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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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Open letter to wedding photographers about their websites

Dear wedding photographers,

I think you’re swell but, as a whole, your websites suck. Can we sit down for a minute? I’d love to give you some constructive feedback…

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Rainbow ribbons & curls

We all know I’m a sucker for ribbon veils, but I’m LURVING Teresa’s curls wrapped around rainbow ribbons.

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Behold this pinball bride in our Monday Montage

Lots of brides don’t submit their profiles until they have their professional photos, as as we all know — that can take months. So what to do when I see a photo I’m dying to feature, but don’t have the full story on? ENTER THE MONDAY MONTAGE!

not invited alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

How to tell your guests they don’t get a +1

So you’re trying to keep your wedding small. How do you tell your friends that they don’t get to bring a guest?