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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. You can read her latest writing here.
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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.

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Why do longtime partners split after getting married?

“I just heard about friends who married after being together for 7-8 years, but end up divorced after the first year or so. Why do you think that happens?”

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Aaron’s amazing green suit

I’ll have the full scoop on Christina & Aaron’s wedding for y’all next week, but for now I just wanted to post this picture and say that Aaron has made a statement on behalf of all offbeat grooms, that statement being “WHO SAYS A SUIT HAS TO BE FREAKING BORING!?” Even if a chartreuse silk […]

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Lego chocolate favors

So you’re having a Lego cake-topper. Or maybe your groom made himself Lego cuff-links. Regardless, you’re thinking to yourself, “Self, what’s the DIY perfect wedding favor to go with these Legos?” Answer: Chocolate Legos! OBT member Shandriz made these for her wedding, simply by pouring melted chocolate into a Lego ice tray. So easy! So […]