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Use a shared Pinterest board

Use a shared Pinterest board as the visual “Shit People Suggest” spreadsheet

We all know that planning a wedding = a love/hate relationship with Pinterest. Tons of inspiration and easily searchable database, but there’s inspiration overload and it can also make you feel bad about your design and DIY realities. Offbeat Bride reader Katie had a brilliant idea to make Pinterest your ally again…

Colorado fantasy wedding as seen on @offbeatbride

Costumes, elves, and the one ring: An epic fantasy and sci-fi literary adventure wedding

This nerdy pair chose a fantasy/sci-fi literary theme for their wedding, and asked people to come in costume as their favorite literary characters. We’re talking Jedis, Sherlock Holmes, Peter Pans and Wendys, fairy tale princesses, elves, hobbits, and more. Don’t miss the bride’s handmade green corset dress, the book-themed centerpieces, and the key scavenger hunt.

I kicked my best friend out of my wedding

I kicked my best friend out of my wedding and I refuse to feel bad about it

As time has gone on, and the wedding has drawn closer and closer, several really harsh truths have come to light about my friendship with my leading lady. Namely, that it’s changed. So I kicked my best friend out of my wedding, and this is why I refuse to feel bad about it…

Whetstone Park of Roses wedding as seen on @offbeatbride

A daddy/daughter cake smooshing and emerald green dress at this Ohio wedding

Joanna and Keon shared a gorgeous garden wedding at Whetstone Park of Roses in Ohio complete with the bride’s emerald green gown and colorful bouquet, the groom’s killer socks and adorable bow tie, and “to infinity and beyond” cake topper (a favorite line shared by both the groom and his daughter). But the sweetest tidbit of all is the shared moment between the bride and the groom’s daughter at the ceremony. Oh wait, maybe it was the daddy/daughter cake smooshing. Either way, there are some must-see moments at this Ohio wedding. Don’t miss the seed packet favors, too!