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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.

15912910183 aff7687a05 c alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

Geek chic Dungeons & Dragons meets a traditional Jewish ceremony

Dragon cake toppers, a giant D20, ring bearer teddy bears (who rocked the dance floor!), and a gorgeous traditional Jewish ceremony with a few added elements that made it personalized. This traditional meets geek wedding combines everything we covet. Just wait until you see the battle between Guilder and Florin at the reception!

Medieval wedding as seen on @offbeatbride

This Canadian Medieval feast wedding will slay you with its epic battle to the death

A red Medieval gown, golden antler crowns (!!), Scottish kilts, major costume cred, geeky ceremony references, and a giant bride versus groom sword/axe fight that will wow you — have we got you hooked yet? If not, you’ll definitely be sucked in with the pine cone and wooden log centerpieces, woodsy Mario cake, and wee ones in Medieval garb at this Medieval feast wedding.

S'mores bar at this Battlestar Galactica meets forest wedding as seen on @offbeatbride

Andrea & Chris’ nature meets Battlestar Galactica wedding (with ship centerpieces!)

These two are both huge Battlestar Galactica fans, so there were lots of fun references: ship place settings, “so say we all” blessing, and wedding party cufflinks. Oh, and you may need new pants after you see the immaculate glass and wood gazebo-style reception space among the leaves of a truly gorgeous forest.

Star Trek wedding on @offbeatbride

Christie & Jesse thrill everyone with their surprise Star Trek wedding

A surprise wedding is one thing. A surprise wedding with a Star Trek and LEGO theme is another. But a surprise Star Trek wedding planned entirely by the maid of honor?! Now that’s a whole other level of new for us. But when you see the photos, we think you’ll agree that it turned out fabulously. Just wait until you see the first look, the Tim Horton’s donuts, the Star Trek cake, and the awesome dancing.