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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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Groomsmen fashion inspiration: suspenders & mismatched ties

How to dress your groomsmen so they look dapper and yet also like the individuals they are?

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What Timothy Leary can teach you about having BIG CONVERSATIONS with your potential fiance

“I know we need to have those conversations before I pull out a ring and pop the question, but I’m at a loss for how to do so without seeming like I’m going through a laundry list. How can I do this right?”

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Do you need a wedding planner or day of coordinator?

Do you need a “day of” coordinator for your wedding, or can your mother-in-law’s friend take care of it for you?

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Dealing with bullshit, micro-celebrity, and Offbeat Bride Magazine

Ariel answers reader questions like “how do you deal with stress?,” “Will you ever make an Offbeat Bride magazine?” and “What’s your favorite part of being a wife?”