Non-Traditional Femme Wedding Looks We Love

Here is some amazing non-traditional femme wedding style inspiration, coming your way!

As many of you know, offbeat and non-traditional weddings have a very special place in our hearts (obviously). We’ve done a little roundup of some of our favorite offbeat femme wedding styles for you to enjoy!

Who Needs a Dress?

When a jumpsuit will do! Wedding jumpsuits, whether for the whole wedding day or just the tail end of the reception are fun, comfortable, and look amazing!

Offbeat Color For the Win

One of the most fun ways to do something a little different on your wedding day is to add some unexpected colors, especially to the gown! You don’t even need to wear a “wedding” dress! I went with a silver prom dress for my wedding, and one of the brides below went with a gorgeous dark grey cocktail dress that was to die for.

What About Just a Pop of Color?

Want to introduce some wedding color a little more subtly? Easy! Try adding color underneath your white lace, or get creative with your shoe or boot color, like the brides below!

A Fresh Take on Classic Colors

Even classic colors have fresh appeal when used in non-traditional places. Take these freaking amazing black and white gowns for instance!

It’s All In The Details

Whether it’s turning a wedding veil into a badass wedding cape, or rocking colorful hand embroidery with stellar glasses, little details make a big difference in your wedding day look, and can help you express yourself on your wedding day!

What About Patterns, You Say?

Well I’m glad you asked! Patterns on a wedding gown, especially hand-embroidered ones, are awesome! Just check out the beautiful patterned dresses below!

Rainbow Themed Magic, Anyone?

You know we love a good rainbow themed wedding day!

The Old Switcheroo…

Maybe you want to have both a classic American outfit, and want to honor your family’s culture. Enter outfit changes! No need to limit yourself to just one wedding day outfit!

Don’t let tradition stand in the way of being uniquely and wonderfully you on your wedding day!

There are so many amazing options for expressing yourself on your wedding day! Use some of the ideas above or come up with your own! Tell us in the comments if you have seen other fun trends with femme wedding style you want to share!

—Sam

Non-Traditional Masculine Wedding Looks We Love

Want some non-traditional masc wedding style inspiration? We got you covered!

While we love all kinds of weddings, the offbeat and non-traditional have a very special place in our hearts. Below are some of our favorite non-traditional masculine wedding looks!

Playing it Cool

A classic in the realm of non-traditional wedding looks, we dig a casual beach kind of vibe wherever your ceremony may be! Go with shorts, or jacket free with a patterned shirt to give your wedding look a more casual and laid back vibe. Tie optional!

Offbeat Color Combos

Mint green dress pants or a green velvet jacket? Yes please! We love a classic dark grey or blue suit, but a great way to go for a non-traditional look is to change up those colors and get wild!

A Fresh Take on Classic Colors

Even classic colors have fresh appeal when used in complementary-colored outfits!

It’s All In The Details

Maybe you just want to do a little something fun and unexpected, or maybe you’re going with a classic look but your overall vibe is as non-traditional as it comes. Either way, little details make all the difference and whether it’s a badass tophat or a looser suit you wear with your favorite ear gauges, you’re sure to look great!

On Theme and On Point

Maybe you’re into a themed look! You can go as big as you want with wedding cosplay (Dr. Who anyone?) or do something like an alt-kilt theme with a badass mowhawk (one of the coolest hairstyles). Your wedding should be a reflection of who you (and your partner) are, so make sure your outfit and hairstyle feels like you!

Speaking of Cool Hairstyles…

No need to let the femme folks have all the hair fun! Whether it’s a gorgeous flower crown, or an elaborately braided updo, masculine presenting folks have so many non-traditional options for amazing hair on their wedding days!

Don’t let tradition stand in the way of being uniquely and wonderfully you on your wedding day!

Masculine presenting folks have some great options for getting a little wild and offbeat with their wedding day looks! Tell us any trends you love to see for masculine or groom wedding style in the comments!

—Sam

Octagon Barn Styled Shoot

Jewel-tones and vintage vibes galore

My (gender-neutral) Dudes, Dominique at Wood Violet Events + Styling does it again! She put together a G-O-R-G-E-O-U-S styled shoot with all my favorite stuff, like velvet, pops of marigold, vintage touches, and puppies!

Enjoy photos of this lush styled shoot!

-Sam

Here are the vendors that helped make this styled shoot amazing:

Jewelry - Victoria Sterling Jewelry  

Rentals - Velvet Rentals

Planning + Coordination - Wood Violet Events + Styling

Installation/Floral Hoop/Coordinating Boutonniere - Five Green Acres

Table Floral - Madison Wedding Flowers

Personal Floral [Bouquet/Boutonnieres/Flat Lay Blooms] - Sunborn Gardens

Desserts [Cake Pops/Cookies/Red Velvet Parfait Cups] - Hailey's Sweets and Treats

Venue - The Octagon Barn  

Suit - The Black Tux

Dress - Rent The Runway

Hair & Makeup - Sabatke Hair & Makeup Transformations

Paper Products [Invitations/Table Numbers/Menu/Escort Cards] - a Bushel + a Peck

Models - Gabrielle + Dylan 

Rad Photographers Retreat - Styled Shoots

Not one but TWO styled shoots at the amazing Rad Photographer’s Retreat!

For the past two years I’ve been to the Rad Photographers Retreat (for more info, click here) each Spring, and I love, love, love it! The styled shoots are something else! Always really thoughtfully designed, and always using real couples or families (which trust me is a helluva a lot easier than trying to get two people who don’t know each other to have on-camera chemistry). Here are the two styled shoots from the 2018 Rad Photographers Retreat; One engagement, one wedding! If you want to check out more thoughts on the Rad Photographers Retreat and the experience of attending, check out my review of the 2017 retreat here and the 2018 retreat here.

—Sam

Styled Shoot Vendors: 

• Event Styling by Midwestern Bride + Natural Intuition Photography

• Event Florals by Jennifer Joyce Design

• Plates by Hearth & Hand

• Stationary and Invitation Suite by Saffron Avenue Design

• Cake & Logo Cookies by Yield Bakehouse

• Furniture & Vintage Decoration Rental by A La Crate Vintage Rentals

• Modeling by two lovely real life couples: Gretchen + Jason (engagement styled shoot)  and Kayla + Ezra (wedding styled shoot)

Gretchen + Jason

Kayla + Ezra

How Sweet It Is: Dessert Table Inspiration!

Something Sweet to Think About This Week... 

Okay, so maybe it's because I'm hungry, but I've been daydreaming about cupcakes and pie all day and for those of you who might also appreciate both some good wedding dessert inspiration or just really dig sweet stuff, this post is for you! 

--Sam