Casey & Ari’s cultural mish-mash autumn wedding
This week we’re celebrating our awesome Offbeat Lite couples. This time we have a fall-colored wedding with lots of cultural elements and some crazy dancing. They even had a Best Dame and a Flower Tween. But beware of falling brides during the horah.
Celeste & Jason’s geeky, vegan, sci-fi extravaganza
The offbeat bride: Celeste, Fandomania Assistant Editor and Podcast Co-Host (and OBT member) Her offbeat partner: Jason, Online Comics/Collectibles Store Owner and Fandomania Managing Editor and Podcast Co-Host Location & date of wedding: Orlando Science Center, Orlando, FL — 11.14.09 What made our wedding offbeat: We are both extremely geeky (we met at a convention […]
Rykie & Chris’ Sweet Georgia Purple Shindig of Awesome
The Offbeat Bride: Rykie (say it like “Rikki”) – 20-something actor-type Her Offbeat Partner: Chris – 20-something manager of a Blockbuster Location & date of wedding: Central Presbyterian Church, Atlanta GA; College Park Woman’s Club, Atlanta, GA — February 20, 2009 What made our wedding offbeat: We tried not to get too wrapped up in […]
Unexpected groomsmen gift ideas
I’ve gotten a few questions lately from brides seeking the perfect offbeat groomsmen’s gifts. I’ve resisted weighing in because no two dudes are the same — and I really don’t dig the gender-normative trends in groomsmen gifts. It seems like it’s assumed that groomsmen are interested in booze (flasks!), titties (pin-up cufflinks!), tools, and sports. […]