Non-matching bridesmaids in green
I love that non-matching bridesmaids are becoming more popular in weddings these days … and this shot perfectly encapsulates it. Everyone’s in green, everyone’s lovely, and everyone’s different. Photo by Toronto photographer Derek Wuenschirs. To see more of Derek‘s photos from this wedding in Toronto (including a crazy-amazing bouquet), keep reading…
Corinne’s light-up, ornament, crochet bouquet
Offbeat Bride Tribe member Corinne inundated the tribe with some of the fabulous DIY projects that she and her fiance have been making for their wedding. We were really delighted by her twist on on Naomi’s ornament/lights bouquet. Corinne made it her own by adding some awesome crocheted flowers to the mix! Â Â Thanks […]
Insider tips from a florist: 13 ways to avoid getting screwed on your wedding flowers
I am a florist who strictly does wedding work, cake toppers, centerpieces, floral dog collars, and the usual, all for brides on limited budgets. I was visiting a friend of mine at her work (a big money sucking floral shop) and I over heard some things that I could not believe.
Kale bouquet, skull vest, and red boots at this Chicago wedding
There are so many inspiring details packed into Olivia Leigh Photographie‘s photos of Sam & Ben’s November 2008 Chicago wedding … I’m not really sure where to start. But, let’s first look at the bride’s bouquet made from peacock feathers and kale. Then there’s the groom’s skull-emblazoned vest … impeccable: …and of course the bride’s […]
Lolo & Kevin’s N’Awlins/NYC Wedfest
The offbeat bride: Lolo, Nurse Practicioner Her offbeat partner: Kevin, Good Ol’ N’Awlins Musician Location & date of wedding: St. Anthony of Padua (ceremony) and the Benachi House (reception) in New Orleans, LA on October 11th, 2008 What made our wedding offbeat: Not my first time around but his and he’s in the music biz […]
My 2008 halloween costume: YOU!
After working on offbeatwed.com for almost two years now (and Offbeat Bride the book for another year before that!) I’ve started to see some definite trends in offbeat bride styles. I mean yes: we’re all doing our own thang, but there are definitely elements that seem to pop up repeatedly in offbeat weddings. To celebrate […]