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Craft award corsages for your wedding VIPs

Stacy and Bob (pictured in the middle from way back when!) made these ribbon “award” corsages for their extra special people with awesome vintage photos. They are made from tiny frames and some mismatched ribbon.

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A sock posse, a Mad Libs RSVP, and a couple of mohawks

This Monday brings us a slew of reader submissions including the stripey sock brigade, a couple of mohawks, and a movie poster invitation. It may be Monday, but at least we have each other and these awesome photos. Check out what Pinterest, The Tribe, and the Offbeat Flickr Pool have gifted us this week.

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Build a guest book from Jenga blocks

Have guests write little guest book notes to you on the sides of Jenga blocks to build up a tower of love. This is exactly what Devon and Michelle did at their pirate-themed wedding at a bowling alley. A game guest book fit like a glove.

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Make your nails pop with a feather manicure

This feather nail tutorial from The Fab Fatale is really flexible in that you can craft pretty much any kind of look: white feathers for an angelic look, a black base coat for a goth wedding vibe, and of course, an Offbeat Bride favorite… peacock feathers!