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styled shoot

Unlike many wedding blogs, we don’t run a ton of styled shoots — photo shoots that use models instead of real couples — for reasons addressed here. That said, once a month or so, we see a shoot that’s so full of gorgeousness and lovely ideas that we feel compelled to share it. If you’re a photographer who would like to submit your styled shoot, click here.

black and white rehearsal dinner Veronica Rose Planning14 alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

This black and white wedding rehearsal dinner inspo went hard

This black and white wedding rehearsal dinner inspiration is a whole classy mood! Veronica of Veronica Rose Planning typically doesn’t do a lot of styled shoots, but when she saw this venue space – with its river access, modern touches, and gorgeous indoor outdoor spaces, she just couldn’t resist.

bohemian medieval handfasting wedding Weirdo Weddings Photography36 scaled alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

Fantasy lovers will flip for this bohemian medieval wedding inspiration

Yes, marriage is about compromise. But it’s also about bringing the personalities of two amazing people together to create something else wholly beautiful on its own… and that’s exactly what Weirdo Weddings did with this bohemian medieval wedding ceremony (affectionately dubbed “bohemedieval).

Maya Lovro Photography Hotel Monaco Wedding Shoot 79 alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

Colorful wedding ideas for all lovers of all colors

Fair warning: this amazing, colorful wedding shoot includes ALL THE COLORS, just in time to yeet those Winter blues away. Coming to you from Pittsburgh, the combined powers of Maya Lovro (photographer), Amanda Wolf (planner), and Kati Grimes (fashion designer) created something magical: think “Lisa Frank marries Billy Porter” where all the players are LGBTQ+, BIPOC, and/or allies to both!

devils river distillery wedding shoot 66 alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

Check out the black wedding cake at this elegant Sleepy Hollow gothic wedding shoot

This team of vendors conjured the idea of a dream wedding over drinks at a local mixer: something full of dark elegance and mystery, centered around a lovely couple they had in mind. Cillia of Marion Matrimony Events proposed the idea of a Sleepy Hollow Wedding, and everyone was on board! Black wedding dress paired with a floral back tattoo? Oh my Goth YES.