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We couldn't stop ourselves from doing another theme week once we saw a pattern of era-inspired weddings. Get ready for the style and fashion from the past century!

Photos by Nickel City Studios

The offbeat bride: Dina, Circulation Supervisor

Her offbeat partner: Travis, Fireman

Date and location of wedding: Church we met at in Salamanca, NY — February 29, 2012

Our offbeat wedding at a glance: We threw in a lot of elements of who we are as a couple into the wedding: the Harry Potter-themed invitations, Bruce Campbell (our hero!) characters and movies posters as our centerpieces, and Travis' four-inch mohawk. Our whole goal was not only for us to have a great time, but to also throw one hell of a party for our guests.

A 1920s-inspired wedding… but not in Gatsby style? Hell yes. This couple embraces their more humble beginnings with an intimate and laid-back celebration like their grandparents might have had. This included some vegan-friendly pot luck, old timey penny candy, vintage-style dresses and pocket watches, and super chic lavender and wheat bouquets.

Gamers, designers, and chefs to the core, these two knew what they each could contribute to their homage to geekery and capitalized on it for excellent DIY. Combining very rational vows with funny vows was the key to making sure their guests knew just who they are and what they mean to each other. So take a peek at this gamer wedding with some really good advice on using online vendors!

This wedding explodes with DIY details: a handmade dress and shrug, self-assembled bouquets and centerpieces, jewelry, hairpieces, flask garters, photo booth props, and barefoot sandals(!). The sandals were the perfect shoe solution for a beach ceremony. The handfasting, adorable "ring bear," and gorgeous setting round out a fabulous wedding day.

Snow cones, vuvuzelas, high school students doing historical readings, dressed up dogs, 10-mile runs in wedding garb, a treehouse ceremony, Doctor Who… dude, it's even fun typing it out! Lots of interests, lots of DIY, and lots of awesome. The bride doesn't even mention that there was a milkshake bar, which I totally spied on the menu. What!

Lots of DIY, paper cranes, photo booth hijinks, mini flags, and a glove-rocking mother of the bride, all wrapped up in an art gallery package surrounded by family and friends. Are you in? Thought so. Plus, you'll learn some undergarment wisdom for the ages. Check out this food and art-loving wedding in our spring theme week.

I made this centrepiece with a beachy theme for less than $5 NZ (approximately 3.90 US). If you're not having a beach wedding, think about this centerpiece in all black or a dark red for a goth wedding, or creating a steampunk version? The themed candelabra options are endless…

Fog machines rock until they set the fire alarm off. Thankfully this pair had a great attitude and helpful friends to help them pull of their Halloween-themed DIY party despite that little setback. And you'll love their paper burning ceremony to rid them of all their skeletons in the closet. Halloween week rocks!