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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!

This hometown engagement session is perfect for Netflix + cats couples (like most of us!)

This at-home engagement session is perfect for Netflix + pets couples (like most of us!)

Jade and Matt have been together for ten years, they live together, and they didn’t need the traditional engagement shoot. The stereotypical couple poses just didn’t really represent who they are and where they are in life… and we know many Offbeat Bride readers relate! They decided to document a more typical day for them, plus some shots of them exploring of their city, Atlanta — and some fun kitty-themed props. This led to a really intimate and far more real-feeling engagement session…

Giraffe Photo Bombs Wedding

Cheer up your day with some of the best wedding photobombs you’ll ever see

We put out the call to our amazing offbeat vendors to see who had the holy grail of photo shots: the elusive and magical PHOTOBOMB! We love ’em and can’t get enough.

Let me fill your day with animals dropping in, guests nabbing the spotlight, bicycles flying past, and tourists getting in on portraits. There’s even a Disney-themed “photobomb” you won’t want to miss…

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

Would you consider REAL tattoo wedding favors at your wedding?

Holy crap! Real tattoo wedding favors at the wedding?! Or maybe just ring tattoos after the ceremony? Either way, this is one idea that is VERY memorable. Let’s see how this whole concept could go down at a wedding, bachelorette party, wedding after-party, etc. Would YOU ever consider it?

dog of honor alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

Your dog of honor just might need this dapper pupper formal wear

Okay, so maybe you need a sweet little outfit for your own dog of honor, or maybe you just need a pick-me-up that isn’t political news. Either way, this is the big ol’ roundup of flashy, dapper, and downright adorable dog formal wear that you need in your life. We found flower crowns, tweed jackets, brocade dresses, glittery tailcoats, fluffy tutus, and even a dragon costume for your fantasy wedding. It’s all doggie sweetness and light and oh happy times. Take that mental break and get to clicking…