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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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A Skyped elopement in Austin, Texas

Amanda and Jason met on an online dating service, so since they had technology to thank for their meeting, it’s not surprising that it became a HUGE part of their elopement. For their wedding their guests turned of their phones and turned on their cameras for a Skyped elopement!

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A wedding at Hat n’ Boots, in Seattle’s Georgetown neighborhood

Savannah and Jesse got hitched at a favorite roadside attraction in Georgetown, WA and had a teal and red theme that pulled everything together perfectly. Here are some of my favorite details.

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Nerdtastic toasting tankards for beer lovers

I put together a roundup of toasting flutes that are all kinds of awesome, and almost immediately I got requests in the comments for “nerdtastic tankards” for the beer-lovers in the house. Oh boy, you came to the right Offbeat Empire editor for THAT request. Here we go!

Origami Candy Favors 2 alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

How to make folded origami candy boxes as favors and decorations

You may remember her colorful communion bread, or her invitations made with a sewing machine, but Elizabeth Jancewicz is back with her origami and candy favors that can also double as decor.