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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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Gwen & Mark’s geeky fantasy barn wedding

A countryside handfasting, geeky references all over the place, and sweet homemade touches (like the bride’s handmade dress!) — this UK wedding is a dream for geeky lovers of gorgeous scenery. Add in some giant lawn games like Jenga and Connect Four and this turned into a seriously fun fête. Keep a look out for the Blackadder reference in the unity ceremony, too!

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Tattoos and airplanes meet Adventure Time at this UK wedding

UK couple Ashley and Matt booked the Belle Epoque Brasserie in Knutsford, Cheshire for their nuptials and upped the fun factor with an Adventure Time and Krispy Kreme cake, Spitfire planes as wedding favors, and tattoo-themed table settings.

Elle & Bear’s Welsh and Scottish clifftop wedding

This pair wanted to celebrate their faith, their family tartans, and their EPIC Scottish clifftop scenery. They had handmade tush cushions for sitting on the rocks, kilts and tails, and a really good way to mingle AND thank you guests after the ceremony. Plus, you’ll love the way they handled some objections to their wedding planning choices.

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Jess & Alex’s red and black goth geek wedding

A little goth, a little geek, and a teeny wedding for us to love. Don’t miss the awesome certificate of marriage, the very meaningful handfasting cords, the Gallery Serpentine custom corset dress, and the Minuscule-themed cupcakes. Plus, the bride shares some very handy advice if you’re planning on rocking a corset. Oh, and you’ll love the bride’s hilarious way of “proposing.” It worked!

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Mandy & Nathan’s candy woodland wedding

You want fun? You’ve got fun with this bubbly, candy-filled wedding in Australia. The bride’s chic pastel goth look is the icing on this sweet little cake nugget. A white rose ceremony, the perfect first dance for a shy couple, and some all-too-familiar corset drama make this a totally relatable and lovable wedding.

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Kirsty & Ollie’s crafty autumn vintage wedding

An October wedding, vintage and antique details, and candidates for “most adorable bridesmaids” awards are awesome, but then you see the bride and groom. Birdcage veil, a tattoo sleeve, bespectacled dude… we’re hooked. This UK couple knows how to be adorable AND throw an amazingly crafty shindig.