Category Archive

Stuff we love

Whether you’re looking for unique wedding dresses, wedding shoes, cute wedding invitations, nontraditional wedding rings, or an offbeat wedding photographer… chances are you’ll find ’em here. Start by browsing our Vendor Directory for vendors in YOUR area, and then have fun with these posts to find online wedding dressmakers, photographers, and more!

7146028051 89ee1ef888 z

The Giving Tree wedding invitations might make you cry

I have to confess, I got a little teary-eyed over Andrew and Jackie’s Giving Tree wedding invitations, made by Kim from NMI Creations. Just wait until you see their completed invitation suite with the hidden tear-inducing surprise!

Peach Melba Cooler

Yummy mocktails for very cool wedding drink alternatives

So you’re planning out your beverage strategy for your dry wedding, or your wedding with kids and future Offbeat Mamas, or just looking to offer some non-boozy alternatives. You can surely offer sodas and coffee, but why not make their experience a little more special with fancy-shmancy mocktails? Adding fancy stemware and a garnish will put those teetotalers in the mood to party, and they won’t feel left out from any “signature cocktail” moments.

2012 04 20 019

Use Kanzashi hair ornaments as a gorgeous wedding veil alternative

Offbeat Bride Tribe moderator Creepingminx knew she didn’t want to wear a veil, and got overwhelmed whilst looking for fascinators. So she drew on her love of Japanese hair styles to decide on her amazing veil alternative.

elopement 050212

Dancing and prancing couples and some delish retro desserts

This week’s reader submissions had a lot of couples jumping, driving, dancing, and cheering, and they demanded to be put together into this Monday Montage! As a bonus, I pulled in a vintage candy buffet, some “cookie sliders,” and some very cool handmade vintage-style books used as invitations! You’ll either be inspired to dance or be really hungry by this collection.