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Custom unity ceremony sculpture as seen on @offbeatbride #unityceremony

This couple created some epic art with their unity ceremony

Selena and Stephen had the most super duper adorable Disney/Pixar’s Up-themed wedding featuring 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 made our LIFE. But what really got us in the feels was when they showed us the spoils of their unique and creative unity ceremony: a custom-made unity ceremony sculpture by one of our favorite vendors, Unity in Glass. Let’s talk about what they created with their unity ceremony and how you can snag a stunning custom unity ceremony sculpture of your own.

Hidden chest wedding favors as seen on @offbeatbride

These hidden chest wedding favors are like a mystery subscription box for your guests

Hazi and Matt did a ton of seriously fun things at their woodland rainbow wedding, but their hidden chest wedding favors were especially intriguing. They took five chests full of geeky, gamer, and fantasy-themed loot and hid them around the reception area. Whoever found them got to keep all the loot!

Tears DeCicco Ryan Rach Photography AvariEd415 low alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

Purple hair and pups: a gorgeous beachside nautical wedding

Avari and Ed had a beautiful beachside nautical wedding in Corolla, North Carolina with their pups, Avari’s purple hair, sunflowers, cowboy boots, and a gorgeous sunset reception. The beaches were only reachable by ATR vehicles and are inhabited by real wild horses. Don’t miss the dune buggy ride and the awesome “do not disturb” signs on the hotel doors!

hp alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

Hey, snitches: 45+ ways to make your Harry Potter weddings MAGIC

Where mah Potterphile bishes at?! You and I have a date with SO MANY Harry Potter wedding details. We’re talking snitch cakes, unbreakable vow ring books, house cup decor, wand favors, Hogwarts Express invitations, Daily Prophet programs, and REAL Hedwigs. After all this time will you still love it? Always. Bring this hugh jass Harry Potter wedding roundup to your wedding posse, your wedding planner, your baker, your ring designer, your candlestick maker… anyone who NEEDS to know what kind of Harry Potter wedding details you’re looking for. This is the big, ultimate, Harry Potter wedding roundup of your Hogwarts-getting letter dreams.