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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!

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Register AND plan your dream honeymoon with Traveler’s Joy

From our recent survey, we know that a lot of you are looking for MOAR HONEYMOON INFO PLZ! So how pleased are you guys to know that Offbeat Bride sponsor and online registry Traveler’s Joy now offers a cool service called Honeymoon Tipster. Keep reading to find out more about the online registry with the honeymoon bonus…

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Geeky terrarium centerpieces FTW!

Yes, that Tardis terrarium is only a taste of the wonder that is Erin and Peter’s jaw-dropping centerpieces with tiny geeky references in glass jars.

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Skulls, steampunks & seasonal discounts: Philadelphia wedding venue The College of Physicians

What does the the birthplace of American medicine founded by Benjamin Rush, and a museum that holds a collection of skeletons and skulls from the beginning of human history, have to do with your wedding? Well, if you’re getting married in Philadelphia then I just described your offbeat wedding venue — The College of Physicians!

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Behold these bridesmaids in white dresses

An Offbeat Bride reader emailed us about her idea to wear a colored wedding dress while her bridesmaids don white ones. She also expressed her exasperation when it came to finding photos of other brides who have pulled off this fabulous color switcharoo. So, I thought I’d round up a few of our favorite examples from offbeat weddings past that just might have you re-thinking your wedding dress colors.