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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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Top 5 joys of attending a wedding after yours is over

“The weddings you attend after your wedding are SO much fun.” It sounded nice at the time, but I had no idea what she was talking about. How could anyone else’s wedding live up to the feeling of your own personal celebration? I was wrong. Attending a wedding after your own is the best, and here’s why…

Easy DIY wedding hairstyles from @offbeatbride

Braids, twists, and buns: 20 easy DIY wedding hairstyles

We love us some DIYed wedding hairstyles. Even for those of us without mad hair skills (cough-like me-cough), using hair accessories, headpieces, fascinators, adding in flowers, and rocking a sleek updo are all ways to make fabulous hair come easy. We’ve compiled a collection of some spectacular DIY wedding hairstyles to try yourself, take in to your stylist, or just keep on hand (or bookmarked in your phone) in case you end up sans hairstylist on the day-of and have to handle your own hair.

Offbeat Brides official stance on wedding etiquette advice alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

Accountability: Offbeat Bride’s official stance on wedding etiquette advice

Not infrequently, Offbeat Bride will be criticized for supposedly telling couples to ignore certain kinds of wedding etiquette advice. Or we’ll catch shit for sharing weddings where folks went way off the beaten track when it comes to what you might think of as acceptable wedding etiquette. Given that the “Offbeat Bride hates etiquette!” critique comes up repeatedly, perhaps it’s worth capturing our official stance on wedding etiquette advice.

How to donate your wedding flowers by @offbeatbride

How to donate your wedding flowers to hospitals, shelters, or the elderly

Donating flowers, leftover catering, and dresses is totally a thing, and you can get in on it. We’ll talk fashion and catering another day, but for now, let’s talk about donating your flowers to hospitals or to senior living facilities. If you didn’t opt for non-floral bouquets and centerpieces, what would you do with all those perishable flowers anyway, right?