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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!

heart clips alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

Heart-shaped paper clips for your wedding info

Looking for a way to attach all your wedding invitation goodies — driving directions, wedsite info, RSVP card, schedule of events, registry info, etc? I love these heart-shaped paper clips from Kikkerland.

slave leia 051512 alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

Show off your fancy footwork with barefoot sandals

Ever since I saw the handmade barefoot sandals from Ashley and Oliver’s wedding on the dunes, they kept creeping around my brain. Ashley and her bridesmaids used them for easy walking on the beach during the ceremony, which makes total sense. But you can actually use these to embellish a pair of plain sandals or shoes too since they are essentially just foot jewelry. I had to investigate what was out there and if these can be easily DIYed.

love seam tights by mat smith alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

Give your wedding legs some love with LOVE seam tights

Offbeat Bride Natray demonstrates a super cute and super simple way to tuck a little extra love into your wedding day: Pamela Mann Signature Love Seam Tights.

Burch Burch Alison Yin Photography KMwed29 low alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

A sun-filled same-sex Jewish wedding with an eco-friendly mindset

With an eye for using local businesses and salvaged materials, we already like this wedding. But add in two gorgeous ladies, a fabulous spring day at Joaquin Miller Park, and a personalized chuppah, and I am in! Don’t miss the matching purple flats and bookish details too.