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pool decor for wedding alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

Fun and funky pool decor for your backyard wedding

So we are getting married next to a swimming pool, on a patio that we won’t be able to decorate much. The thought just occurred to me that we could have something float in the pool for decoration but I can’t think of what. Any suggestions?

pinata alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

DIY custom wedding day piñatas

Tribesmaid erinmcq wanted to have an Awesome Wedding Piñata. So she hacked a few different online tutorials, and now she’s sharing how she made the crayfish-tastic custom piñata over on Offbeat Home

IMG 3058 alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

Fun and easy DIY tissue paper flowers

If your bridal shower went down ANYTHING like mine, you were left with PILES of tissue paper that (three years later) I’m still re-using. Offbeat Bride reader Violet has a great idea on how you can use all that colorful tissue paper as festive wedding decor. Here she is with your tissue paper flower tutorial…

wedding invitation backdrop alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

Got extra invites? Then you’ve got an awesome photo backdrop

What you can do if you over-order invitations? Stina had a flash of brilliance and used all her extra wedding invitations to make a custom photo booth backdrop. Total “Why didn’t I think of that?” moment.

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Wedding beverage dispensers to make your guests drool [Updated for 2022!]

If you’re thinking of setting out hydration stations at your summer wedding wedding, here are a few options that will not only serve up yummy liquids, but will match your wedding decor — from vintage-style to nerdy and gothic.

coffeefilterpuffs1 alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

Wiffle balls + coffee filters = decor magic

My future-mother-in-law works for a coffee company and is constantly giving us giant boxes of coffee filters. So I’m putting them to good use by making coffee filter puffs as wedding decor. The secret to my puff ball success: wiffle balls!