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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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Patricia & Christiaan’s Intimate Outdoor Family Fun-Day Wedding

The offbeat bride: Patricia, journalist Her offbeat partner: Christiaan, assistant bank manager Location & date of wedding: The Thatchery in Johannesburg, South Africa on October 12th, 2008 What made our wedding offbeat: Firstly, the wedding budget was pretty low. Originally, I thought the most offbeat aspects were the fact that we were barefoot and I […]

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Natalie & Nick’s Red Queen Garden Party Wedding

The offbeat bride: Natalie, Graphic Artist Her offbeat partner: Nick, Finance Officer Location & date of wedding: Newstead Park Rotunda, Brisbane, Australia on April 19th, 2008 What made our wedding offbeat: I wore a red gown that I designed myself that was inspired in part by the Red Queen from Alice in Wonderland, Victorian fashions […]

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Nina & Alistair’s Old American West, Deadwood-Inspired Wedding

I’m not sure how many brides-to-be base their look on a 19th Century tart with a heart … but that was my heart’s desire!

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Tanya & Gavin’s wet and windy ship wedding!

We had been together for a while and decided to do the wedding thing our way. We wanted a small ceremony and we weren’t tied to any religious buildings, so after a quick search we decided on a ship.