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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?!

wedding tattooer alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

Would you consider REAL tattoo wedding favors at your wedding?

Holy crap! Real tattoo wedding favors at the wedding?! Or maybe just ring tattoos after the ceremony? Either way, this is one idea that is VERY memorable. Let’s see how this whole concept could go down at a wedding, bachelorette party, wedding after-party, etc. Would YOU ever consider it?

Burlesque bachelorette party: boas, gloves, and good times

Burlesque bachelorette party: boas, gloves, and good times

You guys, we’re coming into bachelorette and hen party season, which means that we know some of you are like, “Wait, what are the options for NON-penis cake bachelorette parties? Are there bachelorette party games and activities that don’t involve bars?” (No shame in penis cakes or bars, of course. I mean, I personally love a good penis cake. And a good bar.)

BUT! Seattle and Puget Sound area folks! You’ve got an amazing bachelorette party alternative — and it’s one I even have very first-person experience with: The Academy of Burlesque.

"I never imagined having a wedding until we did": how to throw a non-wedding wedding

I never imagined having a wedding until we did: how to throw a “non-wedding”

No one ever thought I would get married. Except I actually love weddings! I watch bridal shows and browse the stories and DIY projects on Offbeat Bride. When friends get married I’m super happy for them. But I can’t stand the thought of having a big wedding party for myself or see myself as a princess in white. We decided to get married anddecided to throw a party. Therein we have our challenge…

One cancer survivor's 3 non-wig ways to rock being a bald bride

Beauty from pain: A cancer survivor’s non-wig ways to rock being a bald bride

“Will you postpone the wedding until after your cancer is gone?” asked my friend the week I was re-diagnosed with lymphoma. My response was so feral it surprised even me. “Honey, come hell or high water, I am motherloving having this wedding, and you better motherloving be there because I don’t know how long I’ve got left.”

My cancer came back a few months before my wedding, and I wanted to use my baldness as an opportunity to recognize cancer’s presence while living through it with beauty and joy. Here’s my story…