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“Post-apocalyptic circus rats in love” 3D Save the Dates

Tribesmaid Allison (whom some Homie Brides might know from this amazing rat house) and her partner Chris made these rat-themed Save the Dates. Here’s how you can make them yourself with bonus templates…

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Your relationship as an infographic: DIY programs and invitations

My husband Justin and I are both tech geeks. When it came time to design our wedding programs, I knew I wanted an infographic. There really aren’t any sites out there that we found helpful when we were trying to figure out what data to use for our relationship, so here are our lessons learned…

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Silpi & Shawn’s handmade Indian-fusion cabaret wedding

This Canadian couple brought together the best of Western and Indian cultures for this fusion wedding. Add that to the mad crafting skills, fabulous yellow saris, talent-filled cabaret performances, and really fun guest book idea, and you’ve got a fabulous party for all involved. Plus, you’ll definitely want to check out the groom’s boy band performance!

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You are TOTALLY invited to view this adorable slideshow wedding invitation

We took the idea of slideshow invitations from Ann Marshall’s RIDICULOUSLY PERFECT sculpted dinosaur invites and put our own twist on it to fit our personalities. Using Flickr as a way to send them easily via the internet.

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How I used Vistaprint wedding stuff for basically all my wedding printables

I have used Vistaprint for many years, ever since I needed my first business cards as a grad student. Here are all the different Vistaprint wedding things I ordered, including items that aren’t often billed as wedding products…

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Hanae & Shawn’s ferns and feathers farm wedding

Tractors, chickens and the cutest grandma pictures ever are just the beginning of this farm wedding. DIY chicken cake toppers seem to high-five the festivities, and chicken feathers made a subtle, chic appearance on the bride’s shoes, in the groom’s boutonniere, and all the bouquets. With a cluck cluck here and a cluck cluck there…