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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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Emily & Kyle’s cupcakes, kilts, and robots rainbow wedding

The ring bear boogied down the aisle towards a wedding party in an explosion of rainbow colors, wigs, crinoline, and kilts. This wedding will make all your surroundings look super bland today by comparison. Get ready for major color love.

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Lisa & Bill’s elegant neon 1980s rock wedding

’80s rock-loving groom + graphic designing bride = amazing paper goods! This couple somehow makes neon ’80s decor look super elegant and… NEVER GONNA GIVE YOU UP, NEVER GONNA LET YOU DOWN!

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Kara & John’s “Taste the Rainbow” candy-colored wedding

Skittles aisle decorations, candy-themed table names, and a candy colored dress? Sounds like a nom-worthy party. This bride pulled a switcheroo on her guests by showing up in a demure white gown and then shocking them all with her wildly colored gown at the ceremony.

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Heidi & Ed’s artichoke and asparagus-themed handmade wedding

This couple find winter zen with their veggie-themed shindig in an opera house turned roller rink turned venue. The crafty bride DIYed the place into submission until it fit her needs. See these bespectacled cuties get hitched.