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LGBTQ

At Offbeat Wed, we celebrate all queer identities and have subcategories for lesbian weddings, transgender weddings, gay weddings, and bisexuality & pansexuality, as well as genderqueer and non-binary gender identity issues.

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YAY BEST DAY EVER: Shana & Jessica’s glitter-fied backyard rock ‘n’ roll wedding

On day two of Pride Week we have Shana & Jessica. They wanted a wedding that resembled their lives: shiny, silly, loud, musical, glittery and full of the people they love. If that doesn’t tell you enough about the two, they wore their dresses again, to a Lady Gaga concert. Loves it! -Coco

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Joey & Maxine’s lesbian, drumtastic, family and friends wedding fest

“We chose to throw caution to the wind and have the big white wedding many dream of – that however is where the traditional aspect ended!”

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Drum circle & jumping the broom FTJ (for the joy)

Apparently, after their wedding breakfast, Joanne and Maxine surprised their guests with a drum workshop! The photos are so beautiful, you can almost hear the drums and feel the happiness…

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I recently did a Q&A about my book with Lavender Magazine, Minnesota’s gay and lesbian glossy. I rambled about transgender weddings, lesbian weddings, and het weddings alike … you can read the full interview here, but here’s a little excerpt: Lavender Writer Chats Up Offbeat Weddings: Interview with Ariel Meadow Stallings Ariel Meadow Stallings first […]

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Marriage equality issues with hetero ceremonies in Australia

Sarah posted this on the Kiwi & Aussie Brides Group over on the Tribe. It’s an issue that we’re sure lots of Aussie couples are struggling with, and one that unfortunately impacts couples worldwide.

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Jill & Kimeee’s lesbian barn dance & Mad Libs wedding… with goats

We didn’t have a lot of money nor were all of my family willing to acknowledge or participate, so we knew right from the beginning this was gonna be DIY to the max — just the way we like it.