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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.

Jeff & Erin’s epic save the date video

I’m seeing more and more folks doing Save The Date videos instead of cards — but this one from Jeff & Erin pretty much takes the cake. There’s an eye patch! There’s an evil kitty! There are Vietnamese subtitles! In a time … when height meant everything … The video’s currently got about 4000 views […]

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Fear mongering & you’ll seeeee

During wedding planning, we tell each other a lot of scary stories, which all too often become fear mongering. It’s sort of a pre-emptive commiseration — an anticipatory sing-song of Oh, you’ll seeeee….

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Bouquet made from vintage brooches and baubles

How’s this for the ultimate bouquet alternative for a vintage-loving bride? This bouquet, made by Studio del Fiore in Portland, OR, is crafted from roughly 75 vintage brooches, earrings, and rings. As portlandneatsheet.com notes, this is “a sweet way to incorporate meaningful family gems and jewels into your wedding day.” Lots more information over here, […]

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And the groom wore a pink flower

…And a beard, and fabulous frames, and a beatific smile: We’ll be seeing much more of Dave and his dreads and his fabulous pink flower and GORGEOUS bride next week…