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Wedding invitation trends of 2023: dark florals, retro vibes, and textures

Wedding invitations are your first opportunity to set the tone for your big celebration! We’ve put together the latest 2023 wedding invitation trendss, from gothic wedding invitations to retro wedding styles and more. When you’re ready to bring your wedding invitation suite to life, Vistaprint’s ready to help make all your design dreams come true. Let’s see what’s trending in the world of wedding invitations!

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This couple rocked their Scottish wedding with a heavy metal bouquet

Offbeat Couple: Jodie and David Date and Location: 10/19/2019, The Chester Hotel in Aberdeen, Scotland, UK Hullo from Aberdeen! Please allow Sarah of Joy Story tell the tale of this head banger of a wedding in words and pictures: Jodie and David turned a traditional Scottish wedding into something quite unique: a metal bouquet, a […]

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Queer wedding fashion: Finding the perfect outfit for your lesbian wedding party

Bridesmaids in suits used to be considered lesbian wedding party attire. But here at Offbeat Wed we believe clothing has no gender and suits look good on every body! We’ve put together a few of our favorite suits from SuitShop, a size-inclusive retailer that has options for folks of all gender identities and all sizes. Ready to get inspo for your lesbian bridesmaid outfits? Let’s get your wedding party suited up!

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Devotions & Dragons: a Jewish/Christian interfaith wedding

Our wedding was as eclectic as Jordan and I are ourselves! I am Christian and Jordan is Jewish so, while we only had a Rabbi at the ceremony, she made sure to highlight our interfaith relationship. The general theme of the wedding was the game that brought me and Jordan together nearly 6 years ago: Dungeons & Dragons!

A quirky rooftop elopement in Las Vegas (with special guest Chewbacca!)

11 expert tips on how to perform and officiate your first wedding

Congratulations, you’ve been asked to officiate a wedding ceremony for a loved one! Preparing to officiate your first wedding can be daunting, but we’ve got expert tips covering “What do you say as a wedding officiant?” to “What do I even wear?” Let’s get your ready to perform and officiate your first wedding!

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Sink your teeth into this vampire-themed polyamorous wedding inspiration

What happens when three vampires get married? Daniella of Koontz Photography gives us a glimpse with this Interview with the Vampire-inspired polyamorous wedding shoot. In our fantasy world, Louis, Lestat, and Armand are a triad throwing a glamorous and gothic wedding in New Orleans. From the high fashion wedding suits to the blood-red florals, this vampire-themed wedding inspiration will have you thirsting for more.