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From San Diego weddings to Los Angeles weddings to San Francisco weddings, California is one of our largest and most epic states for offbeat weddings.

Hobbit Picnic Wedding by Sam Starns on Offbeat Wed 42 alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

What do you serve at a hobbit picnic Redwoods elopement?

Anim and Mariah didn’t just elope… they stepped straight into a Tolkien fever dream. Swords in hand, they exchanged vows in an ancient redwood grove before feasting on a hobbit-worthy picnic. With embroidered suits, celestial details, and lantern-lit coastal views, this nonbinary couple’s wedding was pure fantasy brought to life. No rules, just magic.

accessible Alice in Wonderland wedding Chris Wojdak Photography8 alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

“We’re all mad(ly in love) here”: An accessible Alice in Wonderland wedding

If we’re dreaming, don’t wake us up… because we’re absolutely in love with Beacon and Rebecca’s accessible Alice in Wonderland wedding! Okay, this definitely was NOT a dream because we have pics from Chris Wojdak Photography to prove it happened. Wondering how to make your wedding more welcoming for all your guests? Beacon and Rebecca have some tips for you. And we rarely talk about the guests’ style on this blog… but you won’t want to miss the guests’ fits at this wedding! Cake, however, is something we do tend to talk about – this one is a real stunner. Feast your eyes on this beauty!

nikki and dnitri glam halloween 38 alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

This glam Halloween wedding had eyeballs in the flowers and a string quartet

Nikki and Dmitri’s Halloween wedding played up a spooky vibe with a touch of vintage and Hollywood glam.

d and d interfaith wedding 7 alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

Devotions & Dragons: a Jewish/Christian interfaith wedding

Our wedding was as eclectic as Jordan and I are ourselves! I am Christian and Jordan is Jewish so, while we only had a Rabbi at the ceremony, she made sure to highlight our interfaith relationship. The general theme of the wedding was the game that brought me and Jordan together nearly 6 years ago: Dungeons & Dragons!