Category Archive

Decor

If you’re looking for wedding decoration ideas, we’ve got everything from geeky centerpieces to unique ways to use balloons and paper lanterns, to escort cards and SO MUCH MORE OMG. If you’re looking for tutorials, be sure to check our wedding decoration DIY archive.

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For the zombie “fans” out there

You know we loves us some “yay!” flags at weddings. Saguarojo took that idea and put her own spin on it. Not only did she turn them into useful “yay!” fans, but she also zombified them!

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Non-naked arches, gazebos, and chuppahs — an archway bling roundup

Looking for some ceremony archway inspiration? We have seen some awesome arches, gazebo decorations, and chuppahs. Folks are spiffing up their ceremony space with all kinds of things like paper pom-poms, signs, fans, light sabers, ribbons, and some are even making their own arches. Check out some of our faves and put some bling on that archway.

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Tons of paper flower inspiration for your wedding (or paper anniversary!)

Coffee filters, origami, and newsprint all find their way into crafty hands for paper flower bouquets, centerpieces, and decor. If you’re choosing paper flowers over living flora and fauna, there are tons of choices. We’re rounding up our paper magic for your handmade and alternative material inspiration.

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Jacob + Silk Spectre = badass cake topper

Here’s a fun fact. What do you get when you combine a Twilight Jacob action figure and a Watchmen Silk Spectre action figure, plus a little creativity? You get this freaking awesome cake topper!

time capsule candle alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

Guestbook alternatives Part Deux: from fingerprints to rocks

We got a request for another guest book alternative roundup! So how could I resist doing another guest book post? Answer is: I couldn’t. I’ve got guestbook inspiration that includes fingerprints, steampunk boxes, and even a surfboard and some rocks!

matchbook place setting alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

15 wedding place cards that do WAY more than just show guests to their seats

Let’s break it down here: Do you need place cards and table settings? Only if you’re doing assigned seating. Are they a pain in the ass to deal with? Yes — and they’re super time-consuming. So, if you’re going to be spending that much time on a wedding project… why not make them as awesome as possible!?