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bridesmaid gifts

Need bridesmaid gift ideas? What if one of your bridesmaids is a brideboy? What if you need something a little more unique and offbeat? We can help!

See your wedding flowers transformed into jewelry

Your wedding flowers can be pressed and transformed into jewelry

We already love IMPRESSED by nature for their gorgeous handmade jewelry using locally grown flowers and leaves. But did you know that you can preserve your wedding bouquet and flowers in custom-made jewelry, too? Imagine being able to wear your wedding bouquet forever or give a piece of it away as a keepsake gift to family or friends…

my favorite wedding purchases alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

My favorite wedding purchases that brought me the most joy

I’m currently (and finally!) writing my wedding profile for The Redwood Wedding. While I’ve been re-visiting The Blessed Day, I’ve been revisiting some of my details. I thought I’d highlight the wedding purchases that brought me the most joy. Maybe they’ll do the same for you, or spark some inspiration for your wedding. Then I want to hear about yours!

Heart temporary tattoos from happytatts alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

Temporary tattoos for your permanently awesome bridal party

Whether it’s for your bachelorette party or for your wedding day, these temporary tattoos will be a permanently awesome addition to your festivities. They’d make great photo ops, great bonding experiences, and great gifts…

No Ugly Crying Wedding Handkerchief by Wedding Tokens alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

Wedding handkerchiefs for ugly crying, tears of joy, and hot messes

You know what I never thought about wanting but desperately wished I had during my wedding ceremony… a wedding handkerchief! I could have used it, I could have let my partner use it. And then I could have kept it in my purse afterwards as a constant reminder. Don’t make the same mistake I made. Get your hands on one of these special wedding handkerchiefs for you, your parents, or your weepy bridal party members…

wedding getting ready outfits

Funny and sweet wedding getting-ready accessories to make your wedding morning a blast

Yeah, we know the getting ready part of the wedding day isn’t the main event, but it’s arguably one of the best parts. You’re excited, you’re with your besties, and you’re pampering and primping. It’s a good time to share a gift with the people you love and look adorable doing it. Hell, there’s likely a photographer capturing it!

We’ve got funny tote bags, getting-ready robes, wine bottle labels, slippers, makeup bags, and even some stuff perfect for your bridesmen. Here are some kick-ass getting-ready accessories and gifts…

gender neutral wedding party gifts NSFW alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

Gender-neutral (and slightly NSFW) wedding party gifts

If you’re on my same wedding date trajectory (Wedding Season 2017!) then you’re probably frantically looking for gifts for your wedding party. And, you’re also noticing that almost all things labeled “wedding party gifts” have “bridesmaid” emblazoned across them in giant cursive letters. Welp, my wedding party is co-ed, and I don’t see my best friend Ken rocking that “best bridesmaids ever” tank top any time soon.

So here are some of my favorite gender-neutral wedding party gifts (that are also slightly NSFW) that I’ve found whilst on my search…