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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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Laura & Niels’ intimate international musical wedding

The only words the bride and groom utter in the German civil ceremony is “Ja” (Yes). This couple had a lot more to say than that and was super lucky to find an awesome official who would let them choose music, readings, and write their own vows. Also, four words: Big Leobowski cake topper!!

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Jenna & Kieran’s clashing rock ‘n’ roll wedding

“Welcome family and friends [and Offbeat Bride readers] to the wedding of Jenna and Kieran. Like me, you are here today partly because you are just a little bit scared of Jenna, but mostly to witness Kieran come good on his promise to ‘Wed this bitch.'”

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Claire & Glyn’s pink-tartan punk-rock wedding

Claire is like a punk rock fairy godmother and Glyn is like the most awesome man behind the curtain ever. Toto, I don’t think we’re in Kanas anymore …

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Sarah & Chris’ pagan handfasting food-sharing wedding

This couple turned their potluck wedding into a recipe book benefiting a charity close to their hearts.