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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.
bob ross alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

Bob Ross quotes to add some happy little zen to your ceremony

Some of my earliest memories came from my ASMR-filled hours blissing out to Bob Ross’ Joy of Painting. It comes as no surprise to me that the king of zen, the late, great Bob Ross himself, has some mighty quotes from which we can pluck life lessons perfect for wedding vows, readings, and just to chill us out during wedding planning. Let’s grab out proverbial paint brush, beat the devil out it, and read some happy little Bob Ross quotes.

Foggy homebrew wedding as seen on @offbeatbride

Instead of throwing your bouquet, lock it up in a birdcage for one lucky keyholder

Holly and Matt came up with an amazing alternative to tossing the wedding bouquet: they tied in a love lock theme! They grabbed a bunch of keys, a birdcage, a big ol’ lock, and the rest was history. Go see how it was done.

Catskills wedding with prom-themed reception as seen on @offbeatbride #catskills #wedding #lgbt

Wait until you see this Catskills Buddhist wedding with prom-themed reception

These two cuties had a lovely journey to their Catskills Buddhist wedding at Dai Bosatsu Catskills. They had been attending a weekly sit at Dai Bosatsu Zendo’s NYC zendo, Shobo-ji, and eventually started visiting Dai Bosatsu Zendo, a Zen Buddhist monastery in the Catskills. Side note: when you see it in these photos, be warned it will take your breath away. Soon after the two got engaged, they learned that Dai Bosatsu Zendo hosted weddings. They then booked the gorgeous Arnold House in Livingston Manor for a prom-themed reception.

Disney's Up wedding theme as seen on @offbeatbride #disney #wedding

This balloon-filled Up wedding theme decor makes us talking dog happy

Selena and Stephen had a most magical Disney•Pixar’s Up wedding theme for their Reno, Nevada wedding. We’re talking hot air balloon glowing centerpieces, rainbow balloon cake, grape soda boutonnieres, Carl and Ellie-style mailbox card box, balloon thumbprint guest book print, and balloon shots galore. It’s like their love exploded in color form and we got drenched in the magic. Let’s take a peek at all the Up-themed wedding decor.

Staying cool on your wedding day as seen on @offbeatbride

7 ways to keep cool on the wedding day… literally

We will be strolling down a mile-long “aisle” in what could totally be humid 90+ degree F weather in our hiking boots. I’m sure there are other couples who might be planning to skateboard down the aisle or want photos of their partner jumping around in the bounce house at the reception. The possibilities that require sweat maintenance and freedom of movement are endless! How can I still look my best after potentially working up a sweat on my wedding day?

Game of Thrones details as seen on @offbeatbride #gameofthrones #wedding

Game of Thrones wedding details for your totally non-Red Wedding

You guys: season six of Game of Thrones happens THIS SUNDAY. Are you as excited as we are? I’ve remained very spoiler-free, but I havent’ been able to resist thinking about our featured Game of Thrones weddings. I found more GoT wedding details that I had to share with you. I kind of want most of it just for my own use, but obviously it would all be killer at a Game of Thrones wedding. Just maybe keep the red and purple details to a minimum just in case? Let’s peek at the edible dragon eggs, crystal crowns, dragon scale rings, and “wedding is coming” temporary tattoos.