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Is there such a thing as TOO sparkly? 13 of Etsy’s most blinged-out sparkly wedding shoes [UPDATED for 2022!!]

There’s this whole cottage industry of indie-shoe folks who hand-bling shoes. I have gone down this rabbit hole on Etsy, and I’m here to encourage you to put on your sunglasses and behold the most blinged-out wedding shoes I’ve ever seen. Is there such a thing as too much sparkle?

How Offbeat Bride helped me be more authentic alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

Thinking Bride: How Offbeat Bride helped me be more authentic

I actually found Offbeat Bride through a site (that shall remain nameless but not blameless) where the writer was mocking it. The tone of the mockery was, “Look at these weirdos who think they’re so special and different!” But here’s the thing: I WANTED my wedding to be special and different. Now, over a year later and as my wedding date quickly approaches, I shall literally count the ways in which Offbeat Bride has helped me. If it weren’t for Offbeat Bride, my wedding would have been a lot more…

What funeral planning taught me about wedding planning alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

What funeral planning taught me about wedding planning

I’ve planned two funerals before planning my wedding. The first was my own funeral. My cancer came before we had a chance to speak of marriage, and preparing for the worst outcome took priority. It was not unlike planning a wedding (albeit in four days flat), and I’ve learned these lessons on how to celebrate life — whether this is a life that has gone or is about to start…

Wedding hair tips from @offbeatbride

Get some wedding hairstyle insurance with these 11 wedding hair tips

We’re adding on to our archive of wedding hairstyle tips with these ways to ensure that you aren’t obsessing with your style all day long. Apparently we unconsciously think about our hair many times a day, and I’m thinking your wedding day is going to be on hair-fussing overdrive. Let’s talk wedding hair tips for all your offbeat wedding hairstyle needs.

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A Pagan Pokemon party with Annette & Matt

Pokemon trainers unite for this wedding! Gotta catch all the awesome details: the Pokeball ring holder, the Pokemon games, the board games, the dance video games, and the most adorable geeky couple you’ll see today. Just wait until you see how the Pagan ceremony officiant asked if there were any objections…

Mocktail recipes for weddings

18 delicious mocktail recipes to thrill your teetotaling guests

We’ve talked about delicious mocktails and non-boozy drinks before, but we knew there were more drool-worthy recipes out there to inspire your DIY bar, signature drinks, or to suggest to your bar service.