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Real Weddings: Canada

Although we’re based in the United States, we feature a TON of Canadian weddings, especially Toronto and BC. Could it be because we’re no-so-secretly jealous of the less traditional wedding trends of our cousins to the north? Yes it could. Submit your wedding for consideration via offbeatwed.com/submissions.

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Gears, guns, and corsets: Siobhan & Leagh rocked their self-styled steampunk wedding

This budget-friendly wedding in Kelowna, BC, had loads of steamy-fantastic costumes, a pistol-painting party, handmade touches and decor, and tons of awesome group shots to ogle. Don’t miss the sweet ceremony moments, the black corseted gown, and the surprise duet for the couple at the reception!

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Amy & Kim’s wedding glows with lights, crafts, and love

These two ladies crafted a truly gorgeous wedding with nature-inspired decor, fairy lights, an amazing handmade ring box, and perfectly matched readings. Don’t miss the 93-year-old flower granny, the amazing ceremony venue, the pastel paper flower bouquet, and the lovely memorial tribute.

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Eva & Carter’s circus-themed multicultural wedding and brewery tour

Candy! Kids! A slo-mo photo booth! A magician! A caricaturist! Two super cuties who seriously know how to have fun — yep, this is a circus-themed wedding with a tea ceremony, chinese dragon dancers, two gorgeous dresses, and even a brewery tour. You don’t want to miss this one.

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Scotia & Kyle’s Celtic viking pirate punk wedding

Combining interests and heritages in this wedding was a wild ride: Celtic, Nordic, punk, pirates, and Victorian style. All these combined formed the power of Greyskull a most glorious wedding. With singing first dances, burlesque bouquet tosses, handmade cake toppers, and some of the best fashion we’ve seen, this one is a must-see.