Bridechilla™ Tip #43

Tip #43 – How to be a BRIDECHILLA™ – Keep the guys chill too, and check out these three ways to keep men married on the chill day.

 Photo via Kyle Hale

There are plenty of astonishing ways to keep a wedding day appealing to the guests. While everyone loves to dance and hear the toasts, we must admit every wedding is dominantly entertaining mostly for the guests that are women. There are heaps of flowers to admire, cute cupcake or macaroon towers, wedding rings to gawk over, the list goes on. Meanwhile, what’s keeping the guys entertained? As a Bridechilla™, it’s important that we remember that men get married too, so let’s talk about a few little ways to keep them included on one of the chillest day of your lives.

via Off The Beaten Path Weddings

●   SCOTCH BAR  ●  Some of us at Off The Beaten Path Weddings might say this is something EVERYONE can enjoy, but we think it’s safe to say the guys will gravitate towards this rather a lot more than they would a blushing bride cocktail or a bouquet toss… so let’s let them have their fun too.

via EmmalineBride + Pinterest

Seriously, try this one out for your wedding day, the guys will not be disappointed! This also brings us to our next dude-friendly wedding treat…

via Off The Beaten Path Weddings

●  CIGAR ROLLING  ●  This was a huge hit at previous Off The Beaten Path Weddings. Nothing says wine country charm like someone rolling fresh cigars for the guys to enjoy. Feel free to keep this one a secret from your groom until the reception, it will make a great surprise gift!

via Pinterest + Off The Beaten Path Weddings, Wendy K Yalom Photography

●  PHOTO BOOTH  ●  Everyone loves a photo booth, but we all know the guys secretly love wrapping boas around their neck for a silly photo or five. You can even hire companies like the Flying Camera or simply talk to your photographer about having a photo booth at the reception for guests to take some snapshots to remember the day with.

via Off The Beaten Path Weddings, Tanja Lippert

P.S. Need some ideas on how to keep him involved in the planning process? Check out our 5 ways to get your groom to help out with wedding planning.

Bridechilla™ Tip #41

Tip #41 – How to be a BRIDECHILLA™ – Come get inspired with us on our AUTUMN PINTEREST board.

Not that anyone needs an invitation, but we’re just so full of inspiration over on Pinterest that we have to talk about it a little bit. Last year, we went nuts with Off The Beaten Path Weddings over chevron pumpkins… and to tell you all the truth, we’re still pretty much in love with them. But this year, the pumpkins just keep getting better and better.. just take a look!

Moving on to the autumn tables we’ve been swooning over. Aren’t these just gorgeous?

And this was pinned based on the pretty factor. (You know you do it too)

These pins have our stomachs growling for that Thanksgiving meal! But we still have a while to go, so let’s just use this time to get inspired and hopefully achieve a holiday table as lovely as this.

Desserts…

And the beautiful escort cards…

Last but not least – don’t we just love these Fall Harvest looks for this season? Swoon.

Happy pinning everyone! Be sure to find out where all these amazing looks cam from onn our Pinterest board: the Autumn Inspiration

Note: all photos from the inspiring people we follow on Pinterest unless otherwise specified.

Bridechilla™ Tip #40

Tip #40 – How to be a BRIDECHILLA™ – Try this for a change: embellish your wedding day with potted plants instead of fresh cut florals.

Photo by Jose Villa Photography

Happy first day of the rest of your lives together. We can think of so many reasons to try potted plants as decor opposed to fresh cut flowers, but let’s start with the obvious: they last! What says everlasting love better than florals that will live beyond the beauty of your wedding day? Bridechilla™ has already fallen in love with potted herbs and plants for thank you favors, but now we would like to offer another eco-chill alternative.

Photo by Carly Bish Photography

By having potted florals as your table centerpiece, you can open your floral options up to even the more sensitive flowers that would normally wilt when snipped from the stem. Feel free to choose potted gardenias, and let your guests enjoy the amazing aroma of a flower they normally wouldn’t be able to enjoy at any other wedding.

left photo and middle photo via pinterest, right by Jess Barfield Photography

With the cost of floral design costs, why not spend your money on something that you can take home to have for years to follow instead of just one day? Take home the potted plants and adorn your backyard, front steps, tables, coffee tables, etc. with memorabilia of your wedding day. You can even send them home with your guests!

Photo by Sloan Photographers

We can see this trend rocketing to the top very quickly. It’s simple, affordable, and full of reasons to try. What potted flower would you try for your table centerpieces?

Bridechilla™ Tip #39 – It’s a GIVEAWAY!

Tip #39 – How to be a BRIDECHILLA™ – Take this one for that furry friend of yours, and enter to win a Bridechilla Doggie-tee (it’s so easy, trust us).

Hello Bridechilla’s! You heard right! We will be choosing not ONE, but TEN lucky chill gals to win our Bridechilla™ wear made especially for dogs. This giveaway is perfect because there are only 3 easy steps to enter and if you win, your pooch won’t shiver one bit during the upcoming cold seasons. Why not give it a shot?

Top photo by Michelle Pattee + bottom three by Onelove Photography

We have countless grooms and Bridechilla’s from past Off The Beaten Path Weddings that have followed Bridechilla™ Tip #11 and have had their special furry guests attend their wedding day.

Photo by Allison Fairfield

Off The Beaten Path Weddings always welcomes dogs to the ceremony, as they are family too. We even have a Pinterest Board dedicated to our furry friends, so no surprise that we keep a product in our Bridechilla™ Store for them.

Photo by Catherine Hall Studios

Remember Anna & David’s wedding with the luscious dessert bar? You can bet they invited the furry family friends too.

Photos by Lili Dirkin

As you can see, we love our animals and so do our couples. It is important that you are responsible when bringing the chill pup to your chill day, and this infographic by SimplyBridal can help you with that. But we will help you with giving him or her something chill to wear.

Photo by What Shanni Saw

Now, here is your chance to with THE DEJA:

For the 4-legged Bridechilla supporter – organic baby rib stylishly-fitted tee manufactured by American Apparel for all sizes of dogs… and if you can get one on your cat… go for it!

• Color – Butter with Tangerine trim
• 100% organic cotton baby rib construction
• Cut to avoid doggie mess
• The Deja measures 16″ from collar to hem when laid flat.
• Shrinkage: Will shrink an average of one size when put in the dryer.
• For medium sized dogs, 30-50lbs.

We are so excited to be giving ten of our lucky Bridechilla™ fans The Deja for a little furry friend of theirs. We would love to award ten lucky anti-bridezillas this chill product, so please continue to scroll down to find out how easy it is to win… GOOD LUCK!

ENTRANTS MUST:

• Like Bridechilla’s Facebook Fan Page OR have (1) friend like the page if you are already a fan on Facebook.
• Post a photo of your chill pup on Instagram, with the hashtag #bridechillagiveaway
• Leave a comment letting us know you’ve entered and how many times. Each “Like” is an entry, and every Instagram post counts as another entry.
• It’s that easy! Good luck & please share this with all of your chill friends and brides-to-be!

BRIDECHILLA™ GIVEAWAY Contest starts Thursday, September 12th, 2013 and will be ending Thursday, September 19th, 2013 at 12PM (PST). TEN winners will be chosen using random.org. 

Winners were announced on Facebook and Instagram (@otbpw)!

Win a Free Bridechilla™ T-Shirt

We are so excited to be giving one of our lucky Bridechilla™ fans a free t-shirt, and even more excited to announce how easy it is to enter this giveaway. We would love to award one lucky anti-bridezilla this chill t-shirt. So to our dear bridechillas-to-be, be thrilled when you find out how E A S Y it is to enter this giveaway!

A little about the goods:
THE JENNINE  Bridechilla™ tee is a true classic. With a little bit edgy with a whole lot of style, it is manufactured by Alternative Apparel and features a ground collar, cap sleeves and a bottom hem for a distressed, worn-in look. Ribbed neckband and hems with blind stitching on collar and hems.

ENTRANTS MUST:

1. Like Bridechilla’s Facebook Fan Page OR get (1) Friend to like the page, in the case that you have already liked our page (right on!). Please leave a comment with your name and your friend’s names below so we can account for the likes you have.
2. That’s it! The first 100 likes will be entered in a drawing to win this stylish piece of chill wear. Always remember you can purchase one anytime by visiting our store.

BRIDECHILLA™ GIVEAWAY Contest will be ending Monday, March 25th, 2013. The winner will be chosen using random.org.

Bridechilla™ Valentine’s Day Giveaway

Is it seriously February already? WOW. Well, we’ve been having a chill time pinning away on our Valentine’s Day Pinterest board; collecting heaps of inspiration for a DIY Valentine sesh, a romantic dinner, fun baking ideas, you name it & we’ve got the how-to and MORE.

While we’re on Pinterest getting tons of inspiration, we’re thinking it would be fun to throw in our Bridechilla Boyshort, The Jennifer in spirit of the romantic day for a giveaway. Scroll down for details!

We are so excited to be giving one of our lucky Bridechilla™ fans a free boyshort. We would love to award one lucky anti-bridezilla this chill product, so please continue to scroll down to find out how easy it is to win… GOOD LUCK!

ENTRANTS MUST:

• Like Bridechilla’s Facebook Fan Page
• OR have (1) friend to like the page if you are already a fan on Facebook.
• It’s that easy! Good luck & please share this with all of your chill friends and brides-to-be!

Each “like” is an entry, so please leave a comment for each action taken. The winner will be chosen using random.org.

BRIDECHILLA™ GIVEAWAY Contest starts Monday, February 4th, 2013 and will be ending Monday, February 11th, 2013 at 12PM (PST).

Contest has ended, our chill winner is Rachel Bennett!

Here’s your chance! Enter to win a Free Bridechilla Hoodie or T-Shirt

We are so excited to be giving one of our lucky Bridechilla™ fans a free t-shirt or hoodie. We would love to award one lucky anti-bridezilla the product of their choice, so please continue to scroll down to find out how easy it is to win… GOOD LUCK!

It’s time to take your pick & tell us why you love either The Ryan or The Jennine. See Giveaway Guidelines and Requirements below…

Why do you love THE RYAN? This essential piece of chill wear is both a stylish and comfortable hoodie manufactured by American Apparel is perfect for all day wear.

Why do you love THE JENNINE? This Bridechilla™ tee is a true classic. With a little bit edgy with a whole lot of style, it is manufactured by Alternative Apparel and features a ground collar, cap sleeves and a bottom hem for a distressed, worn-in look. Ribbed neckband and hems with blind stitching on collar and hems.

ENTRANTS MUST:

1. Like Bridechilla’s Facebook Fan Page & get (1) Friend to like the page as well.  Please leave a comment with your name and your friend’s names below so we can account for the likes you have.
2. Subscribe to our blog in the sidebar to the right —>
3. Tell us which Bridechilla™ product you like most out of the two pictured in  a comment on our Blog.

BRIDECHILLA™ GIVEAWAY Contest starts Wednesday, January 16th, 2013 and will be ending Friday, 25th, 2013.