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Real Weddings: Global

Although we’re based in the United States, we feature weddings from around the world — especially the UK, Australia, and New Zealand. Submit your wedding for consideration via offbeatwed.com/submissions.

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A snowy winter elopement under the Northern Lights

This snowy winter elopement was set against the breathtaking backdrop of a Norwegian archipelago, but the blue wedding dress might take your breath away again when you see it! In a world where grand weddings often steal the spotlight, Dreamé and Carson chose to write their love story differently. This couple’s journey began on Tinder four years ago, but it was their shared love for spontaneity and the great outdoors that truly cemented their bond. Thanks to Sam Starns Adventure Elopements, they were able to incorporate this shared love into their big day.

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This lesbian couple met in Texas and had a waterfall wedding in Iceland

Leslie moved with Lexie to California. Lexie proposed to Leslie at the Orange County fairgrounds with the help of family and friends. When they were discussing wedding plans, Lexie said “wouldn’t it be crazy if we just eloped in Iceland?!”, Leslie said that was the best idea and the planning began!

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Wedding portrait ideas all camera-shy cuties should save right now

If you’re looking for creative wedding portrait ideas, we’ve got five pose ideas (plus one big PRO TIP) that will help you get cute wedding portraits.

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This Alice in Wonderland wedding had pics taken only by friends

“We had no official wedding photographer for our Alice In Wonderland wedding — our guests took our pics and used our hashtag #whiterabbitwedding! So, my apologies if the picture quality isn’t professional… I would love to share our special day anyway.”