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Flora & DIY magic at this garden brunch wedding at the Pond House Cafe in Connecticut

Flora & DIY magic at this garden brunch wedding at the Pond House Cafe in Connecticut

Allison’s dress was a DIY effort: instead of finding her perfect wedding dress in a bridal shop, she thrifted and put two different pieces together for her unique garden-goddess wedding dress and completed the look wearing earrings and a necklace she borrowed from her mother. Allison’s floral accessories were stunning, from her succulent flower crown to her cascading bouquet, which included cabbages! See the rest of this garden wedding…

Vivid colors abound at this leather & acrylic wedding inspiration

Vivid colors abound at this leather & acrylic wedding inspiration

This killer leather and acrylic wedding inspiration was inspired by holographic and neon decor seen at Coachella’s art installations. With a mix of dark and light flowers and vivid colors, it was a seriously dynamic look. We were loving all the acrylic details. It was held at one of Detroit’s newest venues, a restored original whiskey factory with natural light pouring in and an original antique bar found in an old Detroit mansion. This bride rocked her lucky leather jacket over a lace dress with floating appliqués. Don’t miss the “fuck yeah” cake topper…

The stars aligned for this celestial wedding in Memphis

The stars aligned for this celestial wedding in Memphis

Chelsea and Brandon planned out every little detail of their intimate and celestial wedding in Memphis, from Chelsea’s stunning gown embroidered with stars to the crystals topping the tables. She looked like the sun goddess herself, and the green and yellow of the florals and wedding party’s attire gave the wedding both an earthy and ethereal feel. There were so many unique touches, and Chelsea and Brandon combined alternative with traditional to reflect the merging of their styles and of their love.

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

Want to register for an adventure? Here’s the perfect blend of an experience registry and a physical gift

Y’all know we are all about experience gifts instead of more stuff we don’t need. That’s why honeymoon registries, cash registries, and registering for experiences is one of the most flexible ways to receive wedding gifts you’ll actually use. Instead of a toaster or a slow cooker, you can get parasailing in Bali. Instead of towels, you can have wine tasting in Italy. But sometimes your guests would rather get you something you can hold or that they can see you open. That’s where this new kind of gift registry comes in…