34 of the BEST mother-daughter dance songs EVER
My dad passed away when I was two and I’ve been raised by my incredible mom since then. Through all my research, I’ve yet to find a list of songs for mother-daughter dances. While most of the father-daughter and mother-son songs would work, I’d love to pick your brains to see if you have any recommendations for a less gendered list for mother-daughter dance songs lists.
Trying to lose weight for your wedding? Here are 5 Reasons NOT to
Everyone wants to look their very best on their wedding day, right? For some brides, this can mean beginning harsh diets, working out wildly, and trying desperately to lose all possible extra weight… but why are we trained to do this? Here are a few reasons why you SHOULDN’T diet before your wedding…
Offbeat guest goes black tie: How do I blend into a black tie wedding?
There’s tons of advice out there about what to wear to a black tie wedding, but I was wondering if Offbeat Bride had its own take on the subject? I recently received an invitation to a black tie Nuptial Mass, and I am simultaneously excited and intimidated. I want to be respectful, but I’d love […]
This one-ingredient homemade dry shampoo could save your wedding hairstyle
If you want your wedding hairstyle to hold even in the humidity, this homemade dry shampoo is my secret weapon. Okay Okay, before you roll your eyes about the fact that dry shampoo is yesterday’s news, read on. This isn’t just any dry shampoo, this is totally my favorite that I stumbled on, and has only one ingredient.
Reception logistics: How many people can fit around your reception tables?
Planning out your seating chart can be a doozy if you’re not sure how many guests can fit around the tables at your reception venue. We’ve got a rough guideline to help you plan how many guests to seat at your tables, depending on their size and shape. We’ve also included estimates for highboy tables, which are often found at cocktail receptions. Let’s talk shop on reception logistics and how many guests you can fit at your tables…
Surviving as offbeat in mainstream online communities
Is it just me, or is it difficult being an Offbeat Bride on more traditional websites? While I love to talk about planning weddings, why are the communities on these websites as a whole so judgmental? Is it just me that’s met with this…hostility, if I even dare to ask about something that seems too offbeat, taboo, and “rude?” We’re just surviving as offbeat in mainstream online communities…