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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.

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Embrace the “Pura Vida” lifestyle on your honeymoon in Nosara, Costa Rica

Situated along the scenic Nicoya Peninsula in northwest Costa Rica, the charming village of Nosara is a splendid destination for newlyweds seeking that ideal balance of relaxation and adventure. Thanks to amazing natural attractions like white-sand beaches and dense jungle, the coastal town has been a draw with visitors for decades. But it doesn’t end there.

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“Is it too early to start planning my wedding just because I’m a fetus?” and more wedding hilarity from The Every Bride

In honor of April Fools Day, we’re letting satirical wedding site The Every Bride “take over” Offbeat Bride for a minute. Bonus points for sharing your favorite articles online, and freak out your Facebook friends!

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3 ways to get your most authentic wedding photos with Richmond’s Tiffany Heidenthal

We love seeing your gorgeous, lovingly created decor, but seeing the real moments in the day — the vow goof at the ceremony, the guests admiring the flower grandmas, the reactions to the best man’s speech — those are the moments you want to capture authentically. Here are some tips for making sure you’re making the most of your pro photographer and capturing those genuine emotions. And I’ll introduce Richmond-based Tiffany Heidenthal Photography who OWNS in that department.

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Real brides give us the low-down on getting their dream Wai-Ching wedding dress

Wai-Ching dresses are so dreamy that I sometimes forget they’re FOR REAL, so I was all a-flutter when I saw them in real life, all lined up, in the prettiest raw silk rainbow I’ve ever seen. These dresses may look like fantasies, but I assure you they’re real, they’re just as gorgeous in real life, and you can totally hook yourself up with one for your wedding. Let’s get a Wai-Ching reality check with real brides, real experiences, and really awesome dresses…