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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.
Wedding lip sync battle idea from @offbeatbride

No voice lessons required: a LIP SYNC BATTLE reception

If you’re a karaoke buff, it can sometimes be hard to get non-singing guests on board with a live singing reception. But who wouldn’t be game to lip sync?! All it takes is the balls to silently belt it out and get your best moves on. You can amp up the fun even more by turning it into a lip sync battle with a few flexible rules.

Rugani Hanka Jeannine Marie Photography FullSizeMaryEmily0060 low alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

You’ll swoon over how these ladies danced into their ceremony

Mary and Emily had been together for ten years waiting for gay marriage to be legalized. Three days after the ban was overturned, Mary called Emily’s mom to ask for her hand in marriage. Her mom’s response was, “Well, it’s about time.” Our favorite part was how they danced into the ceremony that ended with their guests forming a half circle around them. They then shared a dance before the ceremony started and another dance after.

Essential guest list questions from @offbeatbride

Guest list primer: questions you must ask when making your guest list

Ultimately, nothing decides how large your guest list can be more than your venue. But within those physical boundaries, you’ll still have lots of questions to answer to form your guest list. Let’s get down to basics and see what questions you’ll want to ask yourselves to get to your final list.

New Jersey wedding photography by Lily Szabo Photography

Snowy weddings, yorkie pups, and sunsets: New Jersey’s Lily Szabo’s favorite 2015 weddings are ours, too

Our girl, New Jersey-based Lily Szabo, has already stolen our hearts as an Offbeat Bride herself, a supremely talented photographer, and a cheerleader of all the variety and wild adventures offbeat couples love to bring her way. Let’s take a peek at some of her favorite weddings, read what Lily loved about each in her own words, and dream about what she’ll say about your amazing shots — because you know they’re going to be rad if you book Lily for your wedding.