Category Archive

victorian dress

Victorian theme wedding at Lobo Castle on Offbeat Bride 4 alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

Wait until you see the outfits at this Victorian theme wedding at Lobo Castle

The bride made her own Victorian wedding dress, the groom wore an impeccable top hat, and the guests all came in FULL era-appropriate costumes…

Pride and Prejudice meets Crimson Peak meets BBC's Victoria at this Georgian estate wedding

Pride and Prejudice meets Crimson Peak meets BBC’s Victoria at this Georgian estate wedding

My husband and I are great lovers of history, literature, and the arts. I grew up as the child of an actor and an opera singer and Steven's father is also a musician, so we were both immersed in the world of the performing arts from birth. Those interests have since bloomed into a love of historical costuming. We talked about what a dream it would be to run away and have our wedding in Ireland and made it happen…

A handmade Victorian picnic wedding in the mountains (with the most gorgeous rain & mist photos!)

A handmade Victorian picnic wedding in the mountains (with the most gorgeous rain & mist photos!)

We had a small wedding with only 20 guests, but because it was small, we were able to have all guests participate in the all-white/beige Victorian theme. Most everything was handmade and sourced by us including hand-drawn and printed wooden invitations, bridal party gifts, individually selected vintage tea plates and cutlery, crystal coupe glasses, embroidered napkins, and all decorations.

A vintage Halloween wedding with zombies and antique details

A vintage Halloween wedding with zombies and antique details

This vintage Halloween wedding was loaded with gorgeous antique and 1920s-inspired details topped with a dollop of spooky chic Halloween details. We’re talking chic white pumpkins, matching cookies, and a fair dose of zombie fun.

Don’t miss all the killer musical selections and Downton Abbey-style bridesmaids dresses, too!

Pink formal dresses

Blush & bashful: 21 pastel pink wedding dresses that are your new signature color

When Shelby from Steel Magnolias declared “blush and bashful” to be her signature wedding colors, we knew we’d be forever feeling the pink kinship. Colored wedding dresses are absolutely something you can rock, especially when they’re pale, perfect, and pastel pink. Let’s see what pastel pink wedding dresses previous Offbeat Brides have worn AND a few we’re jonesing for in general.

Is your perfect black and white dress found in here?

Is the perfect-for-Halloween black and white dress found in here?

With Halloween close at hand, all things goth, Tim Burton-esque, and noir are up for grabs, style-wise. That’s why we’re especially excited to share some of our favorite black and white wedding dresses to tickle your dark side. Is your perfect-for-the-season (or ANY season) black and white dress found somewhere in this collection of tulle, chiffon, silk, and all things nice? If so, shout it out in the comments!

Let’s get to the black and white dress ogling…