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Favors & Flowers

We have SO much wedding inspiration for floral stuff like bouquets and centerpieces, and also non-floral alternatives like paper flowers and origami boutonnieres… plus oodles of wedding favor inspiration. We’ve got separate categories for floral DIY projects and DIY wedding favors.

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Lego chocolate favors

So you’re having a Lego cake-topper. Or maybe your groom made himself Lego cuff-links. Regardless, you’re thinking to yourself, “Self, what’s the DIY perfect wedding favor to go with these Legos?” Answer: Chocolate Legos! OBT member Shandriz made these for her wedding, simply by pouring melted chocolate into a Lego ice tray. So easy! So […]

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17 wedding bouquet alternatives for fearless brides

Since Offbeat Bride Kerry started a discussion called “Bouquet Alternatives” on the Offbeat Bride Tribe, a wealth of amazing offbeat bouquet porn has been popping up. I thought I’d share a few of the unique and inspiring ideas.

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Origami wedding boutonniere

Why kill flowers when you can just make one, in the case of this origami boutonniere. The bridal party got origami necklaces, origami place cards, the centerpieces and even the bride’s bouquet were made from origami flowers! (Thanks to mysoldiergirl for the photo!)

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Guest bouquet: let your guests help you build your bouquet

Here’s the ultimate DIY wedding bouquet idea: a guest bouquet! Let your guests help you build your bouquet as you walk down the aisle.