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DIY

If you’re looking for free wedding printables and wedding DIY tutorials, it’s here. We’ve got everything from wedding decor DIY projects to fashion DIY, and of course DIY wedding favors. But for the love of god, mostly everyone wants wedding invitation DIY — we’ve got it all!

Arite Wonderwoman alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

Corsages made from dried leaves, blueberries, and… Wonder Woman and Buffy the Vampire Slayer?

I’ve seen a few remixed boutonniere ideas floating around out there for gents — ones with Spiderman, Superman, Batman, etc. But what about boutonnieres or corsages for the lady folk? Here’s what I used to create mine.

blankets for wedding guets alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

Keep guests toasty warm with blankets

Wintery wedding couples, here’s a tip for you: have a blanket station for your wedding guests!

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There is no such thing as a DIY wedding

When we first got engaged, we had several long discussions about whether or not to elope and avoid the party aspect altogether. We finally decided to go ahead and throw a small party, but with one overarching principle: We were going to do the whole thing ourselves. But the flaw in our DIY system, I found, was the “Y.”

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How to make broken mirror save the dates for your Halloween wedding (or even just parties)

Halloween 2013 means it’s a great year for superstition-themed parties! A save-the-date is a great way to establish the mood of your party, and since we’re going with superstitions, what is more superstitious than a broken mirror? Here’s how to make them yourself…