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Real Weddings: Midwest US

There are some people who think offbeat weddings don’t happen in the fly-over states. These people will be surprised. Behold a few of our favorite weddings from the Midwest including Chicago weddings, Iowa weddings, Ohio weddings, Michigan weddings, and more. Submit your wedding for consideration via offbeatwed.com/submissions.

This super chic rock wedding in Cleveland is bringing down the house

This super stylish rock ‘n’ roll wedding in Cleveland is bringing down the house

Cassandra and Ernesto’s super stylish Cleveland rock ‘n’ roll wedding. They personalized so many details, including Cassandra’s taking on the task of creating all of the stationery (which are AMAZING and reflected in all the details!). Don’t miss the gold record place settings, record centerpieces, gooooorgeous seating place cards, adult dude “flower girl, “and of course, this chic-as-hell couple…

dddd alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

S’mores, archery, cowboy chic at this rustic campfire wedding

Alison and Albert are all about adventure, sports, creative DIY, and making us fall in love with their gorgeous and rustic campfire wedding. There was a little bit of cowboy chic, a lot of s’mores, a seriously lovely ceremony backdrop, handmade florals, and an amazing campfire ending with log seating.

Albert gave Alison a bow and arrow as a wedding gift and taught her how to use it at the reception! It’s one drop-dead gorgeous day that you won’t want to miss. Oh, and don’t miss the tiny shout-out to their pets on the program!

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…

purple wedding dress alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

Perfect lavender dress feels at this garden wedding in Nebraska

Walking into Lucille’s Old Market is like walking into a 1910 movie set. The crown molding, grand staircase, and general splendor made for a gorgeous backdrop to Veronica and Jonathan’s garden wedding in Nebraska.

Plus, Veronica’s purple chiffon gown is making my life. Spoiler: it’s available at ModCloth! Let’s ogle these two cuties at their stylish-as-hell wedding…