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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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Belinda & Craig’s Aussie rock apocalypse wedding

It’s another theme week!! This week is dedicated to the brides and grooms gutsy enough to perform at their own wedding. In others words, this week is for couples who, literally, rocked their wedding! How better to kick off our first ever Rock Your Wedding theme week, than with the bride and groom who rocked their reception? -Becca

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Kelly & Amie’s woodland picnic meets Rocky Horror Picture Show wedding

Kelly & Amie had a relaxed, picnic wedding with handmade dresses and cakes, a rose ceremony celebrating both their families and their love, and a kick ass first dance to Rock Horror Picture Show.

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Candace & Erik’s 1930s gal meets ska boy wedding

Candance and Erik has a simple ceremony at the registry office in London. They created a vinage feel with her lovely satin gown and Erik’s pin-stripe suit and hat. Friends from all over the world came to see them wed and Candance rocked a leather jacket and skull ring to keep things ‘her.’

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Sam & Ian’s Casual-chic, Peacock-inspired Wedding

We wanted a relaxed, fun day where we could be ourselves without worrying what was expected of us. We only had a small budget so I made a lot of things myself. Our theme was peacock feathers and pearls with indigo, black & jade green as our colours. I had as many peacock feathers as I could!

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Tina & Nico’s relaxed family wedding in a castle

Tina & Nico got legally married in May, so they were free to get wedding’d their way. So, they had a family-filled wedding at a castle in Belgium. When I say family filled, I mean they literally involved their family as much as possible. Both Tina & Nico’s fathers officiated the wedding!

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Sofia & Zet’s colorful, vintage-themed wedding and relaxed island party

A few weeks ago, I gave you a preview of Sofia & Zet’s uber colorful boat wedding in Sweden. If you were drooling, like myself, and couldn’t wait for more, then you’re in luck. Here is the scoop on Sofia & Zet’s vintage-themed boat wedding! -Coco