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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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GroomsOnSwings.com

Ok, so my photo collection for GroomsOnSwings.com has had only one photo … Until now!

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Offbeat military weddings

One aspect of the Offbeat Bride army, if you will, that we often don’t associate with being particularly offbeat (and is definitely under-represented on Offbeat Bride!) are military brides. Here are a few of our favorite military brides and grooms proudly representing this offbeat and dangerous wedding niche.

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Target Women: Jewelry!

This isn’t about weddings, but it totally relates — you’ll see. And then you will laugh and laugh.

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The fallacy of offbeat trends

I’m confused by the “trends” that have been emerging with Offbeat Bride. To me, it feels like the concept behind the book and the site are supposed to be “Offbeat = Personally Expressive,” but lately it’s been more of “Offbeat = Red Dress, Birdcage Veil, & Sneakers.” The message seems like it’s getting lost. Instead […]