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Boots, baubles, and runners: killer decor for your church wedding

We’ve done tons of posts about outdoor ceremony decor, window decor, even porta potty decor! But what about offbeat decor options when you’re getting married in a church, that may or may not place limitations on what you can do? Church brides want funky decor options, too — so we’ve rounded up a metric butt load of awesome inspiration for ya.

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Lenna & Matt’s big fat traditional Armenian and Japanese wedding

The bride comes from a traditional Armenian background, so her offbeat spirit had a ton to contend with. But somehow these two managed to infuse their concert-going, comics-loving, board game-playing selves into a traditional Armenian Orthodox celebration. Add in the Japanese influences and you’ve got some multicultural mash-ups to rival all others.

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Allison & Jacob’s love in a blizzard offbeat lite wedding

Though the weather was predicted to snow everyone in, they got a reprieve from the blizzard and were able to celebrate their December in Minnesota wedding in style. The Michael Jackson-dancing ring bearers and bowling alley photos sealed the deal on this snowy party.

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Charis & Jarrell’s serendipitous Anglo-Catholic homemade wedding

These two eco-friendly, tea-loving cuties had a DIY-filled ceremony and reception in a church with a cupcake bar and a live music jam session. Family is really important to them and it totally shows in the details. Plus, Charis’ groom’s two left feet are adorable.

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Weddings don’t have to be complicated to be awesome

Wherein Ariel (but not that one) gives us all a little reminder that simple weddings are just as wonderful as over-the-top detailed weddings.