Many of our vendor members join Offbeat Wed for our directory listing and resources…
but they renew for the results and the 1:1 consulting sessions they get with our founder, Ariel Meadow Stallings
In 20 years, I’ve never heard anyone describe what I do so succinctly as Ariel did during the consulting session included with my Offbeat Wed membership.
Even I couldn’t have described my approach any better. Ariel used those insights to give me concrete action items to improve my messaging with clients. Whether it was my own confidence or potential clients better understanding what I was actually offering, I saw benefits right away. Meeting with Ariel is one of the best things I’ve ever done for my business.
I really enjoyed my 1:1 session. I loved being able to dive in and chat about how the wedding vendor listing/directory space has changed and what we can do next.
It seems like Offbeat Wed is really on the forefront of the shift that’s been happening, and from my 1:1 session with Ariel, I think it’ll also level up my other vendor directory listings (…what a bonus for those other directories’ booking stats, eh?).
I feel like my 45-minute consulting call with Ariel held more value than anything else I’ve gotten from any directory I’ve ever been a part of.
I think folks would be crazy to not sign up as a member just for the 1:1 call alone!
“There are a few reasons why I renew my Offbeat Wed Vendor membership every year, but the main one was the ROI. The clients I’ve booked invested so much, and they are truly the definition of ideal clients for me.
But there’s also the visibility, brand awareness, street cred that it creates when I get published on the blog, and of course, just being a part of such an amazing and niche community in the wedding industry is so worth it.
I’ve definitely earned back what I spent! I’m very happy with the service.”
-Lily Guilen of Wild About You Photography
The 1:1 consulting session with Ariel that’s included with my Offbeat Wed membership was exactly the clarity I needed.
She helped me let go of outdated publishing models, focus on what I actually love, and reframe my business around community, authority, and long-term relevance.
Talking to Ariel gave me permission to stop forcing a model I didn’t enjoy anymore and build something that actually aligns with how people find and consume information now.”
– Sarah Craig, Joy Story
“I just had the pleasure of taking advantage of the consulting-call-with-Ariel membership benefit and it was SO GOOD!
The consultation time was invaluable and is easily worth the price of membership on its own!
Ariel’s knowledge and expertise comes from the unique and powerful intersection of understanding the wedding industry, marketing and strategy of the big dogs, and knowing how I, as an “offbeat” vendor, want to run my company with compassion and inclusivity.
Her feedback and suggestions were dense but digestible (and specifically actionable!) and I can’t wait to implement them.”
-Jake Taylor of Functions & Gatherings
“In my first year, I received five inquiries that mentioned my Offbeat Wed vendor guide listing. From those leads, I booked two weddings, and also one of the weirdest, most wonderful maternity sessions of my life.
Folks who find me via Offbeat Wed tell me they have a hard time finding photographers who ‘got’ them.
My target demographic is beautiful weirdos… and Offbeat Wed is like a magnet for beautiful weirdos.”
-Chris Wojdak of Chris Wojdak Photography
Ariel’s insights into our business were so incredibly spot on and helpful to our team!
We were able to use her written feedback from our 1:1 consulting call with her as a guide to start going through our website and listing, and are looking forward to continuing to fine tune the language, photos and general vibes to explain our venue more fully and deeply so that we are able to attract the clients we really want to work with.”
–Caitlin Jones of Finn River Farm Cidery
“Offbeat Wed was one of the first big investments I made in my photography business almost a decade ago (back when it was still then Offbeat Bride), and it continues to be one of the best decisions I have ever made.
It is a decision I make year after year as I renew, time and time again.
The fabulous, creative, original couples who contact me from Offbeat Wed are always some of the most fun of my year, and I’m stoked every time I see a couple found me through Offbeat Wed.”
–Devon Rowland of Devon Rowland Photography
“I’m so grateful that I discovered and joined the Offbeat Wed community in 2025! In just the first months, I could already see that things are VERY different here. I’ve been a wedding photographer for over a decade, and it’s rare to find a platform in the industry that truly values its vendors. Offbeat Wed is fundamentally designed to support both couples planning a wedding AND the creatives who want to connect with them.
From the tools and resources offered to the responsive and warm communication, Offbeat Wed’s membership is really unlike any other experience I’ve had.
But what I love most is that my values are so aligned with Offbeat Wed’s mission to center and celebrate folks who aren’t usually represented in traditional wedding media. It’s an inclusive, authentic, creative space that I’m excited to be a part of!”
From my vendor listing, I’ve booked over $20k in sales.
I have an 80% conversion rate for Offbeat inquiries — 4 out of 5 couples who inquired decided to hire me.
Packages booked range from $2300 – $9300, with the average at ~$5400.
As of now, ALL of my weddings next year are Offbeat Wed clients and I couldn’t be more thrilled about it!”
-Cindy Savage of Aisle Less Traveled
“As a creative DJ company, we know that what we do isn’t for everyone. But Offbeat Wed directly connects us to exactly the kind of couples we created Amp’d Entertainment to serve: music lovers.
Offbeat Wed is the single greatest platform we have found to connect “the cool kids” with equally cool vendors who share their vision and style.
Offbeat Wed has led amazing couples to us from across the US.
We couldn’t be more grateful to Offbeat Wed for encouraging outside-of-the-box thinking and supporting creative vendors like us!”
-Hollon “DJ Bigg H” Yarborough of Amp’d Entertainment
“My ROI has been larger than any other site I’m listed on, by far.
I don’t get as many inquiries from Offbeat Wed, but the ones I do get, always book.
In fact, I haven’t had a single inquiry yet that hasn’t booked!
What’s awesome, though, is that I get my most inventive couples from Offbeat. The cool themes, the creative, the geeky — I absolutely love it!”
“When I think about advertising, ROI comes to mind first, however, there is an impactful and unique investment that stands out when advertising with Offbeat Wed.
I have found my people. My people have found me. I photograph offbeat weddings that match so well that guests often think I’m a fellow guest who also happens to be the photographer. Consider that familiarity and comfort immediately will help others feel relaxed in front of a camera and help provide the best photographic outcome, not to mention the positive of working an event you fully enjoy.
Offbeat Wed brought me clients that match all areas of my photography business in addition to weddings (furthering my ROI) as well as wedding clients that in turn have gone on to become dear friends in my life. After 20 years of photographing weddings, the magic of weddings is renewed. How’s that for your advertising buck?”
-Kristin Reimer of Photomuse