How dowry traditions relate to modern brides
How the old dowry tradition morphed into the tradition of the bride’s parents paying for the wedding and the feelings and ramifications behind that tradition.
How do you have a wedding ceremony without a Bible?
We’re ALL for Christian couples having religious ceremonies, but find it disrespectful for non-Christians to smile and nod through a religious service they don’t actually believe in. So, how do you craft a secular ceremony?
Emily & Geoff’s Jewish Rockabilly Wedding
The Offbeat Bride: Emily, Web Master/Science writer (and Tribesmaid Ellamie) Her Offbeat Partner: Geoff, Teacher/Poet Location & date of wedding: Valley Beth Shalom Temple, Encino, CA (I had my baby naming, my bat mitzvah and went to elementary school here) — May 25, 2008 What made our wedding offbeat: First of all, we skipped most […]
LaSherra & Brandon’s Spring wedding with a hip-hop soundtrack
You’ve seen the breakdancing and broom jumping awesomeness from this wedding before, now get the whole story on this classic hip-hop wedding.
Natalie & Nick’s Red Queen Garden Party Wedding
The offbeat bride: Natalie, Graphic Artist Her offbeat partner: Nick, Finance Officer Location & date of wedding: Newstead Park Rotunda, Brisbane, Australia on April 19th, 2008 What made our wedding offbeat: I wore a red gown that I designed myself that was inspired in part by the Red Queen from Alice in Wonderland, Victorian fashions […]
Ack: my fiance saw me in my wedding dress
What happens if my fiance sees me in my dress before the wedding? Does superstition win out? Does it ruin the “big reveal” moment for good? Ariel weighs in and gives advice.