Cara & Robert’s born-and-bred NYC blended family wedding
Checker cabs, pizza, and Italian ices: it’s NYC, baby! This pair comes from traditional New York Italian families, so offbeat was definitely a new concept. But they managed to combine a zombie cake, Mr. Met, and late-night nosh with getting ready at the bride’s childhood home and familiar wedding traditions. Plus, you’ll love the bride’s vows to her new stepchildren.
Chloe & Rudy’s chic goth historic mansion wedding
Let’s talk about the fashion going on here: black lace, Doc Martens, brocade tail coat, leather harness, and spiked Jeffrey Campbells — it’s a gothic wonderland of noir chic. Add in the backdrop of a haunted historic mansion and all the spiders, skulls, and pumpkins you could ask for on a dark night, and you’ve got this elegant affair (with Offbeat Bride vendor The Reverend D at the ceremony helm!).
Sharon & Mike’s outdoor tandem bike wedding (with secret second ceremony)
This pair rode in on their tandem bike looking fab, taking names, and having the secular, non-legal wedding of their dreams. After a sweet ring warming (including a ring made from the bride’s late paternal grandmother’s ring), they accidentally walked away from the ceremony early. Wut? And yes, there was a second ceremony that was ADORABLE. Read on to see what happened.
Devon & Joe’s amusement park picnic wedding
Prepare to revisit your favorite amusement park days with this awesomely youthful wedding surrounded by rides, candy, and theme park food. The bride wore an epic corseted fantasy dress and their recessional wasn’t just walking out, it was a ride through the haunted house ride! The groom may have forgotten his vows, but trust me, there’s enough risque fabulousness in the ceremony to make up for it.