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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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Beautiful dreadlock up-do

A while back I answered an advice question about how to style your dreadlocks on your wedding day. Well, Chloe here may rocking my very favorite dread style ever. Tidy with the hairline baby hairs slicked over and a bit formal with those rosebuds — but still fully textured and genuine. (Thanks to drtoast for […]

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Origami wedding boutonniere

Why kill flowers when you can just make one, in the case of this origami boutonniere. The bridal party got origami necklaces, origami place cards, the centerpieces and even the bride’s bouquet were made from origami flowers! (Thanks to mysoldiergirl for the photo!)

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Gothic-chick/Skater-cool

Things I like about this adorable couple: Groom’s cutie curly mohawk Bride’s dress that hints at gothic, but doesn’t overwhelm Bride’s proudly displayed bridal ink Their cute matching skate shoes! Check out more shots from Brooke and Joe’s wedding. The photographer, Crystal Bock, describes it as “Part gothic-chic, part skater-cool.”

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Everything you need to know about having your wedding dress custom-made

A while back I ranted about how I think brides are best off having their wedding dresses custom made — you’ll get a better fit, exactly the design you want, and won’t have to suffer the attitudes and obscene prices of a bridal boutique.