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These wooden custom-made rings contain whole tiny worlds -- as seen on @offbeatbride #wooden #rings #engagementring

These wooden rings contain whole tiny worlds!

Looking for a seriously stunning and interesting ring to carry around a teeny tiny world on your finger? Canadian designer Isabell Kiefhaber of Secret Wood is creating wooden rings with resin, beeswax, and other materials to capture wearable little landscapes. They’re both of this world and totally out of this world. You’re going to want to see more of these rings.

Spy the rings below to see absolutely gorgeous scenes of tiny forests, Aurora Borealis-inspired skies, forests, waterfalls, and lagoons. they’re all slightly different since they’re all handmade to order (with a four to five week wait — likely worth it based on these designs!). Let’s ogle the designs and wish they were ours, shall we?

Reception coffee bar ideas from @offbeatbride #wedding #coffee #reception

5 ways to rock a super delish reception coffee bar

What do we want? Coffee! When do we want it? At our wedding reception! Wedding reception coffee bars are easier than you might think. You can certainly ask your caterer to whip you up a fancy coffee bar for beaucoup bucks, but DIYing it can be just as easy, especially if you use a few shortcuts. With the right coffee maker setup, the most delish of flavorings and goodies, and even coffee mug favors, your coffee bar can easily outshine the rest of the food. Let’s get our bean faces on and DIY the crap out of a rad reception coffee bar.

Forest masquerade wedding as seen on @offbeatbride #canada #wedding

Rock ‘n’ roll meets forest fairy magic at this Canadian masquerade wedding

Just wait until you see the explosion of killer style at Jocelyn and Julian’s wedding at Devonian Gardens in Calgary: the bride’s undercut style with green highlights (that match her green cape!), her grey gradient dress with silver corset by [heart link="http://vendors.offbeatwed.com/listing/kmkdesigns"]KMKDesigns[/heart], the groom’s matching grey suit, the masquerade theme, and the “I just want you” cake topper. It’s a Canadian masquerade wedding that is making our lives.

Star Wars flask gifts as seen on @offbeatbride #weddingparty #weddings

Get Sith-faced with these 19 Star Wars flasks

These Star Wars flasks are destined to become a key part of your Star Wars-themed wedding. Maybe one side of your party reps the Empire and the other the Rebel Alliance. No matter what, you’re going to be ready for dance floor libation shenanigans and getting Sith-faced. (Pro tip: set up a universal registry on Amazon to immediately add these things to YOUR registry or shopping list.)

10531818 hi 1 alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

We’re scheming ideas from this Star Wars: The Force Awakens wedding fashion line (up to size 5X!)

Hot Topic has been partnering with lady fandom heroines Her Universe to give us pretty rad Doctor Who and Marvel dress and fashion lines, but their Star Wars: The Force Awakens line is kicking up all kinds of ideas for Star Wars weddings. With sizes from XS to 5X, I’m picturing a whole slew of BB-8, Stormtrooper, and Kylo Ren-inspired bridesmaids. All of the styles are kind of cosplay-lite that could easily blend into both daily life AND geeky wedding fashion. Let’s take a peek at the collection of The Force Awakens wedding fashion.

Watercolor-inspired wedding invitations as seen on @offbeatbride #wedding #invitations #art

Let’s get dreamy with these watercolor wedding invitations

We loooove perusing wedding invitation vendors for new trends in invites. This time we found a vein of commonality in an art theme: watercolor wedding invitations! Dreamy, colorful, muted, and serene… but all with that distinctive watercolor feel that we heart so hard. If you’re an art buff, a watercolor lover, or just dig pretty shit like we do, this invitation round-up is going to be your jam.