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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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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!

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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?

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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?”