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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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What does being a bride feel like?

“So, what do you do if you don’t FEEL like a bride? I don’t know what to do; I want my man (I’m madly, head over heels in love), I want a wedding (I love parties and I love planning), but I just haven’t felt like a bride…”

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Kilted groomsmen

I love this shot by Wisconsin’s Red Gecko Photography, featuring Becca & Dave and their wedding party — including their fully kilted groomsmen! That’s just one of the amazing shots from this wedding — there’s handfasting, rock climbing, keens, and sooo much more. Go look at Red Gecko Studio’s blog to get the full scoop […]

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Sara Jane & Meghan

Well, I figured since we had two brides in suits this morning, I’d balance it out with two brides in dresses this afternoon, with this gorgeous shot of Sara Jane & Meghan at their recent wedding: These two lovelies were captured by Sara Maren Photography, whose work you’ve seen on OBB before! To get all […]

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How to walk down the aisle when you’ve got two moms

I have lesbian parents and I was wondering how I ask one mother over the other to walk me down the aisle? I am planning on asking my ‘other’ mother, that is my non-birth mother, to honor the special relationship we have. But even the thought of it makes me feel like I am, 1) […]