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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!

food festival inspired finger foods for your wedding

Food festival-inspired finger foods for your wedding menu

I recently went to a big food festival featuring the best restaurants in LA. Because it was a festival, all the bites were of the finger food variety. And, because of my job, I couldn’t help but think “these would be great at a wedding!”

So, fellow Offbeat Foodies, here are my food festival-inspired finger foods that would be perfect for weddings…

Flower crowns as seen on @offbeatbride #flowercrowns

Take your wedding flower crown obsession to the next level

We love ourselves a good veil, but the bohemian-fabulous trend of flower crowns is not-to-be-missed. Nothing tops a fabulously colored dress or wildly colored hair like a wedding flower crown, too. Top our noggins with flowers all day, every day.

From flora to greenery and succulents to unicorn horns, you MUST see these wedding flower crowns of all shapes and varieties.

Giant bloon wedding decor as seen on @offbeatbirde

Balloons gone chic: giant balloon wedding decor for your reception

Okay I know… balloons are for kid’s parties, right? But what if I told you that balloons can totally be adult chic? Just take a peek at these huge 36-inch balloons with gorgeous tassels that you can use as wall decor, a ceremony backdrop, a candy buffet backdrop, or as in the case here, reception chair decor. It’s like channeling childhood AND keeping it super classy.

Collect your jaw from the floor after this jewel-toned reception

Collect your jaw from the floor after this jewel-toned cocktail reception

Vintage goblets and accessories on the bar cart, a red velvet couch with a gold backdrop, rich, dramatic florals, and a lush rug to create a luxe sitting area — this jewel-toned cocktail reception styled shoot with Jessica and David totally captures the essence of bright colors. David’s suit was custom-made for him in Thailand, and the personalized invitation suite was hand-painted by the photographer, who is also an artist (holy talent, Batman!).

Let’s ogle the rich colors and puppy cuddles and be inspired, my friends…