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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

Got an idea for a custom wedding dress? Northwic will turn your dreams into wedding dress nirvana

Got an idea for a custom wedding dress? Northwic will turn your dreams into wedding dress bliss

When I think about superb dress craftsmanship with serious offbeat chops, I ALWAYS think about our longtime custom dress partners, Northwic. I am constantly amazed whenever we get a new batch of photos showing their colorful, intricate, and gorgeously corseted gowns. Y’all know that online custom wedding dresses are totally the wave of the future, so getting in with a super reliable company is ideal. Let’s see what these masters of craft can do for you…

These mermaid bridesmaids are probably luring me to my doom and MY BODY IS READY

These mermaid bridesmaids are probably luring me to my doom and MY BODY IS READY

I spied these life-changing mermaid bridesmaids dresses over at Lady Petrova’s Instagram page and instantly wanted to see more. They’re labeled bridsemaids, but y’all totally know these have bride written all over them. Or groom. Or literally anyone wanting to look like pastel magic wrapped in glitter. Isn’t that everyone?

ombre blue prom dress alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

These prom dresses can be the affordable alternative wedding dresses of your dreams [Updated for 2022!]

Prom dresses, bridesmaid dresses, ballgowns, formal dresses… all of these terms can totally mean WEDDING DRESSES. Plus, they’re almost all sub-$500 which means they’re alternative wedding dresses on a budget. I went a-scouring the prom and bridesmaids sections to see what steals and deals I could find in pinks, metallics, whites, creams, florals, and so many more. Y’all know you can wear white, but don’t discount the rest of the rainbow. Those blush sequins need someone to wear ’em, right? I guess I’ll just have to take one for the team and wear them all. It’ll be hard, but I’ll try to manage.

Go beat me to them and find that prom dress turned wedding dress right now…

How to create your bridal shop moment with your online bought dress

How to create your bridal shop moment with your online bought dress

It’s way easier to buy online than it ever has been before. This online shopping convenience comes with a tiny cost, though: you don’t have that bridal store moment where you let your crew see you in the dress/outfit and ooh and ahh. The remedy? Create that shit yourself!

Here are my tips to create your bridal shop moment with your online purchased dress…