Offbeat Bride
Blog, advice, pictures, and inspiration for non-traditional brides, all supporting Ariel Meadow Stallings' book "Offbeat Brides: Tafetta Free Alternatives for Independent Brides."
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Amazing veil - 5 days ago
Yes, I love this bride on her bike:And I love her officiant:…But I’m totally enamored with her veil/hair combo. Look at that verticality!Go look at all the shots on Flickr! Topics: bouffant, motorcycle, Offbeat Fashion
Bridesmaids in boots - 9 days ago
How kick-ass are these bridesmaids in their coordinated-but-not-matching boots? And the groomsmen all wore Vans. Too cute! For lots more shots from Hope & Adam’s wedding, head on over to Matthew Morgan Photography. Topics: Offbeat Fashion, shoes, vans
I’m back! - 15 days ago
I’m back from my writer’s retreat with the first draft of the ultimate Offbeat Bride prequel in hand. It’s not any good yet, but maybe some day.Anyway, I’ll be trying to get back up to speed with posting, but things may still be a. Topics: Announcements

The offbeat bride: Bri, Pastry Chef-in training and Ex-Weather ForecasterHer offbeat partner: Ian, Computer Nerd and Library LoverLocation & date of wedding: The Fremont Troll (ceremony) in Seattle, WA and Ian’s sister’s backyard...
Topics: backyard reception, baking, Bride profiles, engagement, family, homebrewer, honeymoon, park, reception, seattle, sparkly shoes, vegan pastry
Topics: backyard reception, baking, Bride profiles, engagement, family, homebrewer, honeymoon, park, reception, seattle, sparkly shoes, vegan pastry

Kara & Loop’s Glamourous Indie-Rocker Loft Wedding! - 22 days ago
The offbeat bride: Kara, Customer Service Rep - FashionHer offbeat partner: Loop HaroLocation & date of wedding: The Marvimon House in Los Angeles, CA - June 29th, 2008What made our wedding offbeat: Since I am from Minnesota and my husband is from... Topics: Bride profiles, ceremony, comedian, DIY-food, family, indie-wedding, indiebride, loft-wedding, ring-warming























