Melissa & Daniel’s hometown nerd-lite shindig
A few dice favors, some zergling pie toppers, and a chic warehouse-y venue — there is some seriously awesome nerd glam going on here. Don’t miss the delicate greenery details in all of the decor (all DIYed!), the massive amount of teeny tiny pies, and the photo booth photos which are totally heading for blackmail land.
Harmony & Judah’s ’60s mod math and science wedding
The groom’s polka-dotted shirt, the science-themed temporary tattoos, the giant chalkboard wall full of Feynman Lectures, the astronaut ice cream favors, the bride’s retro dress — these are a few of my favorite things. Ground control to Major Tom: commencing countdown, engines on. Liftoff and see this science and 1960s mod wonderland of a wedding!
Cocktails, themes, and discounts: It’s all about custom bartending options from the West Coast’s Mint & Mirth
If you’ve been digging the influx of wedding bar and alcohol tips on Offbeat Bride lately, then you have our sponsor Mint & Mirth to thank. Joni and Jennelle are a Portland-based couple who started their own custom cocktailing business in 2012, and now they offer licensed and insured cocktail bartending all over the West Coast. Along with being LGBTQ community-friendly, they’re also suuuuuuper Offbeat Bride-friendly…
Kirstin & Earl’s gothic-inspired masquerade wedding
A luscious red dress, a guy-linered groom, an amazing theater venue, and a plan to make everyone mix and mingle that included ornate masks — this spooky Halloween wedding in Salem, Oregon makes our knees quake in fear… I mean lust! Add in some movie and video game-themed music and some costume-clad guests and you’re in for a spooky time with a super gorgeous backdrop.