Category Archive

Stuff we love

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!

6 photos that made us praise hands emoji the photo prowess of Dustin Cantrell

6 photos that made us praise hands the photo prowess of Dustin Cantrell

I wanted to share a few of my favorite gorgeous photos from traveling wedding photographer Dustin Cantrell, as I truly think his work speaks volumes about how he’s able to capture moments you never see otherwise, emotions you thought you wouldn’t be able to relive, and looks of love that will make you weep all over again. It’s genius.

Muted industrial vibes at this tropical engagement inspiration

Muted industrial vibes at this tropical engagement inspiration

Photographer Natalie of Rebel Fox Photography brought Angelique and Michel together for an engagement-style shoot with a tropical meets industrial feel. It won our hearts in no time. Don’t miss Angelique’s amazing, textured bouquet by Mack Floral Design.

Chicago has a lot of wedding venues, but NONE are anything like this one

Chicago has a lot of wedding venues, but NONE are anything like this one

There are very few wedding venues in Chicago which make me think of our kick-ass readers more than Catalyst Ranch. If you’ve ever seen the versatile, colorful, and totally unique space in person, you’d see how much personality a wedding venue can add to your wedding. Situated in the trendy, industrial neighborhood of the West Loop, Catalyst Ranch is a breath of fresh air among plain venues.

A chat with offbeat wedding planning, Mama Hen organizing genius, Maven Macaw Events

A chat with offbeat wedding planning, Mama Hen organizing genius, Maven Macaw Events

When you’re scoping out the selection of vendors for your offbeat wedding, there’s one sign that ensures you’re dealing with someone who knows how it goes… when they themselves had an offbeat wedding! That’s definitely the case with our girl Beca Oliveira at Maven Macaw Events. So when we wanted to catch up with her to see how her amazing clients were rocking their weddings (with her pro guidance, natch!), we got the tea.