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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!

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Get a special discount on custom-made House on Hudson wedding rings

As a teenager, designer/goldsmith Miranda would tear apart her collection of junky plastic jewelery and reassemble the pieces in a way that she liked better. That kind of “not going to settle for anything but awesome” attitude is why House on Hudson can make y’all some superb wedding and engagement rings. And House on Hudson’s special discount is why you’re going to be able to actually save money on custom-made wedding rings.

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Unicorns, zombies, and wedding photography with Edmonton-based Jonathan Liaw

Photographer, and Canadian Offbeat Bride sponsor, Jonathan Liaw describes himself as “an adventure-seeking, moment-loving, unicorn-riding, self-confessed geek with a camera for hire.” So clearly Jonathan fits right in with all us moment-loving, adventure-seeking, unicorn-loving geeks. And if you live in or near Alberta, allow me to introduce you to your future wedding photographer.

Hey, even if you’re not even Canadian, you may still just be curious to find out what unicorns, zombies, rap, and Canadian Tire money have to do with wedding awesome photography…

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Navy suit, gingham shirt, slim tie, and vans: advice for grooms on how to find their style

Ok, so I guess today we’re just all about fashion. That’s ok, right? Especially when it involves the amazing fashion of groom Anthony Barlich, one of the founders of Chicago’s Hitch & Sparrow. Anthony rocked a navy suit, silver tie, and gingham shirt, with striped socks and grey Vans. (Topped off by Warby Parker glasses.) Darren from Well Groomed recently did a twopart post series interviewing Anthony about his fashion and guidance for grooms looking to find their own vision in a sea of anonymous suits.

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Glam wedding-friendly styles for undercut hair

The undercut (or half-hawk, made popular by stars like Skrillex, among others) is a style that can be casual and punk, or in this case, glammed up and wedding-friendly. Earlier this week we featured a wedding with just such a style with short, platinum curls that totally fulfilled all our blinged-out, fairy princess wedding dreams all while being totally chic and edgy. You too can have this combination! Feast your eyes on the inspiration.