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engagement

If you’re looking for unique engagement rings, offbeat proposal ideas, nontraditional engagement photo inspiration, or even engagement party vibes, this is the spot for you!

how to make a diamond look smaller alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

How to make a diamond look smaller (yes, that’s a thing some people want!)

Do you know that if you search for “how to make a diamond look smaller” in Google, ALL you get is results for how to make a diamond look bigger? How lame is that? I’m not a “big honkin’ diamond” kind of girl, nor do I want to flash a diamond-studded “rob me!” sign around. So here are some of the ways I’m scheming up on how to make a diamond look smaller…

Stop posing and start cuddling with an intimate photo session

Stop posing and start cuddling with an intimate photo session

When it comes to non-wedding couples’ photo sessions, we’ve already seen rad engagement sessions, trash-the-dress shoots, and amazing, body=posi boudoir shoots. But we are loving the concept of an intimate photo session with the two of you and your chosen photographer. There’s just something so sweet and vulnerable in these shots. If you have the option of getting a separate session with your wedding photographer, an intimate photo session like this just might be a great choice.

Where's Waldo engagement shoot as seen on @offbeatbride

It’s easy to spot the adorable at this Where’s Waldo engagement shoot

Corrie and Aaron had the most amazing Where’s Waldo engagement shoot at a one-of-a-kind amusement park called Kennywood. They had a rad-as-hell day wandering around the park, interacting with all the guests, and just having a blast as Waldo and Wilma. This shoot sets the stage for their eventual carnival-themed wedding with a bounce house, dunking booth, and bonfire. Damn, that’s a lot of fun. Let’s see it!

wedding planning slump alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

How did you get yourselves out of a wedding planning slump?

Why did I get so much done the first couple weeks of being engaged, and now I’m doing NOTHING? I was on a freaking roll! Guest list, hashtags, narrowing down dates… even looking at wedding dresses! We’ve been engaged for over a month, and now I’m dead in the water. Did you ever get into the doldrums of wedding planning? How did you get yourselves out?