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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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Geeky undies for a sexy wedding night surprise

We’ve already covered wedding night nookie and keeping it special. But perhaps some of you would rather keep it hilarious and surprising? Maybe your partner is a classic movie monster fan and the sexiness above would show just how much you want to please them. I went on a hunt for more geeky, fangirl-y, and just plain fun panty/undie/boxer options for the wedding night (or the next day, depending on how tired you are!).

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Yummy mocktails for very cool wedding drink alternatives

So you’re planning out your beverage strategy for your dry wedding, or your wedding with kids and future Offbeat Mamas, or just looking to offer some non-boozy alternatives. You can surely offer sodas and coffee, but why not make their experience a little more special with fancy-shmancy mocktails? Adding fancy stemware and a garnish will put those teetotalers in the mood to party, and they won’t feel left out from any “signature cocktail” moments.

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How come the cold and grey UK gets all the hot weddings?

When Paul Thurlow Photography sent us this wedding, I believe Ariel’s word was “GORGE.” Lush photos, an eerie gray day (my favorite kind), and major style all wrapped up in some classic traditions was the name of this game. Vicky is an alternative model and Rob is a guitarist in the rock band Dead PinUps, located in the UK. They both exude dark, rock glamour and the camera loooooves them.

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Those people are models: photographer Angie Gaul wants to let you in on a wedding blog secret

Remember when we talked about all those pretty white people that you keep seeing? Angie Gaul, of New York’s Milestone Images, has got a little secret to tell you about them.