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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?