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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.

A majestic Irish castle wedding with death metal & sword-bearing protectors

A majestic Irish castle wedding with death metal & sword-bearing protectors

We both love castles and Irish history, and Craig wanted to have a death metal band play, so we found somewhere where that was possible, and arranged everything around that. We didn’t have a specific theme, but the castle definitely inspired some elements of our wedding. We decided to include our two swords in the day as there is a Viking tradition to exchange swords at your wedding as a promise to protect each other.

1960s mod reigns at this joyful wedding in York, England

1960s mod reigns at this joyful wedding in York, England

Lucy and Jamie planned a super joyful wedding in York, England that was absolutely splendid to watch unfold. Lucy has recently battled for her life and through that journey found love. They share a true respect for life and everything they love together. Their theme was a 1960s meets Mod inspired day.

Don’t miss the bubble exit, the fake mustaches, kazoos, and obviously-in-love dancing…

A fairy tale genderfluid cherry blossom vow renewal with a dress-to-suit swap(!)

A fairy tale genderfluid cherry blossom vow renewal (with a dress-to-suit swap!)

Gag*i and Wuu had a transcendent vow renewal in Vienna with pinks, flowers, and a dress to suit outfit change before a second ceremony. It was lovely, but the description we got from the couple said more than we ever could.

Here’s how their genderfluid cherry blossom vow renewal played out…

It poured at this misty wedding and we wouldn't want it any other way

It poured at this rainy Iceland wedding and we wouldn’t want it any other way

Sarah and Matt embraced the Iceland outdoors and had a (VERY rainy) 10 hour adventure wedding for their 20+ guests and they LOVED it. They firmly believed that the weather only made the day story even better.

Let’s pretend we’re running through the rain at the end of a movie so we can fully immerse ourselves in this misty, romantic, maybe a little muddy, and overall amazing Iceland wedding…

It's Halloween meets Hogwarts at this Australian Mount Tambourine wedding

It’s Halloween meets Hogwarts at this Australian Mount Tambourine wedding

Aimee rocked a gown of deep purple lace which, of course, looks amazing against a fall backdrop of yellows and oranges. Her partner Matt had a matching black suit and purple tie for the wedding at Cedar Creek Estate in Mount Tambourine in Queensland, Australia.On top of the Halloween theme, the pair also loves Harry Potter and offered guests handmade wands to wave them down the aisle. There was also a Marauder’s Map seating chart to add even more magic to an already super magical day. Are you ready to get some Potterphile meets Halloween good times on?

A dark, elegant, black and white goth wedding

A dark, elegant, black and white goth wedding

Inger is a dark Disney girl and wanted her dress to be the only white thing at her wedding. She got her wish and everything was styled in black and white. Spy the tall, gorgeous black cake with “Till death do us part” on it, rich red roses, and chic black bouquet. They also performed the Haka (a traditional Maori dance) for Inger to welcome her in to Ash’s family.