funny wedding photos – The Wedding Bike!

*Insert sound of my soul being crushed* Image courtesy of Bellestyles.com

Every once in a while, I peek my head out of the safe, offbeat cave I’ve carved for myself here in this corner of the wedding industry and I get a terrible shock. See, I spend so much time over in my little niche that I forget about the rest of the wedding world and how icky it often is.

Case in point: this HARDY HAR HAR hilarious sign that you can buy for your ring bearer and flower girl to carry down the aisle, announcing that HO HO HO, this is your last chance to run!

Now, I get it: this is comedy. It’s meant to provide a little moment of levity in a serious ceremony. But it hurts my head, and it hurts my heart, and here’s why…

This sign says to me, “Any commitment before marriage doesn’t really count.”

This sign says to me, “Commitment is terrifying and awful.”

This sign says to me, “Marriage sucks.”

Also, while there’s nothing explicit about gender in this particular sign, in a traditional western wedding, the groom is the one who sees this coming down the aisle as he waits for the bride to make her entrance — so, you can extrapolate that this is extra HARDY HAR HAR because OH THOSE MENFOLK: THEY JUST HATE TO COMMIT. (Other versions of this “Last chance” sign concept are much more explicit in their gender-grossness.)

Ok, ok. I know I’m being a grump here, and taking this silly shit way too seriously. I’m completely confident that some of you find this sign hilarious, and that’s cool: if cracking jokes about commitment tickles your funny bone, by all means keep giggling.

Far be it for me to say that weddings shouldn’t be hilarious, or that we all have to put on our Somber Hats (somber-eros?) and our Very Uncomfortable Humorless Panties to talk about the sanctity of marriage. I just find comedy like this problematic because it plays into and enforces so many stereotypes and generalizations about couples and commitment and marriage. That marriage is awful. That you should run. That you’ve got up until the moment you say “I Do” to just be joking around, and that everything changes after you get married.

It all just reminds me of the Game Over tshirts, where it’s hardy-har-larious that the groom “lost” the game by having to get married.

Again, I get it: it’s comedy. We all have different tastes in HA HAs, and that’s cool: no need to defend yourself if you think this sign is awesome. But I think I’ll just stay hiding over here in my corner of the wedding world, where our comedy is stuff like this or this.

funny wedding photos – Happy Hogs

The season is overflowing with beautiful gowns for brides and bridesmaids!   As usual, there is something for everyone… fluffy ballgown for the princess in you, sleek sheaths for the modern bride, colors and prints for extra fun, and even minis and pants!

Remember, even if you can’t afford a gown by a top designer, use these photos as inspiration for your own dress. Often, a talented dressmaker can remake a gown for a fraction of the cost!

All photos are from Martha Stewart Wedding.

The 4 dresses below have stunning detail on the top, and simple, flattering skirts on the bottom! Gowns by Marchesa.

These gowns by Oscar de la Renta stand out from the crowd, and the outburst of flowers and pastel colors definitely says “spring!”  Patterns and pants, colors and cut-outs– whatever you go for you’re sure to turn heads!

Lots of feminine lace, frills, and bows characterizes Monique Lhuillier’s  line of gowns this season. Long or short, these dresses are all lovely!

We like a little extra cover, and the delicate lace additions on these dresses by Jenny Lee are just perfect for spring!

Looking for something with a bit of old-time glamor? These gowns by Rivini should do the trick nicely!

Vera Wang is going wild in red this season, with lots of interesting shape and texture. From deep maroon to fire-engine red, you’ll make a show-stopping entrance in one of these gowns!

And for something sweet and classic, try one of these gowns by Allure. Each one is prettier than the next!

Want to see more? Martha Stewart Wedding has more gowns from these designers and others!

This business has paid a fee to be listed on Offbeat Bride because they feel their products and services are in-line with our philosophies and needs … and we agree. Here's more info about how advertising works on Offbeat Bride.

Think that there’s NO WAY to find an cost-effective wedding photographer in Los Angeles? As an Angeleno, I will say that I totally did.

So, how would you feel if I told you that we found the elusive combination of affordable, Los Angeles-based wedding photographer, who could also fulfill ALL your of your photography needs, PLUS offers a really cool bachelorette party idea? Think I’m a lying liar?

Meet sponsor, Trista Hildago from Altar Image Photo! Keep reading to not only check out all the wonderful photo services she has up her sleeve, but to also be amazed at the bang you can get for your buck… even in LA.

Altar Image Photography by Trista offers all of these services:

• Engagement shoots (like the old-timey sweetness pictured above)
• Wedding photography
• Boudoir sessions
• Photo booth
• Several types of photo albums
• And her bachelorette party package

The bachelorette party package sounds like my type of party! Trista will bring her mobile photography studio to your home or hotel room where you and your girlfriends can get all dolled up and have a three hour photo shoot.

But back to weddings…

Here’s my big reveal about Altar Image Photo: Trista’s wedding packages start at $850! And that price includes unlimited wedding day coverage and a DVD of images. On top of being affordable, she’s also sweet:

I want my couples to think of me more like their hard-working friend that’ll do anything for them on their wedding day (plus take great pictures), rather than just “the photographer.”

OFFBEAT DISCOUNT: Can you believe that Trista will also give you a $100 discount on your wedding package price when you mention you found her on Offbeat Bride!?

Alright, I’ve done the hard job in finding my fellow Los Angelinos an affordable photographer, now you do the easy job and book Trista ASAP!

funny wedding photos – Military Matrimony

The season is overflowing with beautiful gowns for brides and bridesmaids!   As usual, there is something for everyone… fluffy ballgown for the princess in you, sleek sheaths for the modern bride, colors and prints for extra fun, and even minis and pants!

Remember, even if you can’t afford a gown by a top designer, use these photos as inspiration for your own dress. Often, a talented dressmaker can remake a gown for a fraction of the cost!

All photos are from Martha Stewart Wedding.

The 4 dresses below have stunning detail on the top, and simple, flattering skirts on the bottom! Gowns by Marchesa.

These gowns by Oscar de la Renta stand out from the crowd, and the outburst of flowers and pastel colors definitely says “spring!”  Patterns and pants, colors and cut-outs– whatever you go for you’re sure to turn heads!

Lots of feminine lace, frills, and bows characterizes Monique Lhuillier’s  line of gowns this season. Long or short, these dresses are all lovely!

We like a little extra cover, and the delicate lace additions on these dresses by Jenny Lee are just perfect for spring!

Looking for something with a bit of old-time glamor? These gowns by Rivini should do the trick nicely!

Vera Wang is going wild in red this season, with lots of interesting shape and texture. From deep maroon to fire-engine red, you’ll make a show-stopping entrance in one of these gowns!

And for something sweet and classic, try one of these gowns by Allure. Each one is prettier than the next!

Want to see more? Martha Stewart Wedding has more gowns from these designers and others!

This business has paid a fee to be listed on Offbeat Bride because they feel their products and services are in-line with our philosophies and needs … and we agree. Here's more info about how advertising works on Offbeat Bride.

Think that there’s NO WAY to find an cost-effective wedding photographer in Los Angeles? As an Angeleno, I will say that I totally did.

So, how would you feel if I told you that we found the elusive combination of affordable, Los Angeles-based wedding photographer, who could also fulfill ALL your of your photography needs, PLUS offers a really cool bachelorette party idea? Think I’m a lying liar?

Meet sponsor, Trista Hildago from Altar Image Photo! Keep reading to not only check out all the wonderful photo services she has up her sleeve, but to also be amazed at the bang you can get for your buck… even in LA.

Altar Image Photography by Trista offers all of these services:

• Engagement shoots (like the old-timey sweetness pictured above)
• Wedding photography
• Boudoir sessions
• Photo booth
• Several types of photo albums
• And her bachelorette party package

The bachelorette party package sounds like my type of party! Trista will bring her mobile photography studio to your home or hotel room where you and your girlfriends can get all dolled up and have a three hour photo shoot.

But back to weddings…

Here’s my big reveal about Altar Image Photo: Trista’s wedding packages start at $850! And that price includes unlimited wedding day coverage and a DVD of images. On top of being affordable, she’s also sweet:

I want my couples to think of me more like their hard-working friend that’ll do anything for them on their wedding day (plus take great pictures), rather than just “the photographer.”

OFFBEAT DISCOUNT: Can you believe that Trista will also give you a $100 discount on your wedding package price when you mention you found her on Offbeat Bride!?

Alright, I’ve done the hard job in finding my fellow Los Angelinos an affordable photographer, now you do the easy job and book Trista ASAP!

funny wedding photos – Sprint Down the Aisle

The season is overflowing with beautiful gowns for brides and bridesmaids!   As usual, there is something for everyone… fluffy ballgown for the princess in you, sleek sheaths for the modern bride, colors and prints for extra fun, and even minis and pants!

Remember, even if you can’t afford a gown by a top designer, use these photos as inspiration for your own dress. Often, a talented dressmaker can remake a gown for a fraction of the cost!

All photos are from Martha Stewart Wedding.

The 4 dresses below have stunning detail on the top, and simple, flattering skirts on the bottom! Gowns by Marchesa.

These gowns by Oscar de la Renta stand out from the crowd, and the outburst of flowers and pastel colors definitely says “spring!”  Patterns and pants, colors and cut-outs– whatever you go for you’re sure to turn heads!

Lots of feminine lace, frills, and bows characterizes Monique Lhuillier’s  line of gowns this season. Long or short, these dresses are all lovely!

We like a little extra cover, and the delicate lace additions on these dresses by Jenny Lee are just perfect for spring!

Looking for something with a bit of old-time glamor? These gowns by Rivini should do the trick nicely!

Vera Wang is going wild in red this season, with lots of interesting shape and texture. From deep maroon to fire-engine red, you’ll make a show-stopping entrance in one of these gowns!

And for something sweet and classic, try one of these gowns by Allure. Each one is prettier than the next!

Want to see more? Martha Stewart Wedding has more gowns from these designers and others!