Category Archive

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.

tet alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

Kat’s Ottawa wedding was all about the offbeat details

The offbeat bride: Kat, Craftsperson Her offbeat groom: Kurt, Computer Engineer Location & date of wedding: Ottawa, ON (Canada), married at the Army Officer’s Mess. June 23rd, 2007 What made our wedding offbeat: Our wedding seemed fairly traditional on the surface — it was held at a popular local venue for formal events, the bride […]

1770103538 82f0bf437a m alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

Check the DRAMA of this yellow wedding dress

I wore a custom raw silk gown by Sandra Sung who is a local Vancouver based designer which was a major splurge for me but very worth it. I also wore an antique necklace from Joel’s Grannie who was unable to be with us and I had a very comfortable pair of shoes hidden under that train. Joel wore his favourite black suit and a tie also made out of the fabric from my dress made by his mother.

entrance alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

Melissa’s rainy rural wedding with the biggest bonfire evar!

I’m trying to get caught up on my backlog of bride profiles — so this week it’s wall-to-wall wedding porn for y’all. Enjoy! The offbeat bride: Melissa, Student My offbeat groom: Jon, Student/Retail Location & date of wedding: Jon’s Parent’s HUGE yard in rural Manitoba, Canada. June 23, 2007 What made our wedding offbeat: Our […]

513753922 f33dceab3f m alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

Zandra’s cemetery wedding

The offbeat bride: Zandra, Art Director My offbeat groom: Jordan, Creative Director Location & date of wedding: Ross Bay Cemetery, Victoria, BC May 13th 2006 What made our wedding offbeat: We got married in a cemetery overlooking the ocean — it was beautiful. Our biggest challenge: Getting an approval for the ceremony by the city, […]