Open thread: Are you hiding or showing your scars on your wedding day?
Offbeat Bride has published numerous insightful and encouraging posts about “controversial” body markings such as tattoos, piercings, and out-there hairstyles — but what about scars? Especially those that have a story you DON’T want to tell, like scars from self-harming?
When Star Wars and Back to the Future met for Rachel & Matthew’s wedding
A surprise Delorean time machine for the groom, a processional with Darth Vader for the bride, a custom kitty-loving cake topper, and so many Stormtroopers — this geeky wedding is stealing our hearts. Back to the Future and Star Wars have never looked so good together. Don’t miss the bride’s adorable Irregular Choice shoes, the movie-themed centerpieces, and the Zumba dances at the reception.
Accountability: Offbeat Bride’s official stance on wedding etiquette advice
Not infrequently, Offbeat Bride will be criticized for supposedly telling couples to ignore certain kinds of wedding etiquette advice. Or we’ll catch shit for sharing weddings where folks went way off the beaten track when it comes to what you might think of as acceptable wedding etiquette. Given that the “Offbeat Bride hates etiquette!” critique comes up repeatedly, perhaps it’s worth capturing our official stance on wedding etiquette advice.
Greenery, paper, and candy: how to save money on wedding flowers
On a mission to save money on your wedding flowers? We’ve always been fans of forgoing flowers altogether, but sometimes that’s just not the compromise you’re looking for. Let’s talk about how to save money on wedding flowers, including real flowers AND some non-floral options if you’re willing to try something a little different.