Tractor riding, swing dancing, and some almost-synchronized jumping
Rosemary and Chris had a jovial, gender-blind wedding party which got caught in a really fun moment. Plus, check out the white bridesmaid dresses! This week’s reader submissions from the Tribe, the Offbeat Flickr Pool, and Pinterest had tons of amazing shots including tractor riding, swing dancing, and attempted synchronized jumping.
Kelly & Adam’s three-part Halloween dance party
Get your candy out because it’s Halloween Week! We’ve got zombies, ghosts, and gore in our weddings. Today we have a three-part celebration with Halloween flair (and a zombie dog!). You’ll definitely want to check out the Halloween cakes too. And see how the bride uses a tie clip as a memorial in her bouquet!
How to let people help you with your wedding
One of the first things I ever read on Offbeat Bride was an article about having open expectations. It really resonated with me, and I tried to keep that philosophy through the entire process. It also helped that I was planning a long-distance wedding, so I HAD to let people help me to stay sane… or to avoid massive amounts of credit card debt from flying from Salt Lake City to Wisconsin a gazillion times. Did I have some minor freak-outs? Yes. But the wedding went off swimmingly, and it was better than I could have done myself thanks to the helping hands I had along the way. But here are some tips I learned, and maybe even those of you who are extra detail-obsessed can step back and let someone help you!
Lexie & Al’s Gatsby-inspired transatlantic elopement
This week we’re celebrating intimate weddings with destination elopements, cozy registry office vows, and private romantic ceremonies. It’s the warm fuzzies on a smaller scale. Today we’ve got a transatlantic couple who planned a destination wedding in honor of their love of the Jazz Age. And what better place to pay homage than New Orleans itself?