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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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Sheila & Jason’s Medieval handfasting under the trees wedding

Being outdoorsy, pagan beliefs, love of all things Medieval… you know what this means. A Medieval handfasting with lots of mead, lots of maypole dancing, and major costume cred. Plus, a white horse somehow made its way to the wedding! It’s like magic.

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Natalie & James’ day out at the zoo wedding

Lions and tigers and crystal trees, oh my! Getting hitched and feeding giraffes may not be on everyone’s wedding day agenda, but for this couple, it’s all in a day’s work. Check out their zoological, offbeat lite nuptials.

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Jacqueline & Louis’ rockin’ country manor barbecue wedding

A purple dress, piercings, tats, and an old country manor. Nothing wrong with that combination. This couple somehow found a way to combine Led Zeppelin and a super traditional venue into a fab day for all. Even the gate-crashing kitteh agrees.

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Mirka & Tony’s salty ‘n’ sweet tropical fiesta wedding

If you’re planning a destination wedding, this couple has tons of advice. They also have tons of ’50s style that somehow blends seamlessly into the beaches of Puerto Rico. Check out this tropical/vintage fusion complete with sand and salt.