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Reader round-up: Dinos, cakes, hoops, and dresses that’ll make you say WHOA!

Once again, it’s time to round-up our latest reader photos. This week we had things submitted to us via our Flickr pool and Instagram. (Did you know you can now tag us @offbeatbride on Instragram to be considered for a feature in our reader roundups?) That’s exactly how Offbeat Bride reader Amelia got me to see her, her new husband, and their new dino friend on their wedding day! Now let’s look at MORE adorable photos of our wonderful readers…

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Fill a cake with goodies to make it a piñata cake

A big ball of cake filled with candy?! What the hell else could this be but a PIÑATA CAKE! It’s a cake with more goodies inside of it. Wouldn’t this look fab on a sweets table (and like tons of work went into it)? It doesn’t even seem that hard to make since you bake it before you cut it and fill it up.

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Baking beauties: How to make your own wedding cake (and stay sane!)

I recently got married and I made our wedding cake. I love to bake, and I had a little previous experience making two wedding cakes with a friend, but this made it no less challenging. But making your own cake saves you a lot of money. If I wanted a cake like the one I made, I would have had to pay about £300-400.

So here are my tips for anyone who is thinking about making their own cake. It’s totally possible… pinkie promise!

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Mini golf, Disneyland, & cake: A reader roundup to make this the BEST DAY EVER!

Inspired by Fluffy Monster‘s “BEST DAY EVER!” Save the Date, I’ve rounded up some of my favorite photos from our reader pool that just might make today the best day ever… or at least improve your Monday.