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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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Rose & Aaron’s zombies and pizza Wooly Bugger farm wedding

One plot of land, lovingly transformed into a place where a community comes together to see a couple wed… and grill pizza. And chill with farm animals. And make s’mores. And fend off the zombie apocalypse. Oh hell yes.

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Laura Beth & Jesse’s spontaneous fun-filled elopement and “drunch” wedding

Playgrounds, aquariums, ski lifts, a creek, and some quesadillas. Sounds like a killer day. But add in the sweetest elopement to that day and it’s a whole lot more awesome. There’s a video — you don’t want to miss it. Seriously.

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Julia & Erik’s public display of thrifted, crafty affection

All hands were on deck for this public display of thrifted awesomeness. Friends and fam pitched in to DIY and craft this wedding into completion. Grab a PBR and check it out.

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Meg & Zach’s simple Southern kid-friendly Christian wedding

This Southern couple keeps their eyes on the ball when it comes to following their beliefs and the need for a personalized bash. They manage to combine tradition and offbeat details all while having an awesome party complete with lawn games and tons of kids. I’m there.

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Stephanie & Charlie’s Mystery House rainbow wedding

Automatronic fortune tellers, multi-headed chickens, and Darrell the Doggigator abound! As if that wasn’t enough, just wait until you see the bride’s rainbow dress and wedding cake! Doggigator approves.

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Ginny & Adam’s arty New Year’s Eve wedding

The couple stands in front of a hand-painted sheet with Van Gogh’s “Starry Night” on it. Wait, what? Yep. And get ready for some beaded pomanders and a rad cake, too. Lots of awesome detail in this wedding!