New York’s DJ Ali Gruber wants to hook you up with the eclectic soundtrack to your wedding
Any vinyl nerds in the house? If you’re New York-area vinyl music geeks, I think we just found you your wedding DJ! If you’re looking for a loud emcee, smoke machines, and line dances, look elsewhere. Our sponsor DJ Ali Gruber simply uses her degree in music history, along with her analog equipment and amazing vinyl record collection, to provide the eclectic soundtrack to your wedding.
New York’s elopement photographer Amber Marlow is now shooting large weddings… on a global scale
Our sponsor Amber Marlow has traditionally been an elopement and intimate wedding photographer in New York City. Well, guess what, New York (and the world): Now Amber is taking her extra-unobtrusive photography skills and applying them to larger affairs, and in a global scale too!
Caitlin & Patrick’s New York City Jazz and Art Deco wedding
A gorgeous green bouquet, succulent favors, a Jazzy venue, and a cameo from our own developer, Kellbot — this New York City wedding is the balm to our rough days. Plus, their friends’ video salute is one of the funniest we’ve seen. And just wait until you see how their portrait session was interrupted! Hint: it was a really sunny day!
The photographer who will roadtrip 11 hours for her clients: Catching up with Angela from Milestone Images
Angela has been a longtime Offbeat Bride sponsor, and she’s even written a post in defense of Trash The Dress sessions. Given how many Offbeat Brides love her, we figured we’d do a little Q&A with Angela to see what she’s been up to…
Julie & Tim’s garden party family and friends wedding
Gathering family from many locations can be stressful, but these two celebrated their 15-year romance with their nearest and dearest and made it look easy. They rocked a choreographed mother-daughter-sister dance and a “first performance” instead of a first dance. But a cameo from a carboard pooch proved the funniest moment of all.
Laura & Michael’s blue winter wedding in Brooklyn
A royal blue suit, a “cake inspector,” a few DIY projects, and one of our favorite venues — this winter wedding in Brooklyn is all about easy-going awesomeness. Don’t miss the fabric flower bouquet, mini flags, and tiny succulents. And you’ll never guess what the groom used to break the glass at the ceremony!