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Show off your invitation suite on a cork board at your wedding

Show off your invitation suite as decor on a cork board at your wedding

Did you put effort into your invitations and want them to get a little more love? Turn that hard work and prettiness into some additional decor at your ceremony or reception by showing it off on a cork board! Hell, you paid for it, it’s gorgeous, it needs to shine, right? Plus, cork boards are cheap and come in a million varieties.

A chef-designed menu and vintage details at this gorgeous two-lady wedding

A self-designed menu and vintage details at this stunning San Diego wedding

Molly and Melissa wanted an industrial venue that would allow them to bring in their own catering. Since Molly is an unbelievable chef, she wanted to design the menu and have her staff caterer the event. Then it was on to making it vintage-inspired, unique, and elegant. We’re talking a vintage typewriter guest book, a fabulously olde timey cigar bar and photo booth, and epic food photos that will have you salivating for the real thing. Sadly, we must make do with the photos. Let’s see this gorgeous San Diego wedding…

Use colorful yarn pom-poms as aisle decor

Use colorful yarn pom-poms as aisle decor

Remember Kimber and Kaylee’s super colorful and boho chic wedding? It’s always so worth revisiting, especially for the decor. One tiny detail that we loved (which you could totally DIY) is the yarn pom-pom aisle decor.

If you make these and have extra, string them into garland, add them to your bouquet, or re-use them as cat toys after the wedding.

Dad's religious and I'm not: How can I include him without giving him a platform?

Dad’s religious and I’m not: How can I include him without giving him a platform?

How do I include my religious dad in my wedding day without giving him a platform? I’m afraid if I ask him to read, or allow him to do a speech that he will bring religion into it and I really don’t want that at all. I’m also not sure if I’m going to have a father/daughter dance due to our slowly healing relationship. Help!

MG 2863copy2 alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

A New York farm-to-table wedding at the couple’s own farm

Zan and Dave built a barn for the reception(!), cleared land for their Quaker Silent Meeting ceremony, and raised chickens to be served for a true farm-to-table wedding. It was truly a rural wonderland of animals, dancing, fairy lights, and a kick-ass undercut on the bride. It’s a must-see…

This Janelle Monae meets Michael Jackson bride's suit is KILLING IT with style

This Janelle Monae meets Michael Jackson bridal suit is KILLING IT with style

The bride, Rian, wore a beautiful custom suit from Duchess Clothier with three different pairs of shoes, including a pair of light-up Hover Kicks. She said her inspiration was Janelle Monae with a nod to Michael Jackson. It’s our wedding suit DREAM. Don’t miss Rian and her father wowing everyone with their dance to Janelle Monae’s “Tightrope.”