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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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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…

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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…

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So, people think you’re too young to get married

I am 19 years old and I’ve been with my boyfriend for 4 years. We are very much in love and have eventual plans for marriage, but nothing set in stone. An old friend recently commented that we were “too young” to be engaged. How can I diffuse future situations where others judge our love to be “too young” for anything serious?

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Janelle says: BUY THE BOOK

“My partner of six years officially proposed last weekend! Hooray! And the very first thing I did was BUY THE BOOK! I just got it yesterday and have been burning through it and already there is advice in there about engagement and rings that I have found SO helpful and reassuring.”