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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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Thumbtack presents the 12 biggest ceremony planning mistakes and expert advice on making your ceremony RAD

If there’s one detail that we consistently see couples confused about, it’s finding an officiant and crafting up a meaningful ceremony that rocks their socks. We’ve written before about writing your own ceremony and your own vows, and even having a friend officiate. But with the help of our sponsor, Thumbtack, we’ve got insight from loads of amazing professional officiants to inform your choices!

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8 antique engagement rings from EraGem that’ll give vintage lovers a lust-attack

If you get all googly-eyed over vintage rings like I do, then you’re going to be SUPER stoked about our sponsor EraGem Jewelry. They’re a fine estate jewelry company that specializes in vintage and antique engagement rings. Whether or not you’re searching for your dream vintage ring or antique wedding band you know you’re going to have fun perusing their amazing collection. Check out seven more of the coolest vintage rings you’ll see on the interwebs today…

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Why Cassandra Zetta changed her Cincinnati wedding photography business to focus on LGBTQ couples

After marrying her wife, and dealing with the personal struggles of planning a same-sex wedding, our sponsor Cassandra Zetta overhauled her photography business to focus entirely on same-sex weddings. The reason will both break and repair your heart at the same time…

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Jonathan Liaw: Alberta’s unicorn-riding geek with a camera

Our sponsor Jonathan Liaw — the Edmonton-based, unicorn-riding, self-confessed geek with a camera — is back with more awesome photographs! Remember when we talked about what zombies, rap, and Canadian Tire money had to do with his photography? Yes, the last time we talked about all the things Jonathan is, this time let’s talk about all the things Jonathan is not