Category Archive

invitations

This is our massive archive of wedding invitation posts — but we’ve also got more specific archives like Invitation Porn orInvitation DIY tutorials, as well as archives dedicated to custom invitations, diy invitations, eco-friendly invitations, email invitations, invitation packages, AND our most popular archive: invitation wording.

9787526655 b3f747edac alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

A succulent-themed lavender and blue beachside wedding that’ll warm you right up

These two met three years ago online, and quickly discovered a “mutual love for good food, cocktails, and laughs.” Right before Thanksgiving 2011 they decided they were tired of waiting for America to get it together and they wanted to get married now. Luckily they live in Massachusetts, and were able to legally wed before heading to Aruba to celebrate with friends and family.

Screen Shot 2013 10 22 at 12.43.52 PM alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

How to make broken mirror save the dates for your Halloween wedding (or even just parties)

Halloween 2013 means it’s a great year for superstition-themed parties! A save-the-date is a great way to establish the mood of your party, and since we’re going with superstitions, what is more superstitious than a broken mirror? Here’s how to make them yourself…

zombie cake topper alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

Jennifer & Brian’s vintage Halloween-infused October wedding

The bouquets were made from pages of Edgar Allan Poe, Stephen King, and Red Riding Hood. The cake topper was a miniature zombie family. The place cards were actual TOE TAGS! And then… in classic horror movie style, all the lights went out during the reception! It wasn’t intentional, but that is one way to spook out your guests at a Halloween wedding. Just wait until you see what movie prop they used as a guest book!

9119134743 dabc005954 n alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

How do you make sure guests don’t get confused by your offbeat ceremony invitation?

I was recently approached by a family member who received an invitation to an offbeat ceremony. While the invitee was thrilled to be invited, the question arose… what is this event? Wedding? Elaborate costume party? Dinner theater? Nowhere on the invite was it specified. So with offbeat invites… what is the best way of making sure your guests aren’t confused about the event they’re attending?