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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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Rebekah & Ben’s old Hollywood historic prison wedding

This couple got married in prison… a gorgeous 250,000 square foot prison venue! They combined a Hollywood set with an old Hollywood theme for some major glam. An eleventh hour photographer swap made for a quick save in the end.

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Vanessa & Derek’s geeky vintage bear-y jokester wedding

Everyone likes a bride in a cake hat and a groom in Chuck Taylors. And if their vows don’t make your weep, you’re a robot from outer space. Wanna know where the wild things are? This wedding.

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Emily & Craig’s elegant DIY bistro teeny tiny wedding

This wedding proves that all a bride needs to fashion a killer veil is a salad bowl and sheer will. Stack on some bistro grub, crossword puzzles, and major DIY-cred and you’ve got yourself a party.

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Megan & Tom’s vintage superhero wedding

This wedding has superhero capes for the bridal party, an ice cream truck, and the ceremonial suturing of two halves of a baby blanket together! Why aren’t you reading it yet?

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Cate & Phil’s homegrown art barn-dance wedding

Instead of having one officiant, Cate and Phil divided up sections of the ceremony for members of the wedding party to perform in their “wedding by committee.” From the art to the food to the clean-up, their wedding was all about their community.

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CJ & Jessica’s lesbian elopement to open-minded Iowa

CJ & Jessica found the most welcoming town in Iowa (…or maybe even the entire world?) to have their LEGAL nuptials.