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bearded groom

We firmly believe that no groom should have to shave for his wedding. Grooms with beards are awesome! Short, long, bushy, stubbly… BRING ON THE GROOM BEARDS!

This fall elopement in Tennessee was surrounded by foliage & a bit of edgy goodness

This fall elopement in Tennessee was surrounded by foliage, leather jackets, & intimate vows

Picture it: an intimate ceremony among the turning fall leaves of a woodland backdrop. A gray dress, dapper groom, and a little edge with leather jackets. You don’t have to imagine it, because I’ve got just such a wedding. Marcella and Jimmy chose a gorgeous fall day for their Seymour, TN elopement.

This edgy Chicago wedding combined ultra glam with street art and ring tattoos

This creative & edgy wedding combined ultra glam with street art and ring tattoos

Brooke and JD has mutual passions for Halloween and haunted houses and are incredibly talented and artistic. Their edgy Chicago wedding gorgeously combined total glam, gritty street art, sweet greenery, an epic flower crown, and moody meets colorful decor. You won’t want to miss their inked-up style and killer photos in a drainage pipe!

Everything was DIYed based on their creative vision which included forgoing the ring exchange for mutual ring tattoos. This one is a must-see…

Vintage style & geometric touches at this vintage garage wedding

Vintage style & geometric touches at this vintage garage wedding

Amanda and Frank’s vintage garage wedding was a sea of colored hair and epic ink. The decor was geometric, totally avant garde, and just chic as hell.

Just wait until you see how well all of the black and white details meshed with the subtle florals, lighting, and gorgeous style…

It's guitars & malt shop love at this retro diner-themed wedding

It’s guitars & malt shop love at this retro diner-themed wedding

I am a retro pinup and my husband is a phenomenal guitar player. What better way to combine the two passions with a retro diner theme wedding? With tabletop jukeboxes and condiment caddies on every table, an electric guitar as our guestbook, ice cream sundae wedges on my feet, 45s lining the aisle, my bridesmaids carrying albums down the aisle instead of bouquets, guitar pick place cards, and a working jukebox at the front of the ceremony space, and guitar pick flower boutonnieres, our wedding was a combination of retro style and rock 'n' roll.

Untitled 2 alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

Jewel tones & sweet music tones at this flower-filled brewery wedding in Philly

Without a doubt, we knew we wanted our wedding to be colorful. I've always been drawn to bohemian decor and rich hues, so it was a no-brainer that we would tie in jewel tones and gold for our small touches. I gave each of my bridesmaids a color and let them go to town. It was fun to see them each choose a dress that fit their individual styles. (Don’t miss all the amazing song choices in this one, y’all!)

Peacock feathers, colorful lights, & a starry vibe at this Madonna Inn wedding in California

Peacock feathers, a faux hawk, & a starry vibe at this Madonna Inn wedding in California

The Madonna Inn is known for it’s kitschy flavor that matched Chris and Steph’s peacock feathers and LED wedding featuring feather boutonnieres, a paisley groom suit, light-up shoes, copper lanterns, a wooden ceremony arch, and starry theme. The couple met at an electronic music festival in California and wanted that same electric vibe infused into their wedding. The rocked feathers, bold colors, and lights to create a super fun yet glam