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Whether you’re looking for unique wedding dresses, wedding shoes, cute wedding invitations, nontraditional wedding rings, or an offbeat wedding photographer… chances are you’ll find ’em here. Start by browsing our Vendor Directory for vendors in YOUR area, and then have fun with these posts to find online wedding dressmakers, photographers, and more!

Andreas & Ariel’s island hippie/raver forest freak-fest (10th anniversary flashback!)

10 years ago today, the wedding that ultimately kicked off the whole weird world that is Offbeat Bride happened. On August 7th 2004, I married Andreas. Then I wrote a book about it. Then I launched a website about the book, and now here we are. To celebrate, I figured I’d fill out a wedding profile myself. If these pics make you curious, you can get the Offbeat Bride book on Amazon for like 50 cents.

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Having trouble finding sleeved dresses? 13 looks that prove it’s worth the effort

Some of our super duper favorite dresses in our real weddings sport glam-as-hell sleeves, so we’re celebrating this less-arm-baring fashion. Prepare yourself for a deluge of loveliness in the form of ruffles, feathers, satin, and lots of lace.

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Find out the secret to Atlanta’s Sarah Gormley’s refreshing and emotional wedding photography

Remember our sponsor Sarah Gormley — the DC photographer that’s all about fresh and honest wedding photography? The last time we talked about Sarah, we were all about her refreshing photography style. This time, let’s get into how Sarah pulls off all these stunningly warm, and natural wedding shots. Hint: It’s all about YOU…

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Chic orthopedic wedding shoes for comfy feet on your big day

Here are a few options for those of us who need arch support, padded footbeds, and a little more love for our toes. Obviously, you know your special foot needs best and I’m certainly not saying every one of these styles will work for every foot… but these brands all have a solid commitment to comfort, stability, and support.