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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.

Pagan wedding gorgeousness

It’s all magical fairy lights and love at Dawn & Shannon’s pagan wedding

This bride is my plus size beacon of confidence and fabulousness. Please come read about her gorgeous pagan wedding to her sweet groom and be happy that this wedding exists. Don’t miss the feather shouldered dress, the body-posi amazingness, and the lovely, fairy-lit backyard backdrop to this wedding.

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Jo & Spig’s goth-ish geeky intimate wedding

Handmade decor, black and white and purple everywhere, a dress the bride already had (!), and some surefire ways to beat your social anxiety at your wedding… you’re going to love this gothic geeky wedding in Birmingham. Don’t miss the geeky table names, the message in a bottle guest book, and gorgeous gothic bunting.

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Sophie & James’ geeky pastel Welsh wedding

Pastel flowers of all types abound in this wedding: knitted flowers, paper flowers, fabric flowers, oh my! This pastel wonderland extended into the bridesmaid’s dresses, the video game decor, and even the centerpieces. Take a peek at this Welsh wedding full of geek-tastic whimsy.

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Miranda & Nathan’s short dresses and big beards wedding

Give us big beards and short skirts any day, amirite? This in-the-middle-of-nowhere wedding in New South Wales is a dreamy evening under the stars. Don’t miss the beautiful handmade cake, foxy placecards, and epic backdrop and scenery.

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Our glam ’70s festival meets London street food wedding

From the “cheese” cake to the cork board Polaroid guest book, this chic London wedding just exudes style. Originally from New Zealand and America, these two are now living it up in London and taking advantage of all the craft beer, Prosecco, gorgeous venues, and good times the city has to offer. Let’s explore their 1970s-inspired, multi-colored dress wearing, seafoam green leisure suit sporting wedding.

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Karen & Pete’s Spanish countryside handfasting wedding

We love when a wedding just looks like a rocking party. And this style of inviting yourself to party with the couple for a week totally works in my book! Get ready for a casual pool party in a countryside location in the heat of a Spanish summer with the whole family. Don’t miss the music switcheroo for the impromptu first dance. Hint: European football fans may get the joke!