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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!

Untitled 1 1 alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

Edgy & urban wedding inspiration at The Denver Athletic Club

The Denver Athletic Club and its rooftop deck has been a Colorado staple and served as the gorgeous and eclectic backdrop for this urban wedding inspiration. The ceremony had 180-degree views on the rooftop and the reception rocked all white lounge furniture to give it that Hollywood vibe. Don’t miss the stunning gown paired with a killer black leather jacket, the adorable Great Dane, the edgy letterpress invitations, and the fuchsia ‘Til Death neon light in the Bistro.

Glitz, ombre, & DETAILS: wedding capes have gotten a serious upgrade

Gorgeous wedding capes [updated for 2022!]

One trend I’m super excited about is a wedding cape. Or capelet. Or royal-as-hell cloak.

Benefits of a wedding cape: won’t cover up an elaborate hairstyle, covers your shoulders in a modest setting like a church, gives us major ethereal vibes, and TURNS YOU INTO AN ACTUAL SUPERHERO. Let’s see what kind of glam, colorful, and chic wedding capes we found…

Help me, Obi-wan, my only hope is this engagement shoot with Star Wars jerseys and Pokéballs

Help me, Obi-wan, my only hope is this engagement shoot with Star Wars jerseys and Pokéballs

Ben proposed to Alyssa with a stunning vintage ring nestled inside a Pokeball that said “I choose you!” So it made total sense that these adorable nerdy birds wanted to snag some engagement photos decked out in their nerdy gear — specifically their Star Wars Jerseys.

May the Fourth is only two days away so this adorable couple will surely usher us into the Tatooine spirit. But not back to Jakku! May the force be with them, always.

Want less time posing and more time celebrating? This Boston-based photographer will be your jam (& has a new podcast!)

Want less time posing and more time celebrating? This Boston-based photographer will be your jam (& has a new podcast!)

If there’s one things that’s really been a welcome change at weddings over the last decade or so, it’s a focus on less stiff posing, more authenticity, and more mindfulness on the day. And that’s exactly why we LOVE partnering with offbeat and inclusive vendors like Shaina from Golden Door Photography. We talked a bit with her about her style, why she’s all about intention and acceptance, and about her brand new podcast that’s premiering this summer! If you’re in the Boston area (or beyond), it’s time to meet your potential new photographer/bestie…

Love in the stacks: a literary engagement shoot with two cute brides-to-be

Love in the stacks: a literary engagement shoot with two cute brides-to-be

This beautiful pair of ladies both work for a big city public library system so a literature-themed engagement session was on the agenda. They added even more meaning to it by finding the perfect book store to match their intentions. Let’s hear from bride-to-be Amara on how she and her partner Ginny decided where and how to rock a bookish engagement session (all while juggling a photographer swap and the hurdles of planning a wedding as plus size, queer people!)…

alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

Bedazzled, colorful, & embellished wedding veils to give you regal unicorn vibes

I love to dive back into wedding veils to see what’s new. This time I decided to look into the realm of colored, bedazzled, and embellished wedding veils and it was so not a disappointment.