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Favors & Flowers

We have SO much wedding inspiration for floral stuff like bouquets and centerpieces, and also non-floral alternatives like paper flowers and origami boutonnieres… plus oodles of wedding favor inspiration. We’ve got separate categories for floral DIY projects and DIY wedding favors.

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Unique wedding bouquet

I’m not even sure what to call this style of bouquet, as I’ve simply never seen anything like it. It’s sort of an extreme cascade, or maybe a double crescent? Any florists in the house want to help me describe the style? Regardless of what it’s called, it’s damn dramatic and unlike any I’ve seen […]

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Corinne’s light-up, ornament, crochet bouquet

Offbeat Bride Tribe member Corinne inundated the tribe with some of the fabulous DIY projects that she and her fiance have been making for their wedding. We were really delighted by her twist on on Naomi’s ornament/lights bouquet. Corinne made it her own by adding some awesome crocheted flowers to the mix!     Thanks […]

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Lego chocolate favors

So you’re having a Lego cake-topper. Or maybe your groom made himself Lego cuff-links. Regardless, you’re thinking to yourself, “Self, what’s the DIY perfect wedding favor to go with these Legos?” Answer: Chocolate Legos! OBT member Shandriz made these for her wedding, simply by pouring melted chocolate into a Lego ice tray. So easy! So […]

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17 wedding bouquet alternatives for fearless brides

Since Offbeat Bride Kerry started a discussion called “Bouquet Alternatives” on the Offbeat Bride Tribe, a wealth of amazing offbeat bouquet porn has been popping up. I thought I’d share a few of the unique and inspiring ideas.

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Origami wedding boutonniere

Why kill flowers when you can just make one, in the case of this origami boutonniere. The bridal party got origami necklaces, origami place cards, the centerpieces and even the bride’s bouquet were made from origami flowers! (Thanks to mysoldiergirl for the photo!)

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Guest bouquet: let your guests help you build your bouquet

Here’s the ultimate DIY wedding bouquet idea: a guest bouquet! Let your guests help you build your bouquet as you walk down the aisle.