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So you need a program for your LGBT wedding: our funniest wedding program goes same-sex

Jayme and Sondra found inspiration in the “So you’re going to sit through a wedding” program, but customized it to include some same sex wedding-related questions that were inevitably going to arise. They titled it, “So you’re going to sit through your (first, probably) two-bride wedding.” They addressed the ceremony legality, ceremony length, and of course, where are the rainbows?!

dont call alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

Stop your phone from blowing up with a “who to call” cheat sheet

Lisa and Mike were determined to make sure that things ran smoothly at their wedding… and that the bride didn’t have to get all stressed up trying to fix things. They created this “who to call” cheat sheet for guests and wedding party members to refer to in times of panic.

parents aisle walking alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

What if both you and your partner walk down the aisle with both parents?

If you want to honor both of your parents when you walk down the aisle, Susan and Jana had a great idea: have both sets of parents (or any of your important people) walk you down the aisle. Here’s how they did it…

first dance idea alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

Have your first dance right at the altar

Sandra-Lee and Conrad’s take on a first dance struck us as genius. Right after the ceremony, right at the altar, they had their big smooch and went right into a super romantic first dance.

vegan menu alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

A spicy and sweet Mexican-inspired vegan menu

Kari and Chris had to do some serious leg-work to find a caterer willing to accommodate their request for their reception dinner: Mexican-inspired vegan cuisine. Thankfully, Philadelphia-based caterer Dine My Darling stepped up to help them craft a drool-worthy menu for their Philly nuptials including sweet potato tacos, pumpkin soup shots, and roasted vegetable empanadas. Let’s dish on the dishes, and be inspired, vegan Mexican-style…

customized cake pops alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

Use your cake pops as a pop culture nod

Individual desserts made for “cake cutting” photos give you a great opportunity to stamp a little personality into the nomming. Amy Joy and Christian had two of their cake pops turned into a golden snitch and a German flag, respectively.