Offbeat Bride: Creative Alternatives for Independent Brides

Unenthused by a white wedding gown and bored by the hoopla of the Hollywood-style reception, Ariel Meadow Stallings found herself absolutely exhausted with the nuances of traditional nuptials . . . so she chose to take a walk off the beaten aisle. In this updated edition of <i>Offbeat Bride</i>, Stallings humorously recounts the story of the original offbeat wedding - hers - and shares anecdotes and advice from dozens of other nontraditional couples. She also includes a chapter on budget weddings in today's weak economy, along with sidebars, tips, tricks, and planner encouragement to help you figure out your special day. What results is a combination of hilarious wedding stories and tons of helpful how-tos - a perfect mash-up of memoir and handbook.<br><br>At once practical and enjoyable, <i>Offbeat Bride</i> validates choosing the funky, different, and offbeat over the traditional, and leads couples through the planning process - from unique ideas on how to announce their engagement all the way to answering the question, &quot;So, how's married life?&quot; Stallings is the ultimate guide to the alternative wedding of your dreams, and with <i>Offbeat Bride</i>, she brings you a book that serves both as an encouragement and celebration of aisles less traveled.