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Anatomical hearts and octopuses: funky headbands for yo’ head

Do you want your head to be cooler on the playground? Does your hair need a funky companion to make it more awesome-er? Check out these alternative headbands that will get tongues wagging at your wedding.

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Heather & Diane’s snowy mountain lodge wedding

This pair focused on the places and tokens that meant the most to them. Their venue, concert ticket table numbers, and even a cute feather fascinator had meaning. And when a snowstorm took away the option of an outdoor ceremony, their indoor alternative turned out better than ever. These ladies know how to plan an intimate and personal celebration (with awesome winter coats!).

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Bouquets and boutonnieres dripping with personality from Surroundings Bridal Accessories

After a couple of Offbeat Brides used Surroundings Bridal Accessories for their super awesome weddings, the designer Acadia decided to get on the Offbeat Bride sponsor train! And now I get to show off some of her amazing wedding accessories and hip you to a special Offbeat deal.

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Purple decor and a fantastic fascinator in this chilled-out wedding

I totally loved the feather and flower fascinator in this wedding in Spokane. Their purple decor and focus on incorporating their children was icing on the cake. Check out the fashion and family at this August event.

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A hula hooping carnival performance wedding

A first look by the ocean, a ruffly green reception dress, a magician, and hula hooping. Plus, all the single ladies lined up flash mob-style for the bouquet toss to, of course, Beyonce. I’ve got your attention now, right? This carnival wedding in Massachusetts is bananas and you need to see it.

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A special interview and offbeat discount on amazing fascinators from daniAWESOME accessories

I don’t know about you, but I get super inspired by hearing stories about successful and awesome indie craft business — how they got started, how they stay inspired, their hopes for the future of their business. Here’s my interview with Iowa-based, indie crafter, and friend of the Empire, Dani Ausen of DaniAWESOME accessories. Along with inspiration, and pretty fascinator porn, she’s also offering up a special offbeat discount!