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WE LOVE THESE FOLKS! These indie businesses have paid to sponsor Offbeat Wed because they love nontraditional weddings and want to work with more offbeat folks. We think they’re awesome, and we think you will too. If you want to support Offbeat Wed, using one of these vendors in your wedding is the best way to do so… they’re how we’re able to stay online and continue our mission of supporting offbeat awesomeness everywhere.

Vendors, want to be a part of this love-fest? Join us as a sponsor!

Professor gets ordained online to perform wedding for former students, on national TV

Professor gets ordained online to perform wedding for former students, on national TV

When Melissa Curie and Dotan Schips decided to tie the knot, they asked their former college professor and American Marriage Ministries (AMM) minister Florence Hunt to officiate the ceremony. While most weddings are more intimate affairs, this one was different. Melissa and Dotan invited millions of viewers to join in their experience. As part of its More Perfect Union series, CBS television cameras were on hand to capture the moment…

These traveling wedding photographers are becoming Offbeat Bride faves (and can totally come to you!)

These traveling wedding photographers are becoming Offbeat Bride faves (and can totally come to you!)

We have a particular Offbeat Bride-approved photography team who has managed to win the hearts of tons of our readers already by globe-trotting around capturing amazing and authentic offbeat weddings all over. They’re the husband and wife team at Gemini and the Bear who love love maybe even more than we do! Here’s a little […]

Think boudoir shoots aren't right for you? Then you've never seen radically inclusive boudoir

Think boudoir shoots aren’t right for you? Then you’ve never seen radically inclusive boudoir

One thing that attracted me to the Offbeat Empire way back in the day was its focus on representation: through couples of color, those all along the gender spectrum, all types of LGBTQ+ couples and polyamorous relationships, all body sizes, all ages, and more. So when I saw that Hella Positive Pinup was one of our new partners, I gave an out-loud “fuck yes” while looking at the photos.

I’m pretty sure you’re going to feel exactly the same way…

You can totally rock backless & strapless with ease now that we've found Sneaky Vaunt (and sultry getting-ready robes, too!)

You can rock backless & strapless with ease now that we’ve found Sneaky Vaunt (and sexy getting-ready robes, too!)

I have recently discovered the amazing gravity-defying mechanics (oh, and gorgeousness!) of the lingerie and bras from Sneaky Vaunt. Whether you’re in the market for creating some newfound cleavage or just want to keep your breasts in place while sporting a strategically revealing dress or outfit, Sneaky Vaunt has you covered… literally, all the way up to DD cup. Oh: and stay tuned for a reader-exclusive discount…