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Must-haves for your medieval fantasy wedding

From medieval fantasy outfits to viking accessories to pure period pieces, we’ve put together a few must-have looks for your medieval wedding wardrobe.

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Shine like a queen in these gold wedding dresses

You know what’s trending right now with Offbeat Brides? GOLD WEDDING DRESSES! I decided to round up a few of my favorite gold wedding dresses that you can buy online, include lots of plus size options, and even some gold maternity wedding dresses!

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Do I need a wedding bouquet? Yay or Nay alternatives for no-bouquet wedding

If you’re asking yourself “Do I even need a wedding bouquet?” here’s a shareable list of reasons for and against bouquets, along with some interesting bouquet alternatives.

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Honey wedding favors are an inside joke for couples who met on Bumble

These days, it seems like most couples meet on dating apps. If you and your sweety met on Bumble, and you want to have a brilliantly subtle little nod to your meet-cute origin story at your wedding, here’s the perfect idea: HONEY wedding favors. 

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Offbeat plus-size wedding dresses for your 2022 wedding

If you’re getting married in 2021, there’s a decent chance that you actually wanted to get married last year, and had to delay. You may have already picked your dress out, or you may be on the hunt for the perfect plus-size wedding dress from a dressmaker who really gets inclusive sizing. So for all of us scrambling to get married after the shitshow that was 2020, I’m rounding up some of the best plus-size wedding dresses I’ve seen so far this year. And because this is Offbeat Bride, you’ll find lots of bold colors and design elements like separates, embroidery, high-low hems, gothic vibes, and more!

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Thinking of having a grandma flowergirl?

Back in 2017, we were one of the first to talk about couples having grandmothers act as their flowergirls! It was the cutest fucking thing. Since then, the idea has been used many times and gotten a lot of mainstream attention. We’ve even seen a wedding with a grandma flower girl who had a cash cannon — she “made it rain” as she rolled down the aisle in her wheelchair! If you’re thinking of having a grandma flower girl, we’re here with some suggestions to make her feel like the most fabulous flower girl of ALL TIME.