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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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Unique gay and lesbian cake toppers

Unhappy truth: It’s hard to find an abundance of gay-friendly and/or gender neutral wedding stuff. From advice, to porn, to products our gender-bending, same-sex loving friends constantly get the shaft. We got a request for advice on where to find same-sex cake toppers, so I thought I’d show you some of the ones I’ve found over the years.

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Monday Montage: part two

Ariel and I just freaked the eff out over the latest photos in the Offbeat Bride Flickr pool. (It might be because we are both a little high on caffeine). Regardless, I literally couldn’t wait until next week to share these HAWT photos! So, this morning we’re gettin’ a little crazy on Offbeat Bride and doing the first ever Monday Montage: part two.

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7 funky red details to infuse into your wedding plans

Another Monday, another Montage. Recently, the Offbeat Bride Flickr pool has been flooded with red and white weddings and I’ve been loving all of the ornate red details … hence, this week’s theme. So, enjoy a few white wedding dresses with pops of red, some divine red accessories, and one red hat-as-frisbee.

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Kitten heels to make you say “Meow Meow Meow, King Friday”

Kitten heels are a great compromise if you don’t quiiiite want to wear wedding flats, but you also firmly refuse to have the balls of your feet aching by the time you get to your reception.