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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!

Iridescent Bride Chettara T Photography 2415 2 alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

This iridescent & holographic wedding style is like Lisa Frank all grown up

Who doesn’t love the look of glitter, This iridescent wedding inspiration is brimming with pastel tones, holographic pieces and foil stationery, a super textured and shiny cake, and gorgeous floral arrangements. Who doesn’t love the look of glitter, holo style, and all things shiny?!

This viking sword-fighting photographer slays at stunning wedding photography (AND fantasy photography!)

This viking sword-fighting photographer slays at wedding photography (AND fantasy photography!)

Adventurous couples, romantic couples, weird and wild couples, and everyone in between: this fantasy-loving wedding photographer hailing from the Hudson Valley in New York will translate your unique wedding story into the narrative you want to remember. Let’s get to know her better and see why she might just be the ideal photographer to capture your wedding (and maybe something else, too)…

Holidays gone ultra chic: moody & dark Christmas wedding inspiration

Holidays gone ultra chic: moody & dark Christmas wedding inspiration

We’ve got some stunning dark Christmas wedding inspiration, but it’s probably not what you’re thinking. There are luminous fairy lights, a holiday-colored macaron tower(!), festive and fizzy drinks, pops of crimson flowers and drapery over lush and dark greenery and pomegranates, modern deep red sculptural cakes, and energy mist favors. This definitely isn’t your usual Christmas wedding decor!

Emma Dress on Model 1 alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

Chic & alternative wedding dresses that are SUPER affordable? Yes please!

Not everyone wants a big ballgown for their wedding. Perhaps you’re more into an A-line mini dress, a kicky pantsuit with a ruffled off-the-shoulder top, or a one-shoulder, high-low gem that just screams beach wedding or sweet backyard shindig. And maybe, just maybe, you don’t want to spend a king’s ransom on your dress. If this sounds like you, I’ve got an amazing, really budget-friendly, body positive dress designer for you to meet…