Stephanie & Dave’s vintage theater Beatles wedding
Anyone think there can be too much Beatles music? Didn’t think so. How about when it’s in the historic Portage Theater in Chicago? Still in? What if they served popcorn at the ceremony and had an acoustic guitar guest book? Okay, I think you’re safe to crush on this one.
Kara & John’s “Taste the Rainbow” candy-colored wedding
Skittles aisle decorations, candy-themed table names, and a candy colored dress? Sounds like a nom-worthy party. This bride pulled a switcheroo on her guests by showing up in a demure white gown and then shocking them all with her wildly colored gown at the ceremony.
Mia & Martin’s backyard teepee party wedding
It’s not a “wedding,” folks, it’s merely “The Party,” set in a teepee in a London back garden! This bride had her heart set on a polka dot retro dress, but she went classic for a mother’s love. Total sweetness found within.
Julia & Kory’s casual rock ‘n’ roll sideshow wedding
An indestructible bride and her zombie rocker dude create “the world’s strangest married couple.” Creepy magicians, Sno-Cones, and a ton of duct tape will keep this couple stuck togetha foreva.
Kari & Rich’s handmade steampunk winter wedding
This cosplay pair met as pirates and wed as steampunks. The groom nearly didn’t make the ceremony, but his mad heel clicking in top hat and tails made up for it.
My top 5 “ah-ha!” wedding moments: Shit I’m glad I know now
Besides the obvious “ah-ha!” moment of “OMG I’m SO glad I found Offbeat Bride,” I wanted to share the top-five realizations I’ve had while planning this thing. These tidbits may not be for everyone, but if my best friend were getting married, this is what I’d tell her.