17k October 9, 2017 The NSFW wedding photo that blew the internet's mind Did y'all catch the wedding that blew up (hee hee) the interwebs last week? Of COURSE when a news source wants to talk about a blow job wedding photo they hit up Offbeat Bride for a quote. And man, did Ariel give them a mouthful (hee hee)… Read More October 2, 2017 Offbeat Bride on Labels of Love Philosopher Carrie Jenkins recently interviewed me for her podcast, Labels of Love. In the six-minute segment, I talk about people's concerns over both halves of the Offbeat Bride name (there are problems with OFFBEAT and problems with BRIDE!), as well as why people prioritize wedding photography so much. The piece finishes a discussion of my work on my second book, and why I hope no one ever needs to read it. Read More 4.0k 11 Comments July 17, 2017 Transgender weddings: where are all the MTF and transfem brides? A reader asks our publisher Ariel, "I love your site and I've been looking through all your genderqueer and transgender tagged posts, and it's awesome. I'm writing because I'm not finding much representation of transwomen or people who are non-binary, but present more femininely." …AND ARIEL RESPONDS! Read More 2.4k June 22, 2017 Where are all the black Offbeat Brides? A reader writes: " I love your blog (it's the only wedding thing I'm subscribed to) but surely there must be more black Offbeat Brides out there somewhere…" This is an issue I feel pretty strongly about, and have been writing about for almost a decade… Read More 1.3k April 7, 2017 Gifts, loans, and student debt: the importance of being clear about money Ariel was recently quoted in an "Ask Brianna" article over here. The issue was how can someone pay for a wedding while they're really trying to pay down their student loans at the same time. It's a sticky issue with the hugely rising costs of college AND weddings. Here's what Ariel had to say about communication regarding financing with your family. Read More 123…45 Copyright © 2003 - 2018 Offbeat Empire. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction in part or in whole is prohibited. Contact us Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Monetized by SkimLinks
October 2, 2017 Offbeat Bride on Labels of Love Philosopher Carrie Jenkins recently interviewed me for her podcast, Labels of Love. In the six-minute segment, I talk about people's concerns over both halves of the Offbeat Bride name (there are problems with OFFBEAT and problems with BRIDE!), as well as why people prioritize wedding photography so much. The piece finishes a discussion of my work on my second book, and why I hope no one ever needs to read it. Read More 4.0k 11 Comments July 17, 2017 Transgender weddings: where are all the MTF and transfem brides? A reader asks our publisher Ariel, "I love your site and I've been looking through all your genderqueer and transgender tagged posts, and it's awesome. I'm writing because I'm not finding much representation of transwomen or people who are non-binary, but present more femininely." …AND ARIEL RESPONDS! Read More 2.4k June 22, 2017 Where are all the black Offbeat Brides? A reader writes: " I love your blog (it's the only wedding thing I'm subscribed to) but surely there must be more black Offbeat Brides out there somewhere…" This is an issue I feel pretty strongly about, and have been writing about for almost a decade… Read More 1.3k April 7, 2017 Gifts, loans, and student debt: the importance of being clear about money Ariel was recently quoted in an "Ask Brianna" article over here. The issue was how can someone pay for a wedding while they're really trying to pay down their student loans at the same time. It's a sticky issue with the hugely rising costs of college AND weddings. Here's what Ariel had to say about communication regarding financing with your family. Read More 123…45 Copyright © 2003 - 2018 Offbeat Empire. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction in part or in whole is prohibited. Contact us Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Monetized by SkimLinks
4.0k 11 Comments July 17, 2017 Transgender weddings: where are all the MTF and transfem brides? A reader asks our publisher Ariel, "I love your site and I've been looking through all your genderqueer and transgender tagged posts, and it's awesome. I'm writing because I'm not finding much representation of transwomen or people who are non-binary, but present more femininely." …AND ARIEL RESPONDS! Read More 2.4k June 22, 2017 Where are all the black Offbeat Brides? A reader writes: " I love your blog (it's the only wedding thing I'm subscribed to) but surely there must be more black Offbeat Brides out there somewhere…" This is an issue I feel pretty strongly about, and have been writing about for almost a decade… Read More 1.3k April 7, 2017 Gifts, loans, and student debt: the importance of being clear about money Ariel was recently quoted in an "Ask Brianna" article over here. The issue was how can someone pay for a wedding while they're really trying to pay down their student loans at the same time. It's a sticky issue with the hugely rising costs of college AND weddings. Here's what Ariel had to say about communication regarding financing with your family. Read More 123…45 Copyright © 2003 - 2018 Offbeat Empire. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction in part or in whole is prohibited. Contact us Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Monetized by SkimLinks
2.4k June 22, 2017 Where are all the black Offbeat Brides? A reader writes: " I love your blog (it's the only wedding thing I'm subscribed to) but surely there must be more black Offbeat Brides out there somewhere…" This is an issue I feel pretty strongly about, and have been writing about for almost a decade… Read More 1.3k April 7, 2017 Gifts, loans, and student debt: the importance of being clear about money Ariel was recently quoted in an "Ask Brianna" article over here. The issue was how can someone pay for a wedding while they're really trying to pay down their student loans at the same time. It's a sticky issue with the hugely rising costs of college AND weddings. Here's what Ariel had to say about communication regarding financing with your family. Read More 123…45
1.3k April 7, 2017 Gifts, loans, and student debt: the importance of being clear about money Ariel was recently quoted in an "Ask Brianna" article over here. The issue was how can someone pay for a wedding while they're really trying to pay down their student loans at the same time. It's a sticky issue with the hugely rising costs of college AND weddings. Here's what Ariel had to say about communication regarding financing with your family. Read More 123…45