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Cake topper banner from @offbeatbride

Calling all weirdos in love: this free printable cake topper banner is for you

One of my favorite quotes that we’ve featured on Offbeat Bride is this little snippet from Robert Fulghum and is about “mutual weirdness.” As a weirdo with a penchant for similar weirdos, this resonates for me. I decided to whip up a DIY printable cake topper banner with “mutual weirdness” as its theme. Let’s see how it’s made!

DIY wedding garland from materials sent by friends alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

Make a DIY wedding garland from materials sent by friends & family

A really special part of the decor were all the felted garlands that hung around the reception and ceremony. Family and friends from around the world created these, sending packages full of felted balls to us during the engagement. We strung these and used them as decoration to create a cozy, intimate feel, as well as include guests who couldn’t attend.

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Itty bitty heart wedding decor gives up your secrets

Michelle wrote down hundreds (thousands? Girl, I don’t even know) of little-known facts about herself and Chris on the cutest little 3D paper hearts. As you can see in the photo, these are gorgeous, tiny ickle decorative bits to strew around your reception tables. But, in addition to looking rad, they can keep guests young and old occupied with all the little facts they never knew about you both.

50+ free wedding DIY printable downloads from @offbeatbride

50+ MORE free wedding printables and DIY wedding downloads

Hey DIY-loving fiends: once upon a time, I went on a mad search for a ton of free wedding printables. We’ve got another giant batch o’ free wedding printables to quench your need to get hands-on with your decor, invites, favors, and signs. Let’s jam about what new free wedding printables we’ve found in our mad searching.

light up terrarium alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

How to make a light-up terrarium

You know we love us some terrarium decor action. Let’s talk about how to make this awesome light-up terrarium. These would make for super-stunning reception decor pieces.

red velvet and candles wedding backdrop alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

Dark and sexy red velvet wedding ceremony decor

Offbeat Bride Rachel uploaded these stunning photos of her “red velvet wedding decor” to our Flickr pool. My first thought was “Oooooh, this would be fabulous decor for a Halloween wedding.” From the candle-lined aisle, to the corners dripping in blood red roses, you’re going to want to have a gawk-out over this decor inspiration…