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kilts

Kilts aren’t just for Scottish grooms any more… We’ve got Utilikilts, steampunk kilts, goth kilts and soooo much more.

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Danielle & Banger’s gothique, Burton-esque, New Orleans, voodoo, Hallows-Eve, handfasting

Remember when Ariel got all jumpy and hand-clappy over that gorgeous goth stripey bride? Where here she is with the whole gorgeous goth wedding details! The offbeat bride: Danielle, Comedic Actress, Usui Reiki Master, Village Witch & Tarot Reader (and OBT member “Danielle“) Her offbeat partner: Banger: Semi Professional Musician, Financial Services Consultant Location & […]

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Bandora & Michael’s Foxtailed Pagan Handfasting

“We had a Pagan handfasting during our own weekend camping festival. The groom wore a kilt, we both had foxtails …”

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Kilted groomsmen

I love this shot by Wisconsin’s Red Gecko Photography, featuring Becca & Dave and their wedding party — including their fully kilted groomsmen! That’s just one of the amazing shots from this wedding — there’s handfasting, rock climbing, keens, and sooo much more. Go look at Red Gecko Studio’s blog to get the full scoop […]

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Hope & Gavin’s Head banging, Footy sock, Pantsing party Wedding

The Offbeat Bride: Hope, Lawyer & part-time politician (and OBT member “Hopium.”) Her Offbeat Partner: Gavin, Engineer and “cannon fodder” Location & date of wedding: Stony Range Botanical Gardens, Dee Why, Sydney, AUS — 6/6/2009 What made our wedding offbeat: There are numerous items that make it a little unusual. I think it’s the personal […]

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Monica & Eric’s Artsy Craftsy Disney Infused Wedding

The Offbeat Bride: Monica, system analyst and jewelry-maker Her Offbeat Partner: Eric, animator and artist Location & date of wedding: Cross-town Los Angeles – ceremony at Immanuel Presbyterian, reception at The Proud Bird — 1/31/09 What made our wedding offbeat: Eric and I both have issues with our respective faiths of origin. After I realized […]

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Sarah & Jess’s Scottish/Southern/Unitarian Beach Wedding

The Offbeat Bride: Sarah, Hairstylist Her Offbeat Partner: Jess, Baker Location & date of wedding: Friend’s beach house in Southern Shores, NC — October 11, 2008 What made our wedding offbeat: We were on an extremely tight budget, so we cut out a lot of traditions that didn’t matter to us. The groom’s family is […]