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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!

gender neutral wedding party gifts NSFW alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

Gender-neutral (and slightly NSFW) wedding party gifts

If you’re on my same wedding date trajectory (Wedding Season 2017!) then you’re probably frantically looking for gifts for your wedding party. And, you’re also noticing that almost all things labeled “wedding party gifts” have “bridesmaid” emblazoned across them in giant cursive letters. Welp, my wedding party is co-ed, and I don’t see my best friend Ken rocking that “best bridesmaids ever” tank top any time soon.

So here are some of my favorite gender-neutral wedding party gifts (that are also slightly NSFW) that I’ve found whilst on my search…

Vintage weddings that slayed with throwback style

22 retro weddings that slayed with throwback style

Every day is Throwback Thursday when it comes to retro weddings with vintage-inspired details. From the 1920s all the way to the 1980s (where’s our ’90s wedding?!), we’re loving this retro wedding style. Here are some of our very favorite retro bridesmaids, 1940s elopements, birdcage veils, pillbox hats, polka dots, and classic cars.

This subtle Legend of Zelda wedding inspiration will teleport you to a fancy-pants Hyrule

This subtle Link and Zelda wedding inspiration will teleport you to a fancy-pants Hyrule

An ethereal and sophisticated Link and Zelda wedding inspiration shoot? Oh hell yes, sign.us.up. It’s always amazing when geeks go super chic. Everything from the leafy paper goods, wooden ocarina, “It’s Dangerous to Go Alone. Take This” seating chart, Triforce symbol escort cards, and greens and stone colors everywhere, evoked the Legend of Zelda. Even the rings are Triforce-inspired. Oh, and don’t miss the chairs! On the groom’s chair is a sign that reads, “My Hero” with inscribed notes to the “Song of Time” and on the bride’s, “My Princess” with notes to “Zelda’s Lullaby.”

Fun wedding invitations Inked wedding invitation alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

Ethereal and fun wedding invitations for every wedding vibe

I’ve been in love with Minted’s wedding invitation designs for years. You can find almost anything to match your wedding theme. But what if your wedding theme is more etherial, like “colorful and fun.” They have that too!

In fact, I’m using a bunch of these designs myself! Check out some of my favorite fun wedding invitations from Minted, and then keep scrolling to see a couple of my own personalized wedding purchases…