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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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Non-matching bridesmaid dresses

“I am thinking of asking my three brideswomen to just pick a dress they like (maybe within a colour scheme…?) I don’t think they have to be matching because they are all uniquely beautiful and hopefully will feel more comfortable in something that they have picked out themselves. Have you got any pics of non-matching brideswomens’ dresses?”

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How to make photobooth save the date cards

Since the photobooth “save the date” cards I featured a while back were so popular, I figured it was worth sharing this video showing you how to make your own.

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Grocery store wedding photos

So, you met your future spouse when you worked together at a grocery store. What do your wedding photos look like? This, of course: More photos of Lindsay & Mike over here.

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Contender for “hottest groom in a kilt” award

Lots of grooms look great in kilts, but there’s just something about Miroslava’s groom Kevin that’s extra hot. Is it the jacket? Is it the boots? Is it the hair? Or wait, is that kilt leather?! Regardless, Kevin’s taking “sexy kilt” to a whole new level. Don’t get me wrong: Miroslava herself is positively dripping […]