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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.

A fantasy viking wedding in Sweden with handmade dresses(!)

A surprise fantasy viking wedding in Sweden with handmade dresses(!)

Åsa and Nina got married at the VikingaTider in Löddeköpinge, in the south of Sweden. It’s an archaeological open-air museum focusing on Vikings and the early Middle Ages. It was a fantasy viking wedding theme(!) and they even made their own dresses! The ceremony had singing and circle dancing and all-around good times for all guests and vikings alike.

See black sand beaches and geothermal caves at this Iceland scenic elopement

See black sand beaches and geothermal caves at this Iceland honeymoon elopement

This pair had a wedding in Iceland followed by a honeymoon which would explore the entire island. Natural cave exploring was next on the agenda where they waded through water to get to a stunning spot. Shortly after, a picnic awaited them on a private black sand beach. Hand-in-hand venturing through moss-covered lava fields followed lunch. The photographer harnessed in and repelled off a cliff at the next stop to get an epic shot of the couple with a secret waterfall. They explored a colorful lighthouse, bird watched among golden cliffs, and ended the day at a hidden geothermal area.

Are you ready for some seriously EPIC shots of this Iceland honeymoon and elopement?

It's not a pirate sword fighting wedding without vegan food and blue hair!

It’s not a pirate sword fighting wedding without vegan food and blue hair!

Ahoy! ‘Tis Talk Like a Pirate Day ‘n have we got a pirate weddin’ fer ye. It’s two lovebirds who also love sword fighting, piñatas, and pirates. There was pirate trivia, amazing costumes, and even a horse entrance (well, almost!). You’ll drop your land lubber status for this pirates and sword fighting wedding.

A Bali wedding with palms and a golden gown

A tropical-themed wedding in Bali with palms and a golden gown

Skye always knew that she didn’t want to wear a traditional white wedding dress, and found her dress soul mate in her gorgeous and sparkly gold dress. Not to be outdone, Nicholas rocked a palm leaf print suit that took our breath away. It was a tropical-themed wedding in Bali (inspired by the Banana Palm Martinique wallpaper from the Beverly Hills Hotel!) and we couldn’t feel more relaxed looking at its beauty.

The romantic Scottish wedding of our kilted fantasies

The romantic Glasgow wedding of our kilted fantasies

Christina and Paul wanted a fairly traditional Scottish wedding with a bit of a twist. Think natural touches and a bit of a travel theme. Oh, and everything was seriously GORGEOUS on top of it all. there was lovely greenery, purple touches, and even travel-themed table names on a big map to show everyone where they’ve been (and where to sit, of course).

Don’t miss the HUGE heart-shaped cupcake display! Shall we peek at this Glasgow wedding of our kilted dreams?

Bask in the glow of this tiny elopement in Spain

Bask in the glow of this tiny elopement in Mallorca

Patricia and Jeremi’s glowing elopement in Mallorca, Spain is a sight to behold. Patricia got ready at an idyllic farm house in Pollença, which looks like a paradise. After a first look, they drove out to Cap de Formentor where they read their vows and exchanged rings.

You’ll want to drown in the gorgeous lace of Patricia’s long-sleeved dress and her huge and lush bouquet of red, orange, and white flowers with dark greenery, which matched her crown of flowers.