Rebecca’s Midwest vineyard bike wedding
I finally got the scoop on the vineyard wedding I featured in last week’s wedding porn. The offbeat bride: Rebecca, Speech and language therapist My offbeat groom: Jeremy, Biomedical engineer Location & date of wedding: Alexis Bailly Vineyard ~ Hastings, Minnesota ~ August 2007 What made our wedding offbeat: We kept it simple and intimate, […]
Amber’s two weddings — one pagan handfasting, one all-American BBQ
In Offbeat Bride, I talk about the concept of having two weddings — this couple took that concept to the extreme! Opposites really do attract — and get married.
Internet ordained ministers: how to officiate your friend’s wedding (LEGALLY!)
Maybe you’ve heard of places like Universal Life Church, but here’s why you should know about American Marriage Ministries, too – they might be just the right fit for you.
Christina’s Seattle church wedding and grungey bar reception
The offbeat bride: Christina, Architect/intern My offbeat groom: Michael, Musician/vintage furniture salesman Location & date of wedding: Ceremony at Trinity Church and reception at Sunset Tavern, both in Seattle, June 2007. What made our wedding offbeat: We tried to do things our way and not get caught up in everything we “had to have” for […]
Sarah’s green budget wedding in St. Louis
The offbeat bride: Sarah, barista My offbeat groom: Josh, architecture student Location & date of wedding: County park in St. Louis, MO (May 20th, 2007) What made our wedding offbeat: I know “green” weddings are quite popular on the coasts, but here in the Midwest, people were stunned. We did our best, on our budget, […]
Non-Traditional Wedding Cakes
We wanted to share a few of our favorite non-traditional wedding cakes…starting with some cute little succulent cupcakes up there! Normally we wouldn’t want to eat succulents, but we want to suck on these cupcakes (GET IT?!) This cake is from a Tennessee wedding was full of color, loft style, performances by friends, […]