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wedding dress with sleeves

So you’re looking for a wedding dress with sleeves? Well, first: we think your arms are gorgeous. That said, we support you finding a wedding dress that feels awesome, so this is our collection of REAL brides wearing REAL wedding dresses with (yes) REAL sleeves.

Feast your eyes on this joyful Chicago elopement with donuts & dogs

Feast your eyes on this joyful Chicago elopement with donuts & dogs

Chris and Anne’s Chicago elopement took place one April afternoon on the six year anniversary of the day they met. The guest list included immediate family, including their adorable pups, Coorah and Luka. Anne’s sister officiated the intimate lakefront ceremony on Lake Michigan underneath two budding trees.

Afterward, they hopped on a trolley and headed downtown to Stan’s Donuts for some Raspberry Bismarks.

Heart eyes for the lace, tulle, and fringe of this bohemian dress collection

Heart eyes for the lace, statement sleeves, and fringe of this dreamy bohemian dress collection (& a pop-up shop event in NYC!)

The last time we featured some of the fabulous wedding gowns from our partner CocoMelody, y’all went wild. Their collections of ready-to-wear and custom styles (made to fit YOU!) are colorful, diverse, super well-made, and available in extensive sizes. It’s that super rare dress source that actually gets offbeat readers. Let’s peek at their Bohemian Nomad Collection which is making me swoon with romance meets modern meets laid-back meets gorgeous dress bliss.

Chotronette on Offbeat Bride 2 alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

Be your own bouquet with a floral wedding dress [Updated for 2023!]

“Florals for Spring? Groundbreaking.” We know, Meryl, but actually, florals for Spring is always on trend and especially now. I’m living for it! Whether it’s a multicolored floral print dress, flowers made of silk or chiffon, floral embroidery overlays, or a chic floral suit (you don’t have to wear a dress!), I found a whole bunch of ways to be your own bouquet on your wedding day. Let’s get our flower power on…

A Reiki healer marries an actor in their Ojai backyard (made to look like their home!)

A Reiki healer marries an actor in their Ojai backyard (made to look like their home!)

Savannah and Nick live in Los Angeles but wanted an intimate wedding at their Ojai vacation home. Savannah, an interior designer and reiki practitioner, and Nick, an actor, had a vision of recreating the feel and look of their apartment in the garden. The wedding was special, personal, and wonderfully imperfect — exactly what they wanted.