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Untitled 1 2 alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

When you have a wedding tattoo artist giving guests REAL tattoos!

Ok, so we know that a wedding tattoo artist idea recently went viral on TikTok, but we’ve been talking about this wedding trend since back in 2019 when we featured this chic boho Brooklyn wedding!

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A New York confectionery wedding with smoke bombs, viking horns, & a haunted paintball field

Tara and Mike decided to do something more industrial-themed for their New York wedding. They brewed large batches of mead (Tara makes the most incredible mead) for their wedding and anniversaries to come.

The day itself was incredible. Think smoke bombs, dinosaurs, haunted hay paintball fields, drinking horns, an epic groom’s cake of Cthulhu rising from the abyss with miniatures, and so much more.

A sweet, simple, & gorgeous Sweden -> DUMBO, Brooklyn elopement

A sweet, simple, & gorgeous Sweden -> DUMBO, Brooklyn elopement

Emilia and Anders traveled to New York City all the way from Sweden to capture their simple, lovely, and distinctly NYC elopement. With the skyline behind them, the Brooklyn neighborhood of DUMBO fully on display, and a truly gorgeous golden hour, this DUMBO elopement took my breath away.

Don’t miss the bride’s beautiful, long-sleeved dress, her rad leather jacket, the groom’s fab blue suit, and all of the wonders that a New York City backdrop provides…

It's a rustic meets rock 'n'n roll glam wedding in the Hudson Valley

It’s a rustic meets rock ‘n’ roll glam wedding in the Hudson Valley

Lauren and Greg planned an amazing rock ‘n’ roll glam wedding in New York and we couldn’t resist sharing it. think pink glittery hair, a glittery train, a leather jacket, shades of pink, loads of stars, and some Chucks for dancing. There were geometric centerpieces and a golden T-Rex cake topper just to add some more RAWR to the day. As if there could be any more!

You've got to see NYC's first and only after-hours walk-in wedding chapel (like Vegas without the Elvis!)

You’ve got to see NYC’s first and only after-hours walk-in wedding chapel (like Vegas without the Elvis!)

Y’all know we love a fun and campy Vegas elopement. But if you’re elsewhere, say, on the East Coast or in New York City, it’s a long haul over to Vegas for that amazing elopement. But fear not! One of our most fabulous and charismatic wedding officiants, DonnaMarie SanSevero aka The Reverend D, has created the perfect New York after-hours walk-in wedding chapel. And it’s amazing…

A chic Manhattan brunch wedding with two grooms & lots of greenery

A chic Manhattan brunch wedding with two grooms & lots of greenery

Britt and Greg surrounded themselves in chic blue suits, lots of greenery, and their favorite people at their brunch wedding in Chelsea. The industrial chic venue, Bottino NYC, was like a bit of rustic nature nestled in the urban landscape.

There was tear-jerking guest participation during the ceremony, puppers in the wedding party, and some choreographed dancing at the reception that is not to be missed…