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Honor the generations with a multi-generational ring photo

At Charmaine & Chris’ vintage diner and opera house wedding, Chramaine took a couple minutes to capture this multi-generational photo with her mother and grandmother…

Heritage Square at Sunset alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

3 unique & affordable Los Angeles wedding venues

ZOMG, getting married in Los Angeles is so fucking expensive. The wedding industry is stupidly pricey already, but then add a major city into the mix — especially a city that throws million dollar parties weekly — and finding a place to get hitched with a $10K budget become seemingly impossible. But no fear, Kimmypossible is here, to reveal six surprisingly sensational venues I found in Los Angeles that are as fun as they are freakishly cheap.

fire a bridesmaid alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

How to fire a bridesmaid

Yes, firing a bridesmaid sounds shitty. Honestly, it usually feels pretty shitty. There are lots of different reasons that a bridesmaid just might not work out — some that are high drama (like a fight or a friendship ending) and some that aren’t quite as emotional (life situation changes, unexpected illness or injury). Regardless, it still sucks. Here’s how to make it suck less…

Henna and Halo alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

Combine traditions and interests with a Henna & Halo party

The night before our interfaith wedding, we had a big party. My partner Shreyas’ mom wanted to have a henna party, where all the women get mehendi, but she wanted to have the guys come, too. Shreyas objected, saying mehendi was a “girl thing” and didn’t want to do it. We compromised by having a manly activity too, and thus the Henna & Halo party was born.