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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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Silpi & Shawn’s handmade Indian-fusion cabaret wedding

This Canadian couple brought together the best of Western and Indian cultures for this fusion wedding. Add that to the mad crafting skills, fabulous yellow saris, talent-filled cabaret performances, and really fun guest book idea, and you’ve got a fabulous party for all involved. Plus, you’ll definitely want to check out the groom’s boy band performance!

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Heather & Ian’s goth with a splash of purple wedding

Purple gown, purple tie, purple button bouquets… the splashes of color in this goth wedding are fabulous. You’re also going to love the sneaky science bits — the bride’s necklace, the groom’s boutonniere — and the seating chart will make you positively bug out! Plus, there’s a photo of the newlyweds in a winding staircase that you have to see to believe.

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Karina & Murray’s monocles and Mario wedding

Monocles and Mario Kart and much to love in this wedding — from the 1,000 origami paper cranes to the father of the bride’s amazing outfit, this DIY wedding has it all: self-catered vegan cupcakes (and an entire vegan dessert bar, ahem!), personalized vows, a divine red dress, and a seriously cool venue. Tip of the top hat to you two, too!

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Emma & Kevin’s Muppets-and-raccoon-lovers’ elopement day of fun

This super-intimate secret engagement took place in front of a giant window mid-morning, and the rest of the day was chock full of fun times. Candy store posing, arcade playing, and the tallest Ferris wheel in Canada? Yes, please! Let’s tag along like raccoons and peek as these two muppets take on married life: day 1.