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Real Weddings: Northeast US

From New England to New York and Rhode Island to Long Island, couples in the Northeast have their own distinct brand of offbeat. A little urban, and little upstate, and a bit of an edge — we love you East Coast offbeat couples! Submit your wedding for consideration via offbeatwed.com/submissions.

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A gas mask-erade wedding fit for the impending zombie apocalypse

James and Ashley are Halloween fiends, so this Halloween wedding with gas masks, a zombie cake, and Beetlejuice ring hand gave us chills in ALL the best ways. Don’t miss Ashley’s short and sweet Halloween-inspired dress, the zombie hand holding the rings, the orange and purple accents everywhere, the pumpkin cufflinks, and the masquerade masks and gas masks… making this a total mask-erade wedding.

Ashley hand-painted the cake toppers on their spider web Halloween cake to include their zombie pooch. Are you ready to see this killer zombie gas mask-erade wedding?! We are, too…

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Find the killer at this murder mystery wedding with 3 Gothic themes

To say this was an elaborate Halloween gothic-themed wedding would be an understatement. You’ll dig ALL of these details. They started off the weekend with an interactive film noir murder mystery party, had a twilight horse and carriage ride after the cemetery ceremony, and had THREE gothic themes for their seriously killer reception. Think Victorian Gothic, Spanish Gothic, and American Gothic. You don’t want to miss this one…

Don't miss the costumes, Simpsons cufflinks, and bum shots at this wedding

Don’t miss the costumes, Simpsons cufflinks, and bum shots at this creepy Halloween wedding

Can you tell we’re already excited about Halloween?! This Elmwood Zoo Halloween wedding with Laura and Chris was a spooky wedding of creeptastic proportions. Guests arrived in costume (with awards at the reception!).

Let’s explore all of the creepy details including the Simpsons reference cufflinks, black and white gown, squee-worthy purple bridesmaids dresses, skull centerpieces… until death do us part.

This boho chic wedding fills our senses with joy

This boho chic barn wedding fills our senses with joy

Candice and Kevin rocked their relaxed and intimate barn wedding. With just 30 close family members and friends, everyone felt like they were a part of the action. And boy was it gorgeous action. Spot the Legend of Zelda-inspired jewelry and cake (hell yes, ’90s kids!), boho-inspired dress, and sunset vows at the crest of a hill. Le sigh, this is making my day. Let’s explore the whole boho chic barn wedding.

Find the "one napkin ring" at this Middle Earth wedding

Find the “one napkin ring” at this Middle Earth garden wedding

From yarmulkes with gold Gandalfs and flower crowns for everyone to guests were seated among flowers and ferns at different locations in Middle Earth, among folk from the realms of hobbits, elves, dwarves, and man, this was a Middle Earth garden wedding to remember. Let’s explore the lawn games and Lord of the Rings decor at this magical wedding.

This cave wedding had fire dancing, ukuleles, and acroyoga

This magical cave wedding had fire dancing, ukuleles, and acroyoga

Mindy and Luke had searched for a venue in which a large number of family and friends could come and celebrate, camp out, and enjoy a champagne toast. Believe it or not, there was little to be found until they found the Woodward Cave in Woodward, PA. You know we LOVE a good cave wedding. With a barefoot wedding party, retro clothing, guests and participants offering everything from fire dancing to ukulele playing and acroyoga, this rockstar couple really had a magical cave wedding.