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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!

OBB Flowers alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

Meet New York’s full-service, COMPLETELY FREE party planners

The Party People, is a party-planning Offbeat Bride sponsor, much like any other. Except for one CRUCIAL difference: they are 100% FREE! Here’s how that’s possible…

zesty motherpucker lip balm from Badgerface alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

Badgerface Beauty Supply: bachelorette gifts to “melt the hardest of bitches”

Raise your hand if you’ve been on the receiving end of a seriously lame-ass bachelorette party favor. You know what’s useful and awesome and would make a great bachelorette, or shower, or a general “thank you for busting ass for my wedding” gift? Our sponsor Badgerface Beauty Supply‘s line of cheeky, all-natural bath and beauty products with names like “Chill the Fuck Out” and “Posh Motherpucker.” Check these out…

Reception coffee bar ideas from @offbeatbride #wedding #coffee #reception

5 ways to rock a super delish reception coffee bar

What do we want? Coffee! When do we want it? At our wedding reception! Wedding reception coffee bars are easier than you might think. You can certainly ask your caterer to whip you up a fancy coffee bar for beaucoup bucks, but DIYing it can be just as easy, especially if you use a few shortcuts. With the right coffee maker setup, the most delish of flavorings and goodies, and even coffee mug favors, your coffee bar can easily outshine the rest of the food. Let’s get our bean faces on and DIY the crap out of a rad reception coffee bar.

This is happening alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

“Holy crap this is happening!” 5 momentous black and white wedding photos + a photography discount

Believe it or not, I am old enough that when I started seriously studying photography, I learned to shoot with black and white film, and develop it in an actual darkroom. As a photojournalist, my emphasis was on capturing candid, story-telling photographs of human emotions. What really sets me apart are photojournalistic shots that speak to my darkroom roots. There’s something about black and white photography that distills the emotional impact of the moment. Without color, you really can feel how mind-blowing that “Holy crap! I’m getting in my wedding dress! This is happening!” moment was.