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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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Still thinking about Offbeat Bride, a year after the wedding

“Although our wedding was, in the end, quite traditional, I appreciated and valued Offbeat Bride so much for reminding me, and us, to make choices that were right for us, rather than simply doing things for convention’s sake.”

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New reader photo!

It’s been a while since I’ve featured a reader photo — all my photos feature my OLD book cover, but finally a reader took a shot with the new (and in my opinion, much lovelier) second edition.

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Shaun & Lauren’s Quaker and Buddhist inspired, Seuss-ian beach wedding

Offbeat groom Shaun chimes in to share the story of Lauren and his Dr. Seuss themed, buddhist/quaker inspired beach wedding. Shaun did most of the planning while Lauren was busy with school. He even went as far as referring to himself as “the bride.” SO CUTE!

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23 alternative boutonnieres for offbeat grooms

For the most part, boutonnieres can be often over-looked and under-whelming. But the same can not be said for the boutonnieres I’ve got rounded up here…