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Real Weddings: Southern US

There are some who say the South will rise again — and it’s true, if you’re talking about Southern nontraditional weddings! From Atlanta to Texas and North Carolina to Florida, we love our Southern offbeat couples. Submit your wedding for consideration via offbeatwed.com/submissions.

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The joy in simply existing: wedding vow ideas from two fanfic writers

“I love how much joy you find in every day experiences, whether it’s snuggling the cats, going for a walk, or singing along with the themes to our favorite TV shows. You’ve reminded me that there’s joy in simply existing, no matter the circumstance.”

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When fanfic writers get married: a storybook wedding with a tea party!

Because we were both writers, and because fiction plays such a big role in our lives, we knew from the beginning we wanted stories to be central to the wedding. We aren’t ones for staying up late and absolutely LOVE tea, so a storybook wedding with afternoon tea was the most natural choice in the world!

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These two adorable Swifties had a farm wedding in Alabama

Jason’s vows were gorgeous! He even came out officially as a Swiftie (that’s my fault). He is made of so much gentleness that sometimes, I forget the bad. Our first dance was to “Sweet Nothing” by Taylor Swift – he had cried the first time I asked him to listen to that song.

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How a typewriter proposal inspired a fairy-tale Florida wedding

The Game of Love we all play at one time or another is all about finding your type… or, for this couple, your typewriter. Find out how *two* proposals brought Jess and Patrick together!

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This fall wedding in Florida has SO MANY funny wedding decor ideas

The seasons may never change in Florida, but this autumn wedding’s gorgeous fall color palette might make up for it! The bride is also a stand-up comedian and infused the decor with some cheeky humor throughout. Ready to fall in love with this fall wedding in Florida?

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This comedian’s reason for skipping the bouquet and garter toss had us cackling

This bride is a stand-up comedian who explained to her guests why she was skipping the bouquet and garter toss tradition. She got a few side eyes but a whole lot of laughs! Wait till you read what she said…and try not to laugh when she openly discusses oral sex in front of all her guests!