"Unenthused by the prospect of a fluffy white gown and bored by the hoopla of traditional nuptials, Ariel Meadow Stallings chose the aisle less traveled for her wedding. In Offbeat Bride, Stallings recounts the hilarious highs and lows of her own wedding-planning process, along with advice from dozens of other nontraditional couples who also busted out of the wedding-industrial complex. Along the way, she provides insider tips for making the planning process as painless as possible, with extra guidance to help you avoid unnecessary costs and family drama. Newly revised to celebrate marriage equality and the joys and pains of modern technology, Offbeat Bride validates choosing 'authentic' over 'traditional,' and encourages designing your own distinctive celebration of partnership and love."