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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.

rainbow engagement alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

A REAL rainbow totally blessed this same sex engagement shoot

Are you kidding me with this serendipity? William and Rob were taking engagement photos around downtown Omaha when they ran across this gorgeous fountain with sunlight hitting it just right. SO right that it cast a practically perfect in every way REAL rainbow. Come on, this is adorable. I’m going double rainbow wild over here. Okay, maybe not that wild (that was pretty flippin’ wild, if you remember), but it is pretty rad.

We’ve got rainbow heart eyes for these two and their real rainbow engagement. Let’s see if you do, too…

An art gallery wedding with the black wedding gown of our dreams

An art gallery South Loop wedding with the black wedding gown of our dreams

A custom-made black gown that will blow your mind, classy-as-hell gold, black, and white decor, a gorgeous reception gown, a supremely lovely venue, and two hot people in love. This South Loop wedding in Chicago has so much to adore. Shannon and Kevin have style for miles and we couldn’t wait to share their wedding with you. Let’s peek at their mini dessert trays, Art Deco-inspired decor and stationery, and killer dance moves.

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

A flamingo-filled vow renewal at a renovated brewery (with unity pizza-cutting ceremony!)

Remember Minerva from her insightful guest posts? We’ve got her epic vow renewal that made us love her even more, if that’s possible. This flamingo-filled vow renewal at a 19th-century renovated brewery featured a unity pizza-cutting ceremony, donuts, lots of rosé champagne, and a fun couple’s boudoir shoot!

Queer rustic barn wedding as seen on @offbeatbride

Lovingly written vows and touching tributes at this queer rustic barn wedding

What was once going to be a simple, budget-friendly backyard wedding turned into a lovely barn wedding with rustic details, carefully chosen music, and lovingly written vows. Don’t miss the funny wedding party entrances, the serendades, and the touching tribute to the Orlando shootings. This queer rustic barn wedding is full of epic moments.