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wedding veils

We’ve seen so many cute wedding veils, from birdcage veils, to diy wedding veil projects, to colored veils (red, black, blue, more!). We’ve featured offbeat blusher veils and cathedral veils that have made us swoon. And if you’re looking for veil alternatives, we’ve got those too!

Feathered Head custom wedding headpieces as seen on @offbeatbride

Feathers and vintage treasures: 10% off The Feathered Head’s custom wedding headpieces

When we spied The Feathered Head’s creations (custom-crafted by Owner/Designer Andie Cohen-Healy), we knew it was the ultimate fusion of antique and vintage materials, natural elements, and alternative designs that would make our readers salivate. Let’s take a peek at some of Andie’s favorite custom wedding headpieces, hear from some deliriously pleased brides who rocked these headpieces with massive style, and see what discount she has for our readers!

diy veil alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

My incredibly simple, $14, no-sew DIY veil

I can hardly even consider it a real project because I put zero effort in to it, aside from coming up with the idea in the first place and picking out the fabric. Despite my sewing machine still being unopened in the box (for three years) I was all like “I can do this!” So my mom and I headed to a craft store in search of a gigantic piece of fabric to make this happen…

6 things you never knew about wedding headpieces alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

The lost art of millinery: 6 things you should know about wedding headpieces

Are you the type who bubbles over with personality? Choosing hair accessories with pops of color or bold textures for you and your wedding party is an easy way to add personal style to your wedding. Local fashion trends over the past several decades have distanced the Americans from the millinery arts. So, as we return to the glory of headpiece options allow me to share with you my insider knowledge as a milliner, and bridal accessory designer…

how to order wedding items from China alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

Tips for buying eBay wedding dresses or accessories made in China

Having now bought not one, but TWO of my important items from China (specifically for my wedding day, not to mention a raft of other things), I have learned much about dealing specifically with Chinese eBay listings. If you like to take a small risk on the off chance of BIG savings, I can heartily recommend trying Chinese eBay-ers.