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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.
campfire wedding alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

An ode to the wedding weekends: weddings that go all weekend long!

A weekend wedding makes your wedding more than just an evening event, or a so-called “special daaaaaay” … it provides your guests with the gift of time. Time not just to eat and drink and dance, but time to talk and sleep and share.

paradise or ethical conundrum alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

How do your values influence your honeymoon or destination wedding choices?

With Megan in Fiji this week, the time is perfect to discuss honeymoon destinations — but specifically, how your ethics and values might play into the decision of where to go.

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This groom’s purple outfit will make you squee

When I saw Cuba and Anna’s Offbeat Very Community-Oriented Wedding, I about died. Their entire wedding was gorgeous, but I was especially struck by Cuba’s outfit. So, I asked him to give me the details…

upcycled wedding dress 1 alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

How I upcycled my “Cinderella” wedding dress for less than $100

Being an upcycled dress designer, it was clear that my wedding gown would be a wonderful opportunity to showcase a hand made creation. I decided to challenge myself to create the dress of my dreams for under $100 utilizing second hand materials exclusively. Here’s how I did it…