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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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How to choose your wedding colors for a non-traditional wedding

Choosing your wedding colors is arguably the funnest part of wedding planning! Can’t decide between romantic pastels, bold and vibrant tones, or elegant neutral wedding color schemes? Let’s talk all things color to help you get some wedding color ideas going! We’re diving into how to select the right wedding color schemes for your preferred vibes, color symbolism, and color trends for non-traditional weddings.

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Is getting married on a holiday a good idea?

Considering getting married on a holiday? There’s a lot to consider if you’re thinking about a holiday wedding, like guest availability or even finding vendors to help. We’ll get into why getting married on a holiday is a great plan, plus ideas for holiday celebrations like 4th of July weddings, Christmas weddings, Thanksgiving weddings, and more!

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Our thoughts on the Supreme Court ruling

The Supreme Court ruling is making us rage, but I want to say this: I follow a lot of wedding accounts on social (like, a LOT). Offbeat Wed vendors are often the folks who loudly and proudly advocate for the LGBTQ+ community and other historically marginalized communities. I see it in their portfolios, in their marketing, and in their actions.

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These 9 alternative bachelor party ideas are honestly fun for everyone

Looking for bachelor party ideas that don’t involve staying up all night trying to track down the missing groom? We’ve got you covered. From outdoor adventures to solving mysteries, we got a ton of thought-starters for planning an event where you can make memories with the people you love most. P.S. These activities aren’t exclusive to male-identifying folks!

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Is a purple wedding dress timeless?

While white has traditionally been the go-to color, more soonlyweds are breaking away from white wedding dresses and embracing unique and vibrant alternatives like the purple wedding dress! The stunning and captivating nature of a purple wedding dress is perfect for marriers who want to make a bold and unforgettable statement on their wedding day. Let’s ogle a few of our favorite purple wedding dresses from real weddings and vendors we love.

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10 creative wedding guestbook ideas that haven’t been done to death

Many marriers are moving away from the traditional wedding guestbook and opting for creative wedding guestbooks that they can use or see every day. Not to brag, but our Offbeat Wed readers are the most creative marriers in the game and have come up with fun and innovative ways to collect their guests love and well wishes. From signing cars to video messages, these are a few of our favorite non-traditional wedding guest book ideas from real Offbeat Wed readers!