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Real Offbeat Weddings

We love featuring a truly diverse range of real weddings, from highly stylized theme weddings to elopements to simple and small weddings. Submit your wedding for consideration via offbeatwed.com/submissions.

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Maria & Bob’s snowboarding ski resort wedding

A wedding in New York in the middle of winter? Snowboarding in a tux and a wedding dress?! Meh, you guys know how we roll. Let’s check out the ski shot fun, the freezing but totally dedicated wedding party, the wildcards that surrounded all the planning, and this amazing pair of adventurous lovebirds.

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Laura & Steve’s small brunch wedding with cupcakes and flair

A tiny brunch wedding with TONS of style — get ready for sweet moments with the bride’s brother as officiant, a gorgeous location in Virginia, and some lovely couple shots that were taken after everything was done! Plus, who doesn’t love a brunch wedding complete with Bloody Marys and Mimosas?

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Jo & Spig’s goth-ish geeky intimate wedding

Handmade decor, black and white and purple everywhere, a dress the bride already had (!), and some surefire ways to beat your social anxiety at your wedding… you’re going to love this gothic geeky wedding in Birmingham. Don’t miss the geeky table names, the message in a bottle guest book, and gorgeous gothic bunting.

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Marian & Elliot’s joyful backyard wedding with karaoke

Remember those role-reversed engagement photos we featured last year that went viral? Here they are actually married! There’s an over-excited puppy, a fabulous backyard Airbnb locale, and sweet and simple touches that will inspire anyone looking for a laid-back and personal wedding.

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Sophie & James’ geeky pastel Welsh wedding

Pastel flowers of all types abound in this wedding: knitted flowers, paper flowers, fabric flowers, oh my! This pastel wonderland extended into the bridesmaid’s dresses, the video game decor, and even the centerpieces. Take a peek at this Welsh wedding full of geek-tastic whimsy.

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Bettina & Tavish’s solstice viking and Victorian pagan wedding

This viking meets Victorian wedding is a mashup of amazing DIY (including the outfits AND the food!), a lovely outdoor setting perfect the occasion, and friends who totally embrace the Pagan aspects of this wedding to make the ceremony magical. Oh, and a bunch of kilts abound for your pleasure.