I’ve really enjoyed looking through all the non-traditional weddings featured on Offbeat Bride’s site. Very inspirational and fun. Since Emory and I are trying to be very non-traditional and informal with our wedding, I’m having fun “breaking the mold” in many aspects. We will be having all-vegan catering, and our wedding and reception will be on the lake in my parent’s backyard which saves us a ton of money, and will also be beautiful. It will be an intimate, small, mostly family wedding. No wedding party. No tuxedos. Just a fun, laid-back celebration. The dress I’ve picked out is actually a bridesmaid dress so it’s much more affordable (my friend Karin also did this for her wedding, and her dress was lovely!), and I’ll be accessorizing with some lovely vintage and handmaid Etsy items. The ceremony will be in the fall, so we’re focusing on fall colors, lots of candles, and painted (by yours truly) jelly jars.

I typed in “vegan” in the search bar on Offbeat Bride’s site and my heart just sang when I saw this post. So many things I love about their wedding. Like the fact that she is a vegan pastry chef! And they brewed their own beer! And he wore the engagement ring and took her last name! And I’m all about the stress-free vibe. I love it all.