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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!

mode merr flame dress alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

Fiery wedding dress

Way back in August of 2007, I featured photos of Carol’s flame-licked wedding dress. …And now, I believe I have finally answered the question of where the dress came from: Mode Merr. They have ’em in a different lengths and color combos. If you’re into that whole fiery wedding thing, go look.

owls as ring bearers alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

This winter’s hottest wedding accessory: Literally put a bird on it

OWLS! Check out some amazing photos of the the most bad-ass winged ring bearers and wedding guests you’ll see this winter!

caleb sarah alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

Gasworks Park wedding in Seattle

Oh jeez, I can’t help but love the hometown weddings, and a special thanks to Nyomi for emailing me about this wonderful Seattle wedding. I’ve tried living in San Francisco, Los Angeles, New York, and Boston … but I always find myself coming back to my beloved Seattle, in part because of people like Caleb […]

skullnecklace alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

Skulls @ weddings

Sometimes it’s just the little details that I love…things like teeny skulls hidden through people’s weddings. Like a skull necklace…or a skull ring.