Where did the original OBBs come from, has my relationship changed post-wedding, and do I ever get sick of weddings?
How did you manage to attract the initial OBBs who have been so eager to share their stories with you? -Monica H. When I first started researching my book in 2005, I did what most journalists do: I put a call out to my network of writing colleagues across the country to see who had […]
Rewearing wedding outfits, blogger time management, and raving
This is my new regular feature where I answer questions from readers. Not wedding advice questions (I do that over here) but personal questions, blogging questions, etc. Let’s dive in… Do you have any pics of yourself and Andre [sic] re-using wedding stuff? (Like your outfit?) -Corinne I swear Andreas wore his sleeveless tux jacket […]
Kendra & Blake’s Rock & Roll Revival, Post-Elopement Party
The Offbeat Bride: Kendra Bentle, Branding and Design Writer and OBTer SheHim Her Offbeat Partner: Blake Rainey, Musician Location & date of wedding: The EARL, music venue and bar, Atlanta, GA — 1/11/09 What made our wedding offbeat: Blake and I met on-stage at an Atlanta music venue called The EARL during an event aptly […]
Check the DRAMA of this yellow wedding dress
I wore a custom raw silk gown by Sandra Sung who is a local Vancouver based designer which was a major splurge for me but very worth it. I also wore an antique necklace from Joel’s Grannie who was unable to be with us and I had a very comfortable pair of shoes hidden under that train. Joel wore his favourite black suit and a tie also made out of the fabric from my dress made by his mother.
Short hairstyles for hottie brides
I’m not sure how short you mean by short (inch-long pixie cut or chin-length bob?) or whether you’re curly or straight or wavy, but regardless short hair means you can go high drama with your style. I went and scoured the archives and a few of my favorite shots from the photo pool, and here’s what I came up with for you …
16 winged brides to make your little fairy heart take flight
I wish more brides wore wings to their weddings … it’s such a fanciful, fun way to lighten up the day. Can this become a trend, please? Thanks. Here’s more fodder for the wing trend fire…