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Monika & Carter’s Neo-Victorian, Pagan-Atheist, Japanese, Peacock, Love Fest

The offbeat bride: Monika A, Fluevog Asst Manager, Professional Tarot Reader and part time vegan baker Her offbeat partner: Carter , build and release computer engineer Location & date of wedding: Hakone Gardens, Saratoga , CA — September 20, 2009 What made our wedding offbeat: When a Pagan, tarot reading, Fluevog Pimpette decides to marry […]

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Fall into Red Ruby Rose’s clutches

These amazing clutches come are made from an eclectic mix of contemporary and vintage fabrics that seem custom catered to Offbeat needs — check out the full range of peacock designs! Some of them are so brilliantly colored and gorgeous that I could see a courthouse bride using one instead of a bouquet. Imagine this being held by a bride in a tea length dress, wearing sharp little red gloves…

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17 wedding bouquet alternatives for fearless brides

Since Offbeat Bride Kerry started a discussion called “Bouquet Alternatives” on the Offbeat Bride Tribe, a wealth of amazing offbeat bouquet porn has been popping up. I thought I’d share a few of the unique and inspiring ideas.

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Kale bouquet, skull vest, and red boots at this Chicago wedding

There are so many inspiring details packed into Olivia Leigh Photographie‘s photos of Sam & Ben’s November 2008 Chicago wedding … I’m not really sure where to start. But, let’s first look at the bride’s bouquet made from peacock feathers and kale. Then there’s the groom’s skull-emblazoned vest … impeccable: …and of course the bride’s […]

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Paula & Graham’s Elegant Modern New Zealand wedding

The offbeat bride: Paula, Psych Student & PT Office Manager Her offbeat partner: Graham, Company CEO Location & date of wedding: St. Michael’s Church (ceremony) and The Art Gallery (reception) in Christchurch, New Zealand on January 24th, 2009 What made our wedding offbeat: Anyone who saw the photos and doesn’t know me made comments along […]

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Peacock Feather Fans, the ultimate bouquet alternative

I’ve featured lots of alternatives to the standard “clump of flowers” bouquet (check out all my non-floral bouquet posts) but this photo may feature the ultimate alternative: gorgeous feather fans. Now, this may not be an option for the vegans & vegetarians in the house … but for a hot summer wedding, can you picture […]