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Catherine Clark loiters at her local library, makes art, watches movies en masse, plays video and tabletop games, poorly cooks healthy things, cuddles with her feline fur babies, and blogs at BijouxandBits.com.
This woodsy backyard wedding was a labor of love

This woodsy chic backyard wedding was a labor of love

Corey and George had an intimate wedding that celebrated the vibrant colors of fall and their waterfront backyard venue in the woods. They grew their own flowers, and the bride’s mother made her bouquet which included a deer horn to honor the bride’s father and the groom’s mother. The groom surprised everyone with a live band, and they provided a huge drawing board for the kids and anyone who wanted to leave a love note for them. It was a chic backyard wedding, and a lovely labor of love with local vendors and gorgeous details.

Surviving as offbeat in mainstream online communities

Surviving as offbeat in mainstream online communities

Is it just me, or is it difficult being an Offbeat Bride on more traditional websites? While I love to talk about planning weddings, why are the communities on these websites as a whole so judgmental? Is it just me that’s met with this…hostility, if I even dare to ask about something that seems too offbeat, taboo, and “rude?” We’re just surviving as offbeat in mainstream online communities…

Chic wedding tuxedos for dapper brides as seen on @offbeatbride

Sexy and chic wedding pantsuits for the dapperest of brides

Brides in pants, dapper brides, and all those who just want to rock chic wedding pantsuits, this is the roundup for you. We’re going shopping for women’s cut suits, flowy pantsuits (in more than just white!), and tuxedo styles for ladies of all shapes and styles.

You’ll find clean lines, wild and outrageous looks, and even a space bride outfit. Are you intrigued yet? Let’s go window shopping, shall we?

Grand Gatsby union in Australia

Let’s get fancy at this grand Gatsby-inspired union in Australia

The Werribee Mansion is renowned as one of the most glamorous and impressive venues in Victoria, Australia as it boasts 1900 period-styled decor, rolling green hills, and an absolutely massive size. Ben and Chris took full advantage with their Gatsby-inspired union among costumed friends and family. The pair actually runs an online business that sources antique furniture, so utilizing their resources, they managed to curate the whole look. The furniture, plants, and decor were all found in vintage antique shops.

Let’s explore this Great Gatsby-inspired union with massive style…

Ring Pops, donuts, and ladies in love at this Voodoo Donuts ceremony

Ring Pops, donuts, and ladies in love at this Voodoo Donuts wedding

Natya and Kris had a small but kick-ass ceremony at the famous Voodoo Donuts in Portland, OR. There were, as always, about 20 people in line at the store and many more outside along the sidewalk. This meant that there were tons of onlookers, many of whom only just realized there was a tiny wedding happening.
There were gorgeous photos out by the waterfront, a sweet (literally and figuratively!) donut-filled ceremony with Ring Pop rings, and a gorgeous pair of ladies in love. Let’s take a peek at this Voodoo Donuts wedding…

alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

This hand painted gold wedding veil brings metallic ombre to your look

This fabulously luxe silk tulle veil is hand painted at its hem with metallic gold, rose gold, or silver to create an ombre effect. And we are DIGGING it. Gold details are the jam. Let’s see a little more of this metallic veil creation.