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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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Classy and heavily inked Hawaiian wedding

This photo of Mariko encapsulates her and Jeremy’s insanely classy-with-a-bite Hawaiian wedding: But really, you must see the entire set of shots by Hawaii photographer Frank Amodo, which includes portraits that will make you love bamboo even more than you already probably do: If you don’t have the patience for the slideshow, just start scrolling:

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Pink hair bride weds groom with mohawk on top of a building

Mallory Blair Photography has posted a sneak peek of photos from Suzi (aka Offbeat Bride Tribe member “LiquidPixie”) and Jesse’s wedding in Louisville, KY: More photos and information below…. This is another one of those weddings that I’m chomping at the bit to get the full scoop on. Soon, my little OBBs. Soooooon… In the […]

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Is a potluck wedding tacky or is it OK to ask your guests to bring food to your wedding reception?

Is it OK to ask your guests to bring food to your wedding? Is a potluck wedding reception OK? Yes, and YES. Here’s how to have a potluck wedding reception that works for everyone.

Myshell Hannible dancing down the aisle alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

Myshell & Hannibal’s wedding

They know just what they want, and it’s not David’s Bridal. It’s the entire wedding party dancing down the aisle, choreographed routines at the reception, and a bride in a short black and pink dress.