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Catherine Clark loiters at her local library, makes art, watches movies en masse, plays video and tabletop games, poorly cooks healthy things, cuddles with her feline fur babies, and blogs at BijouxandBits.com.
This skateboarding wedding in Leeds is definitely a finalist

The most fun ever? This skateboarding wedding in Leeds is definitely a finalist

Sophie and Jem had a skateboarding wedding in Leeds that looked like serious fun. The skate community is a big part of their lives, so part of the wedding ended up at the skate park. Then it was all about the DIY details including paper bouquets made by one of the bridesmaids, personalized carnival games, and loads of handmade decorations.

Untitled 5 alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

Are floral hoop bouquets the most reusable wedding accessory ever?

We already love flower crowns, so why aren’t we turning our bouquets into circles, too? Oh, it’s happening and it’s amazing. Floral hoop bouquets can be tiny or huge and are perfect for hanging up behind your sweetheart table, as your ceremony backdrop, and DEFINITELY on your wall at home after the wedding. Let’s take a look at a few hoop bouquets you can buy yourself.

A bad-ass and super chic Las Vegas elopement

A bad-ass and super chic Las Vegas elopement

Kira and Dan have been together for almost 10 years, and they wanted a Las Vegas elopement with friends and family so their entire wedding day was a party in itself. They chose the iconic Wee Kirk O’the Heather (also the oldest wedding chapel in Vegas) because Heather was his mother’s name, who had died a few years ago.

Let’s travel with them around Vegas on their first day as a married couple, with Coronas, gold dresses, and, of course, Elvis…

This butterfly bouquet is the nature-inspired bouquet you can totally DIY

This butterfly bouquet is the nature-inspired bouquet you can totally DIY

I was recently reminded of a very fun non-floral bouquet that was a big bunch of silk butterflies from Karly & Jack’s Texas wedding.

Whether you’re channeling Effie Trinket or just want to become one with the Monarchs… you can make this bouquet on the cheap…

An intimate Derby Day wedding (with handmade rings!)

An intimate Derby Day wedding (with handmade rings!)

Jennifer and Robert wanted a small ceremony at a favorite spot followed by a small fete with family. It was personal, intimate, and perfectly charming. Plus, we’ve got the story on how they chose their venue and how they MADE their rings! Here’s what Jennifer told us…

Les bons temps rouler at this New Orleans wedding with food trucks and a sweet first look

Les bons temps rouler at this New Orleans wedding with food trucks and a sweet first look

Tia and Steph had a New Orleans wedding in true style with natural scenery, a fab food truck, good soul music, and a laid-back vibe that lasted all day. It all started with a first look and walk along the river with their wedding party at Crescent City Park. Then it was on to their super personalized ceremony.