Category Archive

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.
two tattooed brides alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

Double dose of tattooed brides

Really, you must check out the entire set of photos from Sam and Julia’s wedding. Thanks to Closed Circle Photography for the shot!

feather lapel pins alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

Feathered lapel pins

I love feathery weddings, and that includes the groom’s lapels. (photo from NYTimes) Thanks to Brooklyn Bride for bringing this New York Times style feature to my attention. Related: Archive of Offbeat Bride posts about peacock weddings.

stripedweddingdress alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

Madam_cobweb’s masquerade wedding

Check out the photos from this October wedding — I love the bride’s striped dress, black manicure, and the masquerade theme. (Thanks for the tip, Morgan!)

1806665903 b4a9923abb b alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

Mom’s wedding dress

Raina, who’s featured in the budget chapter of the 2nd edition of Offbeat Bride the book, rocked her autumn wedding wearing her mother’s wedding dress.