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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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Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy + Penguin books = mindbogglingly awesome wedding invitation

What if The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy was published by Penguin Books? Now what if that Penguin Books version of The Hitchhiker’s Guide was turned into a wedding invitation? It might look something like this…

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Bookish wedding ideas for all of you bibliophiles [UPDATED!]

This week we’re paying homage to the academics, the bookworms, the card-carrying library loiterers, and the literati among our readers. So in addition to our usual round-up of reader submissions via Flickr and Pinterest, we’re showcasing some bookish wedding details including decor made from book pages, bookish cake toppers, table numbers from vintage books, and even a Scrabble cake!

Chicago Palomar Wedding AG 19 alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

A Rube Goldberg machine and epic gamefest wedding

This wedding wasn’t about dancing or put-on formality. Instead, it was about good old fashioned FUN and a whole lot of games. One of the main events was having all the guests help build a Rube Goldberg machine! Also included: a pop quiz about the couple, homemade cookies and milk, a ceremony officiated by “The Rev for Whatev,” jump ropes, giant dominoes, and tons of toys.

teardrop drink dispenser on offbeat bride alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

Wedding beverage dispensers to make your guests drool [Updated for 2022!]

If you’re thinking of setting out hydration stations at your summer wedding wedding, here are a few options that will not only serve up yummy liquids, but will match your wedding decor — from vintage-style to nerdy and gothic.