Latest Posts

diy wedding fascinator on offbeat bride alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

Recognizing when DIY projects aren’t worth it

I read an awesome article today from The Chronicle about a 22-Hour Piñata which I think we should all consider applying to our weddings. Sometimes it just is not worth an insane amount of work. Some projects do not deserve to be priorities. For some people, that means the whole damn wedding. Yes, you heard me.

8461188594 2a5ca5d227 alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

Some seriously sexy fashion overload in this reader round-up

Bright red dresses and turquoise parasols, matching green wedding dresses and boutonnieres, vintage-style wedding party with wire-y bouquets, and a wedding photo that looks like it should be on the cover of an indie rock album… this week y’all were BRINGING IT when it comes to wedding fashions.

8434422360 59dab37cd6 alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

Stacey & Ben’s family farm home-grown wedding

This groom’s mad DIY skills are going to make your jaw drop. He built the gazebo they got married under — no big deal. The couple’s whole family got in on the DIY action, from growing the flowers to gathering the tablecloths, and wait till you see the bonfire they built, lit by the full harvest moon!

Couple01a alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

Austin Queer Weddings: “Super fun! Super gay! For your super queer wedding day!”

This year Austin photographer Erica Nix is branching out on her own and in a very special way… with her new photography venture called Austin Queer Weddings. We’re super excited about her new, specialized photography business, the inspiration behind it, and the special discount she’s offering for our wonderful gay and allied readers…