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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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Beautiful dreadlock up-do

A while back I answered an advice question about how to style your dreadlocks on your wedding day. Well, Chloe here may rocking my very favorite dread style ever. Tidy with the hairline baby hairs slicked over and a bit formal with those rosebuds — but still fully textured and genuine. (Thanks to drtoast for […]

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Origami wedding boutonniere

Why kill flowers when you can just make one, in the case of this origami boutonniere. The bridal party got origami necklaces, origami place cards, the centerpieces and even the bride’s bouquet were made from origami flowers! (Thanks to mysoldiergirl for the photo!)

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Add flavor to any wedding with guest photos

It’s officially wedding season, and while many of you might be planning offbeat weddings, chances are good that you have a couple traditional weddings to attend this summer. Here’s one non-intrusive, respectful way that you as an offbeat guest can bring a little offbeat flavor into any wedding: Make a sign that says something like […]

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Gothic-chick/Skater-cool

Things I like about this adorable couple: Groom’s cutie curly mohawk Bride’s dress that hints at gothic, but doesn’t overwhelm Bride’s proudly displayed bridal ink Their cute matching skate shoes! Check out more shots from Brooke and Joe’s wedding. The photographer, Crystal Bock, describes it as “Part gothic-chic, part skater-cool.”