINGLY if there was a romantic moment in Star Wars. He showed me one particular scene you may recognize… Read More 2.7k May 31, 2019 What's new in alternative wedding bouquets? 34 ideas that go beyond the flower Huge bouquets have been a total trend this year — full of flowers, greenery, and other flora that crops up in various forms each season. They're gorgeous, but you certainly see a lot of the same each time. What if you stepped away from real flowers and saw what else was out there? We're not strangers to non-floral bouquets, but I wanted to expand my search into a few newer territories: fruits, candy, pearls, beads, wheat, paper, balloons, fans, wooden flowers, felt, and more. Read More More Wedding Porn > Recent Real Weddings June 17, 2019 I AM CAKE: this colorful Tennessee wedding had the most amazing Groot cake This Tennessee wedding was full of color, loft style, performances by friends, amazing dances, pop culture-themed centerpieces, and loads of twinkle lights. Sounds great, right? But just wait until you see the pièce de résistance, their amazing, geektastic sculpted Groot cake. How they cut into that, I'll never know. Get ready to see this whole geeky, colorful, full of Parks and Rec, Star Wars, and lots of love wedding… Read More June 12, 2019 Ink, roses, & tequila shots at this dark & romantic spring wedding at Lafitte Street Market Gabrielle and Mark’s dark-spring romantic and gothic-inspired wedding day takes the saying “Until death do us part” to another level. Gabrielle began the day getting ready with her crew at Turning Point Tattoos, where Mark is a resident tattoo artist. Overtones of rich red and dark wood were featured, while light sprigs of greenery and baby’s breath balanced the vivid colors. This wedding was so full of thoughtful touches and unconventional DIY details. Let's see the whole thing… Read More June 11, 2019 Mario Kart, an open mic, and an aisle walk through a fog machine(!) at this creative Chicago wedding Heather and Tim rocked their creatively DIYed Chicago wedding with an eye on maximum fun and a comfortable atmosphere for their guests. It was totally a collaboration between themselves and their creative guests. Whether it was an area where people could play cards, battle at Mario Kart, or a hilarious open mic, everyone was in their element. Just wait until you see how the bride walked down the aisle through a fog machine! Read More June 10, 2019 A modern and edgy wedding at Mr. West Cafe Bar in Seattle Christine and Eric had a glorious wedding day that was edgy and modern and full of amazing fashion choices. Eric's burgundy suit, though… GAH. Amazing. The day started with a sweet first look under a viaduct where Eric got a bit tearful when he saw how gorgeous Christine looked in her off the shoulder gown. Then it was off to the fabulous Mr. West Cafe Bar for the wedding itself… Read More June 6, 2019 A train ride ceremony and stunning kilts and bridal suits at this Railroad Museum of New England wedding At their Railroad Museum of New England wedding, Thiemba and Nate rocked historical looks with a custom made edible floral bouquet, a custom made bridal suit with french love letter inscribed on the inside, and an amazing kilt outfit. For their reception, Thiemba and Nate changed outfits to celebrate in steampunk style. Their wedding guests also wore steampunk-themed attire, which all looked amazing. Read More More Real Weddings > Recent Advice June 13, 2019 7 questions to ask to make your wedding more accessible for your disabled guests I've attended events where I had trouble accessing information, or was entirely excluded, because of my blindness, auditory processing disorder, or food intolerances. I want to ensure our friends and family are included and accommodated at our wedding in the ways that work for them. How do we make it accessible for everyone? And not just for mobility issues, but for social anxiety, food intolerances, varied budgets, and more. Here are the questions I asked to make my own wedding accessible for myself and my guests… Read More 2.9k 10 Comments May 1, 2019 Unpopular opinion: you shouldn’t write your own vows Here's the fantasy: You and the love of your life stand, hand-in-hand, staring into each other's eyes, as each of you in turn showers the other with beautiful words of….. Read More 3.5k April 19, 2019 21 modern poems that make swoon-worthy wedding readings Finding the right wedding readings for your ceremony can be a bear if you don't know where to look. This is especially so if you're diverting from traditional and/or religious readings and want something more modern, secular, funny, or all of the above. I wanted to see what was cooking in modern poetry to see if there were some new poems that would make amazing wedding readings that we hadn't seen before. Spoiler alert: there were! Read More 1.2k March 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 1.1k March 20, 2019 Pronouns & assumptions: Gay wedding etiquette rules every guest should follow Maybe you're a seasoned pro at attending same-sex weddings or maybe they're a new concept for you, and you don't want to be responsible for any awkwardness on someone's wedding day. It's easy to fall prey to a faux pas when it comes to saying the right things. Understand that the basics, love and respect, remain the same for both straight and LGBTQ weddings. Here are six gay wedding etiquette rules that will make you the couple's favorite… Read More More Advice > Recent DIY September 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 1.4k July 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 June 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 May 30, 2018 Lush florals go ring-shaped with this DIY floral hoop backdrop I love a good hoop bouquet, but those handy floral hoops can be used for more than just a great alternative bouquet. I've created a series of hoops flowing with greenery and flora that can be used a wedding ceremony backdrop, reception decor, or even a place card holder. With this DIY floral hoop backdrop, you can add as many floral picks as you like to make it as lush as you can imagine. Artificial flowers let you create a backdrop that can go from wedding to living room permanently. It's the beauty of realistic artificial flowers! Here are the steps to go from a simple hoop to intricate backdrop in no time… Read More 3.2k April 5, 2018 In case of dementor attack, you'll need this Harry Potter wedding favor If you're a Potterphile, you know that chocolate bars have their own powers of soothing you after a dementor attack. So at a wedding with Harry Potter details (where a dementor could prey, naturally!), why not offer up some DIY Harry Potter wedding favors that will do the job nicely. Plus, it only takes some inexpensive chocolate bars, some printer paper, and a printable chocolate bar wrapper. Read More More DIY > Recent Stuff we love June 14, 2019 It's Pride month! Let's deck out your LGBTQ+ wedding with these rainbow wedding details June is celebrated in most areas of the U.S. as Pride Month. While we love to celebrate LGBTQ+ weddings all year round, we especially like to give some special attention to Pride-themed weddings during the month of June. If you're planning a wedding celebration that includes some rainbow imagery, that's awesome! If you're in a rainbow state of mind, there are so many options for you to rock your pride flag, literally, on your wedding day. Read More June 11, 2019 Here's how to save money & the environment with gorgeous digital wedding invitations (with tracking, RSVPs, and more!) You're engaged, you're getting ready to let your guests know all the wheres and whens of your wedding, and you're looking at the price of printed invitations. Spoiler alert: they're….. Read More June 4, 2019 How to create unique engagement rings ideal for creative & free-spirited couples If there's one thing we know about readers of Offbeat Bride, it's that they tend to make things their own. Free spirited couples will probably want their major symbolic wedding moments to really resonate. And your engagement rings are no exception. The old days of having to go to an old-fashioned jewelry store and deal with ten options that all look the same? Gone, baby. Now you can take a favorite ring style and add elements that make it totally you OR start from scratch and imagine a ring you've never even seen before. Here's how… Read More May 28, 2019 Get serene vibes with these pared down, nature themed wedding details While y'all know we love big, colorful, and wild wedding themes, we also totally love simple, pared down, and more romantic themes just as much. So with warmer weather looming and outdoor weddings taking center stage for spring and summer, I wanted to explore what nature themed wedding details and boho wedding details I could find that fit a more natural and organic aesthetic. Think lace, linen, floral embroidery, woods, kraft paper, eucalyptus, and colors pulled from nature. Read More May 24, 2019 What will inspire us from peeking into what readers have been buying? Sometimes I like to dig into the wedding fashion and decor that readers have been buying just to get a pulse on what's going on in all of your minds. And it never fails to keep me on my toes! I pulled out some of my favorite items that y'all have been purchasing via our affiliate linke (thank you for that!), and it was rad. That orange monacle? That pink embroidered corset? That wings shawl? It's all so GOOD. Maybe you'll find something for your own wedding in this list. Read More More Stuff we love > Recent Wedding 101 1.2k March 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 January 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. When I got engaged in 2018, I went on a hunt for a really slick wedding website and have a few quick hit tips to share to make your wedding website both ultra useful and seriously captivating. Read More July 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 June 27, 2018 Avoiding wedding fights: how to plan your wedding planning Your engagement should be a joyful time. You have a lifetime ahead of you with the person you love. What could be better than to celebrate that love surrounded by friends and family? And yet, somehow things go awry. Conflicts flare. And the time that should be so happy — the build-up to your wedding — is fraught with possibilities for strife. The good news is you can avoid most of the problems by planning your wedding planning. That's right. Plan how you're going to plan. Read More 2.6k April 18, 2018 I bought a colored wedding dress and now everyone's mad! What should I do? I come from a family of strict traditionalists when it comes to everything, especially weddings. I recently bought a peach wedding dress with no sleeves and expressed I wanted light blue hair and Converse to go with it. As you can imagine, things didn't go over well. When I try to stand up for my wedding choices, I'm shamed for it. Please help! 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 your wedding plans easier — and even fun! What do you need to do today? I have no idea. I need Wedding Planning 101! I need a wedding planning checklist Hook me up with free wedding fonts & printables I need offbeat wedding registry ideas I'm curious about offbeat wedding themes (geeky! boho! so many!) Reporter Name * Reporter Email * Original text Enter the original text here. Edited text* Enter your suggested copyedit here. Notes You can add a note for the editor here. * Required information. Fix Typo What wedding planning advice & inspiration do you need today? Budgeting Destination Wedding Dress Engagement Ring Feminism Floral Print Geeky LGBTQ Readings Ceremony Advice Fashion Wedding 101 Super cute offbeat wedding invitations @offbeatbride on Insta Newly engaged? Offset, letterpress, foil… buh? Our wedding invitation printing techniques primer Slushies, food trucks, and brunch: 10 delicious ways to make your wedding food fun From zombies to nudie times: 15 unconventional bachelorette party ideas (great for bachelor parties, too!) Your last-minute wedding checklist What should you put on your wedsite's FAQ? 6 non-rules for tipping your wedding vendors When is too soon to book a venue? Tips for buying eBay wedding dresses or accessories made in China Read More > A few of our fave wedding vendors PMA Photography Read More JC Lemon Photography Read More Four Brothers Drive-in Movie Theater Read More JamieY Photography Read More Browse our vendor guide > Our famous spreadsheets & checklists Safeguard your important details with an "oh shit list" Impress their asses off: 5 tips for hosting out-of-town wedding guests in your home How I used Google Sheets to lay out my wedding floorplan Planning tools 101: wedding guest seating chart planner Planning tools 101: wedding venue comparison chart Planning tools 101: Your wedding guest list planner 6 vital things you need to know when working with a wedding florist Offbeat guide to the wedding photo shot list Get planning > We're everywhere! Follow us on social media. Get creative, offbeat wedding ideas delivered daily to your inbox! Join our newsletter SUBSCRIBE Copyright © 2003 - 2019 Offbeat Empire. All rights reserved. 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June 5, 2019 I proposed to my boyfriend using the most romantic moment in Star Wars I proposed to my fiance Simen on our anniversary, so I thought I'd share the story of how I did it with the most romantic part of Star Wars. I went on Etsy and I found a Star Wars fidget spinner ring. He likes Star Wars (though I had never watched any of it), and he fidgets a lot, so I thought it was pretty good. I asked my friend Benedikt JOKINGLY if there was a romantic moment in Star Wars. He showed me one particular scene you may recognize… Read More 2.7k May 31, 2019 What's new in alternative wedding bouquets? 34 ideas that go beyond the flower Huge bouquets have been a total trend this year — full of flowers, greenery, and other flora that crops up in various forms each season. They're gorgeous, but you certainly see a lot of the same each time. What if you stepped away from real flowers and saw what else was out there? We're not strangers to non-floral bouquets, but I wanted to expand my search into a few newer territories: fruits, candy, pearls, beads, wheat, paper, balloons, fans, wooden flowers, felt, and more. Read More More Wedding Porn > Recent Real Weddings June 17, 2019 I AM CAKE: this colorful Tennessee wedding had the most amazing Groot cake This Tennessee wedding was full of color, loft style, performances by friends, amazing dances, pop culture-themed centerpieces, and loads of twinkle lights. Sounds great, right? But just wait until you see the pièce de résistance, their amazing, geektastic sculpted Groot cake. How they cut into that, I'll never know. Get ready to see this whole geeky, colorful, full of Parks and Rec, Star Wars, and lots of love wedding… Read More June 12, 2019 Ink, roses, & tequila shots at this dark & romantic spring wedding at Lafitte Street Market Gabrielle and Mark’s dark-spring romantic and gothic-inspired wedding day takes the saying “Until death do us part” to another level. Gabrielle began the day getting ready with her crew at Turning Point Tattoos, where Mark is a resident tattoo artist. Overtones of rich red and dark wood were featured, while light sprigs of greenery and baby’s breath balanced the vivid colors. This wedding was so full of thoughtful touches and unconventional DIY details. Let's see the whole thing… Read More June 11, 2019 Mario Kart, an open mic, and an aisle walk through a fog machine(!) at this creative Chicago wedding Heather and Tim rocked their creatively DIYed Chicago wedding with an eye on maximum fun and a comfortable atmosphere for their guests. It was totally a collaboration between themselves and their creative guests. Whether it was an area where people could play cards, battle at Mario Kart, or a hilarious open mic, everyone was in their element. Just wait until you see how the bride walked down the aisle through a fog machine! Read More June 10, 2019 A modern and edgy wedding at Mr. West Cafe Bar in Seattle Christine and Eric had a glorious wedding day that was edgy and modern and full of amazing fashion choices. Eric's burgundy suit, though… GAH. Amazing. The day started with a sweet first look under a viaduct where Eric got a bit tearful when he saw how gorgeous Christine looked in her off the shoulder gown. Then it was off to the fabulous Mr. West Cafe Bar for the wedding itself… Read More June 6, 2019 A train ride ceremony and stunning kilts and bridal suits at this Railroad Museum of New England wedding At their Railroad Museum of New England wedding, Thiemba and Nate rocked historical looks with a custom made edible floral bouquet, a custom made bridal suit with french love letter inscribed on the inside, and an amazing kilt outfit. For their reception, Thiemba and Nate changed outfits to celebrate in steampunk style. Their wedding guests also wore steampunk-themed attire, which all looked amazing. Read More More Real Weddings > Recent Advice June 13, 2019 7 questions to ask to make your wedding more accessible for your disabled guests I've attended events where I had trouble accessing information, or was entirely excluded, because of my blindness, auditory processing disorder, or food intolerances. I want to ensure our friends and family are included and accommodated at our wedding in the ways that work for them. How do we make it accessible for everyone? And not just for mobility issues, but for social anxiety, food intolerances, varied budgets, and more. Here are the questions I asked to make my own wedding accessible for myself and my guests… Read More 2.9k 10 Comments May 1, 2019 Unpopular opinion: you shouldn’t write your own vows Here's the fantasy: You and the love of your life stand, hand-in-hand, staring into each other's eyes, as each of you in turn showers the other with beautiful words of….. Read More 3.5k April 19, 2019 21 modern poems that make swoon-worthy wedding readings Finding the right wedding readings for your ceremony can be a bear if you don't know where to look. This is especially so if you're diverting from traditional and/or religious readings and want something more modern, secular, funny, or all of the above. I wanted to see what was cooking in modern poetry to see if there were some new poems that would make amazing wedding readings that we hadn't seen before. Spoiler alert: there were! Read More 1.2k March 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 1.1k March 20, 2019 Pronouns & assumptions: Gay wedding etiquette rules every guest should follow Maybe you're a seasoned pro at attending same-sex weddings or maybe they're a new concept for you, and you don't want to be responsible for any awkwardness on someone's wedding day. It's easy to fall prey to a faux pas when it comes to saying the right things. Understand that the basics, love and respect, remain the same for both straight and LGBTQ weddings. Here are six gay wedding etiquette rules that will make you the couple's favorite… Read More More Advice > Recent DIY September 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 1.4k July 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 June 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 May 30, 2018 Lush florals go ring-shaped with this DIY floral hoop backdrop I love a good hoop bouquet, but those handy floral hoops can be used for more than just a great alternative bouquet. I've created a series of hoops flowing with greenery and flora that can be used a wedding ceremony backdrop, reception decor, or even a place card holder. With this DIY floral hoop backdrop, you can add as many floral picks as you like to make it as lush as you can imagine. Artificial flowers let you create a backdrop that can go from wedding to living room permanently. It's the beauty of realistic artificial flowers! Here are the steps to go from a simple hoop to intricate backdrop in no time… Read More 3.2k April 5, 2018 In case of dementor attack, you'll need this Harry Potter wedding favor If you're a Potterphile, you know that chocolate bars have their own powers of soothing you after a dementor attack. So at a wedding with Harry Potter details (where a dementor could prey, naturally!), why not offer up some DIY Harry Potter wedding favors that will do the job nicely. Plus, it only takes some inexpensive chocolate bars, some printer paper, and a printable chocolate bar wrapper. Read More More DIY > Recent Stuff we love June 14, 2019 It's Pride month! Let's deck out your LGBTQ+ wedding with these rainbow wedding details June is celebrated in most areas of the U.S. as Pride Month. While we love to celebrate LGBTQ+ weddings all year round, we especially like to give some special attention to Pride-themed weddings during the month of June. If you're planning a wedding celebration that includes some rainbow imagery, that's awesome! If you're in a rainbow state of mind, there are so many options for you to rock your pride flag, literally, on your wedding day. Read More June 11, 2019 Here's how to save money & the environment with gorgeous digital wedding invitations (with tracking, RSVPs, and more!) You're engaged, you're getting ready to let your guests know all the wheres and whens of your wedding, and you're looking at the price of printed invitations. Spoiler alert: they're….. Read More June 4, 2019 How to create unique engagement rings ideal for creative & free-spirited couples If there's one thing we know about readers of Offbeat Bride, it's that they tend to make things their own. Free spirited couples will probably want their major symbolic wedding moments to really resonate. And your engagement rings are no exception. The old days of having to go to an old-fashioned jewelry store and deal with ten options that all look the same? Gone, baby. Now you can take a favorite ring style and add elements that make it totally you OR start from scratch and imagine a ring you've never even seen before. Here's how… Read More May 28, 2019 Get serene vibes with these pared down, nature themed wedding details While y'all know we love big, colorful, and wild wedding themes, we also totally love simple, pared down, and more romantic themes just as much. So with warmer weather looming and outdoor weddings taking center stage for spring and summer, I wanted to explore what nature themed wedding details and boho wedding details I could find that fit a more natural and organic aesthetic. Think lace, linen, floral embroidery, woods, kraft paper, eucalyptus, and colors pulled from nature. Read More May 24, 2019 What will inspire us from peeking into what readers have been buying? Sometimes I like to dig into the wedding fashion and decor that readers have been buying just to get a pulse on what's going on in all of your minds. And it never fails to keep me on my toes! I pulled out some of my favorite items that y'all have been purchasing via our affiliate linke (thank you for that!), and it was rad. That orange monacle? That pink embroidered corset? That wings shawl? It's all so GOOD. Maybe you'll find something for your own wedding in this list. Read More More Stuff we love > Recent Wedding 101 1.2k March 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 January 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. When I got engaged in 2018, I went on a hunt for a really slick wedding website and have a few quick hit tips to share to make your wedding website both ultra useful and seriously captivating. Read More July 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 June 27, 2018 Avoiding wedding fights: how to plan your wedding planning Your engagement should be a joyful time. You have a lifetime ahead of you with the person you love. What could be better than to celebrate that love surrounded by friends and family? And yet, somehow things go awry. Conflicts flare. And the time that should be so happy — the build-up to your wedding — is fraught with possibilities for strife. The good news is you can avoid most of the problems by planning your wedding planning. That's right. Plan how you're going to plan. Read More 2.6k April 18, 2018 I bought a colored wedding dress and now everyone's mad! What should I do? I come from a family of strict traditionalists when it comes to everything, especially weddings. I recently bought a peach wedding dress with no sleeves and expressed I wanted light blue hair and Converse to go with it. As you can imagine, things didn't go over well. When I try to stand up for my wedding choices, I'm shamed for it. Please help! 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 your wedding plans easier — and even fun! What do you need to do today? I have no idea. I need Wedding Planning 101! I need a wedding planning checklist Hook me up with free wedding fonts & printables I need offbeat wedding registry ideas I'm curious about offbeat wedding themes (geeky! boho! so many!) Reporter Name * Reporter Email * Original text Enter the original text here. Edited text* Enter your suggested copyedit here. Notes You can add a note for the editor here. * Required information. Fix Typo What wedding planning advice & inspiration do you need today? Budgeting Destination Wedding Dress Engagement Ring Feminism Floral Print Geeky LGBTQ Readings Ceremony Advice Fashion Wedding 101 Super cute offbeat wedding invitations @offbeatbride on Insta Newly engaged? Offset, letterpress, foil… buh? Our wedding invitation printing techniques primer Slushies, food trucks, and brunch: 10 delicious ways to make your wedding food fun From zombies to nudie times: 15 unconventional bachelorette party ideas (great for bachelor parties, too!) Your last-minute wedding checklist What should you put on your wedsite's FAQ? 6 non-rules for tipping your wedding vendors When is too soon to book a venue? Tips for buying eBay wedding dresses or accessories made in China Read More > A few of our fave wedding vendors PMA Photography Read More JC Lemon Photography Read More Four Brothers Drive-in Movie Theater Read More JamieY Photography Read More Browse our vendor guide > Our famous spreadsheets & checklists Safeguard your important details with an "oh shit list" Impress their asses off: 5 tips for hosting out-of-town wedding guests in your home How I used Google Sheets to lay out my wedding floorplan Planning tools 101: wedding guest seating chart planner Planning tools 101: wedding venue comparison chart Planning tools 101: Your wedding guest list planner 6 vital things you need to know when working with a wedding florist Offbeat guide to the wedding photo shot list Get planning > We're everywhere! Follow us on social media. Get creative, offbeat wedding ideas delivered daily to your inbox! Join our newsletter SUBSCRIBE Copyright © 2003 - 2019 Offbeat Empire. All rights reserved. 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2.7k May 31, 2019 What's new in alternative wedding bouquets? 34 ideas that go beyond the flower Huge bouquets have been a total trend this year — full of flowers, greenery, and other flora that crops up in various forms each season. They're gorgeous, but you certainly see a lot of the same each time. What if you stepped away from real flowers and saw what else was out there? We're not strangers to non-floral bouquets, but I wanted to expand my search into a few newer territories: fruits, candy, pearls, beads, wheat, paper, balloons, fans, wooden flowers, felt, and more. Read More More Wedding Porn > Recent Real Weddings June 17, 2019 I AM CAKE: this colorful Tennessee wedding had the most amazing Groot cake This Tennessee wedding was full of color, loft style, performances by friends, amazing dances, pop culture-themed centerpieces, and loads of twinkle lights. Sounds great, right? But just wait until you see the pièce de résistance, their amazing, geektastic sculpted Groot cake. How they cut into that, I'll never know. Get ready to see this whole geeky, colorful, full of Parks and Rec, Star Wars, and lots of love wedding… Read More June 12, 2019 Ink, roses, & tequila shots at this dark & romantic spring wedding at Lafitte Street Market Gabrielle and Mark’s dark-spring romantic and gothic-inspired wedding day takes the saying “Until death do us part” to another level. Gabrielle began the day getting ready with her crew at Turning Point Tattoos, where Mark is a resident tattoo artist. Overtones of rich red and dark wood were featured, while light sprigs of greenery and baby’s breath balanced the vivid colors. This wedding was so full of thoughtful touches and unconventional DIY details. Let's see the whole thing… Read More June 11, 2019 Mario Kart, an open mic, and an aisle walk through a fog machine(!) at this creative Chicago wedding Heather and Tim rocked their creatively DIYed Chicago wedding with an eye on maximum fun and a comfortable atmosphere for their guests. It was totally a collaboration between themselves and their creative guests. Whether it was an area where people could play cards, battle at Mario Kart, or a hilarious open mic, everyone was in their element. Just wait until you see how the bride walked down the aisle through a fog machine! Read More June 10, 2019 A modern and edgy wedding at Mr. West Cafe Bar in Seattle Christine and Eric had a glorious wedding day that was edgy and modern and full of amazing fashion choices. Eric's burgundy suit, though… GAH. Amazing. The day started with a sweet first look under a viaduct where Eric got a bit tearful when he saw how gorgeous Christine looked in her off the shoulder gown. Then it was off to the fabulous Mr. West Cafe Bar for the wedding itself… Read More June 6, 2019 A train ride ceremony and stunning kilts and bridal suits at this Railroad Museum of New England wedding At their Railroad Museum of New England wedding, Thiemba and Nate rocked historical looks with a custom made edible floral bouquet, a custom made bridal suit with french love letter inscribed on the inside, and an amazing kilt outfit. For their reception, Thiemba and Nate changed outfits to celebrate in steampunk style. Their wedding guests also wore steampunk-themed attire, which all looked amazing. Read More More Real Weddings > Recent Advice June 13, 2019 7 questions to ask to make your wedding more accessible for your disabled guests I've attended events where I had trouble accessing information, or was entirely excluded, because of my blindness, auditory processing disorder, or food intolerances. I want to ensure our friends and family are included and accommodated at our wedding in the ways that work for them. How do we make it accessible for everyone? And not just for mobility issues, but for social anxiety, food intolerances, varied budgets, and more. Here are the questions I asked to make my own wedding accessible for myself and my guests… Read More 2.9k 10 Comments May 1, 2019 Unpopular opinion: you shouldn’t write your own vows Here's the fantasy: You and the love of your life stand, hand-in-hand, staring into each other's eyes, as each of you in turn showers the other with beautiful words of….. Read More 3.5k April 19, 2019 21 modern poems that make swoon-worthy wedding readings Finding the right wedding readings for your ceremony can be a bear if you don't know where to look. This is especially so if you're diverting from traditional and/or religious readings and want something more modern, secular, funny, or all of the above. I wanted to see what was cooking in modern poetry to see if there were some new poems that would make amazing wedding readings that we hadn't seen before. Spoiler alert: there were! Read More 1.2k March 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 1.1k March 20, 2019 Pronouns & assumptions: Gay wedding etiquette rules every guest should follow Maybe you're a seasoned pro at attending same-sex weddings or maybe they're a new concept for you, and you don't want to be responsible for any awkwardness on someone's wedding day. It's easy to fall prey to a faux pas when it comes to saying the right things. Understand that the basics, love and respect, remain the same for both straight and LGBTQ weddings. Here are six gay wedding etiquette rules that will make you the couple's favorite… Read More More Advice > Recent DIY September 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 1.4k July 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 June 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 May 30, 2018 Lush florals go ring-shaped with this DIY floral hoop backdrop I love a good hoop bouquet, but those handy floral hoops can be used for more than just a great alternative bouquet. I've created a series of hoops flowing with greenery and flora that can be used a wedding ceremony backdrop, reception decor, or even a place card holder. With this DIY floral hoop backdrop, you can add as many floral picks as you like to make it as lush as you can imagine. Artificial flowers let you create a backdrop that can go from wedding to living room permanently. It's the beauty of realistic artificial flowers! Here are the steps to go from a simple hoop to intricate backdrop in no time… Read More 3.2k April 5, 2018 In case of dementor attack, you'll need this Harry Potter wedding favor If you're a Potterphile, you know that chocolate bars have their own powers of soothing you after a dementor attack. So at a wedding with Harry Potter details (where a dementor could prey, naturally!), why not offer up some DIY Harry Potter wedding favors that will do the job nicely. Plus, it only takes some inexpensive chocolate bars, some printer paper, and a printable chocolate bar wrapper. Read More More DIY > Recent Stuff we love June 14, 2019 It's Pride month! Let's deck out your LGBTQ+ wedding with these rainbow wedding details June is celebrated in most areas of the U.S. as Pride Month. While we love to celebrate LGBTQ+ weddings all year round, we especially like to give some special attention to Pride-themed weddings during the month of June. If you're planning a wedding celebration that includes some rainbow imagery, that's awesome! If you're in a rainbow state of mind, there are so many options for you to rock your pride flag, literally, on your wedding day. Read More June 11, 2019 Here's how to save money & the environment with gorgeous digital wedding invitations (with tracking, RSVPs, and more!) You're engaged, you're getting ready to let your guests know all the wheres and whens of your wedding, and you're looking at the price of printed invitations. Spoiler alert: they're….. Read More June 4, 2019 How to create unique engagement rings ideal for creative & free-spirited couples If there's one thing we know about readers of Offbeat Bride, it's that they tend to make things their own. Free spirited couples will probably want their major symbolic wedding moments to really resonate. And your engagement rings are no exception. The old days of having to go to an old-fashioned jewelry store and deal with ten options that all look the same? Gone, baby. Now you can take a favorite ring style and add elements that make it totally you OR start from scratch and imagine a ring you've never even seen before. Here's how… Read More May 28, 2019 Get serene vibes with these pared down, nature themed wedding details While y'all know we love big, colorful, and wild wedding themes, we also totally love simple, pared down, and more romantic themes just as much. So with warmer weather looming and outdoor weddings taking center stage for spring and summer, I wanted to explore what nature themed wedding details and boho wedding details I could find that fit a more natural and organic aesthetic. Think lace, linen, floral embroidery, woods, kraft paper, eucalyptus, and colors pulled from nature. Read More May 24, 2019 What will inspire us from peeking into what readers have been buying? Sometimes I like to dig into the wedding fashion and decor that readers have been buying just to get a pulse on what's going on in all of your minds. And it never fails to keep me on my toes! I pulled out some of my favorite items that y'all have been purchasing via our affiliate linke (thank you for that!), and it was rad. That orange monacle? That pink embroidered corset? That wings shawl? It's all so GOOD. Maybe you'll find something for your own wedding in this list. Read More More Stuff we love > Recent Wedding 101 1.2k March 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 January 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. When I got engaged in 2018, I went on a hunt for a really slick wedding website and have a few quick hit tips to share to make your wedding website both ultra useful and seriously captivating. Read More July 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 June 27, 2018 Avoiding wedding fights: how to plan your wedding planning Your engagement should be a joyful time. You have a lifetime ahead of you with the person you love. What could be better than to celebrate that love surrounded by friends and family? And yet, somehow things go awry. Conflicts flare. And the time that should be so happy — the build-up to your wedding — is fraught with possibilities for strife. The good news is you can avoid most of the problems by planning your wedding planning. That's right. Plan how you're going to plan. Read More 2.6k April 18, 2018 I bought a colored wedding dress and now everyone's mad! What should I do? I come from a family of strict traditionalists when it comes to everything, especially weddings. I recently bought a peach wedding dress with no sleeves and expressed I wanted light blue hair and Converse to go with it. As you can imagine, things didn't go over well. When I try to stand up for my wedding choices, I'm shamed for it. Please help! 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 your wedding plans easier — and even fun! What do you need to do today? I have no idea. I need Wedding Planning 101! I need a wedding planning checklist Hook me up with free wedding fonts & printables I need offbeat wedding registry ideas I'm curious about offbeat wedding themes (geeky! boho! so many!) Reporter Name * Reporter Email * Original text Enter the original text here. Edited text* Enter your suggested copyedit here. Notes You can add a note for the editor here. * Required information. Fix Typo What wedding planning advice & inspiration do you need today? Budgeting Destination Wedding Dress Engagement Ring Feminism Floral Print Geeky LGBTQ Readings Ceremony Advice Fashion Wedding 101 Super cute offbeat wedding invitations @offbeatbride on Insta Newly engaged? Offset, letterpress, foil… buh? Our wedding invitation printing techniques primer Slushies, food trucks, and brunch: 10 delicious ways to make your wedding food fun From zombies to nudie times: 15 unconventional bachelorette party ideas (great for bachelor parties, too!) Your last-minute wedding checklist What should you put on your wedsite's FAQ? 6 non-rules for tipping your wedding vendors When is too soon to book a venue? Tips for buying eBay wedding dresses or accessories made in China Read More > A few of our fave wedding vendors PMA Photography Read More JC Lemon Photography Read More Four Brothers Drive-in Movie Theater Read More JamieY Photography Read More Browse our vendor guide > Our famous spreadsheets & checklists Safeguard your important details with an "oh shit list" Impress their asses off: 5 tips for hosting out-of-town wedding guests in your home How I used Google Sheets to lay out my wedding floorplan Planning tools 101: wedding guest seating chart planner Planning tools 101: wedding venue comparison chart Planning tools 101: Your wedding guest list planner 6 vital things you need to know when working with a wedding florist Offbeat guide to the wedding photo shot list Get planning > We're everywhere! Follow us on social media. Get creative, offbeat wedding ideas delivered daily to your inbox! Join our newsletter SUBSCRIBE Copyright © 2003 - 2019 Offbeat Empire. All rights reserved. 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June 17, 2019 I AM CAKE: this colorful Tennessee wedding had the most amazing Groot cake This Tennessee wedding was full of color, loft style, performances by friends, amazing dances, pop culture-themed centerpieces, and loads of twinkle lights. Sounds great, right? But just wait until you see the pièce de résistance, their amazing, geektastic sculpted Groot cake. How they cut into that, I'll never know. Get ready to see this whole geeky, colorful, full of Parks and Rec, Star Wars, and lots of love wedding… Read More June 12, 2019 Ink, roses, & tequila shots at this dark & romantic spring wedding at Lafitte Street Market Gabrielle and Mark’s dark-spring romantic and gothic-inspired wedding day takes the saying “Until death do us part” to another level. Gabrielle began the day getting ready with her crew at Turning Point Tattoos, where Mark is a resident tattoo artist. Overtones of rich red and dark wood were featured, while light sprigs of greenery and baby’s breath balanced the vivid colors. This wedding was so full of thoughtful touches and unconventional DIY details. Let's see the whole thing… Read More June 11, 2019 Mario Kart, an open mic, and an aisle walk through a fog machine(!) at this creative Chicago wedding Heather and Tim rocked their creatively DIYed Chicago wedding with an eye on maximum fun and a comfortable atmosphere for their guests. It was totally a collaboration between themselves and their creative guests. Whether it was an area where people could play cards, battle at Mario Kart, or a hilarious open mic, everyone was in their element. Just wait until you see how the bride walked down the aisle through a fog machine! Read More June 10, 2019 A modern and edgy wedding at Mr. West Cafe Bar in Seattle Christine and Eric had a glorious wedding day that was edgy and modern and full of amazing fashion choices. Eric's burgundy suit, though… GAH. Amazing. The day started with a sweet first look under a viaduct where Eric got a bit tearful when he saw how gorgeous Christine looked in her off the shoulder gown. Then it was off to the fabulous Mr. West Cafe Bar for the wedding itself… Read More June 6, 2019 A train ride ceremony and stunning kilts and bridal suits at this Railroad Museum of New England wedding At their Railroad Museum of New England wedding, Thiemba and Nate rocked historical looks with a custom made edible floral bouquet, a custom made bridal suit with french love letter inscribed on the inside, and an amazing kilt outfit. For their reception, Thiemba and Nate changed outfits to celebrate in steampunk style. Their wedding guests also wore steampunk-themed attire, which all looked amazing. Read More More Real Weddings > Recent Advice June 13, 2019 7 questions to ask to make your wedding more accessible for your disabled guests I've attended events where I had trouble accessing information, or was entirely excluded, because of my blindness, auditory processing disorder, or food intolerances. I want to ensure our friends and family are included and accommodated at our wedding in the ways that work for them. How do we make it accessible for everyone? And not just for mobility issues, but for social anxiety, food intolerances, varied budgets, and more. Here are the questions I asked to make my own wedding accessible for myself and my guests… Read More 2.9k 10 Comments May 1, 2019 Unpopular opinion: you shouldn’t write your own vows Here's the fantasy: You and the love of your life stand, hand-in-hand, staring into each other's eyes, as each of you in turn showers the other with beautiful words of….. Read More 3.5k April 19, 2019 21 modern poems that make swoon-worthy wedding readings Finding the right wedding readings for your ceremony can be a bear if you don't know where to look. This is especially so if you're diverting from traditional and/or religious readings and want something more modern, secular, funny, or all of the above. I wanted to see what was cooking in modern poetry to see if there were some new poems that would make amazing wedding readings that we hadn't seen before. Spoiler alert: there were! Read More 1.2k March 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 1.1k March 20, 2019 Pronouns & assumptions: Gay wedding etiquette rules every guest should follow Maybe you're a seasoned pro at attending same-sex weddings or maybe they're a new concept for you, and you don't want to be responsible for any awkwardness on someone's wedding day. It's easy to fall prey to a faux pas when it comes to saying the right things. Understand that the basics, love and respect, remain the same for both straight and LGBTQ weddings. Here are six gay wedding etiquette rules that will make you the couple's favorite… Read More More Advice > Recent DIY September 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 1.4k July 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 June 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 May 30, 2018 Lush florals go ring-shaped with this DIY floral hoop backdrop I love a good hoop bouquet, but those handy floral hoops can be used for more than just a great alternative bouquet. I've created a series of hoops flowing with greenery and flora that can be used a wedding ceremony backdrop, reception decor, or even a place card holder. With this DIY floral hoop backdrop, you can add as many floral picks as you like to make it as lush as you can imagine. Artificial flowers let you create a backdrop that can go from wedding to living room permanently. It's the beauty of realistic artificial flowers! Here are the steps to go from a simple hoop to intricate backdrop in no time… Read More 3.2k April 5, 2018 In case of dementor attack, you'll need this Harry Potter wedding favor If you're a Potterphile, you know that chocolate bars have their own powers of soothing you after a dementor attack. So at a wedding with Harry Potter details (where a dementor could prey, naturally!), why not offer up some DIY Harry Potter wedding favors that will do the job nicely. Plus, it only takes some inexpensive chocolate bars, some printer paper, and a printable chocolate bar wrapper. Read More More DIY > Recent Stuff we love June 14, 2019 It's Pride month! Let's deck out your LGBTQ+ wedding with these rainbow wedding details June is celebrated in most areas of the U.S. as Pride Month. While we love to celebrate LGBTQ+ weddings all year round, we especially like to give some special attention to Pride-themed weddings during the month of June. If you're planning a wedding celebration that includes some rainbow imagery, that's awesome! If you're in a rainbow state of mind, there are so many options for you to rock your pride flag, literally, on your wedding day. Read More June 11, 2019 Here's how to save money & the environment with gorgeous digital wedding invitations (with tracking, RSVPs, and more!) You're engaged, you're getting ready to let your guests know all the wheres and whens of your wedding, and you're looking at the price of printed invitations. Spoiler alert: they're….. Read More June 4, 2019 How to create unique engagement rings ideal for creative & free-spirited couples If there's one thing we know about readers of Offbeat Bride, it's that they tend to make things their own. Free spirited couples will probably want their major symbolic wedding moments to really resonate. And your engagement rings are no exception. The old days of having to go to an old-fashioned jewelry store and deal with ten options that all look the same? Gone, baby. Now you can take a favorite ring style and add elements that make it totally you OR start from scratch and imagine a ring you've never even seen before. Here's how… Read More May 28, 2019 Get serene vibes with these pared down, nature themed wedding details While y'all know we love big, colorful, and wild wedding themes, we also totally love simple, pared down, and more romantic themes just as much. So with warmer weather looming and outdoor weddings taking center stage for spring and summer, I wanted to explore what nature themed wedding details and boho wedding details I could find that fit a more natural and organic aesthetic. Think lace, linen, floral embroidery, woods, kraft paper, eucalyptus, and colors pulled from nature. Read More May 24, 2019 What will inspire us from peeking into what readers have been buying? Sometimes I like to dig into the wedding fashion and decor that readers have been buying just to get a pulse on what's going on in all of your minds. And it never fails to keep me on my toes! I pulled out some of my favorite items that y'all have been purchasing via our affiliate linke (thank you for that!), and it was rad. That orange monacle? That pink embroidered corset? That wings shawl? It's all so GOOD. Maybe you'll find something for your own wedding in this list. Read More More Stuff we love > Recent Wedding 101 1.2k March 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 January 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. When I got engaged in 2018, I went on a hunt for a really slick wedding website and have a few quick hit tips to share to make your wedding website both ultra useful and seriously captivating. Read More July 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 June 27, 2018 Avoiding wedding fights: how to plan your wedding planning Your engagement should be a joyful time. You have a lifetime ahead of you with the person you love. What could be better than to celebrate that love surrounded by friends and family? And yet, somehow things go awry. Conflicts flare. And the time that should be so happy — the build-up to your wedding — is fraught with possibilities for strife. The good news is you can avoid most of the problems by planning your wedding planning. That's right. Plan how you're going to plan. Read More 2.6k April 18, 2018 I bought a colored wedding dress and now everyone's mad! What should I do? I come from a family of strict traditionalists when it comes to everything, especially weddings. I recently bought a peach wedding dress with no sleeves and expressed I wanted light blue hair and Converse to go with it. As you can imagine, things didn't go over well. When I try to stand up for my wedding choices, I'm shamed for it. Please help! 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 your wedding plans easier — and even fun! What do you need to do today? I have no idea. I need Wedding Planning 101! I need a wedding planning checklist Hook me up with free wedding fonts & printables I need offbeat wedding registry ideas I'm curious about offbeat wedding themes (geeky! boho! so many!) Reporter Name * Reporter Email * Original text Enter the original text here. Edited text* Enter your suggested copyedit here. Notes You can add a note for the editor here. * Required information. Fix Typo What wedding planning advice & inspiration do you need today? Budgeting Destination Wedding Dress Engagement Ring Feminism Floral Print Geeky LGBTQ Readings Ceremony Advice Fashion Wedding 101 Super cute offbeat wedding invitations @offbeatbride on Insta Newly engaged? Offset, letterpress, foil… buh? Our wedding invitation printing techniques primer Slushies, food trucks, and brunch: 10 delicious ways to make your wedding food fun From zombies to nudie times: 15 unconventional bachelorette party ideas (great for bachelor parties, too!) Your last-minute wedding checklist What should you put on your wedsite's FAQ? 6 non-rules for tipping your wedding vendors When is too soon to book a venue? Tips for buying eBay wedding dresses or accessories made in China Read More > A few of our fave wedding vendors PMA Photography Read More JC Lemon Photography Read More Four Brothers Drive-in Movie Theater Read More JamieY Photography Read More Browse our vendor guide > Our famous spreadsheets & checklists Safeguard your important details with an "oh shit list" Impress their asses off: 5 tips for hosting out-of-town wedding guests in your home How I used Google Sheets to lay out my wedding floorplan Planning tools 101: wedding guest seating chart planner Planning tools 101: wedding venue comparison chart Planning tools 101: Your wedding guest list planner 6 vital things you need to know when working with a wedding florist Offbeat guide to the wedding photo shot list Get planning > We're everywhere! Follow us on social media. Get creative, offbeat wedding ideas delivered daily to your inbox! Join our newsletter SUBSCRIBE Copyright © 2003 - 2019 Offbeat Empire. All rights reserved. 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June 12, 2019 Ink, roses, & tequila shots at this dark & romantic spring wedding at Lafitte Street Market Gabrielle and Mark’s dark-spring romantic and gothic-inspired wedding day takes the saying “Until death do us part” to another level. Gabrielle began the day getting ready with her crew at Turning Point Tattoos, where Mark is a resident tattoo artist. Overtones of rich red and dark wood were featured, while light sprigs of greenery and baby’s breath balanced the vivid colors. This wedding was so full of thoughtful touches and unconventional DIY details. Let's see the whole thing… Read More June 11, 2019 Mario Kart, an open mic, and an aisle walk through a fog machine(!) at this creative Chicago wedding Heather and Tim rocked their creatively DIYed Chicago wedding with an eye on maximum fun and a comfortable atmosphere for their guests. It was totally a collaboration between themselves and their creative guests. Whether it was an area where people could play cards, battle at Mario Kart, or a hilarious open mic, everyone was in their element. Just wait until you see how the bride walked down the aisle through a fog machine! Read More June 10, 2019 A modern and edgy wedding at Mr. West Cafe Bar in Seattle Christine and Eric had a glorious wedding day that was edgy and modern and full of amazing fashion choices. Eric's burgundy suit, though… GAH. Amazing. The day started with a sweet first look under a viaduct where Eric got a bit tearful when he saw how gorgeous Christine looked in her off the shoulder gown. Then it was off to the fabulous Mr. West Cafe Bar for the wedding itself… Read More June 6, 2019 A train ride ceremony and stunning kilts and bridal suits at this Railroad Museum of New England wedding At their Railroad Museum of New England wedding, Thiemba and Nate rocked historical looks with a custom made edible floral bouquet, a custom made bridal suit with french love letter inscribed on the inside, and an amazing kilt outfit. For their reception, Thiemba and Nate changed outfits to celebrate in steampunk style. Their wedding guests also wore steampunk-themed attire, which all looked amazing. Read More More Real Weddings > Recent Advice June 13, 2019 7 questions to ask to make your wedding more accessible for your disabled guests I've attended events where I had trouble accessing information, or was entirely excluded, because of my blindness, auditory processing disorder, or food intolerances. I want to ensure our friends and family are included and accommodated at our wedding in the ways that work for them. How do we make it accessible for everyone? And not just for mobility issues, but for social anxiety, food intolerances, varied budgets, and more. Here are the questions I asked to make my own wedding accessible for myself and my guests… Read More 2.9k 10 Comments May 1, 2019 Unpopular opinion: you shouldn’t write your own vows Here's the fantasy: You and the love of your life stand, hand-in-hand, staring into each other's eyes, as each of you in turn showers the other with beautiful words of….. Read More 3.5k April 19, 2019 21 modern poems that make swoon-worthy wedding readings Finding the right wedding readings for your ceremony can be a bear if you don't know where to look. This is especially so if you're diverting from traditional and/or religious readings and want something more modern, secular, funny, or all of the above. I wanted to see what was cooking in modern poetry to see if there were some new poems that would make amazing wedding readings that we hadn't seen before. Spoiler alert: there were! Read More 1.2k March 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 1.1k March 20, 2019 Pronouns & assumptions: Gay wedding etiquette rules every guest should follow Maybe you're a seasoned pro at attending same-sex weddings or maybe they're a new concept for you, and you don't want to be responsible for any awkwardness on someone's wedding day. It's easy to fall prey to a faux pas when it comes to saying the right things. Understand that the basics, love and respect, remain the same for both straight and LGBTQ weddings. Here are six gay wedding etiquette rules that will make you the couple's favorite… Read More More Advice > Recent DIY September 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 1.4k July 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 June 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 May 30, 2018 Lush florals go ring-shaped with this DIY floral hoop backdrop I love a good hoop bouquet, but those handy floral hoops can be used for more than just a great alternative bouquet. I've created a series of hoops flowing with greenery and flora that can be used a wedding ceremony backdrop, reception decor, or even a place card holder. With this DIY floral hoop backdrop, you can add as many floral picks as you like to make it as lush as you can imagine. Artificial flowers let you create a backdrop that can go from wedding to living room permanently. It's the beauty of realistic artificial flowers! Here are the steps to go from a simple hoop to intricate backdrop in no time… Read More 3.2k April 5, 2018 In case of dementor attack, you'll need this Harry Potter wedding favor If you're a Potterphile, you know that chocolate bars have their own powers of soothing you after a dementor attack. So at a wedding with Harry Potter details (where a dementor could prey, naturally!), why not offer up some DIY Harry Potter wedding favors that will do the job nicely. Plus, it only takes some inexpensive chocolate bars, some printer paper, and a printable chocolate bar wrapper. Read More More DIY > Recent Stuff we love June 14, 2019 It's Pride month! Let's deck out your LGBTQ+ wedding with these rainbow wedding details June is celebrated in most areas of the U.S. as Pride Month. While we love to celebrate LGBTQ+ weddings all year round, we especially like to give some special attention to Pride-themed weddings during the month of June. If you're planning a wedding celebration that includes some rainbow imagery, that's awesome! If you're in a rainbow state of mind, there are so many options for you to rock your pride flag, literally, on your wedding day. Read More June 11, 2019 Here's how to save money & the environment with gorgeous digital wedding invitations (with tracking, RSVPs, and more!) You're engaged, you're getting ready to let your guests know all the wheres and whens of your wedding, and you're looking at the price of printed invitations. Spoiler alert: they're….. Read More June 4, 2019 How to create unique engagement rings ideal for creative & free-spirited couples If there's one thing we know about readers of Offbeat Bride, it's that they tend to make things their own. Free spirited couples will probably want their major symbolic wedding moments to really resonate. And your engagement rings are no exception. The old days of having to go to an old-fashioned jewelry store and deal with ten options that all look the same? Gone, baby. Now you can take a favorite ring style and add elements that make it totally you OR start from scratch and imagine a ring you've never even seen before. Here's how… Read More May 28, 2019 Get serene vibes with these pared down, nature themed wedding details While y'all know we love big, colorful, and wild wedding themes, we also totally love simple, pared down, and more romantic themes just as much. So with warmer weather looming and outdoor weddings taking center stage for spring and summer, I wanted to explore what nature themed wedding details and boho wedding details I could find that fit a more natural and organic aesthetic. Think lace, linen, floral embroidery, woods, kraft paper, eucalyptus, and colors pulled from nature. Read More May 24, 2019 What will inspire us from peeking into what readers have been buying? Sometimes I like to dig into the wedding fashion and decor that readers have been buying just to get a pulse on what's going on in all of your minds. And it never fails to keep me on my toes! I pulled out some of my favorite items that y'all have been purchasing via our affiliate linke (thank you for that!), and it was rad. That orange monacle? That pink embroidered corset? That wings shawl? It's all so GOOD. Maybe you'll find something for your own wedding in this list. Read More More Stuff we love > Recent Wedding 101 1.2k March 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 January 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. When I got engaged in 2018, I went on a hunt for a really slick wedding website and have a few quick hit tips to share to make your wedding website both ultra useful and seriously captivating. Read More July 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 June 27, 2018 Avoiding wedding fights: how to plan your wedding planning Your engagement should be a joyful time. You have a lifetime ahead of you with the person you love. What could be better than to celebrate that love surrounded by friends and family? And yet, somehow things go awry. Conflicts flare. And the time that should be so happy — the build-up to your wedding — is fraught with possibilities for strife. The good news is you can avoid most of the problems by planning your wedding planning. That's right. Plan how you're going to plan. Read More 2.6k April 18, 2018 I bought a colored wedding dress and now everyone's mad! What should I do? I come from a family of strict traditionalists when it comes to everything, especially weddings. I recently bought a peach wedding dress with no sleeves and expressed I wanted light blue hair and Converse to go with it. As you can imagine, things didn't go over well. When I try to stand up for my wedding choices, I'm shamed for it. Please help! 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 your wedding plans easier — and even fun! What do you need to do today? I have no idea. I need Wedding Planning 101! I need a wedding planning checklist Hook me up with free wedding fonts & printables I need offbeat wedding registry ideas I'm curious about offbeat wedding themes (geeky! boho! so many!) Reporter Name * Reporter Email * Original text Enter the original text here. Edited text* Enter your suggested copyedit here. Notes You can add a note for the editor here. * Required information. Fix Typo What wedding planning advice & inspiration do you need today? Budgeting Destination Wedding Dress Engagement Ring Feminism Floral Print Geeky LGBTQ Readings Ceremony Advice Fashion Wedding 101 Super cute offbeat wedding invitations @offbeatbride on Insta Newly engaged? Offset, letterpress, foil… buh? Our wedding invitation printing techniques primer Slushies, food trucks, and brunch: 10 delicious ways to make your wedding food fun From zombies to nudie times: 15 unconventional bachelorette party ideas (great for bachelor parties, too!) Your last-minute wedding checklist What should you put on your wedsite's FAQ? 6 non-rules for tipping your wedding vendors When is too soon to book a venue? Tips for buying eBay wedding dresses or accessories made in China Read More > A few of our fave wedding vendors PMA Photography Read More JC Lemon Photography Read More Four Brothers Drive-in Movie Theater Read More JamieY Photography Read More Browse our vendor guide > Our famous spreadsheets & checklists Safeguard your important details with an "oh shit list" Impress their asses off: 5 tips for hosting out-of-town wedding guests in your home How I used Google Sheets to lay out my wedding floorplan Planning tools 101: wedding guest seating chart planner Planning tools 101: wedding venue comparison chart Planning tools 101: Your wedding guest list planner 6 vital things you need to know when working with a wedding florist Offbeat guide to the wedding photo shot list Get planning > We're everywhere! Follow us on social media. Get creative, offbeat wedding ideas delivered daily to your inbox! Join our newsletter SUBSCRIBE Copyright © 2003 - 2019 Offbeat Empire. All rights reserved. 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June 11, 2019 Mario Kart, an open mic, and an aisle walk through a fog machine(!) at this creative Chicago wedding Heather and Tim rocked their creatively DIYed Chicago wedding with an eye on maximum fun and a comfortable atmosphere for their guests. It was totally a collaboration between themselves and their creative guests. Whether it was an area where people could play cards, battle at Mario Kart, or a hilarious open mic, everyone was in their element. Just wait until you see how the bride walked down the aisle through a fog machine! Read More June 10, 2019 A modern and edgy wedding at Mr. West Cafe Bar in Seattle Christine and Eric had a glorious wedding day that was edgy and modern and full of amazing fashion choices. Eric's burgundy suit, though… GAH. Amazing. The day started with a sweet first look under a viaduct where Eric got a bit tearful when he saw how gorgeous Christine looked in her off the shoulder gown. Then it was off to the fabulous Mr. West Cafe Bar for the wedding itself… Read More June 6, 2019 A train ride ceremony and stunning kilts and bridal suits at this Railroad Museum of New England wedding At their Railroad Museum of New England wedding, Thiemba and Nate rocked historical looks with a custom made edible floral bouquet, a custom made bridal suit with french love letter inscribed on the inside, and an amazing kilt outfit. For their reception, Thiemba and Nate changed outfits to celebrate in steampunk style. Their wedding guests also wore steampunk-themed attire, which all looked amazing. Read More More Real Weddings > Recent Advice June 13, 2019 7 questions to ask to make your wedding more accessible for your disabled guests I've attended events where I had trouble accessing information, or was entirely excluded, because of my blindness, auditory processing disorder, or food intolerances. I want to ensure our friends and family are included and accommodated at our wedding in the ways that work for them. How do we make it accessible for everyone? And not just for mobility issues, but for social anxiety, food intolerances, varied budgets, and more. Here are the questions I asked to make my own wedding accessible for myself and my guests… Read More 2.9k 10 Comments May 1, 2019 Unpopular opinion: you shouldn’t write your own vows Here's the fantasy: You and the love of your life stand, hand-in-hand, staring into each other's eyes, as each of you in turn showers the other with beautiful words of….. Read More 3.5k April 19, 2019 21 modern poems that make swoon-worthy wedding readings Finding the right wedding readings for your ceremony can be a bear if you don't know where to look. This is especially so if you're diverting from traditional and/or religious readings and want something more modern, secular, funny, or all of the above. I wanted to see what was cooking in modern poetry to see if there were some new poems that would make amazing wedding readings that we hadn't seen before. Spoiler alert: there were! Read More 1.2k March 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 1.1k March 20, 2019 Pronouns & assumptions: Gay wedding etiquette rules every guest should follow Maybe you're a seasoned pro at attending same-sex weddings or maybe they're a new concept for you, and you don't want to be responsible for any awkwardness on someone's wedding day. It's easy to fall prey to a faux pas when it comes to saying the right things. Understand that the basics, love and respect, remain the same for both straight and LGBTQ weddings. Here are six gay wedding etiquette rules that will make you the couple's favorite… Read More More Advice > Recent DIY September 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 1.4k July 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 June 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 May 30, 2018 Lush florals go ring-shaped with this DIY floral hoop backdrop I love a good hoop bouquet, but those handy floral hoops can be used for more than just a great alternative bouquet. I've created a series of hoops flowing with greenery and flora that can be used a wedding ceremony backdrop, reception decor, or even a place card holder. With this DIY floral hoop backdrop, you can add as many floral picks as you like to make it as lush as you can imagine. Artificial flowers let you create a backdrop that can go from wedding to living room permanently. It's the beauty of realistic artificial flowers! Here are the steps to go from a simple hoop to intricate backdrop in no time… Read More 3.2k April 5, 2018 In case of dementor attack, you'll need this Harry Potter wedding favor If you're a Potterphile, you know that chocolate bars have their own powers of soothing you after a dementor attack. So at a wedding with Harry Potter details (where a dementor could prey, naturally!), why not offer up some DIY Harry Potter wedding favors that will do the job nicely. Plus, it only takes some inexpensive chocolate bars, some printer paper, and a printable chocolate bar wrapper. Read More More DIY > Recent Stuff we love June 14, 2019 It's Pride month! Let's deck out your LGBTQ+ wedding with these rainbow wedding details June is celebrated in most areas of the U.S. as Pride Month. While we love to celebrate LGBTQ+ weddings all year round, we especially like to give some special attention to Pride-themed weddings during the month of June. If you're planning a wedding celebration that includes some rainbow imagery, that's awesome! If you're in a rainbow state of mind, there are so many options for you to rock your pride flag, literally, on your wedding day. Read More June 11, 2019 Here's how to save money & the environment with gorgeous digital wedding invitations (with tracking, RSVPs, and more!) You're engaged, you're getting ready to let your guests know all the wheres and whens of your wedding, and you're looking at the price of printed invitations. Spoiler alert: they're….. Read More June 4, 2019 How to create unique engagement rings ideal for creative & free-spirited couples If there's one thing we know about readers of Offbeat Bride, it's that they tend to make things their own. Free spirited couples will probably want their major symbolic wedding moments to really resonate. And your engagement rings are no exception. The old days of having to go to an old-fashioned jewelry store and deal with ten options that all look the same? Gone, baby. Now you can take a favorite ring style and add elements that make it totally you OR start from scratch and imagine a ring you've never even seen before. Here's how… Read More May 28, 2019 Get serene vibes with these pared down, nature themed wedding details While y'all know we love big, colorful, and wild wedding themes, we also totally love simple, pared down, and more romantic themes just as much. So with warmer weather looming and outdoor weddings taking center stage for spring and summer, I wanted to explore what nature themed wedding details and boho wedding details I could find that fit a more natural and organic aesthetic. Think lace, linen, floral embroidery, woods, kraft paper, eucalyptus, and colors pulled from nature. Read More May 24, 2019 What will inspire us from peeking into what readers have been buying? Sometimes I like to dig into the wedding fashion and decor that readers have been buying just to get a pulse on what's going on in all of your minds. And it never fails to keep me on my toes! I pulled out some of my favorite items that y'all have been purchasing via our affiliate linke (thank you for that!), and it was rad. That orange monacle? That pink embroidered corset? That wings shawl? It's all so GOOD. Maybe you'll find something for your own wedding in this list. Read More More Stuff we love > Recent Wedding 101 1.2k March 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 January 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. When I got engaged in 2018, I went on a hunt for a really slick wedding website and have a few quick hit tips to share to make your wedding website both ultra useful and seriously captivating. Read More July 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 June 27, 2018 Avoiding wedding fights: how to plan your wedding planning Your engagement should be a joyful time. You have a lifetime ahead of you with the person you love. What could be better than to celebrate that love surrounded by friends and family? And yet, somehow things go awry. Conflicts flare. And the time that should be so happy — the build-up to your wedding — is fraught with possibilities for strife. The good news is you can avoid most of the problems by planning your wedding planning. That's right. Plan how you're going to plan. Read More 2.6k April 18, 2018 I bought a colored wedding dress and now everyone's mad! What should I do? I come from a family of strict traditionalists when it comes to everything, especially weddings. I recently bought a peach wedding dress with no sleeves and expressed I wanted light blue hair and Converse to go with it. As you can imagine, things didn't go over well. When I try to stand up for my wedding choices, I'm shamed for it. Please help! 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 your wedding plans easier — and even fun! What do you need to do today? I have no idea. I need Wedding Planning 101! I need a wedding planning checklist Hook me up with free wedding fonts & printables I need offbeat wedding registry ideas I'm curious about offbeat wedding themes (geeky! boho! so many!) Reporter Name * Reporter Email * Original text Enter the original text here. Edited text* Enter your suggested copyedit here. Notes You can add a note for the editor here. * Required information. Fix Typo What wedding planning advice & inspiration do you need today? Budgeting Destination Wedding Dress Engagement Ring Feminism Floral Print Geeky LGBTQ Readings Ceremony Advice Fashion Wedding 101 Super cute offbeat wedding invitations @offbeatbride on Insta Newly engaged? Offset, letterpress, foil… buh? Our wedding invitation printing techniques primer Slushies, food trucks, and brunch: 10 delicious ways to make your wedding food fun From zombies to nudie times: 15 unconventional bachelorette party ideas (great for bachelor parties, too!) Your last-minute wedding checklist What should you put on your wedsite's FAQ? 6 non-rules for tipping your wedding vendors When is too soon to book a venue? Tips for buying eBay wedding dresses or accessories made in China Read More > A few of our fave wedding vendors PMA Photography Read More JC Lemon Photography Read More Four Brothers Drive-in Movie Theater Read More JamieY Photography Read More Browse our vendor guide > Our famous spreadsheets & checklists Safeguard your important details with an "oh shit list" Impress their asses off: 5 tips for hosting out-of-town wedding guests in your home How I used Google Sheets to lay out my wedding floorplan Planning tools 101: wedding guest seating chart planner Planning tools 101: wedding venue comparison chart Planning tools 101: Your wedding guest list planner 6 vital things you need to know when working with a wedding florist Offbeat guide to the wedding photo shot list Get planning > We're everywhere! Follow us on social media. Get creative, offbeat wedding ideas delivered daily to your inbox! Join our newsletter SUBSCRIBE Copyright © 2003 - 2019 Offbeat Empire. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction in part or in whole is prohibited. Contact us Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Monetized by SkimLinks
June 10, 2019 A modern and edgy wedding at Mr. West Cafe Bar in Seattle Christine and Eric had a glorious wedding day that was edgy and modern and full of amazing fashion choices. Eric's burgundy suit, though… GAH. Amazing. The day started with a sweet first look under a viaduct where Eric got a bit tearful when he saw how gorgeous Christine looked in her off the shoulder gown. Then it was off to the fabulous Mr. West Cafe Bar for the wedding itself… Read More June 6, 2019 A train ride ceremony and stunning kilts and bridal suits at this Railroad Museum of New England wedding At their Railroad Museum of New England wedding, Thiemba and Nate rocked historical looks with a custom made edible floral bouquet, a custom made bridal suit with french love letter inscribed on the inside, and an amazing kilt outfit. For their reception, Thiemba and Nate changed outfits to celebrate in steampunk style. Their wedding guests also wore steampunk-themed attire, which all looked amazing. Read More More Real Weddings > Recent Advice June 13, 2019 7 questions to ask to make your wedding more accessible for your disabled guests I've attended events where I had trouble accessing information, or was entirely excluded, because of my blindness, auditory processing disorder, or food intolerances. I want to ensure our friends and family are included and accommodated at our wedding in the ways that work for them. How do we make it accessible for everyone? And not just for mobility issues, but for social anxiety, food intolerances, varied budgets, and more. Here are the questions I asked to make my own wedding accessible for myself and my guests… Read More 2.9k 10 Comments May 1, 2019 Unpopular opinion: you shouldn’t write your own vows Here's the fantasy: You and the love of your life stand, hand-in-hand, staring into each other's eyes, as each of you in turn showers the other with beautiful words of….. Read More 3.5k April 19, 2019 21 modern poems that make swoon-worthy wedding readings Finding the right wedding readings for your ceremony can be a bear if you don't know where to look. This is especially so if you're diverting from traditional and/or religious readings and want something more modern, secular, funny, or all of the above. I wanted to see what was cooking in modern poetry to see if there were some new poems that would make amazing wedding readings that we hadn't seen before. Spoiler alert: there were! Read More 1.2k March 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 1.1k March 20, 2019 Pronouns & assumptions: Gay wedding etiquette rules every guest should follow Maybe you're a seasoned pro at attending same-sex weddings or maybe they're a new concept for you, and you don't want to be responsible for any awkwardness on someone's wedding day. It's easy to fall prey to a faux pas when it comes to saying the right things. Understand that the basics, love and respect, remain the same for both straight and LGBTQ weddings. Here are six gay wedding etiquette rules that will make you the couple's favorite… Read More More Advice > Recent DIY September 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 1.4k July 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 June 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 May 30, 2018 Lush florals go ring-shaped with this DIY floral hoop backdrop I love a good hoop bouquet, but those handy floral hoops can be used for more than just a great alternative bouquet. I've created a series of hoops flowing with greenery and flora that can be used a wedding ceremony backdrop, reception decor, or even a place card holder. With this DIY floral hoop backdrop, you can add as many floral picks as you like to make it as lush as you can imagine. Artificial flowers let you create a backdrop that can go from wedding to living room permanently. It's the beauty of realistic artificial flowers! Here are the steps to go from a simple hoop to intricate backdrop in no time… Read More 3.2k April 5, 2018 In case of dementor attack, you'll need this Harry Potter wedding favor If you're a Potterphile, you know that chocolate bars have their own powers of soothing you after a dementor attack. So at a wedding with Harry Potter details (where a dementor could prey, naturally!), why not offer up some DIY Harry Potter wedding favors that will do the job nicely. Plus, it only takes some inexpensive chocolate bars, some printer paper, and a printable chocolate bar wrapper. Read More More DIY > Recent Stuff we love June 14, 2019 It's Pride month! Let's deck out your LGBTQ+ wedding with these rainbow wedding details June is celebrated in most areas of the U.S. as Pride Month. While we love to celebrate LGBTQ+ weddings all year round, we especially like to give some special attention to Pride-themed weddings during the month of June. If you're planning a wedding celebration that includes some rainbow imagery, that's awesome! If you're in a rainbow state of mind, there are so many options for you to rock your pride flag, literally, on your wedding day. Read More June 11, 2019 Here's how to save money & the environment with gorgeous digital wedding invitations (with tracking, RSVPs, and more!) You're engaged, you're getting ready to let your guests know all the wheres and whens of your wedding, and you're looking at the price of printed invitations. Spoiler alert: they're….. Read More June 4, 2019 How to create unique engagement rings ideal for creative & free-spirited couples If there's one thing we know about readers of Offbeat Bride, it's that they tend to make things their own. Free spirited couples will probably want their major symbolic wedding moments to really resonate. And your engagement rings are no exception. The old days of having to go to an old-fashioned jewelry store and deal with ten options that all look the same? Gone, baby. Now you can take a favorite ring style and add elements that make it totally you OR start from scratch and imagine a ring you've never even seen before. Here's how… Read More May 28, 2019 Get serene vibes with these pared down, nature themed wedding details While y'all know we love big, colorful, and wild wedding themes, we also totally love simple, pared down, and more romantic themes just as much. So with warmer weather looming and outdoor weddings taking center stage for spring and summer, I wanted to explore what nature themed wedding details and boho wedding details I could find that fit a more natural and organic aesthetic. Think lace, linen, floral embroidery, woods, kraft paper, eucalyptus, and colors pulled from nature. Read More May 24, 2019 What will inspire us from peeking into what readers have been buying? Sometimes I like to dig into the wedding fashion and decor that readers have been buying just to get a pulse on what's going on in all of your minds. And it never fails to keep me on my toes! I pulled out some of my favorite items that y'all have been purchasing via our affiliate linke (thank you for that!), and it was rad. That orange monacle? That pink embroidered corset? That wings shawl? It's all so GOOD. Maybe you'll find something for your own wedding in this list. Read More More Stuff we love > Recent Wedding 101 1.2k March 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 January 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. When I got engaged in 2018, I went on a hunt for a really slick wedding website and have a few quick hit tips to share to make your wedding website both ultra useful and seriously captivating. Read More July 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 June 27, 2018 Avoiding wedding fights: how to plan your wedding planning Your engagement should be a joyful time. You have a lifetime ahead of you with the person you love. What could be better than to celebrate that love surrounded by friends and family? And yet, somehow things go awry. Conflicts flare. And the time that should be so happy — the build-up to your wedding — is fraught with possibilities for strife. The good news is you can avoid most of the problems by planning your wedding planning. That's right. Plan how you're going to plan. Read More 2.6k April 18, 2018 I bought a colored wedding dress and now everyone's mad! What should I do? I come from a family of strict traditionalists when it comes to everything, especially weddings. I recently bought a peach wedding dress with no sleeves and expressed I wanted light blue hair and Converse to go with it. As you can imagine, things didn't go over well. When I try to stand up for my wedding choices, I'm shamed for it. Please help! 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 your wedding plans easier — and even fun! What do you need to do today? I have no idea. I need Wedding Planning 101! I need a wedding planning checklist Hook me up with free wedding fonts & printables I need offbeat wedding registry ideas I'm curious about offbeat wedding themes (geeky! boho! so many!) Reporter Name * Reporter Email * Original text Enter the original text here. Edited text* Enter your suggested copyedit here. Notes You can add a note for the editor here. * Required information. Fix Typo What wedding planning advice & inspiration do you need today? Budgeting Destination Wedding Dress Engagement Ring Feminism Floral Print Geeky LGBTQ Readings Ceremony Advice Fashion Wedding 101 Super cute offbeat wedding invitations @offbeatbride on Insta Newly engaged? Offset, letterpress, foil… buh? Our wedding invitation printing techniques primer Slushies, food trucks, and brunch: 10 delicious ways to make your wedding food fun From zombies to nudie times: 15 unconventional bachelorette party ideas (great for bachelor parties, too!) Your last-minute wedding checklist What should you put on your wedsite's FAQ? 6 non-rules for tipping your wedding vendors When is too soon to book a venue? Tips for buying eBay wedding dresses or accessories made in China Read More > A few of our fave wedding vendors PMA Photography Read More JC Lemon Photography Read More Four Brothers Drive-in Movie Theater Read More JamieY Photography Read More Browse our vendor guide > Our famous spreadsheets & checklists Safeguard your important details with an "oh shit list" Impress their asses off: 5 tips for hosting out-of-town wedding guests in your home How I used Google Sheets to lay out my wedding floorplan Planning tools 101: wedding guest seating chart planner Planning tools 101: wedding venue comparison chart Planning tools 101: Your wedding guest list planner 6 vital things you need to know when working with a wedding florist Offbeat guide to the wedding photo shot list Get planning > We're everywhere! Follow us on social media. Get creative, offbeat wedding ideas delivered daily to your inbox! Join our newsletter SUBSCRIBE Copyright © 2003 - 2019 Offbeat Empire. All rights reserved. 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June 6, 2019 A train ride ceremony and stunning kilts and bridal suits at this Railroad Museum of New England wedding At their Railroad Museum of New England wedding, Thiemba and Nate rocked historical looks with a custom made edible floral bouquet, a custom made bridal suit with french love letter inscribed on the inside, and an amazing kilt outfit. For their reception, Thiemba and Nate changed outfits to celebrate in steampunk style. Their wedding guests also wore steampunk-themed attire, which all looked amazing. Read More More Real Weddings > Recent Advice June 13, 2019 7 questions to ask to make your wedding more accessible for your disabled guests I've attended events where I had trouble accessing information, or was entirely excluded, because of my blindness, auditory processing disorder, or food intolerances. I want to ensure our friends and family are included and accommodated at our wedding in the ways that work for them. How do we make it accessible for everyone? And not just for mobility issues, but for social anxiety, food intolerances, varied budgets, and more. Here are the questions I asked to make my own wedding accessible for myself and my guests… Read More 2.9k 10 Comments May 1, 2019 Unpopular opinion: you shouldn’t write your own vows Here's the fantasy: You and the love of your life stand, hand-in-hand, staring into each other's eyes, as each of you in turn showers the other with beautiful words of….. Read More 3.5k April 19, 2019 21 modern poems that make swoon-worthy wedding readings Finding the right wedding readings for your ceremony can be a bear if you don't know where to look. This is especially so if you're diverting from traditional and/or religious readings and want something more modern, secular, funny, or all of the above. I wanted to see what was cooking in modern poetry to see if there were some new poems that would make amazing wedding readings that we hadn't seen before. Spoiler alert: there were! Read More 1.2k March 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 1.1k March 20, 2019 Pronouns & assumptions: Gay wedding etiquette rules every guest should follow Maybe you're a seasoned pro at attending same-sex weddings or maybe they're a new concept for you, and you don't want to be responsible for any awkwardness on someone's wedding day. It's easy to fall prey to a faux pas when it comes to saying the right things. Understand that the basics, love and respect, remain the same for both straight and LGBTQ weddings. Here are six gay wedding etiquette rules that will make you the couple's favorite… Read More More Advice > Recent DIY September 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 1.4k July 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 June 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 May 30, 2018 Lush florals go ring-shaped with this DIY floral hoop backdrop I love a good hoop bouquet, but those handy floral hoops can be used for more than just a great alternative bouquet. I've created a series of hoops flowing with greenery and flora that can be used a wedding ceremony backdrop, reception decor, or even a place card holder. With this DIY floral hoop backdrop, you can add as many floral picks as you like to make it as lush as you can imagine. Artificial flowers let you create a backdrop that can go from wedding to living room permanently. It's the beauty of realistic artificial flowers! Here are the steps to go from a simple hoop to intricate backdrop in no time… Read More 3.2k April 5, 2018 In case of dementor attack, you'll need this Harry Potter wedding favor If you're a Potterphile, you know that chocolate bars have their own powers of soothing you after a dementor attack. So at a wedding with Harry Potter details (where a dementor could prey, naturally!), why not offer up some DIY Harry Potter wedding favors that will do the job nicely. Plus, it only takes some inexpensive chocolate bars, some printer paper, and a printable chocolate bar wrapper. Read More More DIY > Recent Stuff we love June 14, 2019 It's Pride month! Let's deck out your LGBTQ+ wedding with these rainbow wedding details June is celebrated in most areas of the U.S. as Pride Month. While we love to celebrate LGBTQ+ weddings all year round, we especially like to give some special attention to Pride-themed weddings during the month of June. If you're planning a wedding celebration that includes some rainbow imagery, that's awesome! If you're in a rainbow state of mind, there are so many options for you to rock your pride flag, literally, on your wedding day. Read More June 11, 2019 Here's how to save money & the environment with gorgeous digital wedding invitations (with tracking, RSVPs, and more!) You're engaged, you're getting ready to let your guests know all the wheres and whens of your wedding, and you're looking at the price of printed invitations. Spoiler alert: they're….. Read More June 4, 2019 How to create unique engagement rings ideal for creative & free-spirited couples If there's one thing we know about readers of Offbeat Bride, it's that they tend to make things their own. Free spirited couples will probably want their major symbolic wedding moments to really resonate. And your engagement rings are no exception. The old days of having to go to an old-fashioned jewelry store and deal with ten options that all look the same? Gone, baby. Now you can take a favorite ring style and add elements that make it totally you OR start from scratch and imagine a ring you've never even seen before. Here's how… Read More May 28, 2019 Get serene vibes with these pared down, nature themed wedding details While y'all know we love big, colorful, and wild wedding themes, we also totally love simple, pared down, and more romantic themes just as much. So with warmer weather looming and outdoor weddings taking center stage for spring and summer, I wanted to explore what nature themed wedding details and boho wedding details I could find that fit a more natural and organic aesthetic. Think lace, linen, floral embroidery, woods, kraft paper, eucalyptus, and colors pulled from nature. Read More May 24, 2019 What will inspire us from peeking into what readers have been buying? Sometimes I like to dig into the wedding fashion and decor that readers have been buying just to get a pulse on what's going on in all of your minds. And it never fails to keep me on my toes! I pulled out some of my favorite items that y'all have been purchasing via our affiliate linke (thank you for that!), and it was rad. That orange monacle? That pink embroidered corset? That wings shawl? It's all so GOOD. Maybe you'll find something for your own wedding in this list. Read More More Stuff we love > Recent Wedding 101 1.2k March 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 January 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. When I got engaged in 2018, I went on a hunt for a really slick wedding website and have a few quick hit tips to share to make your wedding website both ultra useful and seriously captivating. Read More July 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 June 27, 2018 Avoiding wedding fights: how to plan your wedding planning Your engagement should be a joyful time. You have a lifetime ahead of you with the person you love. What could be better than to celebrate that love surrounded by friends and family? And yet, somehow things go awry. Conflicts flare. And the time that should be so happy — the build-up to your wedding — is fraught with possibilities for strife. The good news is you can avoid most of the problems by planning your wedding planning. That's right. Plan how you're going to plan. Read More 2.6k April 18, 2018 I bought a colored wedding dress and now everyone's mad! What should I do? I come from a family of strict traditionalists when it comes to everything, especially weddings. I recently bought a peach wedding dress with no sleeves and expressed I wanted light blue hair and Converse to go with it. As you can imagine, things didn't go over well. When I try to stand up for my wedding choices, I'm shamed for it. Please help! 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 your wedding plans easier — and even fun! What do you need to do today? I have no idea. I need Wedding Planning 101! I need a wedding planning checklist Hook me up with free wedding fonts & printables I need offbeat wedding registry ideas I'm curious about offbeat wedding themes (geeky! boho! so many!) Reporter Name * Reporter Email * Original text Enter the original text here. Edited text* Enter your suggested copyedit here. Notes You can add a note for the editor here. * Required information. Fix Typo What wedding planning advice & inspiration do you need today? Budgeting Destination Wedding Dress Engagement Ring Feminism Floral Print Geeky LGBTQ Readings Ceremony Advice Fashion Wedding 101 Super cute offbeat wedding invitations @offbeatbride on Insta Newly engaged? Offset, letterpress, foil… buh? Our wedding invitation printing techniques primer Slushies, food trucks, and brunch: 10 delicious ways to make your wedding food fun From zombies to nudie times: 15 unconventional bachelorette party ideas (great for bachelor parties, too!) Your last-minute wedding checklist What should you put on your wedsite's FAQ? 6 non-rules for tipping your wedding vendors When is too soon to book a venue? Tips for buying eBay wedding dresses or accessories made in China Read More > A few of our fave wedding vendors PMA Photography Read More JC Lemon Photography Read More Four Brothers Drive-in Movie Theater Read More JamieY Photography Read More Browse our vendor guide > Our famous spreadsheets & checklists Safeguard your important details with an "oh shit list" Impress their asses off: 5 tips for hosting out-of-town wedding guests in your home How I used Google Sheets to lay out my wedding floorplan Planning tools 101: wedding guest seating chart planner Planning tools 101: wedding venue comparison chart Planning tools 101: Your wedding guest list planner 6 vital things you need to know when working with a wedding florist Offbeat guide to the wedding photo shot list Get planning > We're everywhere! Follow us on social media. Get creative, offbeat wedding ideas delivered daily to your inbox! Join our newsletter SUBSCRIBE Copyright © 2003 - 2019 Offbeat Empire. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction in part or in whole is prohibited. Contact us Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Monetized by SkimLinks
June 13, 2019 7 questions to ask to make your wedding more accessible for your disabled guests I've attended events where I had trouble accessing information, or was entirely excluded, because of my blindness, auditory processing disorder, or food intolerances. I want to ensure our friends and family are included and accommodated at our wedding in the ways that work for them. How do we make it accessible for everyone? And not just for mobility issues, but for social anxiety, food intolerances, varied budgets, and more. Here are the questions I asked to make my own wedding accessible for myself and my guests… Read More 2.9k 10 Comments May 1, 2019 Unpopular opinion: you shouldn’t write your own vows Here's the fantasy: You and the love of your life stand, hand-in-hand, staring into each other's eyes, as each of you in turn showers the other with beautiful words of….. Read More 3.5k April 19, 2019 21 modern poems that make swoon-worthy wedding readings Finding the right wedding readings for your ceremony can be a bear if you don't know where to look. This is especially so if you're diverting from traditional and/or religious readings and want something more modern, secular, funny, or all of the above. I wanted to see what was cooking in modern poetry to see if there were some new poems that would make amazing wedding readings that we hadn't seen before. Spoiler alert: there were! Read More 1.2k March 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 1.1k March 20, 2019 Pronouns & assumptions: Gay wedding etiquette rules every guest should follow Maybe you're a seasoned pro at attending same-sex weddings or maybe they're a new concept for you, and you don't want to be responsible for any awkwardness on someone's wedding day. It's easy to fall prey to a faux pas when it comes to saying the right things. Understand that the basics, love and respect, remain the same for both straight and LGBTQ weddings. Here are six gay wedding etiquette rules that will make you the couple's favorite… Read More More Advice > Recent DIY September 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 1.4k July 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 June 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 May 30, 2018 Lush florals go ring-shaped with this DIY floral hoop backdrop I love a good hoop bouquet, but those handy floral hoops can be used for more than just a great alternative bouquet. I've created a series of hoops flowing with greenery and flora that can be used a wedding ceremony backdrop, reception decor, or even a place card holder. With this DIY floral hoop backdrop, you can add as many floral picks as you like to make it as lush as you can imagine. Artificial flowers let you create a backdrop that can go from wedding to living room permanently. It's the beauty of realistic artificial flowers! Here are the steps to go from a simple hoop to intricate backdrop in no time… Read More 3.2k April 5, 2018 In case of dementor attack, you'll need this Harry Potter wedding favor If you're a Potterphile, you know that chocolate bars have their own powers of soothing you after a dementor attack. So at a wedding with Harry Potter details (where a dementor could prey, naturally!), why not offer up some DIY Harry Potter wedding favors that will do the job nicely. Plus, it only takes some inexpensive chocolate bars, some printer paper, and a printable chocolate bar wrapper. Read More More DIY > Recent Stuff we love June 14, 2019 It's Pride month! Let's deck out your LGBTQ+ wedding with these rainbow wedding details June is celebrated in most areas of the U.S. as Pride Month. While we love to celebrate LGBTQ+ weddings all year round, we especially like to give some special attention to Pride-themed weddings during the month of June. If you're planning a wedding celebration that includes some rainbow imagery, that's awesome! If you're in a rainbow state of mind, there are so many options for you to rock your pride flag, literally, on your wedding day. Read More June 11, 2019 Here's how to save money & the environment with gorgeous digital wedding invitations (with tracking, RSVPs, and more!) You're engaged, you're getting ready to let your guests know all the wheres and whens of your wedding, and you're looking at the price of printed invitations. Spoiler alert: they're….. Read More June 4, 2019 How to create unique engagement rings ideal for creative & free-spirited couples If there's one thing we know about readers of Offbeat Bride, it's that they tend to make things their own. Free spirited couples will probably want their major symbolic wedding moments to really resonate. And your engagement rings are no exception. The old days of having to go to an old-fashioned jewelry store and deal with ten options that all look the same? Gone, baby. Now you can take a favorite ring style and add elements that make it totally you OR start from scratch and imagine a ring you've never even seen before. Here's how… Read More May 28, 2019 Get serene vibes with these pared down, nature themed wedding details While y'all know we love big, colorful, and wild wedding themes, we also totally love simple, pared down, and more romantic themes just as much. So with warmer weather looming and outdoor weddings taking center stage for spring and summer, I wanted to explore what nature themed wedding details and boho wedding details I could find that fit a more natural and organic aesthetic. Think lace, linen, floral embroidery, woods, kraft paper, eucalyptus, and colors pulled from nature. Read More May 24, 2019 What will inspire us from peeking into what readers have been buying? Sometimes I like to dig into the wedding fashion and decor that readers have been buying just to get a pulse on what's going on in all of your minds. And it never fails to keep me on my toes! I pulled out some of my favorite items that y'all have been purchasing via our affiliate linke (thank you for that!), and it was rad. That orange monacle? That pink embroidered corset? That wings shawl? It's all so GOOD. Maybe you'll find something for your own wedding in this list. Read More More Stuff we love > Recent Wedding 101 1.2k March 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 January 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. When I got engaged in 2018, I went on a hunt for a really slick wedding website and have a few quick hit tips to share to make your wedding website both ultra useful and seriously captivating. Read More July 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 June 27, 2018 Avoiding wedding fights: how to plan your wedding planning Your engagement should be a joyful time. You have a lifetime ahead of you with the person you love. What could be better than to celebrate that love surrounded by friends and family? And yet, somehow things go awry. Conflicts flare. And the time that should be so happy — the build-up to your wedding — is fraught with possibilities for strife. The good news is you can avoid most of the problems by planning your wedding planning. That's right. Plan how you're going to plan. Read More 2.6k April 18, 2018 I bought a colored wedding dress and now everyone's mad! What should I do? I come from a family of strict traditionalists when it comes to everything, especially weddings. I recently bought a peach wedding dress with no sleeves and expressed I wanted light blue hair and Converse to go with it. As you can imagine, things didn't go over well. When I try to stand up for my wedding choices, I'm shamed for it. Please help! 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 your wedding plans easier — and even fun! What do you need to do today? I have no idea. I need Wedding Planning 101! I need a wedding planning checklist Hook me up with free wedding fonts & printables I need offbeat wedding registry ideas I'm curious about offbeat wedding themes (geeky! boho! so many!) Reporter Name * Reporter Email * Original text Enter the original text here. Edited text* Enter your suggested copyedit here. Notes You can add a note for the editor here. * Required information. Fix Typo What wedding planning advice & inspiration do you need today? Budgeting Destination Wedding Dress Engagement Ring Feminism Floral Print Geeky LGBTQ Readings Ceremony Advice Fashion Wedding 101 Super cute offbeat wedding invitations @offbeatbride on Insta Newly engaged? Offset, letterpress, foil… buh? Our wedding invitation printing techniques primer Slushies, food trucks, and brunch: 10 delicious ways to make your wedding food fun From zombies to nudie times: 15 unconventional bachelorette party ideas (great for bachelor parties, too!) Your last-minute wedding checklist What should you put on your wedsite's FAQ? 6 non-rules for tipping your wedding vendors When is too soon to book a venue? Tips for buying eBay wedding dresses or accessories made in China Read More > A few of our fave wedding vendors PMA Photography Read More JC Lemon Photography Read More Four Brothers Drive-in Movie Theater Read More JamieY Photography Read More Browse our vendor guide > Our famous spreadsheets & checklists Safeguard your important details with an "oh shit list" Impress their asses off: 5 tips for hosting out-of-town wedding guests in your home How I used Google Sheets to lay out my wedding floorplan Planning tools 101: wedding guest seating chart planner Planning tools 101: wedding venue comparison chart Planning tools 101: Your wedding guest list planner 6 vital things you need to know when working with a wedding florist Offbeat guide to the wedding photo shot list Get planning > We're everywhere! Follow us on social media. Get creative, offbeat wedding ideas delivered daily to your inbox! Join our newsletter SUBSCRIBE Copyright © 2003 - 2019 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 10 Comments May 1, 2019 Unpopular opinion: you shouldn’t write your own vows Here's the fantasy: You and the love of your life stand, hand-in-hand, staring into each other's eyes, as each of you in turn showers the other with beautiful words of….. Read More 3.5k April 19, 2019 21 modern poems that make swoon-worthy wedding readings Finding the right wedding readings for your ceremony can be a bear if you don't know where to look. This is especially so if you're diverting from traditional and/or religious readings and want something more modern, secular, funny, or all of the above. I wanted to see what was cooking in modern poetry to see if there were some new poems that would make amazing wedding readings that we hadn't seen before. Spoiler alert: there were! Read More 1.2k March 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 1.1k March 20, 2019 Pronouns & assumptions: Gay wedding etiquette rules every guest should follow Maybe you're a seasoned pro at attending same-sex weddings or maybe they're a new concept for you, and you don't want to be responsible for any awkwardness on someone's wedding day. It's easy to fall prey to a faux pas when it comes to saying the right things. Understand that the basics, love and respect, remain the same for both straight and LGBTQ weddings. Here are six gay wedding etiquette rules that will make you the couple's favorite… Read More More Advice > Recent DIY September 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 1.4k July 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 June 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 May 30, 2018 Lush florals go ring-shaped with this DIY floral hoop backdrop I love a good hoop bouquet, but those handy floral hoops can be used for more than just a great alternative bouquet. I've created a series of hoops flowing with greenery and flora that can be used a wedding ceremony backdrop, reception decor, or even a place card holder. With this DIY floral hoop backdrop, you can add as many floral picks as you like to make it as lush as you can imagine. Artificial flowers let you create a backdrop that can go from wedding to living room permanently. It's the beauty of realistic artificial flowers! Here are the steps to go from a simple hoop to intricate backdrop in no time… Read More 3.2k April 5, 2018 In case of dementor attack, you'll need this Harry Potter wedding favor If you're a Potterphile, you know that chocolate bars have their own powers of soothing you after a dementor attack. So at a wedding with Harry Potter details (where a dementor could prey, naturally!), why not offer up some DIY Harry Potter wedding favors that will do the job nicely. Plus, it only takes some inexpensive chocolate bars, some printer paper, and a printable chocolate bar wrapper. Read More More DIY > Recent Stuff we love June 14, 2019 It's Pride month! Let's deck out your LGBTQ+ wedding with these rainbow wedding details June is celebrated in most areas of the U.S. as Pride Month. While we love to celebrate LGBTQ+ weddings all year round, we especially like to give some special attention to Pride-themed weddings during the month of June. If you're planning a wedding celebration that includes some rainbow imagery, that's awesome! If you're in a rainbow state of mind, there are so many options for you to rock your pride flag, literally, on your wedding day. Read More June 11, 2019 Here's how to save money & the environment with gorgeous digital wedding invitations (with tracking, RSVPs, and more!) You're engaged, you're getting ready to let your guests know all the wheres and whens of your wedding, and you're looking at the price of printed invitations. Spoiler alert: they're….. Read More June 4, 2019 How to create unique engagement rings ideal for creative & free-spirited couples If there's one thing we know about readers of Offbeat Bride, it's that they tend to make things their own. Free spirited couples will probably want their major symbolic wedding moments to really resonate. And your engagement rings are no exception. The old days of having to go to an old-fashioned jewelry store and deal with ten options that all look the same? Gone, baby. Now you can take a favorite ring style and add elements that make it totally you OR start from scratch and imagine a ring you've never even seen before. Here's how… Read More May 28, 2019 Get serene vibes with these pared down, nature themed wedding details While y'all know we love big, colorful, and wild wedding themes, we also totally love simple, pared down, and more romantic themes just as much. So with warmer weather looming and outdoor weddings taking center stage for spring and summer, I wanted to explore what nature themed wedding details and boho wedding details I could find that fit a more natural and organic aesthetic. Think lace, linen, floral embroidery, woods, kraft paper, eucalyptus, and colors pulled from nature. Read More May 24, 2019 What will inspire us from peeking into what readers have been buying? Sometimes I like to dig into the wedding fashion and decor that readers have been buying just to get a pulse on what's going on in all of your minds. And it never fails to keep me on my toes! I pulled out some of my favorite items that y'all have been purchasing via our affiliate linke (thank you for that!), and it was rad. That orange monacle? That pink embroidered corset? That wings shawl? It's all so GOOD. Maybe you'll find something for your own wedding in this list. Read More More Stuff we love > Recent Wedding 101 1.2k March 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 January 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. When I got engaged in 2018, I went on a hunt for a really slick wedding website and have a few quick hit tips to share to make your wedding website both ultra useful and seriously captivating. Read More July 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 June 27, 2018 Avoiding wedding fights: how to plan your wedding planning Your engagement should be a joyful time. You have a lifetime ahead of you with the person you love. What could be better than to celebrate that love surrounded by friends and family? And yet, somehow things go awry. Conflicts flare. And the time that should be so happy — the build-up to your wedding — is fraught with possibilities for strife. The good news is you can avoid most of the problems by planning your wedding planning. That's right. Plan how you're going to plan. Read More 2.6k April 18, 2018 I bought a colored wedding dress and now everyone's mad! What should I do? I come from a family of strict traditionalists when it comes to everything, especially weddings. I recently bought a peach wedding dress with no sleeves and expressed I wanted light blue hair and Converse to go with it. As you can imagine, things didn't go over well. When I try to stand up for my wedding choices, I'm shamed for it. Please help! 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 your wedding plans easier — and even fun! What do you need to do today? I have no idea. I need Wedding Planning 101! I need a wedding planning checklist Hook me up with free wedding fonts & printables I need offbeat wedding registry ideas I'm curious about offbeat wedding themes (geeky! boho! so many!) Reporter Name * Reporter Email * Original text Enter the original text here. Edited text* Enter your suggested copyedit here. Notes You can add a note for the editor here. * Required information. Fix Typo What wedding planning advice & inspiration do you need today? Budgeting Destination Wedding Dress Engagement Ring Feminism Floral Print Geeky LGBTQ Readings Ceremony Advice Fashion Wedding 101 Super cute offbeat wedding invitations @offbeatbride on Insta Newly engaged? Offset, letterpress, foil… buh? Our wedding invitation printing techniques primer Slushies, food trucks, and brunch: 10 delicious ways to make your wedding food fun From zombies to nudie times: 15 unconventional bachelorette party ideas (great for bachelor parties, too!) Your last-minute wedding checklist What should you put on your wedsite's FAQ? 6 non-rules for tipping your wedding vendors When is too soon to book a venue? Tips for buying eBay wedding dresses or accessories made in China Read More > A few of our fave wedding vendors PMA Photography Read More JC Lemon Photography Read More Four Brothers Drive-in Movie Theater Read More JamieY Photography Read More Browse our vendor guide > Our famous spreadsheets & checklists Safeguard your important details with an "oh shit list" Impress their asses off: 5 tips for hosting out-of-town wedding guests in your home How I used Google Sheets to lay out my wedding floorplan Planning tools 101: wedding guest seating chart planner Planning tools 101: wedding venue comparison chart Planning tools 101: Your wedding guest list planner 6 vital things you need to know when working with a wedding florist Offbeat guide to the wedding photo shot list Get planning > We're everywhere! Follow us on social media. Get creative, offbeat wedding ideas delivered daily to your inbox! Join our newsletter SUBSCRIBE Copyright © 2003 - 2019 Offbeat Empire. All rights reserved. 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3.5k April 19, 2019 21 modern poems that make swoon-worthy wedding readings Finding the right wedding readings for your ceremony can be a bear if you don't know where to look. This is especially so if you're diverting from traditional and/or religious readings and want something more modern, secular, funny, or all of the above. I wanted to see what was cooking in modern poetry to see if there were some new poems that would make amazing wedding readings that we hadn't seen before. Spoiler alert: there were! Read More 1.2k March 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 1.1k March 20, 2019 Pronouns & assumptions: Gay wedding etiquette rules every guest should follow Maybe you're a seasoned pro at attending same-sex weddings or maybe they're a new concept for you, and you don't want to be responsible for any awkwardness on someone's wedding day. It's easy to fall prey to a faux pas when it comes to saying the right things. Understand that the basics, love and respect, remain the same for both straight and LGBTQ weddings. Here are six gay wedding etiquette rules that will make you the couple's favorite… Read More More Advice > Recent DIY September 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 1.4k July 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 June 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 May 30, 2018 Lush florals go ring-shaped with this DIY floral hoop backdrop I love a good hoop bouquet, but those handy floral hoops can be used for more than just a great alternative bouquet. I've created a series of hoops flowing with greenery and flora that can be used a wedding ceremony backdrop, reception decor, or even a place card holder. With this DIY floral hoop backdrop, you can add as many floral picks as you like to make it as lush as you can imagine. Artificial flowers let you create a backdrop that can go from wedding to living room permanently. It's the beauty of realistic artificial flowers! Here are the steps to go from a simple hoop to intricate backdrop in no time… Read More 3.2k April 5, 2018 In case of dementor attack, you'll need this Harry Potter wedding favor If you're a Potterphile, you know that chocolate bars have their own powers of soothing you after a dementor attack. So at a wedding with Harry Potter details (where a dementor could prey, naturally!), why not offer up some DIY Harry Potter wedding favors that will do the job nicely. Plus, it only takes some inexpensive chocolate bars, some printer paper, and a printable chocolate bar wrapper. Read More More DIY > Recent Stuff we love June 14, 2019 It's Pride month! Let's deck out your LGBTQ+ wedding with these rainbow wedding details June is celebrated in most areas of the U.S. as Pride Month. While we love to celebrate LGBTQ+ weddings all year round, we especially like to give some special attention to Pride-themed weddings during the month of June. If you're planning a wedding celebration that includes some rainbow imagery, that's awesome! If you're in a rainbow state of mind, there are so many options for you to rock your pride flag, literally, on your wedding day. Read More June 11, 2019 Here's how to save money & the environment with gorgeous digital wedding invitations (with tracking, RSVPs, and more!) You're engaged, you're getting ready to let your guests know all the wheres and whens of your wedding, and you're looking at the price of printed invitations. Spoiler alert: they're….. Read More June 4, 2019 How to create unique engagement rings ideal for creative & free-spirited couples If there's one thing we know about readers of Offbeat Bride, it's that they tend to make things their own. Free spirited couples will probably want their major symbolic wedding moments to really resonate. And your engagement rings are no exception. The old days of having to go to an old-fashioned jewelry store and deal with ten options that all look the same? Gone, baby. Now you can take a favorite ring style and add elements that make it totally you OR start from scratch and imagine a ring you've never even seen before. Here's how… Read More May 28, 2019 Get serene vibes with these pared down, nature themed wedding details While y'all know we love big, colorful, and wild wedding themes, we also totally love simple, pared down, and more romantic themes just as much. So with warmer weather looming and outdoor weddings taking center stage for spring and summer, I wanted to explore what nature themed wedding details and boho wedding details I could find that fit a more natural and organic aesthetic. Think lace, linen, floral embroidery, woods, kraft paper, eucalyptus, and colors pulled from nature. Read More May 24, 2019 What will inspire us from peeking into what readers have been buying? Sometimes I like to dig into the wedding fashion and decor that readers have been buying just to get a pulse on what's going on in all of your minds. And it never fails to keep me on my toes! I pulled out some of my favorite items that y'all have been purchasing via our affiliate linke (thank you for that!), and it was rad. That orange monacle? That pink embroidered corset? That wings shawl? It's all so GOOD. Maybe you'll find something for your own wedding in this list. Read More More Stuff we love > Recent Wedding 101 1.2k March 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 January 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. When I got engaged in 2018, I went on a hunt for a really slick wedding website and have a few quick hit tips to share to make your wedding website both ultra useful and seriously captivating. Read More July 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 June 27, 2018 Avoiding wedding fights: how to plan your wedding planning Your engagement should be a joyful time. You have a lifetime ahead of you with the person you love. What could be better than to celebrate that love surrounded by friends and family? And yet, somehow things go awry. Conflicts flare. And the time that should be so happy — the build-up to your wedding — is fraught with possibilities for strife. The good news is you can avoid most of the problems by planning your wedding planning. That's right. Plan how you're going to plan. Read More 2.6k April 18, 2018 I bought a colored wedding dress and now everyone's mad! What should I do? I come from a family of strict traditionalists when it comes to everything, especially weddings. I recently bought a peach wedding dress with no sleeves and expressed I wanted light blue hair and Converse to go with it. As you can imagine, things didn't go over well. When I try to stand up for my wedding choices, I'm shamed for it. Please help! 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 your wedding plans easier — and even fun! What do you need to do today? I have no idea. I need Wedding Planning 101! I need a wedding planning checklist Hook me up with free wedding fonts & printables I need offbeat wedding registry ideas I'm curious about offbeat wedding themes (geeky! boho! so many!) Reporter Name * Reporter Email * Original text Enter the original text here. Edited text* Enter your suggested copyedit here. Notes You can add a note for the editor here. * Required information. Fix Typo What wedding planning advice & inspiration do you need today? Budgeting Destination Wedding Dress Engagement Ring Feminism Floral Print Geeky LGBTQ Readings Ceremony Advice Fashion Wedding 101 Super cute offbeat wedding invitations @offbeatbride on Insta Newly engaged? Offset, letterpress, foil… buh? Our wedding invitation printing techniques primer Slushies, food trucks, and brunch: 10 delicious ways to make your wedding food fun From zombies to nudie times: 15 unconventional bachelorette party ideas (great for bachelor parties, too!) Your last-minute wedding checklist What should you put on your wedsite's FAQ? 6 non-rules for tipping your wedding vendors When is too soon to book a venue? Tips for buying eBay wedding dresses or accessories made in China Read More > A few of our fave wedding vendors PMA Photography Read More JC Lemon Photography Read More Four Brothers Drive-in Movie Theater Read More JamieY Photography Read More Browse our vendor guide > Our famous spreadsheets & checklists Safeguard your important details with an "oh shit list" Impress their asses off: 5 tips for hosting out-of-town wedding guests in your home How I used Google Sheets to lay out my wedding floorplan Planning tools 101: wedding guest seating chart planner Planning tools 101: wedding venue comparison chart Planning tools 101: Your wedding guest list planner 6 vital things you need to know when working with a wedding florist Offbeat guide to the wedding photo shot list Get planning > We're everywhere! Follow us on social media. Get creative, offbeat wedding ideas delivered daily to your inbox! Join our newsletter SUBSCRIBE Copyright © 2003 - 2019 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 March 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 1.1k March 20, 2019 Pronouns & assumptions: Gay wedding etiquette rules every guest should follow Maybe you're a seasoned pro at attending same-sex weddings or maybe they're a new concept for you, and you don't want to be responsible for any awkwardness on someone's wedding day. It's easy to fall prey to a faux pas when it comes to saying the right things. Understand that the basics, love and respect, remain the same for both straight and LGBTQ weddings. Here are six gay wedding etiquette rules that will make you the couple's favorite… Read More More Advice > Recent DIY September 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 1.4k July 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 June 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 May 30, 2018 Lush florals go ring-shaped with this DIY floral hoop backdrop I love a good hoop bouquet, but those handy floral hoops can be used for more than just a great alternative bouquet. I've created a series of hoops flowing with greenery and flora that can be used a wedding ceremony backdrop, reception decor, or even a place card holder. With this DIY floral hoop backdrop, you can add as many floral picks as you like to make it as lush as you can imagine. Artificial flowers let you create a backdrop that can go from wedding to living room permanently. It's the beauty of realistic artificial flowers! Here are the steps to go from a simple hoop to intricate backdrop in no time… Read More 3.2k April 5, 2018 In case of dementor attack, you'll need this Harry Potter wedding favor If you're a Potterphile, you know that chocolate bars have their own powers of soothing you after a dementor attack. So at a wedding with Harry Potter details (where a dementor could prey, naturally!), why not offer up some DIY Harry Potter wedding favors that will do the job nicely. Plus, it only takes some inexpensive chocolate bars, some printer paper, and a printable chocolate bar wrapper. Read More More DIY > Recent Stuff we love June 14, 2019 It's Pride month! Let's deck out your LGBTQ+ wedding with these rainbow wedding details June is celebrated in most areas of the U.S. as Pride Month. While we love to celebrate LGBTQ+ weddings all year round, we especially like to give some special attention to Pride-themed weddings during the month of June. If you're planning a wedding celebration that includes some rainbow imagery, that's awesome! If you're in a rainbow state of mind, there are so many options for you to rock your pride flag, literally, on your wedding day. Read More June 11, 2019 Here's how to save money & the environment with gorgeous digital wedding invitations (with tracking, RSVPs, and more!) You're engaged, you're getting ready to let your guests know all the wheres and whens of your wedding, and you're looking at the price of printed invitations. Spoiler alert: they're….. Read More June 4, 2019 How to create unique engagement rings ideal for creative & free-spirited couples If there's one thing we know about readers of Offbeat Bride, it's that they tend to make things their own. Free spirited couples will probably want their major symbolic wedding moments to really resonate. And your engagement rings are no exception. The old days of having to go to an old-fashioned jewelry store and deal with ten options that all look the same? Gone, baby. Now you can take a favorite ring style and add elements that make it totally you OR start from scratch and imagine a ring you've never even seen before. Here's how… Read More May 28, 2019 Get serene vibes with these pared down, nature themed wedding details While y'all know we love big, colorful, and wild wedding themes, we also totally love simple, pared down, and more romantic themes just as much. So with warmer weather looming and outdoor weddings taking center stage for spring and summer, I wanted to explore what nature themed wedding details and boho wedding details I could find that fit a more natural and organic aesthetic. Think lace, linen, floral embroidery, woods, kraft paper, eucalyptus, and colors pulled from nature. Read More May 24, 2019 What will inspire us from peeking into what readers have been buying? Sometimes I like to dig into the wedding fashion and decor that readers have been buying just to get a pulse on what's going on in all of your minds. And it never fails to keep me on my toes! I pulled out some of my favorite items that y'all have been purchasing via our affiliate linke (thank you for that!), and it was rad. That orange monacle? That pink embroidered corset? That wings shawl? It's all so GOOD. Maybe you'll find something for your own wedding in this list. Read More More Stuff we love > Recent Wedding 101 1.2k March 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 January 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. When I got engaged in 2018, I went on a hunt for a really slick wedding website and have a few quick hit tips to share to make your wedding website both ultra useful and seriously captivating. Read More July 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 June 27, 2018 Avoiding wedding fights: how to plan your wedding planning Your engagement should be a joyful time. You have a lifetime ahead of you with the person you love. What could be better than to celebrate that love surrounded by friends and family? And yet, somehow things go awry. Conflicts flare. And the time that should be so happy — the build-up to your wedding — is fraught with possibilities for strife. The good news is you can avoid most of the problems by planning your wedding planning. That's right. Plan how you're going to plan. Read More 2.6k April 18, 2018 I bought a colored wedding dress and now everyone's mad! What should I do? I come from a family of strict traditionalists when it comes to everything, especially weddings. I recently bought a peach wedding dress with no sleeves and expressed I wanted light blue hair and Converse to go with it. As you can imagine, things didn't go over well. When I try to stand up for my wedding choices, I'm shamed for it. Please help! 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 your wedding plans easier — and even fun! What do you need to do today? I have no idea. I need Wedding Planning 101! I need a wedding planning checklist Hook me up with free wedding fonts & printables I need offbeat wedding registry ideas I'm curious about offbeat wedding themes (geeky! boho! so many!) Reporter Name * Reporter Email * Original text Enter the original text here. Edited text* Enter your suggested copyedit here. Notes You can add a note for the editor here. * Required information. Fix Typo What wedding planning advice & inspiration do you need today? Budgeting Destination Wedding Dress Engagement Ring Feminism Floral Print Geeky LGBTQ Readings Ceremony Advice Fashion Wedding 101 Super cute offbeat wedding invitations @offbeatbride on Insta Newly engaged? Offset, letterpress, foil… buh? Our wedding invitation printing techniques primer Slushies, food trucks, and brunch: 10 delicious ways to make your wedding food fun From zombies to nudie times: 15 unconventional bachelorette party ideas (great for bachelor parties, too!) Your last-minute wedding checklist What should you put on your wedsite's FAQ? 6 non-rules for tipping your wedding vendors When is too soon to book a venue? Tips for buying eBay wedding dresses or accessories made in China Read More > A few of our fave wedding vendors PMA Photography Read More JC Lemon Photography Read More Four Brothers Drive-in Movie Theater Read More JamieY Photography Read More Browse our vendor guide > Our famous spreadsheets & checklists Safeguard your important details with an "oh shit list" Impress their asses off: 5 tips for hosting out-of-town wedding guests in your home How I used Google Sheets to lay out my wedding floorplan Planning tools 101: wedding guest seating chart planner Planning tools 101: wedding venue comparison chart Planning tools 101: Your wedding guest list planner 6 vital things you need to know when working with a wedding florist Offbeat guide to the wedding photo shot list Get planning > We're everywhere! Follow us on social media. Get creative, offbeat wedding ideas delivered daily to your inbox! Join our newsletter SUBSCRIBE Copyright © 2003 - 2019 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 March 20, 2019 Pronouns & assumptions: Gay wedding etiquette rules every guest should follow Maybe you're a seasoned pro at attending same-sex weddings or maybe they're a new concept for you, and you don't want to be responsible for any awkwardness on someone's wedding day. It's easy to fall prey to a faux pas when it comes to saying the right things. Understand that the basics, love and respect, remain the same for both straight and LGBTQ weddings. Here are six gay wedding etiquette rules that will make you the couple's favorite… Read More More Advice > Recent DIY September 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 1.4k July 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 June 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 May 30, 2018 Lush florals go ring-shaped with this DIY floral hoop backdrop I love a good hoop bouquet, but those handy floral hoops can be used for more than just a great alternative bouquet. I've created a series of hoops flowing with greenery and flora that can be used a wedding ceremony backdrop, reception decor, or even a place card holder. With this DIY floral hoop backdrop, you can add as many floral picks as you like to make it as lush as you can imagine. Artificial flowers let you create a backdrop that can go from wedding to living room permanently. It's the beauty of realistic artificial flowers! Here are the steps to go from a simple hoop to intricate backdrop in no time… Read More 3.2k April 5, 2018 In case of dementor attack, you'll need this Harry Potter wedding favor If you're a Potterphile, you know that chocolate bars have their own powers of soothing you after a dementor attack. So at a wedding with Harry Potter details (where a dementor could prey, naturally!), why not offer up some DIY Harry Potter wedding favors that will do the job nicely. Plus, it only takes some inexpensive chocolate bars, some printer paper, and a printable chocolate bar wrapper. Read More More DIY > Recent Stuff we love June 14, 2019 It's Pride month! Let's deck out your LGBTQ+ wedding with these rainbow wedding details June is celebrated in most areas of the U.S. as Pride Month. While we love to celebrate LGBTQ+ weddings all year round, we especially like to give some special attention to Pride-themed weddings during the month of June. If you're planning a wedding celebration that includes some rainbow imagery, that's awesome! If you're in a rainbow state of mind, there are so many options for you to rock your pride flag, literally, on your wedding day. Read More June 11, 2019 Here's how to save money & the environment with gorgeous digital wedding invitations (with tracking, RSVPs, and more!) You're engaged, you're getting ready to let your guests know all the wheres and whens of your wedding, and you're looking at the price of printed invitations. Spoiler alert: they're….. Read More June 4, 2019 How to create unique engagement rings ideal for creative & free-spirited couples If there's one thing we know about readers of Offbeat Bride, it's that they tend to make things their own. Free spirited couples will probably want their major symbolic wedding moments to really resonate. And your engagement rings are no exception. The old days of having to go to an old-fashioned jewelry store and deal with ten options that all look the same? Gone, baby. Now you can take a favorite ring style and add elements that make it totally you OR start from scratch and imagine a ring you've never even seen before. Here's how… Read More May 28, 2019 Get serene vibes with these pared down, nature themed wedding details While y'all know we love big, colorful, and wild wedding themes, we also totally love simple, pared down, and more romantic themes just as much. So with warmer weather looming and outdoor weddings taking center stage for spring and summer, I wanted to explore what nature themed wedding details and boho wedding details I could find that fit a more natural and organic aesthetic. Think lace, linen, floral embroidery, woods, kraft paper, eucalyptus, and colors pulled from nature. Read More May 24, 2019 What will inspire us from peeking into what readers have been buying? Sometimes I like to dig into the wedding fashion and decor that readers have been buying just to get a pulse on what's going on in all of your minds. And it never fails to keep me on my toes! I pulled out some of my favorite items that y'all have been purchasing via our affiliate linke (thank you for that!), and it was rad. That orange monacle? That pink embroidered corset? That wings shawl? It's all so GOOD. Maybe you'll find something for your own wedding in this list. Read More More Stuff we love > Recent Wedding 101 1.2k March 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 January 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. When I got engaged in 2018, I went on a hunt for a really slick wedding website and have a few quick hit tips to share to make your wedding website both ultra useful and seriously captivating. Read More July 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 June 27, 2018 Avoiding wedding fights: how to plan your wedding planning Your engagement should be a joyful time. You have a lifetime ahead of you with the person you love. What could be better than to celebrate that love surrounded by friends and family? And yet, somehow things go awry. Conflicts flare. And the time that should be so happy — the build-up to your wedding — is fraught with possibilities for strife. The good news is you can avoid most of the problems by planning your wedding planning. That's right. Plan how you're going to plan. Read More 2.6k April 18, 2018 I bought a colored wedding dress and now everyone's mad! What should I do? I come from a family of strict traditionalists when it comes to everything, especially weddings. I recently bought a peach wedding dress with no sleeves and expressed I wanted light blue hair and Converse to go with it. As you can imagine, things didn't go over well. When I try to stand up for my wedding choices, I'm shamed for it. Please help! 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 your wedding plans easier — and even fun! What do you need to do today? I have no idea. I need Wedding Planning 101! I need a wedding planning checklist Hook me up with free wedding fonts & printables I need offbeat wedding registry ideas I'm curious about offbeat wedding themes (geeky! boho! so many!) Reporter Name * Reporter Email * Original text Enter the original text here. Edited text* Enter your suggested copyedit here. Notes You can add a note for the editor here. * Required information. Fix Typo What wedding planning advice & inspiration do you need today? Budgeting Destination Wedding Dress Engagement Ring Feminism Floral Print Geeky LGBTQ Readings Ceremony Advice Fashion Wedding 101 Super cute offbeat wedding invitations @offbeatbride on Insta Newly engaged? Offset, letterpress, foil… buh? Our wedding invitation printing techniques primer Slushies, food trucks, and brunch: 10 delicious ways to make your wedding food fun From zombies to nudie times: 15 unconventional bachelorette party ideas (great for bachelor parties, too!) Your last-minute wedding checklist What should you put on your wedsite's FAQ? 6 non-rules for tipping your wedding vendors When is too soon to book a venue? Tips for buying eBay wedding dresses or accessories made in China Read More > A few of our fave wedding vendors PMA Photography Read More JC Lemon Photography Read More Four Brothers Drive-in Movie Theater Read More JamieY Photography Read More Browse our vendor guide > Our famous spreadsheets & checklists Safeguard your important details with an "oh shit list" Impress their asses off: 5 tips for hosting out-of-town wedding guests in your home How I used Google Sheets to lay out my wedding floorplan Planning tools 101: wedding guest seating chart planner Planning tools 101: wedding venue comparison chart Planning tools 101: Your wedding guest list planner 6 vital things you need to know when working with a wedding florist Offbeat guide to the wedding photo shot list Get planning > We're everywhere! Follow us on social media. Get creative, offbeat wedding ideas delivered daily to your inbox! Join our newsletter SUBSCRIBE Copyright © 2003 - 2019 Offbeat Empire. All rights reserved. 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September 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 1.4k July 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 June 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 May 30, 2018 Lush florals go ring-shaped with this DIY floral hoop backdrop I love a good hoop bouquet, but those handy floral hoops can be used for more than just a great alternative bouquet. I've created a series of hoops flowing with greenery and flora that can be used a wedding ceremony backdrop, reception decor, or even a place card holder. With this DIY floral hoop backdrop, you can add as many floral picks as you like to make it as lush as you can imagine. Artificial flowers let you create a backdrop that can go from wedding to living room permanently. It's the beauty of realistic artificial flowers! Here are the steps to go from a simple hoop to intricate backdrop in no time… Read More 3.2k April 5, 2018 In case of dementor attack, you'll need this Harry Potter wedding favor If you're a Potterphile, you know that chocolate bars have their own powers of soothing you after a dementor attack. So at a wedding with Harry Potter details (where a dementor could prey, naturally!), why not offer up some DIY Harry Potter wedding favors that will do the job nicely. Plus, it only takes some inexpensive chocolate bars, some printer paper, and a printable chocolate bar wrapper. Read More More DIY > Recent Stuff we love June 14, 2019 It's Pride month! Let's deck out your LGBTQ+ wedding with these rainbow wedding details June is celebrated in most areas of the U.S. as Pride Month. While we love to celebrate LGBTQ+ weddings all year round, we especially like to give some special attention to Pride-themed weddings during the month of June. If you're planning a wedding celebration that includes some rainbow imagery, that's awesome! If you're in a rainbow state of mind, there are so many options for you to rock your pride flag, literally, on your wedding day. Read More June 11, 2019 Here's how to save money & the environment with gorgeous digital wedding invitations (with tracking, RSVPs, and more!) You're engaged, you're getting ready to let your guests know all the wheres and whens of your wedding, and you're looking at the price of printed invitations. Spoiler alert: they're….. Read More June 4, 2019 How to create unique engagement rings ideal for creative & free-spirited couples If there's one thing we know about readers of Offbeat Bride, it's that they tend to make things their own. Free spirited couples will probably want their major symbolic wedding moments to really resonate. And your engagement rings are no exception. The old days of having to go to an old-fashioned jewelry store and deal with ten options that all look the same? Gone, baby. Now you can take a favorite ring style and add elements that make it totally you OR start from scratch and imagine a ring you've never even seen before. Here's how… Read More May 28, 2019 Get serene vibes with these pared down, nature themed wedding details While y'all know we love big, colorful, and wild wedding themes, we also totally love simple, pared down, and more romantic themes just as much. So with warmer weather looming and outdoor weddings taking center stage for spring and summer, I wanted to explore what nature themed wedding details and boho wedding details I could find that fit a more natural and organic aesthetic. Think lace, linen, floral embroidery, woods, kraft paper, eucalyptus, and colors pulled from nature. Read More May 24, 2019 What will inspire us from peeking into what readers have been buying? Sometimes I like to dig into the wedding fashion and decor that readers have been buying just to get a pulse on what's going on in all of your minds. And it never fails to keep me on my toes! I pulled out some of my favorite items that y'all have been purchasing via our affiliate linke (thank you for that!), and it was rad. That orange monacle? That pink embroidered corset? That wings shawl? It's all so GOOD. Maybe you'll find something for your own wedding in this list. Read More More Stuff we love > Recent Wedding 101 1.2k March 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 January 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. When I got engaged in 2018, I went on a hunt for a really slick wedding website and have a few quick hit tips to share to make your wedding website both ultra useful and seriously captivating. Read More July 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 June 27, 2018 Avoiding wedding fights: how to plan your wedding planning Your engagement should be a joyful time. You have a lifetime ahead of you with the person you love. What could be better than to celebrate that love surrounded by friends and family? And yet, somehow things go awry. Conflicts flare. And the time that should be so happy — the build-up to your wedding — is fraught with possibilities for strife. The good news is you can avoid most of the problems by planning your wedding planning. That's right. Plan how you're going to plan. Read More 2.6k April 18, 2018 I bought a colored wedding dress and now everyone's mad! What should I do? I come from a family of strict traditionalists when it comes to everything, especially weddings. I recently bought a peach wedding dress with no sleeves and expressed I wanted light blue hair and Converse to go with it. As you can imagine, things didn't go over well. When I try to stand up for my wedding choices, I'm shamed for it. Please help! 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 your wedding plans easier — and even fun! What do you need to do today? I have no idea. I need Wedding Planning 101! I need a wedding planning checklist Hook me up with free wedding fonts & printables I need offbeat wedding registry ideas I'm curious about offbeat wedding themes (geeky! boho! so many!) Reporter Name * Reporter Email * Original text Enter the original text here. Edited text* Enter your suggested copyedit here. Notes You can add a note for the editor here. * Required information. Fix Typo What wedding planning advice & inspiration do you need today? Budgeting Destination Wedding Dress Engagement Ring Feminism Floral Print Geeky LGBTQ Readings Ceremony Advice Fashion Wedding 101 Super cute offbeat wedding invitations @offbeatbride on Insta Newly engaged? Offset, letterpress, foil… buh? Our wedding invitation printing techniques primer Slushies, food trucks, and brunch: 10 delicious ways to make your wedding food fun From zombies to nudie times: 15 unconventional bachelorette party ideas (great for bachelor parties, too!) Your last-minute wedding checklist What should you put on your wedsite's FAQ? 6 non-rules for tipping your wedding vendors When is too soon to book a venue? Tips for buying eBay wedding dresses or accessories made in China Read More > A few of our fave wedding vendors PMA Photography Read More JC Lemon Photography Read More Four Brothers Drive-in Movie Theater Read More JamieY Photography Read More Browse our vendor guide > Our famous spreadsheets & checklists Safeguard your important details with an "oh shit list" Impress their asses off: 5 tips for hosting out-of-town wedding guests in your home How I used Google Sheets to lay out my wedding floorplan Planning tools 101: wedding guest seating chart planner Planning tools 101: wedding venue comparison chart Planning tools 101: Your wedding guest list planner 6 vital things you need to know when working with a wedding florist Offbeat guide to the wedding photo shot list Get planning > We're everywhere! Follow us on social media. Get creative, offbeat wedding ideas delivered daily to your inbox! Join our newsletter SUBSCRIBE Copyright © 2003 - 2019 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 July 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 June 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 May 30, 2018 Lush florals go ring-shaped with this DIY floral hoop backdrop I love a good hoop bouquet, but those handy floral hoops can be used for more than just a great alternative bouquet. I've created a series of hoops flowing with greenery and flora that can be used a wedding ceremony backdrop, reception decor, or even a place card holder. With this DIY floral hoop backdrop, you can add as many floral picks as you like to make it as lush as you can imagine. Artificial flowers let you create a backdrop that can go from wedding to living room permanently. It's the beauty of realistic artificial flowers! Here are the steps to go from a simple hoop to intricate backdrop in no time… Read More 3.2k April 5, 2018 In case of dementor attack, you'll need this Harry Potter wedding favor If you're a Potterphile, you know that chocolate bars have their own powers of soothing you after a dementor attack. So at a wedding with Harry Potter details (where a dementor could prey, naturally!), why not offer up some DIY Harry Potter wedding favors that will do the job nicely. Plus, it only takes some inexpensive chocolate bars, some printer paper, and a printable chocolate bar wrapper. Read More More DIY > Recent Stuff we love June 14, 2019 It's Pride month! Let's deck out your LGBTQ+ wedding with these rainbow wedding details June is celebrated in most areas of the U.S. as Pride Month. While we love to celebrate LGBTQ+ weddings all year round, we especially like to give some special attention to Pride-themed weddings during the month of June. If you're planning a wedding celebration that includes some rainbow imagery, that's awesome! If you're in a rainbow state of mind, there are so many options for you to rock your pride flag, literally, on your wedding day. Read More June 11, 2019 Here's how to save money & the environment with gorgeous digital wedding invitations (with tracking, RSVPs, and more!) You're engaged, you're getting ready to let your guests know all the wheres and whens of your wedding, and you're looking at the price of printed invitations. Spoiler alert: they're….. Read More June 4, 2019 How to create unique engagement rings ideal for creative & free-spirited couples If there's one thing we know about readers of Offbeat Bride, it's that they tend to make things their own. Free spirited couples will probably want their major symbolic wedding moments to really resonate. And your engagement rings are no exception. The old days of having to go to an old-fashioned jewelry store and deal with ten options that all look the same? Gone, baby. Now you can take a favorite ring style and add elements that make it totally you OR start from scratch and imagine a ring you've never even seen before. Here's how… Read More May 28, 2019 Get serene vibes with these pared down, nature themed wedding details While y'all know we love big, colorful, and wild wedding themes, we also totally love simple, pared down, and more romantic themes just as much. So with warmer weather looming and outdoor weddings taking center stage for spring and summer, I wanted to explore what nature themed wedding details and boho wedding details I could find that fit a more natural and organic aesthetic. Think lace, linen, floral embroidery, woods, kraft paper, eucalyptus, and colors pulled from nature. Read More May 24, 2019 What will inspire us from peeking into what readers have been buying? Sometimes I like to dig into the wedding fashion and decor that readers have been buying just to get a pulse on what's going on in all of your minds. And it never fails to keep me on my toes! I pulled out some of my favorite items that y'all have been purchasing via our affiliate linke (thank you for that!), and it was rad. That orange monacle? That pink embroidered corset? That wings shawl? It's all so GOOD. Maybe you'll find something for your own wedding in this list. Read More More Stuff we love > Recent Wedding 101 1.2k March 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 January 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. When I got engaged in 2018, I went on a hunt for a really slick wedding website and have a few quick hit tips to share to make your wedding website both ultra useful and seriously captivating. Read More July 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 June 27, 2018 Avoiding wedding fights: how to plan your wedding planning Your engagement should be a joyful time. You have a lifetime ahead of you with the person you love. What could be better than to celebrate that love surrounded by friends and family? And yet, somehow things go awry. Conflicts flare. And the time that should be so happy — the build-up to your wedding — is fraught with possibilities for strife. The good news is you can avoid most of the problems by planning your wedding planning. That's right. Plan how you're going to plan. Read More 2.6k April 18, 2018 I bought a colored wedding dress and now everyone's mad! What should I do? I come from a family of strict traditionalists when it comes to everything, especially weddings. I recently bought a peach wedding dress with no sleeves and expressed I wanted light blue hair and Converse to go with it. As you can imagine, things didn't go over well. When I try to stand up for my wedding choices, I'm shamed for it. Please help! 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 your wedding plans easier — and even fun! What do you need to do today? I have no idea. I need Wedding Planning 101! I need a wedding planning checklist Hook me up with free wedding fonts & printables I need offbeat wedding registry ideas I'm curious about offbeat wedding themes (geeky! boho! so many!) Reporter Name * Reporter Email * Original text Enter the original text here. Edited text* Enter your suggested copyedit here. Notes You can add a note for the editor here. * Required information. Fix Typo What wedding planning advice & inspiration do you need today? Budgeting Destination Wedding Dress Engagement Ring Feminism Floral Print Geeky LGBTQ Readings Ceremony Advice Fashion Wedding 101 Super cute offbeat wedding invitations @offbeatbride on Insta Newly engaged? Offset, letterpress, foil… buh? Our wedding invitation printing techniques primer Slushies, food trucks, and brunch: 10 delicious ways to make your wedding food fun From zombies to nudie times: 15 unconventional bachelorette party ideas (great for bachelor parties, too!) Your last-minute wedding checklist What should you put on your wedsite's FAQ? 6 non-rules for tipping your wedding vendors When is too soon to book a venue? Tips for buying eBay wedding dresses or accessories made in China Read More > A few of our fave wedding vendors PMA Photography Read More JC Lemon Photography Read More Four Brothers Drive-in Movie Theater Read More JamieY Photography Read More Browse our vendor guide > Our famous spreadsheets & checklists Safeguard your important details with an "oh shit list" Impress their asses off: 5 tips for hosting out-of-town wedding guests in your home How I used Google Sheets to lay out my wedding floorplan Planning tools 101: wedding guest seating chart planner Planning tools 101: wedding venue comparison chart Planning tools 101: Your wedding guest list planner 6 vital things you need to know when working with a wedding florist Offbeat guide to the wedding photo shot list Get planning > We're everywhere! Follow us on social media. Get creative, offbeat wedding ideas delivered daily to your inbox! Join our newsletter SUBSCRIBE Copyright © 2003 - 2019 Offbeat Empire. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction in part or in whole is prohibited. Contact us Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Monetized by SkimLinks
June 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 May 30, 2018 Lush florals go ring-shaped with this DIY floral hoop backdrop I love a good hoop bouquet, but those handy floral hoops can be used for more than just a great alternative bouquet. I've created a series of hoops flowing with greenery and flora that can be used a wedding ceremony backdrop, reception decor, or even a place card holder. With this DIY floral hoop backdrop, you can add as many floral picks as you like to make it as lush as you can imagine. Artificial flowers let you create a backdrop that can go from wedding to living room permanently. It's the beauty of realistic artificial flowers! Here are the steps to go from a simple hoop to intricate backdrop in no time… Read More 3.2k April 5, 2018 In case of dementor attack, you'll need this Harry Potter wedding favor If you're a Potterphile, you know that chocolate bars have their own powers of soothing you after a dementor attack. So at a wedding with Harry Potter details (where a dementor could prey, naturally!), why not offer up some DIY Harry Potter wedding favors that will do the job nicely. Plus, it only takes some inexpensive chocolate bars, some printer paper, and a printable chocolate bar wrapper. Read More More DIY > Recent Stuff we love June 14, 2019 It's Pride month! Let's deck out your LGBTQ+ wedding with these rainbow wedding details June is celebrated in most areas of the U.S. as Pride Month. While we love to celebrate LGBTQ+ weddings all year round, we especially like to give some special attention to Pride-themed weddings during the month of June. If you're planning a wedding celebration that includes some rainbow imagery, that's awesome! If you're in a rainbow state of mind, there are so many options for you to rock your pride flag, literally, on your wedding day. Read More June 11, 2019 Here's how to save money & the environment with gorgeous digital wedding invitations (with tracking, RSVPs, and more!) You're engaged, you're getting ready to let your guests know all the wheres and whens of your wedding, and you're looking at the price of printed invitations. Spoiler alert: they're….. Read More June 4, 2019 How to create unique engagement rings ideal for creative & free-spirited couples If there's one thing we know about readers of Offbeat Bride, it's that they tend to make things their own. Free spirited couples will probably want their major symbolic wedding moments to really resonate. And your engagement rings are no exception. The old days of having to go to an old-fashioned jewelry store and deal with ten options that all look the same? Gone, baby. Now you can take a favorite ring style and add elements that make it totally you OR start from scratch and imagine a ring you've never even seen before. Here's how… Read More May 28, 2019 Get serene vibes with these pared down, nature themed wedding details While y'all know we love big, colorful, and wild wedding themes, we also totally love simple, pared down, and more romantic themes just as much. So with warmer weather looming and outdoor weddings taking center stage for spring and summer, I wanted to explore what nature themed wedding details and boho wedding details I could find that fit a more natural and organic aesthetic. Think lace, linen, floral embroidery, woods, kraft paper, eucalyptus, and colors pulled from nature. Read More May 24, 2019 What will inspire us from peeking into what readers have been buying? Sometimes I like to dig into the wedding fashion and decor that readers have been buying just to get a pulse on what's going on in all of your minds. And it never fails to keep me on my toes! I pulled out some of my favorite items that y'all have been purchasing via our affiliate linke (thank you for that!), and it was rad. That orange monacle? That pink embroidered corset? That wings shawl? It's all so GOOD. Maybe you'll find something for your own wedding in this list. Read More More Stuff we love > Recent Wedding 101 1.2k March 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 January 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. When I got engaged in 2018, I went on a hunt for a really slick wedding website and have a few quick hit tips to share to make your wedding website both ultra useful and seriously captivating. Read More July 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 June 27, 2018 Avoiding wedding fights: how to plan your wedding planning Your engagement should be a joyful time. You have a lifetime ahead of you with the person you love. What could be better than to celebrate that love surrounded by friends and family? And yet, somehow things go awry. Conflicts flare. And the time that should be so happy — the build-up to your wedding — is fraught with possibilities for strife. The good news is you can avoid most of the problems by planning your wedding planning. That's right. Plan how you're going to plan. Read More 2.6k April 18, 2018 I bought a colored wedding dress and now everyone's mad! What should I do? I come from a family of strict traditionalists when it comes to everything, especially weddings. I recently bought a peach wedding dress with no sleeves and expressed I wanted light blue hair and Converse to go with it. As you can imagine, things didn't go over well. When I try to stand up for my wedding choices, I'm shamed for it. Please help! 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 your wedding plans easier — and even fun! What do you need to do today? I have no idea. I need Wedding Planning 101! I need a wedding planning checklist Hook me up with free wedding fonts & printables I need offbeat wedding registry ideas I'm curious about offbeat wedding themes (geeky! boho! so many!) Reporter Name * Reporter Email * Original text Enter the original text here. Edited text* Enter your suggested copyedit here. Notes You can add a note for the editor here. * Required information. Fix Typo What wedding planning advice & inspiration do you need today? Budgeting Destination Wedding Dress Engagement Ring Feminism Floral Print Geeky LGBTQ Readings Ceremony Advice Fashion Wedding 101 Super cute offbeat wedding invitations @offbeatbride on Insta Newly engaged? Offset, letterpress, foil… buh? Our wedding invitation printing techniques primer Slushies, food trucks, and brunch: 10 delicious ways to make your wedding food fun From zombies to nudie times: 15 unconventional bachelorette party ideas (great for bachelor parties, too!) Your last-minute wedding checklist What should you put on your wedsite's FAQ? 6 non-rules for tipping your wedding vendors When is too soon to book a venue? Tips for buying eBay wedding dresses or accessories made in China Read More > A few of our fave wedding vendors PMA Photography Read More JC Lemon Photography Read More Four Brothers Drive-in Movie Theater Read More JamieY Photography Read More Browse our vendor guide > Our famous spreadsheets & checklists Safeguard your important details with an "oh shit list" Impress their asses off: 5 tips for hosting out-of-town wedding guests in your home How I used Google Sheets to lay out my wedding floorplan Planning tools 101: wedding guest seating chart planner Planning tools 101: wedding venue comparison chart Planning tools 101: Your wedding guest list planner 6 vital things you need to know when working with a wedding florist Offbeat guide to the wedding photo shot list Get planning > We're everywhere! Follow us on social media. Get creative, offbeat wedding ideas delivered daily to your inbox! Join our newsletter SUBSCRIBE Copyright © 2003 - 2019 Offbeat Empire. All rights reserved. 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May 30, 2018 Lush florals go ring-shaped with this DIY floral hoop backdrop I love a good hoop bouquet, but those handy floral hoops can be used for more than just a great alternative bouquet. I've created a series of hoops flowing with greenery and flora that can be used a wedding ceremony backdrop, reception decor, or even a place card holder. With this DIY floral hoop backdrop, you can add as many floral picks as you like to make it as lush as you can imagine. Artificial flowers let you create a backdrop that can go from wedding to living room permanently. It's the beauty of realistic artificial flowers! Here are the steps to go from a simple hoop to intricate backdrop in no time… Read More 3.2k April 5, 2018 In case of dementor attack, you'll need this Harry Potter wedding favor If you're a Potterphile, you know that chocolate bars have their own powers of soothing you after a dementor attack. So at a wedding with Harry Potter details (where a dementor could prey, naturally!), why not offer up some DIY Harry Potter wedding favors that will do the job nicely. Plus, it only takes some inexpensive chocolate bars, some printer paper, and a printable chocolate bar wrapper. Read More More DIY > Recent Stuff we love June 14, 2019 It's Pride month! Let's deck out your LGBTQ+ wedding with these rainbow wedding details June is celebrated in most areas of the U.S. as Pride Month. While we love to celebrate LGBTQ+ weddings all year round, we especially like to give some special attention to Pride-themed weddings during the month of June. If you're planning a wedding celebration that includes some rainbow imagery, that's awesome! If you're in a rainbow state of mind, there are so many options for you to rock your pride flag, literally, on your wedding day. Read More June 11, 2019 Here's how to save money & the environment with gorgeous digital wedding invitations (with tracking, RSVPs, and more!) You're engaged, you're getting ready to let your guests know all the wheres and whens of your wedding, and you're looking at the price of printed invitations. Spoiler alert: they're….. Read More June 4, 2019 How to create unique engagement rings ideal for creative & free-spirited couples If there's one thing we know about readers of Offbeat Bride, it's that they tend to make things their own. Free spirited couples will probably want their major symbolic wedding moments to really resonate. And your engagement rings are no exception. The old days of having to go to an old-fashioned jewelry store and deal with ten options that all look the same? Gone, baby. Now you can take a favorite ring style and add elements that make it totally you OR start from scratch and imagine a ring you've never even seen before. Here's how… Read More May 28, 2019 Get serene vibes with these pared down, nature themed wedding details While y'all know we love big, colorful, and wild wedding themes, we also totally love simple, pared down, and more romantic themes just as much. So with warmer weather looming and outdoor weddings taking center stage for spring and summer, I wanted to explore what nature themed wedding details and boho wedding details I could find that fit a more natural and organic aesthetic. Think lace, linen, floral embroidery, woods, kraft paper, eucalyptus, and colors pulled from nature. Read More May 24, 2019 What will inspire us from peeking into what readers have been buying? Sometimes I like to dig into the wedding fashion and decor that readers have been buying just to get a pulse on what's going on in all of your minds. And it never fails to keep me on my toes! I pulled out some of my favorite items that y'all have been purchasing via our affiliate linke (thank you for that!), and it was rad. That orange monacle? That pink embroidered corset? That wings shawl? It's all so GOOD. Maybe you'll find something for your own wedding in this list. Read More More Stuff we love > Recent Wedding 101 1.2k March 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 January 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. When I got engaged in 2018, I went on a hunt for a really slick wedding website and have a few quick hit tips to share to make your wedding website both ultra useful and seriously captivating. Read More July 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 June 27, 2018 Avoiding wedding fights: how to plan your wedding planning Your engagement should be a joyful time. You have a lifetime ahead of you with the person you love. What could be better than to celebrate that love surrounded by friends and family? And yet, somehow things go awry. Conflicts flare. And the time that should be so happy — the build-up to your wedding — is fraught with possibilities for strife. The good news is you can avoid most of the problems by planning your wedding planning. That's right. Plan how you're going to plan. Read More 2.6k April 18, 2018 I bought a colored wedding dress and now everyone's mad! What should I do? I come from a family of strict traditionalists when it comes to everything, especially weddings. I recently bought a peach wedding dress with no sleeves and expressed I wanted light blue hair and Converse to go with it. As you can imagine, things didn't go over well. When I try to stand up for my wedding choices, I'm shamed for it. Please help! 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 your wedding plans easier — and even fun! What do you need to do today? I have no idea. I need Wedding Planning 101! I need a wedding planning checklist Hook me up with free wedding fonts & printables I need offbeat wedding registry ideas I'm curious about offbeat wedding themes (geeky! boho! so many!) Reporter Name * Reporter Email * Original text Enter the original text here. Edited text* Enter your suggested copyedit here. Notes You can add a note for the editor here. * Required information. Fix Typo What wedding planning advice & inspiration do you need today? Budgeting Destination Wedding Dress Engagement Ring Feminism Floral Print Geeky LGBTQ Readings Ceremony Advice Fashion Wedding 101 Super cute offbeat wedding invitations @offbeatbride on Insta Newly engaged? Offset, letterpress, foil… buh? Our wedding invitation printing techniques primer Slushies, food trucks, and brunch: 10 delicious ways to make your wedding food fun From zombies to nudie times: 15 unconventional bachelorette party ideas (great for bachelor parties, too!) Your last-minute wedding checklist What should you put on your wedsite's FAQ? 6 non-rules for tipping your wedding vendors When is too soon to book a venue? Tips for buying eBay wedding dresses or accessories made in China Read More > A few of our fave wedding vendors PMA Photography Read More JC Lemon Photography Read More Four Brothers Drive-in Movie Theater Read More JamieY Photography Read More Browse our vendor guide > Our famous spreadsheets & checklists Safeguard your important details with an "oh shit list" Impress their asses off: 5 tips for hosting out-of-town wedding guests in your home How I used Google Sheets to lay out my wedding floorplan Planning tools 101: wedding guest seating chart planner Planning tools 101: wedding venue comparison chart Planning tools 101: Your wedding guest list planner 6 vital things you need to know when working with a wedding florist Offbeat guide to the wedding photo shot list Get planning > We're everywhere! Follow us on social media. Get creative, offbeat wedding ideas delivered daily to your inbox! Join our newsletter SUBSCRIBE Copyright © 2003 - 2019 Offbeat Empire. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction in part or in whole is prohibited. Contact us Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Monetized by SkimLinks
3.2k April 5, 2018 In case of dementor attack, you'll need this Harry Potter wedding favor If you're a Potterphile, you know that chocolate bars have their own powers of soothing you after a dementor attack. So at a wedding with Harry Potter details (where a dementor could prey, naturally!), why not offer up some DIY Harry Potter wedding favors that will do the job nicely. Plus, it only takes some inexpensive chocolate bars, some printer paper, and a printable chocolate bar wrapper. Read More More DIY > Recent Stuff we love June 14, 2019 It's Pride month! Let's deck out your LGBTQ+ wedding with these rainbow wedding details June is celebrated in most areas of the U.S. as Pride Month. While we love to celebrate LGBTQ+ weddings all year round, we especially like to give some special attention to Pride-themed weddings during the month of June. If you're planning a wedding celebration that includes some rainbow imagery, that's awesome! If you're in a rainbow state of mind, there are so many options for you to rock your pride flag, literally, on your wedding day. Read More June 11, 2019 Here's how to save money & the environment with gorgeous digital wedding invitations (with tracking, RSVPs, and more!) You're engaged, you're getting ready to let your guests know all the wheres and whens of your wedding, and you're looking at the price of printed invitations. Spoiler alert: they're….. Read More June 4, 2019 How to create unique engagement rings ideal for creative & free-spirited couples If there's one thing we know about readers of Offbeat Bride, it's that they tend to make things their own. Free spirited couples will probably want their major symbolic wedding moments to really resonate. And your engagement rings are no exception. The old days of having to go to an old-fashioned jewelry store and deal with ten options that all look the same? Gone, baby. Now you can take a favorite ring style and add elements that make it totally you OR start from scratch and imagine a ring you've never even seen before. Here's how… Read More May 28, 2019 Get serene vibes with these pared down, nature themed wedding details While y'all know we love big, colorful, and wild wedding themes, we also totally love simple, pared down, and more romantic themes just as much. So with warmer weather looming and outdoor weddings taking center stage for spring and summer, I wanted to explore what nature themed wedding details and boho wedding details I could find that fit a more natural and organic aesthetic. Think lace, linen, floral embroidery, woods, kraft paper, eucalyptus, and colors pulled from nature. Read More May 24, 2019 What will inspire us from peeking into what readers have been buying? Sometimes I like to dig into the wedding fashion and decor that readers have been buying just to get a pulse on what's going on in all of your minds. And it never fails to keep me on my toes! I pulled out some of my favorite items that y'all have been purchasing via our affiliate linke (thank you for that!), and it was rad. That orange monacle? That pink embroidered corset? That wings shawl? It's all so GOOD. Maybe you'll find something for your own wedding in this list. Read More More Stuff we love > Recent Wedding 101 1.2k March 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 January 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. When I got engaged in 2018, I went on a hunt for a really slick wedding website and have a few quick hit tips to share to make your wedding website both ultra useful and seriously captivating. Read More July 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 June 27, 2018 Avoiding wedding fights: how to plan your wedding planning Your engagement should be a joyful time. You have a lifetime ahead of you with the person you love. What could be better than to celebrate that love surrounded by friends and family? And yet, somehow things go awry. Conflicts flare. And the time that should be so happy — the build-up to your wedding — is fraught with possibilities for strife. The good news is you can avoid most of the problems by planning your wedding planning. That's right. Plan how you're going to plan. Read More 2.6k April 18, 2018 I bought a colored wedding dress and now everyone's mad! What should I do? I come from a family of strict traditionalists when it comes to everything, especially weddings. I recently bought a peach wedding dress with no sleeves and expressed I wanted light blue hair and Converse to go with it. As you can imagine, things didn't go over well. When I try to stand up for my wedding choices, I'm shamed for it. Please help! 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 your wedding plans easier — and even fun! What do you need to do today? I have no idea. I need Wedding Planning 101! I need a wedding planning checklist Hook me up with free wedding fonts & printables I need offbeat wedding registry ideas I'm curious about offbeat wedding themes (geeky! boho! so many!) Reporter Name * Reporter Email * Original text Enter the original text here. Edited text* Enter your suggested copyedit here. Notes You can add a note for the editor here. * Required information. Fix Typo What wedding planning advice & inspiration do you need today? Budgeting Destination Wedding Dress Engagement Ring Feminism Floral Print Geeky LGBTQ Readings Ceremony Advice Fashion Wedding 101 Super cute offbeat wedding invitations @offbeatbride on Insta Newly engaged? Offset, letterpress, foil… buh? Our wedding invitation printing techniques primer Slushies, food trucks, and brunch: 10 delicious ways to make your wedding food fun From zombies to nudie times: 15 unconventional bachelorette party ideas (great for bachelor parties, too!) Your last-minute wedding checklist What should you put on your wedsite's FAQ? 6 non-rules for tipping your wedding vendors When is too soon to book a venue? Tips for buying eBay wedding dresses or accessories made in China Read More > A few of our fave wedding vendors PMA Photography Read More JC Lemon Photography Read More Four Brothers Drive-in Movie Theater Read More JamieY Photography Read More Browse our vendor guide > Our famous spreadsheets & checklists Safeguard your important details with an "oh shit list" Impress their asses off: 5 tips for hosting out-of-town wedding guests in your home How I used Google Sheets to lay out my wedding floorplan Planning tools 101: wedding guest seating chart planner Planning tools 101: wedding venue comparison chart Planning tools 101: Your wedding guest list planner 6 vital things you need to know when working with a wedding florist Offbeat guide to the wedding photo shot list Get planning > We're everywhere! Follow us on social media. Get creative, offbeat wedding ideas delivered daily to your inbox! Join our newsletter SUBSCRIBE Copyright © 2003 - 2019 Offbeat Empire. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction in part or in whole is prohibited. Contact us Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Monetized by SkimLinks
June 14, 2019 It's Pride month! Let's deck out your LGBTQ+ wedding with these rainbow wedding details June is celebrated in most areas of the U.S. as Pride Month. While we love to celebrate LGBTQ+ weddings all year round, we especially like to give some special attention to Pride-themed weddings during the month of June. If you're planning a wedding celebration that includes some rainbow imagery, that's awesome! If you're in a rainbow state of mind, there are so many options for you to rock your pride flag, literally, on your wedding day. Read More June 11, 2019 Here's how to save money & the environment with gorgeous digital wedding invitations (with tracking, RSVPs, and more!) You're engaged, you're getting ready to let your guests know all the wheres and whens of your wedding, and you're looking at the price of printed invitations. Spoiler alert: they're….. Read More June 4, 2019 How to create unique engagement rings ideal for creative & free-spirited couples If there's one thing we know about readers of Offbeat Bride, it's that they tend to make things their own. Free spirited couples will probably want their major symbolic wedding moments to really resonate. And your engagement rings are no exception. The old days of having to go to an old-fashioned jewelry store and deal with ten options that all look the same? Gone, baby. Now you can take a favorite ring style and add elements that make it totally you OR start from scratch and imagine a ring you've never even seen before. Here's how… Read More May 28, 2019 Get serene vibes with these pared down, nature themed wedding details While y'all know we love big, colorful, and wild wedding themes, we also totally love simple, pared down, and more romantic themes just as much. So with warmer weather looming and outdoor weddings taking center stage for spring and summer, I wanted to explore what nature themed wedding details and boho wedding details I could find that fit a more natural and organic aesthetic. Think lace, linen, floral embroidery, woods, kraft paper, eucalyptus, and colors pulled from nature. Read More May 24, 2019 What will inspire us from peeking into what readers have been buying? Sometimes I like to dig into the wedding fashion and decor that readers have been buying just to get a pulse on what's going on in all of your minds. And it never fails to keep me on my toes! I pulled out some of my favorite items that y'all have been purchasing via our affiliate linke (thank you for that!), and it was rad. That orange monacle? That pink embroidered corset? That wings shawl? It's all so GOOD. Maybe you'll find something for your own wedding in this list. Read More More Stuff we love > Recent Wedding 101 1.2k March 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 January 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. When I got engaged in 2018, I went on a hunt for a really slick wedding website and have a few quick hit tips to share to make your wedding website both ultra useful and seriously captivating. Read More July 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 June 27, 2018 Avoiding wedding fights: how to plan your wedding planning Your engagement should be a joyful time. You have a lifetime ahead of you with the person you love. What could be better than to celebrate that love surrounded by friends and family? And yet, somehow things go awry. Conflicts flare. And the time that should be so happy — the build-up to your wedding — is fraught with possibilities for strife. The good news is you can avoid most of the problems by planning your wedding planning. That's right. Plan how you're going to plan. Read More 2.6k April 18, 2018 I bought a colored wedding dress and now everyone's mad! What should I do? I come from a family of strict traditionalists when it comes to everything, especially weddings. I recently bought a peach wedding dress with no sleeves and expressed I wanted light blue hair and Converse to go with it. As you can imagine, things didn't go over well. When I try to stand up for my wedding choices, I'm shamed for it. Please help! 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 your wedding plans easier — and even fun! What do you need to do today? I have no idea. I need Wedding Planning 101! I need a wedding planning checklist Hook me up with free wedding fonts & printables I need offbeat wedding registry ideas I'm curious about offbeat wedding themes (geeky! boho! so many!) Reporter Name * Reporter Email * Original text Enter the original text here. Edited text* Enter your suggested copyedit here. Notes You can add a note for the editor here. * Required information. Fix Typo What wedding planning advice & inspiration do you need today? Budgeting Destination Wedding Dress Engagement Ring Feminism Floral Print Geeky LGBTQ Readings Ceremony Advice Fashion Wedding 101 Super cute offbeat wedding invitations @offbeatbride on Insta Newly engaged? Offset, letterpress, foil… buh? Our wedding invitation printing techniques primer Slushies, food trucks, and brunch: 10 delicious ways to make your wedding food fun From zombies to nudie times: 15 unconventional bachelorette party ideas (great for bachelor parties, too!) Your last-minute wedding checklist What should you put on your wedsite's FAQ? 6 non-rules for tipping your wedding vendors When is too soon to book a venue? Tips for buying eBay wedding dresses or accessories made in China Read More > A few of our fave wedding vendors PMA Photography Read More JC Lemon Photography Read More Four Brothers Drive-in Movie Theater Read More JamieY Photography Read More Browse our vendor guide > Our famous spreadsheets & checklists Safeguard your important details with an "oh shit list" Impress their asses off: 5 tips for hosting out-of-town wedding guests in your home How I used Google Sheets to lay out my wedding floorplan Planning tools 101: wedding guest seating chart planner Planning tools 101: wedding venue comparison chart Planning tools 101: Your wedding guest list planner 6 vital things you need to know when working with a wedding florist Offbeat guide to the wedding photo shot list Get planning > We're everywhere! Follow us on social media. Get creative, offbeat wedding ideas delivered daily to your inbox! Join our newsletter SUBSCRIBE Copyright © 2003 - 2019 Offbeat Empire. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction in part or in whole is prohibited. Contact us Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Monetized by SkimLinks
June 11, 2019 Here's how to save money & the environment with gorgeous digital wedding invitations (with tracking, RSVPs, and more!) You're engaged, you're getting ready to let your guests know all the wheres and whens of your wedding, and you're looking at the price of printed invitations. Spoiler alert: they're….. Read More June 4, 2019 How to create unique engagement rings ideal for creative & free-spirited couples If there's one thing we know about readers of Offbeat Bride, it's that they tend to make things their own. Free spirited couples will probably want their major symbolic wedding moments to really resonate. And your engagement rings are no exception. The old days of having to go to an old-fashioned jewelry store and deal with ten options that all look the same? Gone, baby. Now you can take a favorite ring style and add elements that make it totally you OR start from scratch and imagine a ring you've never even seen before. Here's how… Read More May 28, 2019 Get serene vibes with these pared down, nature themed wedding details While y'all know we love big, colorful, and wild wedding themes, we also totally love simple, pared down, and more romantic themes just as much. So with warmer weather looming and outdoor weddings taking center stage for spring and summer, I wanted to explore what nature themed wedding details and boho wedding details I could find that fit a more natural and organic aesthetic. Think lace, linen, floral embroidery, woods, kraft paper, eucalyptus, and colors pulled from nature. Read More May 24, 2019 What will inspire us from peeking into what readers have been buying? Sometimes I like to dig into the wedding fashion and decor that readers have been buying just to get a pulse on what's going on in all of your minds. And it never fails to keep me on my toes! I pulled out some of my favorite items that y'all have been purchasing via our affiliate linke (thank you for that!), and it was rad. That orange monacle? That pink embroidered corset? That wings shawl? It's all so GOOD. Maybe you'll find something for your own wedding in this list. Read More More Stuff we love > Recent Wedding 101 1.2k March 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 January 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. When I got engaged in 2018, I went on a hunt for a really slick wedding website and have a few quick hit tips to share to make your wedding website both ultra useful and seriously captivating. Read More July 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 June 27, 2018 Avoiding wedding fights: how to plan your wedding planning Your engagement should be a joyful time. You have a lifetime ahead of you with the person you love. What could be better than to celebrate that love surrounded by friends and family? And yet, somehow things go awry. Conflicts flare. And the time that should be so happy — the build-up to your wedding — is fraught with possibilities for strife. The good news is you can avoid most of the problems by planning your wedding planning. That's right. Plan how you're going to plan. Read More 2.6k April 18, 2018 I bought a colored wedding dress and now everyone's mad! What should I do? I come from a family of strict traditionalists when it comes to everything, especially weddings. I recently bought a peach wedding dress with no sleeves and expressed I wanted light blue hair and Converse to go with it. As you can imagine, things didn't go over well. When I try to stand up for my wedding choices, I'm shamed for it. Please help! 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 your wedding plans easier — and even fun! What do you need to do today? I have no idea. I need Wedding Planning 101! I need a wedding planning checklist Hook me up with free wedding fonts & printables I need offbeat wedding registry ideas I'm curious about offbeat wedding themes (geeky! boho! so many!) Reporter Name * Reporter Email * Original text Enter the original text here. Edited text* Enter your suggested copyedit here. Notes You can add a note for the editor here. * Required information. Fix Typo What wedding planning advice & inspiration do you need today? Budgeting Destination Wedding Dress Engagement Ring Feminism Floral Print Geeky LGBTQ Readings Ceremony Advice Fashion Wedding 101 Super cute offbeat wedding invitations @offbeatbride on Insta Newly engaged? Offset, letterpress, foil… buh? Our wedding invitation printing techniques primer Slushies, food trucks, and brunch: 10 delicious ways to make your wedding food fun From zombies to nudie times: 15 unconventional bachelorette party ideas (great for bachelor parties, too!) Your last-minute wedding checklist What should you put on your wedsite's FAQ? 6 non-rules for tipping your wedding vendors When is too soon to book a venue? Tips for buying eBay wedding dresses or accessories made in China Read More > A few of our fave wedding vendors PMA Photography Read More JC Lemon Photography Read More Four Brothers Drive-in Movie Theater Read More JamieY Photography Read More Browse our vendor guide > Our famous spreadsheets & checklists Safeguard your important details with an "oh shit list" Impress their asses off: 5 tips for hosting out-of-town wedding guests in your home How I used Google Sheets to lay out my wedding floorplan Planning tools 101: wedding guest seating chart planner Planning tools 101: wedding venue comparison chart Planning tools 101: Your wedding guest list planner 6 vital things you need to know when working with a wedding florist Offbeat guide to the wedding photo shot list Get planning > We're everywhere! Follow us on social media. Get creative, offbeat wedding ideas delivered daily to your inbox! Join our newsletter SUBSCRIBE Copyright © 2003 - 2019 Offbeat Empire. All rights reserved. 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June 4, 2019 How to create unique engagement rings ideal for creative & free-spirited couples If there's one thing we know about readers of Offbeat Bride, it's that they tend to make things their own. Free spirited couples will probably want their major symbolic wedding moments to really resonate. And your engagement rings are no exception. The old days of having to go to an old-fashioned jewelry store and deal with ten options that all look the same? Gone, baby. Now you can take a favorite ring style and add elements that make it totally you OR start from scratch and imagine a ring you've never even seen before. Here's how… Read More May 28, 2019 Get serene vibes with these pared down, nature themed wedding details While y'all know we love big, colorful, and wild wedding themes, we also totally love simple, pared down, and more romantic themes just as much. So with warmer weather looming and outdoor weddings taking center stage for spring and summer, I wanted to explore what nature themed wedding details and boho wedding details I could find that fit a more natural and organic aesthetic. Think lace, linen, floral embroidery, woods, kraft paper, eucalyptus, and colors pulled from nature. Read More May 24, 2019 What will inspire us from peeking into what readers have been buying? Sometimes I like to dig into the wedding fashion and decor that readers have been buying just to get a pulse on what's going on in all of your minds. And it never fails to keep me on my toes! I pulled out some of my favorite items that y'all have been purchasing via our affiliate linke (thank you for that!), and it was rad. That orange monacle? That pink embroidered corset? That wings shawl? It's all so GOOD. Maybe you'll find something for your own wedding in this list. Read More More Stuff we love > Recent Wedding 101 1.2k March 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 January 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. When I got engaged in 2018, I went on a hunt for a really slick wedding website and have a few quick hit tips to share to make your wedding website both ultra useful and seriously captivating. Read More July 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 June 27, 2018 Avoiding wedding fights: how to plan your wedding planning Your engagement should be a joyful time. You have a lifetime ahead of you with the person you love. What could be better than to celebrate that love surrounded by friends and family? And yet, somehow things go awry. Conflicts flare. And the time that should be so happy — the build-up to your wedding — is fraught with possibilities for strife. The good news is you can avoid most of the problems by planning your wedding planning. That's right. Plan how you're going to plan. Read More 2.6k April 18, 2018 I bought a colored wedding dress and now everyone's mad! What should I do? I come from a family of strict traditionalists when it comes to everything, especially weddings. I recently bought a peach wedding dress with no sleeves and expressed I wanted light blue hair and Converse to go with it. As you can imagine, things didn't go over well. When I try to stand up for my wedding choices, I'm shamed for it. Please help! 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 your wedding plans easier — and even fun! What do you need to do today? I have no idea. I need Wedding Planning 101! I need a wedding planning checklist Hook me up with free wedding fonts & printables I need offbeat wedding registry ideas I'm curious about offbeat wedding themes (geeky! boho! so many!) Reporter Name * Reporter Email * Original text Enter the original text here. Edited text* Enter your suggested copyedit here. Notes You can add a note for the editor here. * Required information. Fix Typo What wedding planning advice & inspiration do you need today? Budgeting Destination Wedding Dress Engagement Ring Feminism Floral Print Geeky LGBTQ Readings Ceremony Advice Fashion Wedding 101 Super cute offbeat wedding invitations @offbeatbride on Insta Newly engaged? Offset, letterpress, foil… buh? Our wedding invitation printing techniques primer Slushies, food trucks, and brunch: 10 delicious ways to make your wedding food fun From zombies to nudie times: 15 unconventional bachelorette party ideas (great for bachelor parties, too!) Your last-minute wedding checklist What should you put on your wedsite's FAQ? 6 non-rules for tipping your wedding vendors When is too soon to book a venue? Tips for buying eBay wedding dresses or accessories made in China Read More > A few of our fave wedding vendors PMA Photography Read More JC Lemon Photography Read More Four Brothers Drive-in Movie Theater Read More JamieY Photography Read More Browse our vendor guide > Our famous spreadsheets & checklists Safeguard your important details with an "oh shit list" Impress their asses off: 5 tips for hosting out-of-town wedding guests in your home How I used Google Sheets to lay out my wedding floorplan Planning tools 101: wedding guest seating chart planner Planning tools 101: wedding venue comparison chart Planning tools 101: Your wedding guest list planner 6 vital things you need to know when working with a wedding florist Offbeat guide to the wedding photo shot list Get planning > We're everywhere! Follow us on social media. 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May 28, 2019 Get serene vibes with these pared down, nature themed wedding details While y'all know we love big, colorful, and wild wedding themes, we also totally love simple, pared down, and more romantic themes just as much. So with warmer weather looming and outdoor weddings taking center stage for spring and summer, I wanted to explore what nature themed wedding details and boho wedding details I could find that fit a more natural and organic aesthetic. Think lace, linen, floral embroidery, woods, kraft paper, eucalyptus, and colors pulled from nature. Read More May 24, 2019 What will inspire us from peeking into what readers have been buying? Sometimes I like to dig into the wedding fashion and decor that readers have been buying just to get a pulse on what's going on in all of your minds. And it never fails to keep me on my toes! I pulled out some of my favorite items that y'all have been purchasing via our affiliate linke (thank you for that!), and it was rad. That orange monacle? That pink embroidered corset? That wings shawl? It's all so GOOD. Maybe you'll find something for your own wedding in this list. Read More More Stuff we love > Recent Wedding 101 1.2k March 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 January 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. When I got engaged in 2018, I went on a hunt for a really slick wedding website and have a few quick hit tips to share to make your wedding website both ultra useful and seriously captivating. Read More July 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 June 27, 2018 Avoiding wedding fights: how to plan your wedding planning Your engagement should be a joyful time. You have a lifetime ahead of you with the person you love. What could be better than to celebrate that love surrounded by friends and family? And yet, somehow things go awry. Conflicts flare. And the time that should be so happy — the build-up to your wedding — is fraught with possibilities for strife. The good news is you can avoid most of the problems by planning your wedding planning. That's right. Plan how you're going to plan. Read More 2.6k April 18, 2018 I bought a colored wedding dress and now everyone's mad! What should I do? I come from a family of strict traditionalists when it comes to everything, especially weddings. I recently bought a peach wedding dress with no sleeves and expressed I wanted light blue hair and Converse to go with it. As you can imagine, things didn't go over well. When I try to stand up for my wedding choices, I'm shamed for it. Please help! 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 your wedding plans easier — and even fun! What do you need to do today? I have no idea. I need Wedding Planning 101! I need a wedding planning checklist Hook me up with free wedding fonts & printables I need offbeat wedding registry ideas I'm curious about offbeat wedding themes (geeky! boho! so many!) Reporter Name * Reporter Email * Original text Enter the original text here. Edited text* Enter your suggested copyedit here. Notes You can add a note for the editor here. * Required information. Fix Typo What wedding planning advice & inspiration do you need today? Budgeting Destination Wedding Dress Engagement Ring Feminism Floral Print Geeky LGBTQ Readings Ceremony Advice Fashion Wedding 101 Super cute offbeat wedding invitations @offbeatbride on Insta Newly engaged? Offset, letterpress, foil… buh? Our wedding invitation printing techniques primer Slushies, food trucks, and brunch: 10 delicious ways to make your wedding food fun From zombies to nudie times: 15 unconventional bachelorette party ideas (great for bachelor parties, too!) Your last-minute wedding checklist What should you put on your wedsite's FAQ? 6 non-rules for tipping your wedding vendors When is too soon to book a venue? Tips for buying eBay wedding dresses or accessories made in China Read More > A few of our fave wedding vendors PMA Photography Read More JC Lemon Photography Read More Four Brothers Drive-in Movie Theater Read More JamieY Photography Read More Browse our vendor guide > Our famous spreadsheets & checklists Safeguard your important details with an "oh shit list" Impress their asses off: 5 tips for hosting out-of-town wedding guests in your home How I used Google Sheets to lay out my wedding floorplan Planning tools 101: wedding guest seating chart planner Planning tools 101: wedding venue comparison chart Planning tools 101: Your wedding guest list planner 6 vital things you need to know when working with a wedding florist Offbeat guide to the wedding photo shot list Get planning > We're everywhere! Follow us on social media. Get creative, offbeat wedding ideas delivered daily to your inbox! Join our newsletter SUBSCRIBE Copyright © 2003 - 2019 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 24, 2019 What will inspire us from peeking into what readers have been buying? Sometimes I like to dig into the wedding fashion and decor that readers have been buying just to get a pulse on what's going on in all of your minds. And it never fails to keep me on my toes! I pulled out some of my favorite items that y'all have been purchasing via our affiliate linke (thank you for that!), and it was rad. That orange monacle? That pink embroidered corset? That wings shawl? It's all so GOOD. Maybe you'll find something for your own wedding in this list. Read More More Stuff we love > Recent Wedding 101 1.2k March 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 January 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. When I got engaged in 2018, I went on a hunt for a really slick wedding website and have a few quick hit tips to share to make your wedding website both ultra useful and seriously captivating. Read More July 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 June 27, 2018 Avoiding wedding fights: how to plan your wedding planning Your engagement should be a joyful time. You have a lifetime ahead of you with the person you love. What could be better than to celebrate that love surrounded by friends and family? And yet, somehow things go awry. Conflicts flare. And the time that should be so happy — the build-up to your wedding — is fraught with possibilities for strife. The good news is you can avoid most of the problems by planning your wedding planning. That's right. Plan how you're going to plan. Read More 2.6k April 18, 2018 I bought a colored wedding dress and now everyone's mad! What should I do? I come from a family of strict traditionalists when it comes to everything, especially weddings. I recently bought a peach wedding dress with no sleeves and expressed I wanted light blue hair and Converse to go with it. As you can imagine, things didn't go over well. When I try to stand up for my wedding choices, I'm shamed for it. Please help! 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 your wedding plans easier — and even fun! What do you need to do today? I have no idea. I need Wedding Planning 101! I need a wedding planning checklist Hook me up with free wedding fonts & printables I need offbeat wedding registry ideas I'm curious about offbeat wedding themes (geeky! boho! so many!) Reporter Name * Reporter Email * Original text Enter the original text here. Edited text* Enter your suggested copyedit here. Notes You can add a note for the editor here. * Required information. Fix Typo What wedding planning advice & inspiration do you need today? Budgeting Destination Wedding Dress Engagement Ring Feminism Floral Print Geeky LGBTQ Readings Ceremony Advice Fashion Wedding 101 Super cute offbeat wedding invitations @offbeatbride on Insta Newly engaged? Offset, letterpress, foil… buh? Our wedding invitation printing techniques primer Slushies, food trucks, and brunch: 10 delicious ways to make your wedding food fun From zombies to nudie times: 15 unconventional bachelorette party ideas (great for bachelor parties, too!) Your last-minute wedding checklist What should you put on your wedsite's FAQ? 6 non-rules for tipping your wedding vendors When is too soon to book a venue? Tips for buying eBay wedding dresses or accessories made in China Read More > A few of our fave wedding vendors PMA Photography Read More JC Lemon Photography Read More Four Brothers Drive-in Movie Theater Read More JamieY Photography Read More Browse our vendor guide > Our famous spreadsheets & checklists Safeguard your important details with an "oh shit list" Impress their asses off: 5 tips for hosting out-of-town wedding guests in your home How I used Google Sheets to lay out my wedding floorplan Planning tools 101: wedding guest seating chart planner Planning tools 101: wedding venue comparison chart Planning tools 101: Your wedding guest list planner 6 vital things you need to know when working with a wedding florist Offbeat guide to the wedding photo shot list Get planning > We're everywhere! Follow us on social media. Get creative, offbeat wedding ideas delivered daily to your inbox! Join our newsletter SUBSCRIBE Copyright © 2003 - 2019 Offbeat Empire. All rights reserved. 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1.2k March 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 January 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. When I got engaged in 2018, I went on a hunt for a really slick wedding website and have a few quick hit tips to share to make your wedding website both ultra useful and seriously captivating. Read More July 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 June 27, 2018 Avoiding wedding fights: how to plan your wedding planning Your engagement should be a joyful time. You have a lifetime ahead of you with the person you love. What could be better than to celebrate that love surrounded by friends and family? And yet, somehow things go awry. Conflicts flare. And the time that should be so happy — the build-up to your wedding — is fraught with possibilities for strife. The good news is you can avoid most of the problems by planning your wedding planning. That's right. Plan how you're going to plan. Read More 2.6k April 18, 2018 I bought a colored wedding dress and now everyone's mad! What should I do? I come from a family of strict traditionalists when it comes to everything, especially weddings. I recently bought a peach wedding dress with no sleeves and expressed I wanted light blue hair and Converse to go with it. As you can imagine, things didn't go over well. When I try to stand up for my wedding choices, I'm shamed for it. Please help! 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 your wedding plans easier — and even fun! What do you need to do today? I have no idea. I need Wedding Planning 101! I need a wedding planning checklist Hook me up with free wedding fonts & printables I need offbeat wedding registry ideas I'm curious about offbeat wedding themes (geeky! boho! so many!) Reporter Name * Reporter Email * Original text Enter the original text here. Edited text* Enter your suggested copyedit here. Notes You can add a note for the editor here. * Required information. Fix Typo What wedding planning advice & inspiration do you need today? Budgeting Destination Wedding Dress Engagement Ring Feminism Floral Print Geeky LGBTQ Readings Ceremony Advice Fashion Wedding 101 Super cute offbeat wedding invitations @offbeatbride on Insta Newly engaged? Offset, letterpress, foil… buh? Our wedding invitation printing techniques primer Slushies, food trucks, and brunch: 10 delicious ways to make your wedding food fun From zombies to nudie times: 15 unconventional bachelorette party ideas (great for bachelor parties, too!) Your last-minute wedding checklist What should you put on your wedsite's FAQ? 6 non-rules for tipping your wedding vendors When is too soon to book a venue? Tips for buying eBay wedding dresses or accessories made in China Read More > A few of our fave wedding vendors PMA Photography Read More JC Lemon Photography Read More Four Brothers Drive-in Movie Theater Read More JamieY Photography Read More Browse our vendor guide > Our famous spreadsheets & checklists Safeguard your important details with an "oh shit list" Impress their asses off: 5 tips for hosting out-of-town wedding guests in your home How I used Google Sheets to lay out my wedding floorplan Planning tools 101: wedding guest seating chart planner Planning tools 101: wedding venue comparison chart Planning tools 101: Your wedding guest list planner 6 vital things you need to know when working with a wedding florist Offbeat guide to the wedding photo shot list Get planning > We're everywhere! Follow us on social media. Get creative, offbeat wedding ideas delivered daily to your inbox! Join our newsletter SUBSCRIBE Copyright © 2003 - 2019 Offbeat Empire. All rights reserved. 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1.0k January 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. When I got engaged in 2018, I went on a hunt for a really slick wedding website and have a few quick hit tips to share to make your wedding website both ultra useful and seriously captivating. Read More July 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 June 27, 2018 Avoiding wedding fights: how to plan your wedding planning Your engagement should be a joyful time. You have a lifetime ahead of you with the person you love. What could be better than to celebrate that love surrounded by friends and family? And yet, somehow things go awry. Conflicts flare. And the time that should be so happy — the build-up to your wedding — is fraught with possibilities for strife. The good news is you can avoid most of the problems by planning your wedding planning. That's right. Plan how you're going to plan. Read More 2.6k April 18, 2018 I bought a colored wedding dress and now everyone's mad! What should I do? I come from a family of strict traditionalists when it comes to everything, especially weddings. I recently bought a peach wedding dress with no sleeves and expressed I wanted light blue hair and Converse to go with it. As you can imagine, things didn't go over well. When I try to stand up for my wedding choices, I'm shamed for it. Please help! 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 your wedding plans easier — and even fun! What do you need to do today? I have no idea. I need Wedding Planning 101! I need a wedding planning checklist Hook me up with free wedding fonts & printables I need offbeat wedding registry ideas I'm curious about offbeat wedding themes (geeky! boho! so many!) Reporter Name * Reporter Email * Original text Enter the original text here. Edited text* Enter your suggested copyedit here. Notes You can add a note for the editor here. * Required information. Fix Typo What wedding planning advice & inspiration do you need today? Budgeting Destination Wedding Dress Engagement Ring Feminism Floral Print Geeky LGBTQ Readings Ceremony Advice Fashion Wedding 101 Super cute offbeat wedding invitations @offbeatbride on Insta Newly engaged? Offset, letterpress, foil… buh? Our wedding invitation printing techniques primer Slushies, food trucks, and brunch: 10 delicious ways to make your wedding food fun From zombies to nudie times: 15 unconventional bachelorette party ideas (great for bachelor parties, too!) Your last-minute wedding checklist What should you put on your wedsite's FAQ? 6 non-rules for tipping your wedding vendors When is too soon to book a venue? Tips for buying eBay wedding dresses or accessories made in China Read More > A few of our fave wedding vendors PMA Photography Read More JC Lemon Photography Read More Four Brothers Drive-in Movie Theater Read More JamieY Photography Read More Browse our vendor guide > Our famous spreadsheets & checklists Safeguard your important details with an "oh shit list" Impress their asses off: 5 tips for hosting out-of-town wedding guests in your home How I used Google Sheets to lay out my wedding floorplan Planning tools 101: wedding guest seating chart planner Planning tools 101: wedding venue comparison chart Planning tools 101: Your wedding guest list planner 6 vital things you need to know when working with a wedding florist Offbeat guide to the wedding photo shot list Get planning > We're everywhere! Follow us on social media. Get creative, offbeat wedding ideas delivered daily to your inbox! Join our newsletter SUBSCRIBE Copyright © 2003 - 2019 Offbeat Empire. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction in part or in whole is prohibited. Contact us Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Monetized by SkimLinks
July 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 June 27, 2018 Avoiding wedding fights: how to plan your wedding planning Your engagement should be a joyful time. You have a lifetime ahead of you with the person you love. What could be better than to celebrate that love surrounded by friends and family? And yet, somehow things go awry. Conflicts flare. And the time that should be so happy — the build-up to your wedding — is fraught with possibilities for strife. The good news is you can avoid most of the problems by planning your wedding planning. That's right. Plan how you're going to plan. Read More 2.6k April 18, 2018 I bought a colored wedding dress and now everyone's mad! What should I do? I come from a family of strict traditionalists when it comes to everything, especially weddings. I recently bought a peach wedding dress with no sleeves and expressed I wanted light blue hair and Converse to go with it. As you can imagine, things didn't go over well. When I try to stand up for my wedding choices, I'm shamed for it. Please help! 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 your wedding plans easier — and even fun! What do you need to do today? I have no idea. I need Wedding Planning 101! I need a wedding planning checklist Hook me up with free wedding fonts & printables I need offbeat wedding registry ideas I'm curious about offbeat wedding themes (geeky! boho! so many!) Reporter Name * Reporter Email * Original text Enter the original text here. Edited text* Enter your suggested copyedit here. Notes You can add a note for the editor here. * Required information. Fix Typo What wedding planning advice & inspiration do you need today? Budgeting Destination Wedding Dress Engagement Ring Feminism Floral Print Geeky LGBTQ Readings Ceremony Advice Fashion Wedding 101 Super cute offbeat wedding invitations @offbeatbride on Insta Newly engaged? Offset, letterpress, foil… buh? Our wedding invitation printing techniques primer Slushies, food trucks, and brunch: 10 delicious ways to make your wedding food fun From zombies to nudie times: 15 unconventional bachelorette party ideas (great for bachelor parties, too!) Your last-minute wedding checklist What should you put on your wedsite's FAQ? 6 non-rules for tipping your wedding vendors When is too soon to book a venue? Tips for buying eBay wedding dresses or accessories made in China Read More > A few of our fave wedding vendors PMA Photography Read More JC Lemon Photography Read More Four Brothers Drive-in Movie Theater Read More JamieY Photography Read More Browse our vendor guide > Our famous spreadsheets & checklists Safeguard your important details with an "oh shit list" Impress their asses off: 5 tips for hosting out-of-town wedding guests in your home How I used Google Sheets to lay out my wedding floorplan Planning tools 101: wedding guest seating chart planner Planning tools 101: wedding venue comparison chart Planning tools 101: Your wedding guest list planner 6 vital things you need to know when working with a wedding florist Offbeat guide to the wedding photo shot list Get planning > We're everywhere! Follow us on social media. Get creative, offbeat wedding ideas delivered daily to your inbox! Join our newsletter SUBSCRIBE Copyright © 2003 - 2019 Offbeat Empire. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction in part or in whole is prohibited. Contact us Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Monetized by SkimLinks
June 27, 2018 Avoiding wedding fights: how to plan your wedding planning Your engagement should be a joyful time. You have a lifetime ahead of you with the person you love. What could be better than to celebrate that love surrounded by friends and family? And yet, somehow things go awry. Conflicts flare. And the time that should be so happy — the build-up to your wedding — is fraught with possibilities for strife. The good news is you can avoid most of the problems by planning your wedding planning. That's right. Plan how you're going to plan. Read More 2.6k April 18, 2018 I bought a colored wedding dress and now everyone's mad! What should I do? I come from a family of strict traditionalists when it comes to everything, especially weddings. I recently bought a peach wedding dress with no sleeves and expressed I wanted light blue hair and Converse to go with it. As you can imagine, things didn't go over well. When I try to stand up for my wedding choices, I'm shamed for it. Please help! 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 your wedding plans easier — and even fun! What do you need to do today? I have no idea. I need Wedding Planning 101! I need a wedding planning checklist Hook me up with free wedding fonts & printables I need offbeat wedding registry ideas I'm curious about offbeat wedding themes (geeky! boho! so many!) Reporter Name * Reporter Email * Original text Enter the original text here. Edited text* Enter your suggested copyedit here. Notes You can add a note for the editor here. * Required information. Fix Typo What wedding planning advice & inspiration do you need today? Budgeting Destination Wedding Dress Engagement Ring Feminism Floral Print Geeky LGBTQ Readings Ceremony Advice Fashion Wedding 101 Super cute offbeat wedding invitations @offbeatbride on Insta Newly engaged? Offset, letterpress, foil… buh? Our wedding invitation printing techniques primer Slushies, food trucks, and brunch: 10 delicious ways to make your wedding food fun From zombies to nudie times: 15 unconventional bachelorette party ideas (great for bachelor parties, too!) Your last-minute wedding checklist What should you put on your wedsite's FAQ? 6 non-rules for tipping your wedding vendors When is too soon to book a venue? Tips for buying eBay wedding dresses or accessories made in China Read More > A few of our fave wedding vendors PMA Photography Read More JC Lemon Photography Read More Four Brothers Drive-in Movie Theater Read More JamieY Photography Read More Browse our vendor guide > Our famous spreadsheets & checklists Safeguard your important details with an "oh shit list" Impress their asses off: 5 tips for hosting out-of-town wedding guests in your home How I used Google Sheets to lay out my wedding floorplan Planning tools 101: wedding guest seating chart planner Planning tools 101: wedding venue comparison chart Planning tools 101: Your wedding guest list planner 6 vital things you need to know when working with a wedding florist Offbeat guide to the wedding photo shot list Get planning > We're everywhere! Follow us on social media. Get creative, offbeat wedding ideas delivered daily to your inbox! Join our newsletter SUBSCRIBE Copyright © 2003 - 2019 Offbeat Empire. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction in part or in whole is prohibited. Contact us Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Monetized by SkimLinks
2.6k April 18, 2018 I bought a colored wedding dress and now everyone's mad! What should I do? I come from a family of strict traditionalists when it comes to everything, especially weddings. I recently bought a peach wedding dress with no sleeves and expressed I wanted light blue hair and Converse to go with it. As you can imagine, things didn't go over well. When I try to stand up for my wedding choices, I'm shamed for it. Please help! Read More More Wedding 101 >