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Wedding Inspo

When you’re planning a wedding, really good wedding photography can almost be like looking at dirty pictures! This is our archive of posts focused more on wedding photography (and less on written explanations).

grey wedding dress

Best grey wedding dress ideas for moody & romantic vibes

We’ve been seeing gray wedding dresses trickle in for quite a while now so we know it’s on the horizon as ultra perfect for upcoming fall and winter weddings. You can layer gray under white tulle, embroider it with beads, add black for a dark and moody touch… it’s just one of our favorite colors du jour.

Chime in with your favorite, or even better, if YOU’LL be rocking’ a gray dress yourself!

How wedding string lights can make photo magic at your wedding

10 ways wedding string lights can make photo magic

Outdoor wedding that needs lighting? Cafe lights. Indoor wedding that needs some glow? String lights. Ceremony backdrop that needs style? Hanging vertical lights. Photo booth that needs flattering lighting? ALL OF THE ABOVE. Wedding string lights are nothing new, this we know, but when you’re going for simple style without a ton of fuss, string lights and cafe lights can make the decor.

Here are some of my favorite times wedding string lights made photo magic…

1E7A8979 1 1 alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

WALL-E, “love is love,” & moonstones: the best photos, rings, and goodies we saw this month

This month brought us some gorgeous moments: fall leaves to die for, moonstone rings, silly engagement photos, tossing plushies instead of bouquets, and even a new expansion pack for one of our favorite hilarious wedding games. Here are some of the best photos we saw in the past month from the amazing vendors in our Offbeat Vendor Guide.

From stunning portraits to flashy bling to lush decor, here are a few of the stand-outs…

Funky instruments & muted flowers at this dark and eclectic inspiration shoot at an old Brooklyn theater

Funky instruments & muted flowers at this dark and eclectic inspiration shoot at an old Brooklyn theater

I love how this inspiration shoot combines the traditional with the ultra eclectic, which seems to really reflect what’s happening in offbeat weddings right now. We’re all about embracing traditions we feel resonate and tossing out what doesn’t. The best part of this shoot for me was the venue: a dusty old theater in Red Hook, Brooklyn, called the Jalopy Theater. Think tons of funky instruments, dark and shadowy corners, and a wedding vibes that totally matches.