Newly updated for a new audience of independent, out-of-the-bridal-box thinkers,Offbeat Brideis today's go-to source of support for couples who dare to walk off the beaten aisleUnenthused by a white wedding gown and bored by the hoopla of the Hollywood-style reception, Ariel Meadow Stallings found herself absolutely exhausted by -- and horribly distanced from -- the nuances of traditional nuptials. So, she chose the aisle less-traveled for her own wedding day.
In this newly updated edition ofOffbeat Bride, Stallings humorously recounts the story of the original offbeat wedding -- hers -- and shares anecdotes and advice from dozens of other nontraditional couples. She provides plenty of insider tips for avoiding extra costs and cumbersome obligations, along with a clever planner to help you create your own special day. Both practical and enjoyable,Offbeat Bridevalidates choosing the funky, different, and offbeat over the traditional, and leads couples through the planning process--from unique ideas on how to announce the engagement all the way to answering the question, So, how's married life?
Stallings is the ultimate guide to the alternative wedding ofyourdreams, encouraging every bride and groom to create their own distinctive celebrations of partnership and love.
Ariel Meadow Stallingsis the founder and publisher of Offbeat Empire, a digital publishing company that reaches about a million readers a month. Her work has been featured in
TheNew York Timesand
The Guardianand on the
Today Show.
Offbeat Brideshould be required reading for every couple struggling to create a wedding that uniquely reflects who they are. With wisdom and humor, Ariel Meadow Stallings reminds you that you need not buy into the wedding industrial complex in order to have a kick-ass celebration.
--Lori Leibovich, founder and editor of Indiebridel“-
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