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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.

Fall in love with this candle-lit wedding in Toronto

Fall in love with this candle-lit dark & moody wedding in Toronto

Rachelle and Jon had a “let’s make it happen” wedding that we LOVE. Post first look meal break? Let’s make it happen. Moody portraits in the chapel? Let’s make it happen. We are extra glad for that last one. The Addams Family original score played during the processional and it was all about a dark and moody lovefest.

Don’t miss Rachelle’s glam headpiece over her short pixie cut and Jon’s amazing tartan suit. This moody wedding in Toronto is making our lives…

This wedding in Calgary channeled the 1970s and all its macrame glory

This wedding in Calgary channeled the 1970s and all its macrame glory

Retro decor finds, tons of DIYed macrame details, and a ’70s-inspired theme were at the center of this wedding’s aesthetic. But it was the love that got us in the end. Sweet and meaningful song choices, a sweet first look, and some awesome dance moves swept us away in Shannon and Andy’s macrame wedding in Calgary. Don’t miss their sweet young daughter in her flower crown, too!

A stunning black dress, tattoos, and skulls everywhere at this goth wedding

A stunning black dress, tattoos, and skulls everywhere at this chic and dark wedding

Aaron and Kryssa wanted a personalized wedding that matched their dark and alternative style. Aaron rocked his red Doc Marten boots and he and his crew traveled to the ceremony location by bicycle as they love to ride to bikes. There were skulls, ink, deep red details, and a super fab black gown and purple hair.

Just wait until you see their choreographed dance!

This stylish wedding in Calgary had an EPIC flower crown

This funky and chic Calgary wedding had an EPIC flower crown

This super stylish and chic Calgary wedding had so many personal touches, great music, and style for days. Let’s hear from the couple about how they planned it, what surprises their ceremony held, and how hard it actually is to make a huge DIYed backdrop. Spolier: NOT easy… but so worth it when you see it…