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The other kind of "shower": wedding umbrellas that make rain on your wedding day super whimsical

The other kind of “shower”: wedding umbrellas that make rain on your wedding day super whimsical

It’s like raaaaain on your wedding day… except super cute with amazing photos. If you’re planning on a few outdoor shots on any wedding day, having a whimsical and fun wedding umbrella is always a solid idea. And even if it doesn’t rain, you can still whip out your brolly for some cool shots.

Here are a few of my favorite wedding umbrellas for the perfectly soaking photo that will soon become your favorite…

Feast your eyes on this joyful Chicago elopement with donuts & dogs

Feast your eyes on this joyful Chicago elopement with donuts & dogs

Chris and Anne’s Chicago elopement took place one April afternoon on the six year anniversary of the day they met. The guest list included immediate family, including their adorable pups, Coorah and Luka. Anne’s sister officiated the intimate lakefront ceremony on Lake Michigan underneath two budding trees.

Afterward, they hopped on a trolley and headed downtown to Stan’s Donuts for some Raspberry Bismarks.

Chotronette on Offbeat Bride 2 alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

Be your own bouquet with a floral wedding dress [Updated for 2023!]

“Florals for Spring? Groundbreaking.” We know, Meryl, but actually, florals for Spring is always on trend and especially now. I’m living for it! Whether it’s a multicolored floral print dress, flowers made of silk or chiffon, floral embroidery overlays, or a chic floral suit (you don’t have to wear a dress!), I found a whole bunch of ways to be your own bouquet on your wedding day. Let’s get our flower power on…

hairstyle alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

We got a toothache from this sweet pastel rainbow wedding

Jeremy proposed to Chelsea at Disneyland by Snow White’s wishing well, which started them down the path of planning a pastel rainbow wedding garden party and rave reception.

Chelsea’s pink-haired mom helped her into her dress, her best friend officiated with an incredible array of anime and cartoon jokes thrown in, and Chelsea’s brother was her bridesman. Ready to bask in the adorableness of this pastel rainbow wedding?