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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!

A tale of wedding photography disappointment (and how to avoid it yourself!)

A cautionary tale of wedding photography disappointment (and how this photographer can help!)

“Is it really so hard to get everything you want?” she asked. My heart sank. A Facebook friend had gotten in touch because she needed help. Her wedding photographer had, in her words, “dropped the ball.” She had finally gotten her wedding photos back after months and months of waiting, and… let’s put it this way, she wasn’t crying tears of joy. Important shots were missing. The lake that was what first made her and her then-fiance fall in love with (and ultimately book) their venue was not in any of her photos. Here’s how to avoid that on your wedding day…

ShowStory White Bridal Heart Platform alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

These heart-heeled shoes let your show your love from head to toe [UPDATED for 2022!]

I wore heart-shaped shoe clips on my wedding day a few weeks back so I’m still on a bit of a heart-shaped kick. When I saw these Heart-shaped heels by Show Story, I knew they were destined to be someone’s perfect love-themed wedding heels. The best part of these lovey-dovey heels are that they come in 35(!) colors and patterns. Some have an ankle strap for extra security, some have a removable toe flower, and there are stripes, polka dots, rainbows, glitter, wings, and more. There’s even a few blue pairs if you want to make them your “something blue.”

We fell in love with this non-binary couple & their urban botanical-style romance

We fell in love with this non-binary couple & their urban botanical-style romance

Lane and Ned are a non-binary couple deeply in love and celebrating their third anniversary on the day of this photo shoot. The Parkside Hotel in Downtown Victoria, BC was the perfect backdrop for lovey dovey looks, stellar fashion, and some greenery-filled decor that took our breath away. Plus, it’s just an honor to be able to feature this beautiful non-binary couple during the month of Pride.

Unposed, super creative, & totally inclusive: here's why this Chicago wedding photographer is a dream team

Unposed, super creative, & totally inclusive: here’s why this Chicago wedding photographer is a dream team

When we first met Roni and David, the tattooed husband and wife team at Roni Rose Photography, we were ENTHRALLED. Their style, their creative expression, the unposed and unstuffy compositions, and their commitment to embracing offbeat aesthetics was clearly such a match for our readers. We went all ga-ga over their portfolio and knew it was time to connect them with you all.