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Let’s talk about offbeat wedding dresses — how to shop for one, how to buy one, how to deal with decision fatigue or wedding dress regret. Also, be sure to check our posts about offbeat wedding dress shopping and browse some of our fave dressmakers

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…

All your Gatsby and Downton wedding dreams are becoming reality with these vintage-inspired dresses

All your Gatsby and Downton wedding dreams become reality with these vintage-inspired dresses

Fellow Downton Abbey fans: are you as wetting-your-pants excited about the upcoming movie as I am? If that’s up your alley, then this dress shop will thrill every bone in your vintage-loving body. This dress shop recalls all of the glamour of the 1920s with intricate embroidery and beading, Golden Age glam, Art Deco influences, and so much glitz you’ll have to stop yourself from shimmying everywhere you walk.

Emma Dress on Model 1 alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

Chic & alternative wedding dresses that are SUPER affordable? Yes please!

Not everyone wants a big ballgown for their wedding. Perhaps you’re more into an A-line mini dress, a kicky pantsuit with a ruffled off-the-shoulder top, or a one-shoulder, high-low gem that just screams beach wedding or sweet backyard shindig. And maybe, just maybe, you don’t want to spend a king’s ransom on your dress. If this sounds like you, I’ve got an amazing, really budget-friendly, body positive dress designer for you to meet…

Now is the time to grab a STEAL on fab wedding dresses (& accessories, bridesmaids dresses, and more)

Now is the time to grab a STEAL on chic & affordable wedding dresses (including the rainbow dress of your dreams!)

You might not think of the post-Thanksgiving weekend as the time to score deals on a wedding dress (or bridesmaids dresses, accessories, etc.), but it actually really is. In particular, we’ve got a huge promotion from dress makers Coco Melody that I couldn’t wait to share. Let’s see a few of them AND find out how you can save mad cash in your wedding budget (and maybe even a RAINBOW one!)…