Make your guests homemade fruity and boozy centerpieces
Kyle and Drew had a decidedly boozy take on centerpieces by preserving fruit in different kinds of liquor. The result was a sweet and strong centerpiece ripe for eating and taking home.
Show your support for same-sex marriage by giving them your first dance
Bestselling author John Green recently attended the wedding of two friends. The pair decided, in lieu of a first dance, that they would honor the same-sex couples in attendance by letting them have the first dance instead. Here’s how it went down, including the song choice that made me choke up.
Carry heart-shaped umbrellas for major photo impact
We already love parasols, but when Rebecca uploaded this photo to the Flickr pool, it took fancy wedding party accessories to the next level.
Joyful jumping, kilted men, and the starriest night ever
Offbeat Vendor [vendor-heart link="http://vendors.offbeatwed.com/listing/lakshal-perera"]Lakshal Perera[/vendor-heart] caught this almost unreal photo at Warren and Shirley’s wedding of the night sky in Deniliquin, New South Wales, Australia. He said of the shot, “As a young child, all I dreamed about was being an astronaut. As an adult, all I dream about is being a wedding photographer. Yesterday, both things came together for one brief moment.” What a way to start the week.
Add some cheers to your mini cakes with YAY flags
Tribesmaid Andwhenthefog and her groom had a muggy, rainy day for their guerilla wedding, but at least they were able to enjoy these amazing “Yay” cakes!
Make the first dance less nerve-wracking: GROUP DANCE!
Feeling first dance shy? If you want to dance, but are feeling the pressure, nothing says you have to dance alone. Grab your wedding party, family, or in Juno and Noah’s case… a whole bunch of sisters doing an awesome choreographed group dance.