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Offbeat Wed
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✨the web’s original weird wedding blog✨ Est. 2006 💒 Formerly Offbeat Bride
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What’s the wedding industrial complex? Had to bring this vid back since somehow in 2023 we’re still bombarded by it. 😓
Short version, the wedding industrial complex is a massive industry built to get you to spend money (and lots of it) on your wedding.
For me, it’s when society shames folks for not meeting “standard” wedding expectations- “GASP! You’re not wearing white?”
It taps into our insecurities- “Maybe it’s more traditional to walk down the aisle with dad even though I’d rather go solo. I wouldn’t want to make guests uncomfortable.”
It pressures us to spend money on things we don’t give a shit about- “Damn, I don’t even like cake but I guess we need to buy one anyway.”
Full transparency, yeah Offbeat Wed is part of the Wedding Industrial Complex. But we’re not in this game to pressure you into spending money and time on things that don’t matter to you. We’re here to make sure you’re exposed to all sorts of wedding ideas so you can feel empowered you to have your wedding your way, with whatever you want on whatever budget.
You can read up on our take of the WIC. Just Search “wedding industrial complex” on the Offbeat Wed blog.
#nontraditionalwedding #weddingindustrialcomplex #nontraditionalweddings #alternativewedding #alternativeweddings #offbeatwedding #offbeatweddings #offbeatwedding
Short version, the wedding industrial complex is a massive industry built to get you to spend money (and lots of it) on your wedding.
For me, it’s when society shames folks for not meeting “standard” wedding expectations- “GASP! You’re not wearing white?”
It taps into our insecurities- “Maybe it’s more traditional to walk down the aisle with dad even though I’d rather go solo. I wouldn’t want to make guests uncomfortable.”
It pressures us to spend money on things we don’t give a shit about- “Damn, I don’t even like cake but I guess we need to buy one anyway.”
Full transparency, yeah Offbeat Wed is part of the Wedding Industrial Complex. But we’re not in this game to pressure you into spending money and time on things that don’t matter to you. We’re here to make sure you’re exposed to all sorts of wedding ideas so you can feel empowered you to have your wedding your way, with whatever you want on whatever budget.
You can read up on our take of the WIC. Just Search “wedding industrial complex” on the Offbeat Wed blog.
#nontraditionalwedding #weddingindustrialcomplex #nontraditionalweddings #alternativewedding #alternativeweddings #offbeatwedding #offbeatweddings #offbeatwedding
Who decided sharing wedding photos has an expiration date?! I love plastering my wedding photos everywhere whenever I get the chance!
@vista gave me some great inspo for ways to look at my wedding photos that don’t involved a giant heavy portrait over our mantel. I loved how they seamlessly fit into our minimalist/nomadic lifestyle.
How are you bringing your wedding photos into your everyday life?
#vistaprintpartner #weddingphotos #weddingphotosideas #postwedding #postweddingblues
@vista gave me some great inspo for ways to look at my wedding photos that don’t involved a giant heavy portrait over our mantel. I loved how they seamlessly fit into our minimalist/nomadic lifestyle.
How are you bringing your wedding photos into your everyday life?
#vistaprintpartner #weddingphotos #weddingphotosideas #postwedding #postweddingblues
stitch this reel to show us your alternative wedding bouquets!
Not into floral bouquets? Find more daring alternative wedding bouquets on the blog! Google Offbeat Wed alternative bouquets nontraditional wedding
Pikachu - Rebecca Rizzo Photographics
Mushroom & weed bouquet Twisted Bramble
Weapons bouquet @photomuse
Metal bouquet Joy Story Photo
Viking horns @pinklightimages
Handpainted wood flowers @heartandsolacreations
#alternativeweddingbouquets #weddingbouquetsoftiktok #pokemonwedding #nontraditionalwedding #nontraditionalweddingideas #alternativewedding #alternativeweddings #offbeatwedding #offbeatbride
Not into floral bouquets? Find more daring alternative wedding bouquets on the blog! Google Offbeat Wed alternative bouquets nontraditional wedding
Pikachu - Rebecca Rizzo Photographics
Mushroom & weed bouquet Twisted Bramble
Weapons bouquet @photomuse
Metal bouquet Joy Story Photo
Viking horns @pinklightimages
Handpainted wood flowers @heartandsolacreations
#alternativeweddingbouquets #weddingbouquetsoftiktok #pokemonwedding #nontraditionalwedding #nontraditionalweddingideas #alternativewedding #alternativeweddings #offbeatwedding #offbeatbride
My friends were like 👀 😅 Search “funny valentines for friends” on the offbeat wed blog to see all the silly things I made for my besties. Then create your own gift for Galentine’s Day with @vista and take up to 30% off with code CUPID 💘. Plastering your 🍑 on everything not required.
#galentinesgiftideas #galentines #galentinesday #galentinesdayideas #valentinesgiftideas
#galentinesgiftideas #galentines #galentinesday #galentinesdayideas #valentinesgiftideas
Tag a theatre kid turned wedding pro! 👇🏽
It’s no surprise we have a LOT of theatre people in our Offbeat Wed vendor community!
So what do theatre kids and Offbeat Wed vendors have in common?
🎨 they find fun and art in everything (from an empty black box theatre to an unusual wedding venue)
🧠 masters at creative problem solving
🖤 wear a lot of black
🤡aren’t afraid of looking weird or silly if it gets the job done
👯♂️good at making friends
🌈and most importantly, share our values of inclusivity, tolerance, and love!
Do any of these sound like you? Then we’ve gotta get you in our vendor guide! DM us to learn more and we’ll get you hooked up with a coupon.
Theatre kid experience not necessary 🎭
#weddingprofessional #formertheatrekid #weddingvendortiktok #weddingvendorlife
It’s no surprise we have a LOT of theatre people in our Offbeat Wed vendor community!
So what do theatre kids and Offbeat Wed vendors have in common?
🎨 they find fun and art in everything (from an empty black box theatre to an unusual wedding venue)
🧠 masters at creative problem solving
🖤 wear a lot of black
🤡aren’t afraid of looking weird or silly if it gets the job done
👯♂️good at making friends
🌈and most importantly, share our values of inclusivity, tolerance, and love!
Do any of these sound like you? Then we’ve gotta get you in our vendor guide! DM us to learn more and we’ll get you hooked up with a coupon.
Theatre kid experience not necessary 🎭
#weddingprofessional #formertheatrekid #weddingvendortiktok #weddingvendorlife
“I’m weird as heck, what if my wedding photog doesn’t get me?” BESTIES THIS WILL ABSOLUTELY NOT BE A PROBLEM WITH @Jen Shu , have you seen the weddings she’s shot?!
Find Weirdo Weddings aka Pinklight Images in the Offbeat Wed Vendor Guide (link in bio) to see all the delightfully wacky and wonderful weddings she’s done!
Psst, Jen’s booking for 2023! Get $100 off your photography package if you’re as offbeat as she is (if you follow us, you probably are 😜). She’ll even travel to YOU wherever your wedding is (bonus points if Blue Man Group is there too). 💙
#nerdywedding #geekywedding #bluemangroup #goodomenscosplay #nontraditionalwedding #nontraditionalweddingphotographer #offbeatwedding #offbeatwed #nerdwedding #nerdweddingideas
Find Weirdo Weddings aka Pinklight Images in the Offbeat Wed Vendor Guide (link in bio) to see all the delightfully wacky and wonderful weddings she’s done!
Psst, Jen’s booking for 2023! Get $100 off your photography package if you’re as offbeat as she is (if you follow us, you probably are 😜). She’ll even travel to YOU wherever your wedding is (bonus points if Blue Man Group is there too). 💙
#nerdywedding #geekywedding #bluemangroup #goodomenscosplay #nontraditionalwedding #nontraditionalweddingphotographer #offbeatwedding #offbeatwed #nerdwedding #nerdweddingideas
The last reason isn’t *practical* but it’s fun! What are some other practical reasons for Save the Dates?
We partnered with our friends at @vista to bring you all things wedding that are just as unique as your offbeat ideas!
Link in bio to learn why Save the Dates might be right for you. Oh, and here’s 10% off your entire cart plus FREE shipping on Vistaprint orders over $100+ with code TAKE10
#weddingadvice #2024weddingplanning #savethedates #offbeatbride #offbeatwedding #nontraditionalwedding #weddingplanningtips #budgetweddingtips
We partnered with our friends at @vista to bring you all things wedding that are just as unique as your offbeat ideas!
Link in bio to learn why Save the Dates might be right for you. Oh, and here’s 10% off your entire cart plus FREE shipping on Vistaprint orders over $100+ with code TAKE10
#weddingadvice #2024weddingplanning #savethedates #offbeatbride #offbeatwedding #nontraditionalwedding #weddingplanningtips #budgetweddingtips
![Pairs nicely with cocktails and conflict resolution. 🎄 Speaking of the latter, we have a whole archive of how to deal with nosy family and unsolicited advice when wedding planning! Search “conflict resolution” on the blog! What’s the wildest question about your wedding someone has asked you over the holidays? Drop em below! #weddingplanning101 #weddingadvice #weddingplanningtips created by Offbeat Wed with Trans-Siberian Orchestra's Christmas Eve / Sarajevo 12/24 (Instrumental) [2016 Remaster]](https://p19-sign.tiktokcdn-us.com/tos-useast5-p-0068-tx/74ea1fddb17a4c639b5f5c50ccfa0591~tplv-r00ih4996s-1:480:480.jpeg?x-expires=1679328000&x-signature=xzbTAZsV5HBKTWLwv35Wj3A9c2E%3D)
Pairs nicely with cocktails and conflict resolution. 🎄
Speaking of the latter, we have a whole archive of how to deal with nosy family and unsolicited advice when wedding planning! Search “conflict resolution” on the blog!
What’s the wildest question about your wedding someone has asked you over the holidays? Drop em below!
#weddingplanning101 #weddingadvice #weddingplanningtips
Speaking of the latter, we have a whole archive of how to deal with nosy family and unsolicited advice when wedding planning! Search “conflict resolution” on the blog!
What’s the wildest question about your wedding someone has asked you over the holidays? Drop em below!
#weddingplanning101 #weddingadvice #weddingplanningtips
🔈on! Not all heroes wear capes. Nor do they offer 10% off wedding coordination services for Offbeat Wed clients. That’s exclusively an @Emily Berg Weddings superpower.
Wanna see the wedding? Search “eco friendly superheroes” on the offbeat wed blog. You won’t believe what the bride’s dress was made of 👀
#ohiowedding #ohioweddings #ohioweddingvenue #ecofriendlywedding #superherowedding
Wanna see the wedding? Search “eco friendly superheroes” on the offbeat wed blog. You won’t believe what the bride’s dress was made of 👀
#ohiowedding #ohioweddings #ohioweddingvenue #ecofriendlywedding #superherowedding
The end tho 😭 Fun fact: She’s an Offbeat Wed OG vendor AND the character of Maria from the Sound of Music was inspired by her. Oh, and Jenny’s booking FAST for 2023!
RUN don’t walk into her DMs! Search Jenny GG photography on the Offbeat Wed blog or follow her here
@Jenny GG #inclusiveweddings #offbeatwedding #queerweddings
RUN don’t walk into her DMs! Search Jenny GG photography on the Offbeat Wed blog or follow her here
@Jenny GG #inclusiveweddings #offbeatwedding #queerweddings