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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!

Does anyone have offbeat ideas for newspaper announcements alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

OPEN THREAD: Does anyone have offbeat ideas for newspaper announcements?

My mom and dad would like to do the old-fashioned thing of announcing our engagement in the local newspaper of my hometown. I’m not opposed to the idea, but I would like to do something a little different, though on-beat enough that my conservative hometown newspaper will still print it! Any suggestions for offbeat newspaper announcements?

Valentine's Day engagement shoot as seen on @offbeatbride

A snowy and sexy Valentine’s Day engagement shoot

We’re in a total lovey-dovey Valentine’s Day mood and this styled engagement shoot from Karen Menyhart Weddings hit the sweet spot in our romantic hearts. From roaring fires in gorgeous venues to snowy streets and sweet kisses, this is one sexy shoot. Let it inspire your own V-day engagement shoot ideas, or just bask in the hotness like we are.

alexandrite marquise diamond engagement ring alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

5 ways you never thought to rock marquis diamonds in your engagement ring

Ah, the marquise diamond. It’s awesome, it’s unique, and it’s often hard to think of creative ways to set it. I bet you’ll see at least three ways you’ve never thought to rock a marquise diamond…

DesignArabesque jewelry alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

Magical bespoke wedding jewelry for artists, nature-lovers, and cosplayers

Arabesque specializes in bespoke wedding jewelry and historically inspired pieces for cosplayers and re-enactors! Or as they put it: “We make one of a kind statement pieces with an elegant, eclectic emphasis on art, history, and magic.” But they don’t stop at ring design, they can even hook you up with the coolest toasting flutes ever. Check this out…