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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!

ELSA alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

Harry Potter, Doctor Who, horses, and a four-figure discount from NY’s Milestone Images

I think this is my favorite interview with one of our most prolific and wonderfully honest sponsors — Angie from Milestone Images. Not only do we get to see the once-viral sonic screwdriver bouquet in action, but we get to hear a photographers candid opinion on why her services are worth the money, why she’s a great fit for DIY couples, AND we get never-before-seen admissions about the depths of her Harry Potter nerd-dom.

Oh, and I get to share with your our first ever four-figure discount from a wedding photographer.

ship headpiece 071112 alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

Juliet caps, flowers, and lace: fabulous vintage veils and headpieces

Looking at vintage veils and headpieces makes me giddy. Some of them are completely out there and some have come right back into style. Wrapped turban style, delicate lacy headbands, and long Juliet caps are the order of the day.

IMG 2174 alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

Make cotton candy at your wedding

Want a sweet wedding dessert, but don’t want cake, cupcakes, donuts, or anything else in the dough family? Consider renting a cotton candy machine like Katie and Aaron (from iPad wedding fame) did!

Andujar Andujar Roman Francisco MadeOnFilm001 low alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

A Buddhist same-sex new york pop-up wedding

Jazell and Debra were part of the Pop Up Chapel event in New York City, which brought together unique archways and backdrops to 24 same-sex couples for an open-air ceremony. Roman Francisco was there to photograph the event including their amazing outfits, Buddhist ceremony, and a large, supportive audience of guests and spectators.