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Catherine Clark

Catherine Clark is Offbeat Bride's Senior Editor. In her spare time she loiters at her local library, makes art, watches movies en masse, plays video and tabletop games, poorly cooks healthy things, cuddles with her feline fur baby, and blogs at BijouxandBits.com.

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  August 24, 2012

Add some cheers to your mini cakes with YAY flags

Tribesmaid Andwhenthefog and her groom had a muggy, rainy day for their guerilla wedding, but at least they were able to enjoy these amazing "Yay" cakes!

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  10 Comments August 23, 2012

Make the first dance less nerve-wracking: GROUP DANCE!

Feeling first dance shy? If you want to dance, but are feeling the pressure, nothing says you have to dance alone. Grab your wedding party, family, or in Juno and Noah's case… a whole bunch of sisters doing an awesome choreographed group dance.

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  August 22, 2012

A forest fairy makeup look with tons of GLITTER

Since we've been showcasing our favorite forest weddings this week, sharing this forest fairy makeup tutorial was a no-brainer. Tone it down for a subtle green look or rock a full-face glitter look for a fairy wedding!

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  29 Comments August 22, 2012

One wedding to rule them all: a Lord of the Rings fantasy

Sara and Rob love Lord of the Rings and fantasy in general. They channeled that love into this Hobbit-y, outdoor party fit for getting married (or any 111th birthdays.

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  10 Comments August 21, 2012

A remote fairy-lit forest wedding

In a remote part of Arnold, California, Liz and Aubrey held their wedding at the Black Bear Inn, where they first met. It was so remote that they didn't even have mobile phone reception there.

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