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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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When “awkward” is actually “awesome”

When an “awkward family photo” is actually an AWESOME family photo that includes the Legend of Zelda and some amazing outfits.

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Sara’s Pulp Fiction-inspired Offbeat Bride reader photo

We all know I’m a sucker for photos of readers with their copies of Offbeat Bride — and this shot of Sara takes the cake!

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Have you told your groom he’s beautiful today?

You know how in the movies (and in real life sometimes) the emphasis is so heavy on the girl dressing up? You ever notice how that doesn’t happen for men? Tribe member Miss Moppet is here to remind us to tell your man he’s pretty too.

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Thoughts on being a hairy bride

We already broached the question of “should I shave my armpits of my wedding day,” but let’s hear about it first hand from a bride who chose not to shave on her wedding day.

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How to have an unplugged wedding: copy ‘n’ paste wording and templates

If you’re considering having an unplugged wedding but aren’t sure how to say it in a way that won’t piss off your guests, we’re here to help with copy ‘n’ paste wording ideas for your officiant, wedding website, program, invitations — and even some pre-designed printable signs you can post at the venue.

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The unplugged wedding: couples tell guests to put down their devices

Welcome to the era of the over-documented wedding, where even though you’ve hired someone to take photos, every guest has a camera and is live-tweeting the whole event. They’re there with you, but are they really present?