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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. To read her latest writing, follow @arielist on Medium.
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Bridesmaids in boots

How kick-ass are these bridesmaids in their coordinated-but-not-matching boots? And the groomsmen all wore Vans. Too cute! For lots more shots from Hope & Adam’s wedding, head on over to Matthew Morgan Photography. (And thanks to Serena for bringing these photos to my attention!)

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Awesome venue idea: MOVIE THEATER

So you say you don’t want to get married in a church, but it’s autumn so you’re not doing it outside or in your backyard. Bars aren’t really your style and while cave is cool and lofts are swank … maybe you want a movie theater.

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Rockabilly brides get all the best updos

Why is it that rockabilly brides always have the most fabulous wedding hair? I’m totally in love with the 1940s ‘do that Laurenn and her fabulous smile are rocking in this shot from Bonnie Berry Photography. If you want to see the full series from Laurenn and Alex’s Las Vegas wedding, head on over to […]

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Beautiful dreadlocked bride

I wish I could tell you more about this beautiful dreadlocked bride with her neo-tribal feather and bone headpiece. All I know is that her name is Sonya, she got married at a beautiful outdoor location in Santa Barbara, and I think this might be her bridal lingerie. If so: whoa. …Everything else you’ll have […]