14 Things That Are All Too Real If You’re Married To A Pinterest Addict | HuffPost Life

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Does your spouse make salads in mason jars? Does she spend hours pinning after you’ve gone to bed? Does he spend weekends tackling DIY projects that end up costing more than the item itself?

If you’ve answered “yes” to one or more of these questions, your spouse might be obsessed with Pinterest. Below, 14 more things that will sound all too familiar to anyone who loves a Pinterest addict.

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Awesome Wedding Ideas

Opt for an engagement photo session that doesn't require you to get out of bed(01 of19)

And turn traditional gender roles on their head while you're at it. Girls dig video games too! (credit:<a href="http://www.sweetheirloom.com/index2.php#/home/" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Sweet Heirloom Photography" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="581914a6e4b0f96eba96b1a5" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.sweetheirloom.com/index2.php#/home/" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="18" data-vars-position-in-unit="21">Sweet Heirloom Photography</a>)

Show your silly side with an untraditional save-the-date(02 of19)

Just stay away from permanent markers. (credit:<a href="http://www.nomadic-schematic.com/projects/save-the-date" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Justin Pocta" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="581914a6e4b0f96eba96b1a5" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.nomadic-schematic.com/projects/save-the-date" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="17" data-vars-position-in-unit="20">Justin Pocta</a>)

Or include your fur child in the save-the-date shoot(03 of19)

A cute pup and a sweet sign is a winning combination. (credit:<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/171345774/dog-bone-wooden-sign-save-the-date" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Jolie Mae Collections/Etsy" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="581914a6e4b0f96eba96b1a5" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="https://www.etsy.com/listing/171345774/dog-bone-wooden-sign-save-the-date" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="16" data-vars-position-in-unit="19">Jolie Mae Collections/Etsy</a>)

Create a phone list with important numbers to keep you ~stress-free~ on the big day(04 of19)

This way, guests and vendors don't have to bug you with last-minute questions. (credit:<a href="http://www.brookecourtney.com/" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Brooke Courtney Photography" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="581914a6e4b0f96eba96b1a5" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.brookecourtney.com/" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="15" data-vars-position-in-unit="18">Brooke Courtney Photography</a>)

Hand out a brilliant, boredom-reducing wedding program(05 of19)

Sudoku and gangsta mad libs will keep your peeps entertained. (credit:<a href="http://www.jennemerlingweddings.com/" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Jenn Emerling" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="581914a6e4b0f96eba96b1a5" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.jennemerlingweddings.com/" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="14" data-vars-position-in-unit="17">Jenn Emerling</a>)

Or these programs that fold into paper airplanes(06 of19)

Which your guests will (obviously) throw at you as you exit the ceremony. (credit:<a href="http://www.jennemerlingweddings.com/" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Jenn Emerling" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="581914a6e4b0f96eba96b1a5" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.jennemerlingweddings.com/" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="13" data-vars-position-in-unit="16">Jenn Emerling</a>)

Ask grandma to be one of your bridesmaids(07 of19)

If you consider Granny one of your BFFs, it's a no-brainer! (credit:<a href="http://www.sweetwaterportraits.com/" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Sweetwater Portraits" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="581914a6e4b0f96eba96b1a5" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.sweetwaterportraits.com/" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="12" data-vars-position-in-unit="15">Sweetwater Portraits</a>)

Have your ring bearer hold a cheeky sign(08 of19)

"It's too late to run, cause here she comes!" (credit:<a href="http://www.lisarobinsonphotographer.com/" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Lisa Robinson Photography" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="581914a6e4b0f96eba96b1a5" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.lisarobinsonphotographer.com/" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="11" data-vars-position-in-unit="14">Lisa Robinson Photography</a>)

Create personalized 'Guess Who' sets with pics of your guests(09 of19)

It's a super fun way to break the ice and help table mates get to know each other. (credit:<a href="http://scarlettcurtis.com/" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Scarlett Curtis" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="581914a6e4b0f96eba96b1a5" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://scarlettcurtis.com/" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="10" data-vars-position-in-unit="13">Scarlett Curtis</a>)

Or keep them entertained with an 'I Spy' wedding photo game(10 of19)

Ask guests to use their cameras or phones to check items off the list. Later, have everyone upload their shots online so you have them all in one place. (credit:<a href="http://www.foto-29.com/" target="_blank" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Studio 29 " data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="581914a6e4b0f96eba96b1a5" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.foto-29.com/" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="9" data-vars-position-in-unit="12">Studio 29 </a>)

A mimosa bar is sure to please(11 of19)

Time to pop bottles! (credit:<a href="http://kojo-designs.com/" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Kojodesigns" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="581914a6e4b0f96eba96b1a5" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://kojo-designs.com/" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="8" data-vars-position-in-unit="11">Kojodesigns</a>)

Or maybe a sangria bar is more up your alley?(12 of19)

Because wine is fine. (credit:<a href="http://kojo-designs.com/" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Kojo Designs" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="581914a6e4b0f96eba96b1a5" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://kojo-designs.com/" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="7" data-vars-position-in-unit="10">Kojo Designs</a>)

Superhero cufflinks for the groomsmen are a fun touch(13 of19)

Let your nerd flag fly! (credit:<a href="http://www.foto-29.com/" target="_blank" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Studio 29 " data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="581914a6e4b0f96eba96b1a5" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.foto-29.com/" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="6" data-vars-position-in-unit="9">Studio 29 </a>)

Change things up with a message-in-a-bottle guest book(14 of19)

No peeking at the messages until your first anniversary! Promise? (credit:<a href="http://lloydphotographers.com/" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Lloyd Photographers" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="581914a6e4b0f96eba96b1a5" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://lloydphotographers.com/" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="5" data-vars-position-in-unit="8">Lloyd Photographers</a>)

Take things back to grade school with this photo op(15 of19)

Ewww, cooties! (credit:<a href="http://www.mariavicencio.com/" target="_blank" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Maria Vicencio Photography" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="581914a6e4b0f96eba96b1a5" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.mariavicencio.com/" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="4" data-vars-position-in-unit="7">Maria Vicencio Photography</a>)

The goofier the photo, the better, as far as we're concerned(16 of19)

We <3 love couples who don't take themselves too seriously. (credit:<a href="http://flaviodphotography.com/" target="_blank" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Flavio D Photography, Boston Wedding Photographer " data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="581914a6e4b0f96eba96b1a5" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://flaviodphotography.com/" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="3" data-vars-position-in-unit="6">Flavio D Photography, Boston Wedding Photographer </a>)

Provide a yummy late-night snack like donut holes and coffee shakes(17 of19)

Caffeine boost, FTW! (credit:<a href="http://www.christinacarrollphotography.com/#!/HOME" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Christina Carroll" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="581914a6e4b0f96eba96b1a5" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.christinacarrollphotography.com/#!/HOME" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="2" data-vars-position-in-unit="5">Christina Carroll</a>)

Hang up a hilariously spot-on sign near the dance floor(18 of19)

We've been duped before. (credit:<a href="http://delsolphotography.com/" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Del Sol Photography" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="581914a6e4b0f96eba96b1a5" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://delsolphotography.com/" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="1" data-vars-position-in-unit="4">Del Sol Photography</a>)

Last but not least: DIY Jack & Coke kits make the perfect wedding favor(19 of19)

Because after the party is the after-party, y'all. (credit:<a href="http://somethingturquoise.com/" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Something Turquoise" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="581914a6e4b0f96eba96b1a5" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://somethingturquoise.com/" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="0" data-vars-position-in-unit="3">Something Turquoise</a>)

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