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Fashion Advice

Sure, we’ve got wedding dress shopping advice and guides for plus-sized folks… but Offbeat Wed’s fashion coverage includes SO much more, like tuxedo alternatives for grooms, clothes for genderqueer and nonbinary folks, lots of very unique wedding shoes, and more!

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Is this bridal enough?: The great WHITE lie

I am feeling the pressure to “give in” to a gown in the white family, like ivory or eggshell. Few people are immediately dismissive of a non-white dress, but over time they begin saying things like, “How will we know who the bride is?” and, “You will look like you’re going to prom!” and everything in between. It’s started to seep into the more doubtful and anxious parts of me and I start to wonder — “is this BRIDAL enough?”

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Furry, funky, and fun options that’ll keep you warm on your winter wedding day

My fiance and I are getting married in December, and the ceremony is going to take place outside. Any ideas on how I can stay warm during the ceremony and still show off my pretty dress?

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How to snag amazing vintage bridesmaid dresses

I outfitted my three bridesmaids in vintage dresses. My motivation was twofold: I love vintage styling, and I try to live by a reduce-reuse-recycle ethos. I loved how it all worked out. If you are thinking of going with vintage dresses, or are in the throes of things already, here are some tips for you.

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What should a best woman wear? Fashion for groomsgirls & best women

You might think the only way to make a gender-blind wedding party work is to match the switcheroo with the other side of the party. But hold on, because that’s just one of a few options. Let’s take a look at what we’ve seen among our own Best Women and Groomsgirls. Bring on the ladies crossing the gender divide!