Throw a “weddings through the ages” vintage-themed bridal shower
I ADORE anything to do with weddings and I am fond of yesteryears, so this shower theme was perfect for me or anyone who has a love of vintage.
Ask your guests to get artsy on loose scrapbook pages for your guest book
Thanks to Offbeat Bride reader Lindsay for uploading this interactive guest book idea to our Flickr pool…
Combine cultures with tea cup cake toppers
Many weddings nowadays try to effortlessly blend two totally different cultures; this, obviously, can be hard. However, I recently had a great idea on how to blend two seemingly different cultures through an easy subject: tea cups!
Give your guests a budget-friendly favor with a geeky twist
You may remember Andrea and Steve’s Mario-themed wedding for geek-lovers everywhere. But did you also notice the totally appropriate mini cactus favors they had? Cacti are a match for Mario and frankly, LOTS of wedding themes (and non-themes)!
Let your absent loved ones walk you down the aisle
Photo memorials attached to your bouquet is one our our reader favorites for making sure loved ones are represented at the ceremony. I spied this little twist on Post Secret recently: the photos are attached to the bride’s shoes so they they are “walked” down the aisle.
Trade day of coordination duties with other engaged friends
“We knew we wanted/needed a day-of coordinator, but it also wasn’t in our budget. We wanted someone objective who would help execute our plan, and we wanted our families to have a great time and not to have to worry about anything. We ended up doing a trade with our friends, who were getting married a month after us. They coordinated our wedding day, and we coordinated theirs. It worked incredibly well. “