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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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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.

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We won a radio contest: Juli & John’s White Castle wedding

This wedding was in a White Castle… because the bride and groom won a radio contest! What else needs to be said??

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Laura & Guthrie’s eco-friendly family-centered wedding

Dear Earth, Happy Earth Day! We love you and are featuring this eco-fabulous bride and eco-stylin’ groom just for you. Love, Offbeat Bride