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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.

Masquerade wedding as seen on @offbeatbride #masquerade #wedding

Don your disguise for this planetarium masquerade wedding

Stacy and Mikey were married under the stars at the Michigan Science Center, with an elaborate masquerade ball reception held at the Crofoot Ballroom two weeks later, on October 30. Masked guests were entertained by the Detroit Circus Company’s flame throwers, stilt walkers, contortionists, and trapeze artists. Just wait until you see Stacy and Mikey’s reception garb and makeup — it is seriously a sight to behold. Let’s check out the gorgeous ceremony and wildly-coiffed reception of your masquerade dreams.

Vintage country lesbian wedding as seen on @offbeatbride #vintage #weddings

The sweetest vintage country queer wedding you’ll see today

Cat eye glasses, a vintage coat, a dapper-as-hell suit, and tattoos you’ll stop to read over and over — this sweet little vintage country wedding is making our day. Don’t miss the gorgeous barn, bear + unicorn cake topper, and adorable DIY details. Oh, and we learned our new favorite motto about DIY: “you can do it [yourself] if you put your back into it.”

Goth fantasy wedding as seen on @offbeatbride

Our hearts are black and blue from this goth fantasy wedding

Royal blue and black details, a black dragon cake, the bride’s corseted dream gown, and tons of steampunk, goth, and Victorian-inspired garb on the guests — it’s a stunning goth fantasy wedding. Don’t miss the heavy metal soundtrack ideas, the poetry readings, and the dark, dreamy, mysterious DIYed decor.

This House of Blues wedding is asploding our hearts as seen on @offbeatbride

Love notes at The House of Blues: This superhero wedding is asploding our hearts

Ashlee and Kace had a simple and intimate ceremony at the Rockefeller Greenhouse in Cleveland, ending the day with a night of dancing at the House of Blues Cleveland. Some of the wedding party wore navy dresses, while three rocked grey dress pants with suspenders and kick-ass superhero bow ties. Kace is a major superhero fan so keep an eye out for all those details, including the cake!