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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.
Weed wedding idea as seen on @offbeatbride #weed #wedding #marijuana

A budtender kept the weed favors legit at this Portland “weeding”

Whitney and John’s Christmas tree farm wedding in Portland started out with golf carts, popcorn, and champagne and a sweet outdoor ceremony. It was followed by an amazing family-style dinner in the woods. One interesting tidbit was that it was the first “wedding” in Portland of its kind. They had a weed bar complete with “budtender”! While this isn’t for everyone’s wedding (hell, it’s not even legal in most states!), having a budtender to keep things legal and controlled can be your ticket to an awesome and legal weed bar at your wedding. Let’s check out their whole wedding, including the awesome weed bar tent.

Valentine's Day engagement shoot as seen on @offbeatbride

A snowy and sexy Valentine’s Day engagement shoot

We’re in a total lovey-dovey Valentine’s Day mood and this styled engagement shoot from Karen Menyhart Weddings hit the sweet spot in our romantic hearts. From roaring fires in gorgeous venues to snowy streets and sweet kisses, this is one sexy shoot. Let it inspire your own V-day engagement shoot ideas, or just bask in the hotness like we are.

wedding guest participation on offbeat bride alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

Ring warmings and geeky call-outs: 12 ways to include your guests in your ceremony

Including your guests meaningfully in your ceremony can lead to moments of truly tearful poignancy. From ring warmings to flower circles, and Mad-Libs to Lord of the Rings jokes, we’ve compiled some of our sweetest, funniest, and most favorite ways to include your guests in your ceremony and vows. All together now…

A Vegas elopement on a rooftop at twilight as seen on @offbeatbride

A Vegas destination elopement on a rooftop at twilight

Kendra and Spencer had a rooftop wedding at twilight in Downtown Vegas with neon light backdrop. So glamorous, so shiny! This Vegas destination elopement featured the bride’s black and white gown, the groom’s chic black suit, florals from Flora Pop (and their tear drop trailer!), and the Vegas sunset. Let’s peek at how it all went down, including their first shared donut as a married couple.