Custom ties and wedding accessories from Cyberoptix Tie Lab for any and all tastes
Who says that non-traditional folk don’t want to get super-fancy with their personal expression? That’s why The Cyberoptix® TieLab is all about! Cyberoptix was started back in 2005, when the creators noticed a void in non-traditional yet sophisticated neckwear. We introduced you to them last year, so this time let’s just dive right into ogling their neck goodies…
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…
Jaw-dropping, one-of-a-kind alternative wedding fashions from KMKDesigns
KMKDesigns is a mother and daughter team from Minnesota who own and operate an alternative clothing and bridal shop. We love having them as a sponsor because, unlike many bridal shops, KMKDesigns specializes in wedding gowns and alternative daily wear inspired by Steampunk, Gothic, Japanese Lolita, and fantasy aesthetics. Y’all, these dresses are out of control. Let’s drool over KMKDesigns gowns and talk about how we can get YOU into one of these creations at a special discount…
Wisconsin’s Fornear Photo: For love, for fun, and for free engagement photos
Matt and Krista of Offbeat sponsor Fornear Photo are a young, fun, tattooed, pierced and creative married couple… you know, kind of like a lot of you. Why all the background? Because on your wedding day you spend a butt-load of time with your photographers, and Matt and Krista sound exactly like the kind of people I wouldn’t mind spending eight hours with. Let’s talk about how else Fornear Photo can make your wedding day super awesome, including free engagement sessions, and a special discount…
Why you should elope and/or party down with Seattle wedding photographer Jenny GG
We love wedding photographer Jenny GG! And not just because she hails from Ariel’s hometown of Seattle, or because she’s been a sponsor since 2009(!), but mostly because she’s super-amazeballs talented and always produces fabulous wedding porn. Let’s all take a minute to look over some of her latest fabulous wedding porn (including a photo I can NOT STOP staring at), remember again why we love her so, AND talk about her new Offbeat Bride discount…
Secret locations, old-school film, and amazing shots: An interview with NYC photographer Dustin Cantrell
Every now and then we get photography sponsors that have some great insights into the ways they run their businesses that make them such great fits for our readership. New York’s Dustin Cantrell is one of those awesome photography vendors. Keep reading to find out his surprising favorite part about working with non-traditional clients, the top three most-requested New York photography spots, and why he doesn’t believe the typical eight-hour wedding package. Oh yes, and a little Offbeat Bride discount…