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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.

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This stunning bald bride proves hair is never necessary to steal hearts

Since she was eight years old, bald bride model Megan has suffered from Alopecia Areata, a condition that affects 6.6 million Americans, and 8 million people in the UK, and makes them hairless. When I discovered this, rather than covering her head with a wig or a veil for the shoot, I decided to embrace the baldness, as an statement of her inherent beauty.

Gender fluid wedding dress photo shoot as seen on @offbeatbride

This gender fluid wedding dress photo shoot gives zero fucks about the “gender binary”

If you’re a frequenter of Vine, YouTube, and other social sources, you may know of Jeffrey Marsh, the inspiring, perfectly styled, gender fluid viral sensation telling us to just be ourselves. They have recently been involved in a gender fluid wedding dress photo shoot that gave us major heart eyes AND gave a big middle finger to the gender binary. Let’s take a look at this shoot that gives zero fucks about our artificial notions of gender and fabulousness.

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You’ll dig this bacon, beards, and brews wedding styled shoot

The Striped Pig Distillery in Charleston, SC was the eclectic backdrop for this killer styled shoot. We’re talking an industrial feel with fauna-themed decor, gold accents, rustic wood, huge stills, and cozy nooks. The florals and fashion are giving us happy feels all over the place. The theme was bacon, beards, and brews, which is basically my perfect day come to life. Let’s peek at the bride’s gorgeous lacy dress, flower crown, and the groom’s retro-inspired vest suit. Don’t miss the many forms of SO.MUCH.BACON.

This art deco styled shoot wins all the internets as seen on @offbeatbride

This big top-inspired styled shoot is the definition of stylish

Rich-as-hell colors, Art Deco-inspired style, circus performers, fire dancing, luscious cocktails, and the most fabulous florals we’ve seen in ages — this big top styled shoot is KILLING it. Don’t miss all the copper accents, the Alphonse Mucha-inspired signage, aerial rig, and the most amazing bar area. Plus, you’ll be begging to see more of the greenery-covered venue in the Pennsylvania.