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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!

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Unique Valentine’s Day gifts ideas (with lots of special discounts for our readers!)

Scheming up special Valentine’s Day plans? Maybe it’s your first V-Day as a married couple, maybe it’s your first as an engaged couple. Or maybe you just want to make sure to get something super-unique-and-awesome for your love this year. Well, you’re going to want to ask ME to be your Valentine after you see the goodies I’ve rounded up for you…

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“EVERYONE has something they’re worried about”: How one photographer helps battle your wedding self-consciousness

EVERYONE of my clients has something they’re worried about. Everyone is either mourning the death of a parent, or managing divorced relatives, or grappling with body issues. So am I. We are all so blessedly, amazingly human, and I’m here to make you comfortable and document all the sweetness of your day. This is how I do it…

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What is “slice of life” photography and why it will save your wedding photos

We had a discussion with one of our favorite photographers, Austin-based Madelinne Grey about her philosophy in capturing the key moments in a wedding day in a super natural and realistic way. Let me tell you, it was illuminating. She has some serious skills and a really natural method that’s right in line with the needs of offbeat couples. If you want less stiff and formal posed shots and more sweet moments and telling details, then “slice of life” photography is going to be YOUR JAM. Let’s talk with Madelinne about it and how she’ll run with the concept to your utter delight.

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Your wedding theme, venue, or hair could get you a SLAMMIN’ photography discount

Wedding photography real talk: The more you photograph weddings, the more talented you become. And the more you talented you become, the more you charge for your super-awesome-above-the-norm services. Which is great — Yay kicking ass at your craft! BUT the more you charge… the less you shoot certain kinds of lower-budget offbeat weddings.

That’s why Karina Picache of OhKarina Photography. has a master plan that involves THREE special discounts for Offbeat Bride readers. One involves Karina’s own photography wishlist…