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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.
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How to have an unplugged wedding: copy ‘n’ paste wording and templates

If you’re considering having an unplugged wedding but aren’t sure how to say it in a way that won’t piss off your guests, we’re here to help with copy ‘n’ paste wording ideas for your officiant, wedding website, program, invitations — and even some pre-designed printable signs you can post at the venue.

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The unplugged wedding: couples tell guests to put down their devices

Welcome to the era of the over-documented wedding, where even though you’ve hired someone to take photos, every guest has a camera and is live-tweeting the whole event. They’re there with you, but are they really present?

How to fight post-wedding blues: set some goals

How to fight post-wedding blues: set some goals

Our wedding was perfect, but now that it’s long gone, I can’t figure out what to do with myself. Am I crazy? Am I pathetic? Help?

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Meet Offbeat Intern #5: Catherine!

I would like to take a quick second to introduce Offbeat Bride’s fifth intern, Catherine!

Catherine is based in Chicago, where she runs a website called Movie Gnome. I’ll let her tell you the rest herself: