Why your vendor referral list is actually a moral document
This ones for the wedding vendors who lead with their values. Let’s get real about the ego in the wedding industry. For decades, wedding vendors have been told to be chameleons: to wear black and blend into the background, keep our mouths shut about politics, and just make sure the cake tastes good and the photos are in focus. But as a small business owner myself, I gotta say that if you’re gonna be self-employed, you better have a job that reflects your values… or else you might as well just go work for the man.
Your wedding budget is a bat-signal: How to vet vendors for values (without feeling weird)
This one is for couples: Whether you’re dropping $5k or $50k, your wedding budget is a concentrated burst of economic power. One way to think of this massive spend is as a form of wealth redistribution. For one day, you are a micro-philanthropist, deciding exactly which businesses deserve your money. And this year of all years, putting your money where your values are really freaking matters.
Chihuahua bouquet and a vintage Corvette: This backyard Halloween wedding is the ultimate DIY treat
From a puppy serving as a bouquet to a red-velvet reception change, this backyard Florida celebration traded traditional polish for high-impact DIY details and a 2000s vintage aesthetic.
Why updating your crusty old website matters even more this year
Since the start of this year, I’ve been sitting down for 1:1 consulting sessions with every single new and renewing Offbeat Wed vendor member. (Yes, all of them. My calendar is a colorful mosaic of neurospicy creative pros, and I am LIVING FOR IT.) I’m learning that while every business is unique, the rot is usually the same: crusty old websites that haven’t been updated in months (or years!). Let’s talk about why NOW is the time to stay updated.