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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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Sheena & Leo’s romantic garden wedding in a castle with dragons

Thar be dragons! What we have is a traditional romantic wedding with a deep red ball gown, a castle garden backdrop, and subtle dragons — on the cake, the invitations, and the groom’s amazing cane. Plus, the bride’s surprise shoes are killer.

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Sophiya & Delphine’s French/Indian garden soirée wedding

These two were born and raised in two completely different parts of the world, don’t belong to the same race, speak the same languages, or share the same culture. France-meets-India by way of New York all the way to Montreal where these two ladies marry in garden with a lounge-style reception and a menu that would give other menus a run for their money.

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Dawn & Benjamin’s off-the-grid forest handfasting

This pair both studied sustainability at a gorgeous venue on Cortes Island, BC, so it only made sense to bring their loved ones there to celebrate their marriage. And those same guests pulled together to provide tons of help in preparing for this camp-out wedding in the forest. But the best part of all is the bride’s HAND-PAINTED dress! You have to see it.

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Flora & Kristy’s full moon fairytale wedding by the sea

Nods to Paganism, Celtic readings, and flower fairies make this waterfront wedding truly magical. And at the reception, there was even a father/daughter/father/daughter dance! And prepare your eyes from the awesomely scandalous garter photo!