We’ve got your first class ticket for this travel-themed wedding
Julie and Leo love to travel the world, so a travel theme at their New York wedding at Bear Mountain Inn was ideal. Think boarding pass seating cards, a globe-inspired cake, and a globe guest book. Their ceremony was officiated by Leo’s brother with their parents standing by their sides. It ended sealed with a travel-themed paper airplane throwing exit. Don’t miss the unrehearsed sing-a-long to a Les Miserables song where guests sang different parts!
Offbeat New York wedding venues from real offbeat weddings
Between Offbeat Bride readers, our archive of real weddings, and our Vendor Guide, we’ve seen a LOT of vendor recommendations. So we decided to start rounding up these nuggets of info sourced directly from our readers for a series of reader recommended vendor list posts. We’re continuing on to another one of our largest markets: venues in New York City and the greater New York area.
Hop the subway to this NYC park wedding with a yellow dress
This bride’s bright yellow high-low dress stole the show, especially when paired with her perfectly complementary purple hair. Add in the subway shots, the sunflower details, the awesome NYC park wedding ceremony, Hitchhiker’s Guide reference, and rockin’ dance party (’80s music FTW!), and you’ll be in love. Don’t miss the macaron display!
Sexy stormtroopers & the king of all photobombers: 5 unbelievable wedding photos from Mike Allebach
Look at that photo before you. Just look at it! Is this not one of the best bridesmaid photos you’ve ever seen? It’s like a photo straight from Darth Vader’s wedding album!
Speaking of great photos, allow me to show off four more so-awesome-they’re-almost-unbelievable photos from longtime sponsor, and friend of the Empire, Mike Allebach. And while we’re wrapping our minds around these incredible images, you can also wrap your mind around his special offer to our readers…