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Author of three editions of the Offbeat Bride book and its sequel (From Shitshow To Afterglow, the ultimate offbeat breakup book), Ariel Meadow Stallings is the publisher of all the Offbeat Empire web properties. She lives in Seattle with her son. You can read her latest writing here.
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Wai-Ching does it again

Yes, I’m a longtime fan of Wai-Ching dresses, and even wore one to my book release party. But with this silk dress, Chrissy Wai-Ching has truly outdone herself. No seriously: I love that Chrissy made the groom’s dramatic silk tie to match … but really you haven’t lived until you’ve seen the back of the […]

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Wire bouquet

I’m on a roll with the non-floral bouquets this week! Here’s another option from Etsy seller Refinerii, who makes these bouquets out of salvaged metal and iridescent Austrian crystals, glass beads, white pearls, and silver wire. The result is super sparkly and distinctly industrial, perfect for an urban loft wedding: (Thanks, Tuppence!)

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Suit & Pumas

Yes, we’ve seen a lot of suits and converse on the gentlemen. But what about a stylin’ suit and a sweet pair of Pumas? Here’s a shot of a friend of mine rocking a Hugo Boss suit and a fly pair of sneakers. The look’s a bit less punk, a bit more Justin Timberlake. And […]

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How to make a light-up Christmas ornament wedding bouquet

So you want the ultimate non-floral bouquet alternative? Here’s how to make an Christmas bulb bouquet that even lights up.