Category Archive

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.
severina and seraphim alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

Severina & Seraphim Seattle handfasting

Part of what I love so much about Offbeat Bride is that I feel like it’s all about finding inspiration outside of my little aesthetic bubble. For instance, I’m soooo not a native of the goth/industrial/fetish scene, but I can find about 10 inspiring things in the wedding photo below, which is from Severina & Seraphim‘s Seattle handfasting.

3286476788 0a0f1d380b alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

Bridesmaids with fans and purple veils

The full scoop on this insanely stylish wedding will be coming next week, but for now … bask in the hotness that is this bride and her purple-veiled, turquoise-bedecked bridesmaids. (Thanks to mighty5146 for the photo!)

im married 3 alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

Recent bride reality check

Tribe member Rodrigues left this message on the Offbeat Bride facebook page: I am glad to see you touching on subjects of marriage and tradition/values rather than just “wedding detritus.” I think its really important to steer the focus away from stuff whenever possible, especially since its so easy to become obsessed with it while […]

6319691442 5e74ba2335 alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

Is having an offbeat wedding any different than having a traditional wedding?

That’s the question that Jezebel.com asked this weekend, and I figure maybe I should give my answer.