1.9k Nov. 8, 2019 How one international adoptee bride reclaimed her identity through her wedding I am an international adoptee from India. Many times in transracial and/or international adoption, the adoptee loses a sense of identity when they are raised outside of their race and culture. I know for myself, I was raised in a predominantly white town by a white family, so I lost my identity as an Indian. As a bride, I decided to reclaim my identity. I am a "hybrid", both Indian and Anglo-American… Read More 1.1k Sep. 18, 2019 The 3rd edition of Offbeat Bride: What it's like to STILL be talking about your wedding 15 years later What's it like editing a book about your wedding 15 years after the fact? It's humbling. It's embarrassing. It makes you realize how much you've changed, and it makes you deeply profoundly grateful for the ride. Read More 1.2k Jul. 31, 2019 Celebrate Harry's birthday today with a most magical Harry Potter bridal shower On this day ins 1980, a wizard named Harry Potter was born. To honor his birthday, we're sharing this MAGICAL Harry Potter bridal shower in Itasca, Illinois. Danielle and Gabe wanted to share their love of Harry Potter with their friends and family and they nailed it. Don't miss the Hogwarts letter-inspired backdrop, golden chocolate snitches, and spooky magical greenery… Read More May. 10, 2019 Summer cocktail pops, sandals, & lemons: are you ready for these summer wedding ideas? When it comes to summer weddings, the name of the game is usually keeping guests cool. Offering water bottles, fans, and shade is essential. But it can be super fun, too! We're talking colorful fans that make killer photo ops, in-season berry boutonnieres, lemon robes, yard games, string lights, mojito pops, and bare feet. It's almost summer here, y'all and we're READY. Here are a few of our favorite summer wedding ideas… Read More 1.6k 21 Comments Mar. 6, 2019 Don't call me Mrs. Miller: last names, Lucy Stone, & why I'll be keeping my name Since getting engaged, I have been bombarded with well-meaning friends and family members congratulating the "soon-to-be Mrs. Miller" on her engagement. While my external response is generally, "Haha, thanks," my….. Read More Mar. 1, 2019 Over 30 unique groomsmen gift ideas (for bridesmen, too!) Do you have some groomsmen, bridesmen, or wedding party members who just prefer more masculine gifts? Have you been inundated with dop kits, ties, and knives(?!) all day every day in your search? This roundup of over 30 geeky, chic, and more unique groomsmen gift ideas awaits you. There's likely an idea that will work here for all your techie, geeky, stylish, well-hydrated, and goofy friends. Read More 1234…119 Copyright © 2003 - 2020 Offbeat Empire. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction in part or in whole is prohibited. Contact us Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Monetized by SkimLinks
1.1k Sep. 18, 2019 The 3rd edition of Offbeat Bride: What it's like to STILL be talking about your wedding 15 years later What's it like editing a book about your wedding 15 years after the fact? It's humbling. It's embarrassing. It makes you realize how much you've changed, and it makes you deeply profoundly grateful for the ride. Read More 1.2k Jul. 31, 2019 Celebrate Harry's birthday today with a most magical Harry Potter bridal shower On this day ins 1980, a wizard named Harry Potter was born. To honor his birthday, we're sharing this MAGICAL Harry Potter bridal shower in Itasca, Illinois. Danielle and Gabe wanted to share their love of Harry Potter with their friends and family and they nailed it. Don't miss the Hogwarts letter-inspired backdrop, golden chocolate snitches, and spooky magical greenery… Read More May. 10, 2019 Summer cocktail pops, sandals, & lemons: are you ready for these summer wedding ideas? When it comes to summer weddings, the name of the game is usually keeping guests cool. Offering water bottles, fans, and shade is essential. But it can be super fun, too! We're talking colorful fans that make killer photo ops, in-season berry boutonnieres, lemon robes, yard games, string lights, mojito pops, and bare feet. It's almost summer here, y'all and we're READY. Here are a few of our favorite summer wedding ideas… Read More 1.6k 21 Comments Mar. 6, 2019 Don't call me Mrs. Miller: last names, Lucy Stone, & why I'll be keeping my name Since getting engaged, I have been bombarded with well-meaning friends and family members congratulating the "soon-to-be Mrs. Miller" on her engagement. While my external response is generally, "Haha, thanks," my….. Read More Mar. 1, 2019 Over 30 unique groomsmen gift ideas (for bridesmen, too!) Do you have some groomsmen, bridesmen, or wedding party members who just prefer more masculine gifts? Have you been inundated with dop kits, ties, and knives(?!) all day every day in your search? This roundup of over 30 geeky, chic, and more unique groomsmen gift ideas awaits you. There's likely an idea that will work here for all your techie, geeky, stylish, well-hydrated, and goofy friends. Read More 1234…119 Copyright © 2003 - 2020 Offbeat Empire. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction in part or in whole is prohibited. Contact us Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Monetized by SkimLinks
1.2k Jul. 31, 2019 Celebrate Harry's birthday today with a most magical Harry Potter bridal shower On this day ins 1980, a wizard named Harry Potter was born. To honor his birthday, we're sharing this MAGICAL Harry Potter bridal shower in Itasca, Illinois. Danielle and Gabe wanted to share their love of Harry Potter with their friends and family and they nailed it. Don't miss the Hogwarts letter-inspired backdrop, golden chocolate snitches, and spooky magical greenery… Read More May. 10, 2019 Summer cocktail pops, sandals, & lemons: are you ready for these summer wedding ideas? When it comes to summer weddings, the name of the game is usually keeping guests cool. Offering water bottles, fans, and shade is essential. But it can be super fun, too! We're talking colorful fans that make killer photo ops, in-season berry boutonnieres, lemon robes, yard games, string lights, mojito pops, and bare feet. It's almost summer here, y'all and we're READY. Here are a few of our favorite summer wedding ideas… Read More 1.6k 21 Comments Mar. 6, 2019 Don't call me Mrs. Miller: last names, Lucy Stone, & why I'll be keeping my name Since getting engaged, I have been bombarded with well-meaning friends and family members congratulating the "soon-to-be Mrs. Miller" on her engagement. While my external response is generally, "Haha, thanks," my….. Read More Mar. 1, 2019 Over 30 unique groomsmen gift ideas (for bridesmen, too!) Do you have some groomsmen, bridesmen, or wedding party members who just prefer more masculine gifts? Have you been inundated with dop kits, ties, and knives(?!) all day every day in your search? This roundup of over 30 geeky, chic, and more unique groomsmen gift ideas awaits you. There's likely an idea that will work here for all your techie, geeky, stylish, well-hydrated, and goofy friends. Read More 1234…119 Copyright © 2003 - 2020 Offbeat Empire. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction in part or in whole is prohibited. Contact us Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Monetized by SkimLinks
May. 10, 2019 Summer cocktail pops, sandals, & lemons: are you ready for these summer wedding ideas? When it comes to summer weddings, the name of the game is usually keeping guests cool. Offering water bottles, fans, and shade is essential. But it can be super fun, too! We're talking colorful fans that make killer photo ops, in-season berry boutonnieres, lemon robes, yard games, string lights, mojito pops, and bare feet. It's almost summer here, y'all and we're READY. Here are a few of our favorite summer wedding ideas… Read More 1.6k 21 Comments Mar. 6, 2019 Don't call me Mrs. Miller: last names, Lucy Stone, & why I'll be keeping my name Since getting engaged, I have been bombarded with well-meaning friends and family members congratulating the "soon-to-be Mrs. Miller" on her engagement. While my external response is generally, "Haha, thanks," my….. Read More Mar. 1, 2019 Over 30 unique groomsmen gift ideas (for bridesmen, too!) Do you have some groomsmen, bridesmen, or wedding party members who just prefer more masculine gifts? Have you been inundated with dop kits, ties, and knives(?!) all day every day in your search? This roundup of over 30 geeky, chic, and more unique groomsmen gift ideas awaits you. There's likely an idea that will work here for all your techie, geeky, stylish, well-hydrated, and goofy friends. Read More 1234…119 Copyright © 2003 - 2020 Offbeat Empire. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction in part or in whole is prohibited. Contact us Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Monetized by SkimLinks
1.6k 21 Comments Mar. 6, 2019 Don't call me Mrs. Miller: last names, Lucy Stone, & why I'll be keeping my name Since getting engaged, I have been bombarded with well-meaning friends and family members congratulating the "soon-to-be Mrs. Miller" on her engagement. While my external response is generally, "Haha, thanks," my….. Read More Mar. 1, 2019 Over 30 unique groomsmen gift ideas (for bridesmen, too!) Do you have some groomsmen, bridesmen, or wedding party members who just prefer more masculine gifts? Have you been inundated with dop kits, ties, and knives(?!) all day every day in your search? This roundup of over 30 geeky, chic, and more unique groomsmen gift ideas awaits you. There's likely an idea that will work here for all your techie, geeky, stylish, well-hydrated, and goofy friends. Read More 1234…119
Mar. 1, 2019 Over 30 unique groomsmen gift ideas (for bridesmen, too!) Do you have some groomsmen, bridesmen, or wedding party members who just prefer more masculine gifts? Have you been inundated with dop kits, ties, and knives(?!) all day every day in your search? This roundup of over 30 geeky, chic, and more unique groomsmen gift ideas awaits you. There's likely an idea that will work here for all your techie, geeky, stylish, well-hydrated, and goofy friends. Read More 1234…119