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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!

1940 Canadian Airmail envelope alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

Vintage Post Office-inspired wedding invitations

You have got to see Jessica’s vintage Post Office-inspired wedding invites STOP When the photo-copy place told her they couldn’t make her idea work, Jessica decided to take matters into her own crafty hands STOP Check out these awesome creations that’ll take you back to the “good ol days” and find out why I’m writing like this STOP

harry potter cake 082411 alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

Doctor Who, Harry Potter, and a burrito walk into a bar…

I geeked out on the Offbeat Flickr Pool entries this week. It was like you guys exploded with Harry Potter, Doctor Who, Lego, and Renaissance amazingness. Moar nerds FTW in this week’s Monday Montage!

Helena Teixeira mom and dad 1979 1 alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

Vintage snack: An officer and a bride

There is something about a man in uniform and a classic bride that just looks so right. This week’s Vintage Snack takes us to 1979 where an officer weds his bride.

paper flower 1081011 alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

Tons of paper flower inspiration for your wedding (or paper anniversary!)

Coffee filters, origami, and newsprint all find their way into crafty hands for paper flower bouquets, centerpieces, and decor. If you’re choosing paper flowers over living flora and fauna, there are tons of choices. We’re rounding up our paper magic for your handmade and alternative material inspiration.