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When we want to get more thoughtful, this is the spot for our feature articles. Sometimes we talk big-picture philosophies, other times we discuss wedding trends, and every once and a while we just go ape-shit over a wedding WTF?!

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Bring out your inner goddess with Kelly Morgen Jewelry

Kelly Morgen jewelry is not your typical wedding jewelry find. Every piece of this sponsor’s collection tells a specific story from the world’s many mythologies and legends while also looking damn pretty.

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I’m taking the “wedding” out of our wedding and it changed everything

In short, I realized that I never cared about registries before, or themed parties, or catering, florists, fancy cakes, or venues. So, why do I want a giant one-day event that doesn’t reflect EITHER of us? Just because it’s… you know… expected?

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The F word

I’m putting this out there because I believe I can’t be the ONLY ONE to have felt this way. Okay, here’s the deal: I hate the word “fiance.” So my husband and I came up with some alternative ways to refer to each other during our engagement. Feel free to adopt them!

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Walking on egg-shells: the challenges of serving many communities

Offbeat Bride caters to a LOT of different non-traditional niches, and that’s where the challenge comes in: everyone wants us to cater to their niche, and when we don’t, sometimes y’all get upset.