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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.

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Rach & Matty’s family union meets serendipitous venue wedding

With an amazing alternative to parent dances that got everyone involved, a lovely family unity ceremony, and kick-ass venues, this wedding was bound to make our day. Don’t miss the “gone weddin'” cupcakes, mismatched bridesmaids, handmade brooch bouquets, and amazing ring vows!

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Spend some time with Carolyn & Mike’s “Time in a Bottle”-themed wedding (with musical surprise!)

A custom gold gown, a gorgeous Chicago loft space, and a “Time in a Bottle” theme… this wedding is chic, luminous, and artfully planned by a bride who is one of our fave vendors! Come see the clock details, scream singing reception, personal music touches, and of course… a super special musical surprise for the groom at the ceremony that is a must-see.

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Bethany & Brendan’s honeybee wedding on the farm with cows, chickens, and tears

These two B-named cuties decided to have a honeybee wedding on the sweetest little Minnesotan farm. Don’t miss the beehive piñata, honeystick favors, dad/daughter first look, and all the tears EVER. Everyone’s crying and we’re totally crying along with them. Oh, and check out the bride’s good luck heirloom dress, too.

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Christy & Patrick’s romantic gothic wedding

Let me just throw this out there: boob-grabbing wedding party photos and dads and grandpas with purple hair. Oh, that’s all it took? I knew we’d get ya. There are also grandmas in photo both costumes, colored hair extensions, and an epic post-ceremony selfie!