Souvenir glasses, Star Wars, and one very literal save-the-date

Tribesmaid Stealmystapler offered these vintage souvenir glasses as favors. Alternative muglies FTW! In fact, I'm not sure I'd want to give those away once I'd collected them. That's taking one for the team… err, guests, in this case. But that's not we need to start this week off right. You also need a dancing dog, a very literal save-the-date, some lightsabers, and maybe a top hat. Yes, that's the ticket. Check out all our favorite reader submissions from the Tribe, the Flickr Pool, and Pinterest.

7638057502 28cb2a4ae0 z alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride) — Tribesmaid Staciafuchsia rocks her purple-over-white gown, purple specs, and awesomely giant bouquet. Photo by Ryan J. Lane Photography

hpssrfd 080112 alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride) — Sarah has her rings carried in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. I'm going to wager that they are held in chapter 15, 'The Unbreakable Vow.' Photo by Bob Schlesinger

ftgghb 080112 alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride) — Flickr user Riptidemurmur goes literal with this save-the-date. Yep, that's a little date with eyeballs!

stf illustration 080112 alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride) — This bride and groom used Zazzle to create their hand-illustrated invites. So adorable! Illustration by Kyla Vanderklugt.

Star Wars, duct tape, steampunk cupcakes, and a little puppy love

The Offbeat Flickr Pool gave us more of what we love, people being frackin' awesome! Star Wars, blue hair, steampunk cupcakes, Elvis... you can probably... Read more

photo by Vito Kwan at Jasmine Photography

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What we've pinned this week: letterpress favor tins and signature drink chalkboards.
Offbeat Home shares how to craft a wallet from an NES controller — perfect for holding credit cards and ID at your geeky wedding?
Here is more DIY chalkboard fun, but this time as wine glass markers.
OMGSpaceRanger shared her excellent Zelda wedding ceremony photo!
Chicago-based artist Bored created Monopoly references all around the city, including one that held an engagement card.
My Jewelry Blog investigated some common wedding myths like why the bride traditionally wears white (or why not!). ᔥ Reader Mara
This is the kind of save-the-date that happens when a graphic designer marries a tattoo artist. ᔥ Reader Leanne
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About the Author: Catherine Clark

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Catherine Clark loiters at her local library, makes art, watches movies en masse, plays video and tabletop games, poorly cooks healthy things, cuddles with her feline fur babies, and blogs at BijouxandBits.com.