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wedding industry

Why two independent, liberal feminists chose the flawed institution of marriage

Why two independent, liberal feminists chose the flawed institution of marriage

I never wanted to get married. Marriage is an incredibly flawed social system. Growing up, I identified with intrepid Jo March, whimsical Anne Shirley, and adventurous Laura Ingalls. I liked how independent they were, how imaginative, how grandly themselves. When each of my heroines tied the knot, I felt inexplicably disappointed. Marriage’s past is smattered with values we reject. But marriage also has a future, with opportunity for change. Is this an institution with of we want to be a part? What inspired two young, marriage-shy independents to happily enter into an engagement?

Wedding planning reminders -- The "just don'ts," self care, and discussion board reminders we all need during wedding planning

The “just don’ts,” self care, and discussion board reminders we all need during wedding planning

Having had an account on The Knot since I was 13, when the internet was just a place of pretty, floofy things with which I could pretend to plan my virtual future, I thought I had cultivated a good notion of what planning my actual wedding would be like. Sure, a little more involved than the average person would expect, but there are so many tools and people to help, and people to do it every day. No big deal. Like the Megabus bathroom I got locked in after my engagement, wedding planning turned from deceptively easy in-and-out adventure, to getting sealed in a small airless space that just smelled like poo. Here are the top five things to remember during wedding planning.

Philadelphia Allebach Offbeat 1 3 alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

Chemistry, price, and a “bait & switch” scheme: real talk tips for how to choose a wedding photographer

Mike Allebach has photographed hundreds of weddings over the past nine years, and he’s picked up a few fool-proof tips for choosing a wedding photographer along the way. Here are the six most important factors to consider when choosing a wedding photographer (and one word of warning you can’t afford to ignore!).

Surviving as offbeat in mainstream online communities

Surviving as offbeat in mainstream online communities

Is it just me, or is it difficult being an Offbeat Bride on more traditional websites? While I love to talk about planning weddings, why are the communities on these websites as a whole so judgmental? Is it just me that’s met with this…hostility, if I even dare to ask about something that seems too offbeat, taboo, and “rude?” We’re just surviving as offbeat in mainstream online communities…

Society fucked up my perception of weddings, my gender, and my disability -- wedding perceptions as seen on @offbeatbride

Society fucked up my perception of weddings, my gender, and my disability

I just obtained a marriage license. In the state of Massachusetts, this means that I have sixty days to become a Married Ladyâ„¢. I’m currently binge watching “Say Yes to the Dress” on TLC. One might assume that the reason I’m doing this is because I’m a BRIDE so I am doing BRIDE things because BRIDE.

Not so much.

New photography pricing advice as seen on @offbeatbride #photography

What new photographers NEED to know about photography pricing

The sky isn’t falling and the photography industry doesn’t need another “price justification” blog post to share with clients. Yes, owning a photography business is tough. Owning any business is tough. Especially “fun” businesses. I still have hard days, weeks, and months. There is more competition than ever, yes. There are also lots of photographers who have successful businesses… based on solid business principles. Mike Allebach is here to keep it real with new photographers about their photography pricing.