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Real Offbeat Weddings

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A chef-designed menu and vintage details at this gorgeous two-lady wedding

A self-designed menu and vintage details at this stunning San Diego wedding

Molly and Melissa wanted an industrial venue that would allow them to bring in their own catering. Since Molly is an unbelievable chef, she wanted to design the menu and have her staff caterer the event. Then it was on to making it vintage-inspired, unique, and elegant. We’re talking a vintage typewriter guest book, a fabulously olde timey cigar bar and photo booth, and epic food photos that will have you salivating for the real thing. Sadly, we must make do with the photos. Let’s see this gorgeous San Diego wedding…

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A New York farm-to-table wedding at the couple’s own farm

Zan and Dave built a barn for the reception(!), cleared land for their Quaker Silent Meeting ceremony, and raised chickens to be served for a true farm-to-table wedding. It was truly a rural wonderland of animals, dancing, fairy lights, and a kick-ass undercut on the bride. It’s a must-see…

This Janelle Monae meets Michael Jackson bride's suit is KILLING IT with style

This Janelle Monae meets Michael Jackson bridal suit is KILLING IT with style

The bride, Rian, wore a beautiful custom suit from Duchess Clothier with three different pairs of shoes, including a pair of light-up Hover Kicks. She said her inspiration was Janelle Monae with a nod to Michael Jackson. It’s our wedding suit DREAM. Don’t miss Rian and her father wowing everyone with their dance to Janelle Monae’s “Tightrope.”

Ladies in love: a blended family love story wedding in Iowa

Ladies in love: a blended family love story wedding in Iowa

This pair of gorgeous ladies overcame some substantial opposition from guests and vendors to come out the other side victorious. They crafted an elegant, playful, and stunning outdoor wedding in a chill Iowa day that celebrated their two families merging into a giant ball of awesome. Let’s take a peek at their love story wedding…

High fantasy meets a handmade gown at this treehouse camp wedding

High fantasy meets a handmade gown at this treehouse camp wedding

Tierra and Bradley got married at The Treehouse Camp at Maple Tree Campground, a Maryland venue with an ACTUAL HOBBIT HOLE. The guests came in fabulous garb, but nothing compares to the bride’s gown that she designed her damn self. She bought the amazing corset and then crafted the leaf-adorned tulle skirt to match. Bradley channeled hobbits with this outfit and acorn boutonniere. Plus, there was a hooded cloak involved which we very much dig. Don’t miss the hawk delivering the rings!

A frostbitten Canadian park elopement (with bison!)

A frostbitten Canadian national park elopement (with bison!)

Bri and Dale had a whirlwind winter elopement at Riding Mountain National Park, followed by a reception a few months later. Manitoba in February isn't when most people would plan an outdoor wedding, but then they wouldn't get to have snow-covered bison as their special guests!