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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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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?”

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On being an offbeat consumer

I don’t see consumer as a bad word. You just have to be clear on your consumer values, and stick to them.

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Would you lie to vendors about your wedding to get a cheaper deal?

Frustrated with services that cost more once the word “wedding” is attached, some folks choose to lie to vendors to save money.