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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!

totoro plush hat alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

Nerdy props for your wedding photobooth (plus other supplies from ThinkGeek)

So you’re doing a DIY photobooth, and you’re thinking to yourself, “Self, I might need some props.” And your self replies, “Maybe, but you don’t need wooden mustaches. No, what you really need are some NERDY props.” Then you and yourself high five and are like OMG YES TOTALLY, and then you start brainstorming.

vintage veil 070411 1 alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

Vintage snack: a chiffon and embroidered veil bonanza

This week’s wayback machine brings us three photos from a wedding in 1951 chock full of old Hollywood glam, major chiffon layers, bridesmaid Juliet caps, and an awesomely elaborate mantilla veil! Oh to have been at this wedding!

lego veil alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

Pink-haired bride with a Lego veil

I figured you guys would get a kick out of a birdcage veil that’s been accented with Lego Princess Leias. For an idea on how you too could accomplish this look (and some hilarious seating cards) take a look…

guitar grooms cake pan alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

Make your own awesome groom’s cake

Okay, my love of groom’s cakes has now reached the “full-blown obsession” level. We already know that grooms get the coolest cakes, but did you know that with these awesome cake pans, you could make your own?