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Ring care tips as seen on @offbeatbride

7 ring care tips to keep the spring in your bling

Have you recently acquired a schmancy new engagement ring? I’m guessing since you’re on a wedding blog, that you may just be rocking a rock. Then again, we’re down for all flavors, so you may be going ring-less, opting for a ring tattoo, or other ring alternatives. Just in case you ARE sporting some bling, here are our top ring care tips for keeping your engagement or wedding band in top shape.

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12 ways a wedding in the round makes you feel surrounded by love

Want to surround yourself with love (and your actual loved ones)? A wedding in the round is a kick-ass way to give all your guests a great view, avoid aisle-walking drama, and totally buck tradition in terms of a big, straight aisle. Let’s feast our eyes on some of our favorite weddings in the round to inspire you to round up your guests in a big ceremony hug.

Cake topper banner from @offbeatbride

Calling all weirdos in love: this free printable cake topper banner is for you

One of my favorite quotes that we’ve featured on Offbeat Bride is this little snippet from Robert Fulghum and is about “mutual weirdness.” As a weirdo with a penchant for similar weirdos, this resonates for me. I decided to whip up a DIY printable cake topper banner with “mutual weirdness” as its theme. Let’s see how it’s made!

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A self-officiated sunrise summit elopement

“We made the climb by headlamp, snuggled up with each other while the day got brighter, and then parted ways to change clothes in private. When we were both ready, we just met back in the middle and went for it — no rehearsal, no audience. It was off-the-cuff, and mostly casual, and absolutely perfect.” Elopements make us teary with their intimacy, and this one is no exception. Come for the romance, stay for the gorgeous scenery.