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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!

Free Halloween wedding invitation fonts from @offbeatbride

16 bewitching free Halloween fonts for scarily good DIY wedding invitations

We’ve already introduced some gorgeous and FREE fonts that you can use for your DIYed wedding invitations, but this time around we’re giving some love to our couples planning Halloween weddings. We’ve got creepy fonts, horror movie-inspired fonts, and gothically delicious fonts for all types of Halloween-themed weddings. If you’re ready to tackle your own DIY Halloween invitations or save-the-dates, here are some of our favorite free Halloween fonts.

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How to make large paper succulent centerpieces (or bouquets!)

These paper succulents are a larger version of this amazing Lia Griffith tutorial. Her templates are built so that all 10 petal pieces fit on a standard letter size sheet of paper. This is great for the smaller, 2.5″ size flowers, but we needed to get beefy with these leafy blossoms!

DIY wedding garland from materials sent by friends alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

Make a DIY wedding garland from materials sent by friends & family

A really special part of the decor were all the felted garlands that hung around the reception and ceremony. Family and friends from around the world created these, sending packages full of felted balls to us during the engagement. We strung these and used them as decoration to create a cozy, intimate feel, as well as include guests who couldn’t attend.

Ouija board save-the-dates free wedding printable from @offbeatbride

I predict you will love this Ouija board save-the-date free wedding printable

Raise your zombiefied hand if you’re planning a Halloween wedding and want some killer DIY save-the-dates. If you’re planning an invite for your 2015 Halloween wedding or getting a head start on save-the-dates for your 2016 wedding, this Ouija board save-the-date free printable template may be just what you need if you’re predicting some major Halloween wedding fun and want to crank out some cheap and awesome DIY save-the-dates.

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Itty bitty heart wedding decor gives up your secrets

Michelle wrote down hundreds (thousands? Girl, I don’t even know) of little-known facts about herself and Chris on the cutest little 3D paper hearts. As you can see in the photo, these are gorgeous, tiny ickle decorative bits to strew around your reception tables. But, in addition to looking rad, they can keep guests young and old occupied with all the little facts they never knew about you both.

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Printable food allergy labels for your wedding catering: download in TWO styles

Chances are if you’re offering food at your wedding, you’re already thinking about potential allergy and dietary issues. We all either have our own dietary needs and/or know someone who eats vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, or otherwise. How much of a load off would it be for your special diet guests to see these helpful free printable food allergy and dietary labels on the table? No need to guess at what’s in the recipe or eat that protein bar in their bag instead.