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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.
tricorn alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

Blue wedding dress + tricorn hat = headsplody!

This post is strictly superficial. I must goo all over myself about ZOMG I LOVE KEZIA’S OUTFIT … especially that tricorn hat! Wow. I’m having a headsplody moment over the whole shebang, and things just got crazier when after a little research I found that of course the tricorn is by Topsy Turvy (an OBB […]

2687347728 15ed9d4d25 o alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

Wedding overload: When to stop looking at wedding inspiration

If lusting after some fantasy of what you COULD have starts to interfere with the reality of enjoying what you’ve ACTUALLY got… it’s time to stop looking at wedding photos.

alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

Love the fiance, love the in-laws

Whilst I can’t wait to marry my fiance, I can’t stand his family. Any ideas how we can include my partner’s in-laws in our wedding without making it seem contrived or forced? I understand they’re his family, and he loves them, but does that really mean I have to?

groomsmen alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

Non-tux attire for groomsmen

My fiancé and I are looking to have an informalish wedding and don’t want anyone to have to wear a tux. We both think suits/sports coats/tweed jackets would be more appropriate for the groom and his men. But we also don’t want the groom’s men to have to dish out for new suits. I don’t know if I’m comfortable with four men putting together an outfit on their own, even with guidelines. I’m not obsessed with them being 100% matchy, but I would like them to wear something coordinated, clean, and pressed. What other affordable options are there for men not renting tuxes?