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Tribe member Dragonwort took the idea of paper-chain doll bridesmaid invites and super-sized it to the power of offbeat. Check these out and get inspired to go crazy with it... -Megs

To ask my ladies to be my Ladies of Awesome, I decided to make formal invitations like I saw here. I loved the idea of formal invites for my ladies, and also I just think that paper dolls are super adorable. But I decided to make mine with a bit of an OBB twist. This was also a way to get them into the flavor and feel of the wedding that I am looking for — letting them know that I'm looking beyond just "ivory" and "white" as my wedding colors. So I decided to take a stab at it...

Gina & Frank showed their life long commitment to each other by getting ring tattoos during their ceremony! This fit in perfectly with their tattoo-filled, circus side-show themed wedding.

The sky is the limit with this idea… beakers, mason jars, intricate vases, dollar store vases etc. Minimal materials are involved, and they will create one helluva'n ambiance.

Tribe member Uggh took a few hints from some recent features, and dove right into DIYing a fantastically stunning brooch bouquet! It's a fairly simple project, but requires a wee bit of time.

Cupcakes are the bestest… we all know that right? There's a new trend in weddings to go portable with the sweets, and cupcakes fit the bill. Homemade or gourmet, they're hard to resist and I have a fancy schmancy new way for you to DIY dress up your little cupcake morsels of delight!

Emily needed some budget-friendly DIY options for her upcoming July wedding, so she made her own button and bead bouquets. And now Emily is showing us how you can do the same!

We've showed you how to make a simple yet elegant doily bunting banner and a playful and sweet felt bunting banner… now let's take a look at our final tutorial in this three part DIY series on making festive wedding banners! Wooooo!

Bunting banners are a fabulous way to make your special day all yours. DIYing and making can help you save money, explore your own creativity and wow your friends and family with your amazing ingenuity. This is part two of a three part DIY tutorial series on creating a special banner for your big day!