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By day, Suki teaches screenwriting and sketch comedy. By night, she's the Assistant Editor and Social Media Manager of Offbeat Wed. She loves exploring the intersections of diversity, culture, and money in the wedding industry on her IG account @2buckchuckbride. In between crying over strangers' wedding photos and making herself laugh, she likes to pretends she's a sommelier.
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This TikTok trend is the perfect Halloween bachelorette party idea

What is the thrifted ghost painting trend? It’s the latest thing to hit TikTok, plus it makes for a fun Halloween bachelorette party idea! If you’re brainstorming ideas for an introvert or sensory-friendly bach party, this activity is a casual way to bond and decompress! I tested out the ghost painting trend at a recent event and here’s how it turned out…

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This elegant Halloween wedding had an ofrenda and money dance

In honor of Hispanic and Latin Heritage Month, we asked our Offbeat Wed vendors to submit their favorite weddings with Hispanic/Latin wedding traditions and Dragonfly Events OC flew in on her broomstick with a celebration that checks off everything we love–an elegant Halloween wedding that celebrates the marriers’ culture plus a wardrobe change into a black wedding dress!

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Can I have an LGBTQ-friendly Florida wedding?

Politically, things in Florida are a mess which leaves local wedding vendors and queer soonlyweds questioning the state of LGBTQ-friendly weddings in Florida. Let’s talk about the current climate, how it affects LGBTQ-friendly Florida weddings, and ways to support queer folks in the Sunshine State.

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DIY planet centerpieces for your space wedding theme

This bride DIYed her glass planet centerpieces for their space-themed wedding! Many space enthusiasts thought these non-floral centerpieces were simply out of this world! If a planet centerpiece is a must-have at your space wedding, you’ll want to read Mel’s step by step breakdown. Let’s go!