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Wedding trends

While editing Offbeat wed, we look at thousands of weddings a year. Sometimes we notice trends — and sometimes we notice things that the mainstream wedding media SAYS are trends, that actually totally aren’t.

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Vendors helping queer couples elope RIGHT NOW

In the wake of political uncertainty in the United States, some queer couples are feeling the pressure to get married RIGHT NOW. This in mind, we’re sharing lists of vendors offering deep discounts (or even free weddings) for queer couples having quick elopements this fall. We want to believe marriage equality isn’t going anywhere, but we also believe in being prepared.

mismatched bridesmaid dresses and suit Photo by Kelsey Schwenk Courtesy of The Maple Estates

18 unique mismatched bridesmaid dresses and suit combinations

For a mismatched look that feels effortlessly coordinated, you’ll need to give your wedding party a little bit of direction. Here’s how to achieve the mismatched bridesmaid dresses and suits look for a colorful and coordinated wedding party! Perfect for mixed gender wedding parties and uneven wedding parties.

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Steal this “first look” idea: do it on a bridge!

Lots of couples like to share the first look with each other, but some are finding joy in giving it a creative twist!

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Wedding gift trend alert: A BED!

Let’s talk about how my mother-in-law made me hella uncomfortable at our wedding, but in hindsight was actually a high-key genius and basically should get credit for coming up with the ultimate wedding gift trend: a bed.