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The offbeat bride: Cara, pediatrician and professional camp counselor (and Tribe member)

Her offbeat partner: Kit, engineer and motorcycle fanatic

Date and location of wedding: Taughannock Falls State Park, near Ithaca, NY — July 16, 2011

Our offbeat wedding at a glance: We traveled from the ceremony site to the reception site on a beautiful restored 1969 Triumph motorcycle that belongs to Kit's brother. We had our second date on that bike (so did Kit's brother and his wife actually!), so it meant a lot to us. Fortunately, my dress was short so it was easy to tuck up out of the way.

DIYing some details is one thing, but this couple self-catered, had all DIY decor, and the bride made and embroidered her own gown. Plus, the groom actually composed and recorded the ceremony music himself! Add in their multicolored theme with the goal of an informal food and games afternoon, and you're in for a treat.

Looking for alternatives to rice throwing at the end of your ceremony or reception? Glad you asked. Here are some bitchin' ways to give your guests a reason to throw stuff at your face. You know they want to…

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.

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallow, Part 1 comes out today and since I can't see the movie until my parent's come into town in a few days, my Harry needs MUST be filled. And filled they are with Jen and Mike's Harry Potter themed wedding! There's Honeyduke's sweetshop, The Three Broomstick Bar, and tables named after Potter places like The Leaky Cauldron and The Hog's Head.

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…

Lesley & Nick wanted a simple wedding without breaking the budget. They cut costs by DIY'ing, cutting things they didn't need and hiring an aspiring photographer. They kept the ceremony at ninety guests and then had everyone (including those who didn't attend the ceremony) meet at a bar after for drinks!

You might recognize this couple from a few photos in a monday montage featuring awesomely adorable couples, and their super hot, hot pink bridesmaids. Now you can read more on Kerry & Jeremy's HOT HOT pink and leopard, waterfront wedding! -Coco