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Kyle proved she would fight her way through brawling Marines to get to her groom. But it was worth it for the seaside view and awesome Mexican food at this Japanese-infused budget wedding.

Luna Bazaar sells a large selection of paper lanterns, parasols, and decor online. Beyond just the continental US, they do ship to Canada, Puerto Rico, Hawaii and Alaska. So listen up if you're looking for a cost effective way to decorate the hell outa' your venue.

Jadetime.com is kind of a wonderful catch-all for our favorite decor options. Here are our some of the things you can purchase on the site and the wonderful ways that OBBs have used them…

OBT member Stella hand made her wedding invitations and added this beautiful pop-up lotus detail which is freaking AWESOME!

Ah Geek Week, you keep producing such gems... Take a gander at OBT member Lara drew and designed their invitations, giving nods to Japanese animation studio Studio Ghibli, and...

The Offbeat Bride: Adair, Grad Student My Offbeat Partner: Christiaan, Grad Student Location & date of wedding: Bartlesville Community Center in Bartlesville, Oklahoma —...

The Offbeat Bride: Rachael, Neurobiology grad student and researcher (and hard-workingOBT mod) My Offbeat Partner: Dustin, Writer and English major Location & date of the...