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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.

Get a close-up on this film-loving gothic glam wedding in Victoria

Get a close-up on this film-loving gothic glam wedding in Victoria

A gothic setting (that had been used in films!), a gorgeous blue velvet homage corset dress, amazing music, film references everywhere, and a vibe that can’t be beat. This gothic glam Australian wedding is one to remember.

Don’t miss the epic ceremony space, all of the killer outfits, and the tiny references to Friday the 13th.

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Get romanced by this tropical elopement at a waterfall in Costa Rica

Terrence and I eloped alone at the base of a waterfall in Costa Rica on our ten-year anniversary. We spent two weeks traveling the coast and rain forest of Costa Rica and spent our wedding budget volunteering with animal rescues (sloths and monkeys galore! We love animals), riding horses, bikes, and ATVs, booze cruising, beaching, and hiking. We even made our own chocolate in the rain forest.

Vintage style and stunning views at this Scottish elopement

Vintage style and stunning views at this Scotland elopement

Meghan and Ryan traveled all the way from Georgia to have a dramatic and romantic Scotland elopement at the St. Anthony’s Chapel ruins in Edinburgh.

They read their vows in front of two close friends, marking the occasion with champagne and cigars afterwards. After the ceremony, everyone had a delicious dinner in Edinburgh followed by a karaoke session at a local bar. After they tied the knot, it was off to to the Scottish highlands to visit were Ryan’s ancestors had lived. It’s like a wanderlusting dream come true about which we can dream…

This geeky wedding in Sweden filled our health bars to full

This geeky Stockholm wedding filled our health bars to full

Caroline & Mikael totally know how to personalize a wedding to their interests and personalities. Think Lord of the Rings, Game of Thrones, Doctor Who, Warhammer 40K, Harry Potter, World of Warcraft, and Star Wars. Yep, this Geeky wedding in Stockholm, Sweden hits ALL our favorite fandoms.

Let’s hear from the bride, Caroline, on how it all went down…