Category Archive

bridesmaid outfits

A more traditional blog might call this archive BRIDESMAID DRESSES, but we’re a big fan of gender-neutral wedding parties here at Offbeat Wed, so this is the spot to get ideas for what your female-identified wedding party members might wear.

ombre blue prom dress

These prom dresses can be the affordable alternative wedding dresses of your dreams [Updated for 2022!]

Prom dresses, bridesmaid dresses, ballgowns, formal dresses… all of these terms can totally mean WEDDING DRESSES. Plus, they’re almost all sub-$500 which means they’re alternative wedding dresses on a budget. I went a-scouring the prom and bridesmaids sections to see what steals and deals I could find in pinks, metallics, whites, creams, florals, and so many more. Y’all know you can wear white, but don’t discount the rest of the rainbow. Those blush sequins need someone to wear ’em, right? I guess I’ll just have to take one for the team and wear them all. It’ll be hard, but I’ll try to manage.

Go beat me to them and find that prom dress turned wedding dress right now…

You CAN wear this again: the bridesmaid tulle skirt look we heart

You CAN wear this again: the bridesmaid tulle skirt look we heart

Have some wedding party skirt-wearers who want something seriously adorable to actually be able to re-wear? Do your posse a favor and direct them to some mix-and-match tulle skirts (in one color or a rainbow!). Or screw the crew and steal one of these skirts for your own look.

Tulle for days, y’all…

Print wedding dresses so stunning, you may never go solid again

21 print dresses so stunning that you may never go solid again

Our print dress archive is full of some of the most breathtaking gowns we’ve seen. We love us some white and colored dresses, but floral dresses, striped dresses, polka-dots, and tartan are often the unexpected choice that makes all of your guests squirm with happy squees. Trust us, nobody will be wondering who the bride is just because you’re straying from white. OR some of these could make for epic bridesmaids gear. Either way, we want SOMEONE to be rocking one of these print dresses right nao. Will it be you? Let me know if you’ll be going with a print wedding dress for your wedding!

Is this the galaxy print wedding dress you've been longing for?!

Is this the galaxy print wedding dress you’ve been space-traveling for?!

Okay okay, so I know a lot of you will be rocking white dresses at your wedding (and that’s rad in itself!), but just in case you’re planning to rock a seriously epic print dress, let me offer this galaxy print wedding dress for your consideration. Of course, if it’s not right as your wedding dress, can we at least see galaxy print bridesmaids? Oh it will fill our space-loving hearts with joy.