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Offbeat Wed is published on Capitol Hill, so you KNOW we love our Seattle weddings! We’ve got real Seattle weddings, affordable Seattle wedding vendors, and creative Seattle venue ideas for you.

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Moss-covered trees and tiny bees at this orange and green wedding

Seattle’s Urban Light Studios was the setting of this colorful and subtly bee-themed wedding in Seattle. With lovely moss-covered foliage and chic decor, this event had tons of class and lots of eclectic touches… plus a stuffed lion. And since it was held in April, it makes the perfect addition to our spring theme week.

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An in-depth look at why Seattle wedding photographer Jonas Seaman is so insanely awesome

Jonas Seaman has a style that’s all his own, and I’m pretty stoked because he recently put out a roundup of his favorite photos from 2011 and it’s AMAZING. Before I link you to it, I want to show off some of my top 10 favorite wedding photos from Jonas AND give you a little more insider information on one of the Empire’s favorite photogs.

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Katy & Aaron’s forest handfasting and dance party wedding

When an intimate forest ceremony becomes a Renaissance-inspired dance party reception, it’s been a good day. The bride handmade books as favors, had tiny terrariums as centerpieces, and they served pumpkin pie, too. So far so good. But the addition of a cardboard deer head is the icing on the cake.

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From last minute to last man standing, Shindig Events will pull off one amazing event

So remember the Offbeat Empire party that happened last month? Kelli from Shindig Events is the one who made it happen. Today, I’m here to tell you what she can make happen for you.