Chinese Laundry wedding shoes
The last time I featured Chinese Laundry on Offbeat Bride, commenters said things like, “I love CL shoes. I’ve had a pair for over 10 years and they’re still SO COMFORTABLE” and “I have a pair of Chinese Laundry boots that I got in high school. They are 17 years old… and I still wear them.” Even if you’re not quite as sold on the brand, you’re going to love the bonus shoe. It might be the naughtiest all-white wedding shoe I’ve ever seen.
Check the tartan wedding dress at this Netherlands handfasting
The tartan dress, the kilts, the Wiccan ceremony… this wedding is such a beautiful mash-up of these two that we can’t even deal. The castle venue in The Netherlands is the icing on this super pretty cake. You’ll also dig their receiving line alternative. Hint: guests get to NOT stand in line!
Jessie & Benjamin’s yogi + Deadhead dream mountain wedding
Oh, rural mountain views… you tease us with your splendor and ability to lure in gorgeous tiny weddings like this one. Cowboy boots, acoustic guitars, and carrot cake await you. The flowers, campfire, and sunny weather just taunt you. And we’re all falling in love with these sage-wielding, poem reading yogis and Deadheads.
Having trouble finding sleeved dresses? 13 looks that prove it’s worth the effort
Some of our super duper favorite dresses in our real weddings sport glam-as-hell sleeves, so we’re celebrating this less-arm-baring fashion. Prepare yourself for a deluge of loveliness in the form of ruffles, feathers, satin, and lots of lace.