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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.

Hidden waterfalls & mountain views at this Iceland elopement with a fab red dress

Hidden waterfalls & mountain views at this Iceland elopement with a fab red dress

Bojan and Caitlin are from Australia and wanted to blow tradition right out of the water with a destination elopement in one of our favorite locales: Iceland. Wearing white and red respectively, they traversed the landscape of the highlands to find hidden waterfalls, fluffy snow, and endless mountain views.

An eclectic rock 'n' roll burlesque extravaganza wedding

An eclectic rock ‘n’ roll burlesque extravaganza wedding

Jeb and I are an eclectic and creative couple — he makes candles and plays spoons, while I'm a burlesque dancer and costume milliner. Our wedding was very us: a mixture of extravagance and quirkiness where all of our talented friends were included. Our whole wedding was put together using my DIY skills (I made all the invites, programs, and decorations) and the talents of our friends and family.

Dancing into the night at this rose gold ballet wedding in Australia

Dancing into the night at this rose gold ballet wedding in Australia

Zara met Daniel met when he came to dance at her Ballet School in Canberra, Australia. The wedding itself was inspired by their latest trip to Italy after they had fallen in love with the Tuscan countryside. They chose The Stones venue because it reminded them of Italy and incorporated soft pinks and rose gold into their color palette.

Zara had two dresses made by a designer in Russia sight unseen and they turned out so well. Whatever you do, don’t miss the gorgeous filigree rose gold leaf heels by Ralph and Russo.

A secluded & magical wedding in a golden lit lavender field in Croatia

A secluded & magical wedding in a golden lit lavender field in Croatia

Sara and Kody arrived from Colorado to have an intimate wedding ceremony on the Adriatic Coast in Croatia, Island of Hvar. They arrived with their parents and closest friends for their handfasting ceremony in a gorgeous lavender field in the middle of the island. They are super adventurous and loved the idea of an outdoor ceremony in an unusual place.