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Real Weddings: Western US

Here are some of the most freaky fabulous weddings from the shores of the Best West Coast all the way to the Rocky Mountain states, including Seattle weddings, Portland weddings, California weddings, and more. Submit your wedding for consideration via offbeatwed.com/submissions.

gothic gay cemetery wedding by ian chin photography on offbeat bride 16 alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

Wait until you see the outfits at this gothic gay cemetery wedding

Halloween day wedding at a cemetery! These two brides, Roberta and Cu, had a gay gothic wedding, complete with one of the most unique goth wedding dresses we’ve ever seen.

Oregon micro wedding on Offbeat Bride 30 alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

This Oregon micro-wedding with a $31 dress casts a spell

There were no bridesmaids, no flower girl, no Maid of Honor, no Best Man. There was no after-party, no toasts, no speeches. And you know what? It was fucking great.

blended family non denominational wedding on offbeat bride 10 alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

This blended family non-denominational wedding was COVID-safe and broadcast via ZOOM

I come from a blended family, and there were no second thoughts when my partner disclosed him having two children from a prior marriage to me. When we met, everything settled naturally. Family is truly whoever you want it to be — I believe this whole-heartedly.

Leavenworth Elopement photos by Everlasting Everly Photo on Offbeat Bride 16 alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

An intimate “Up” Adventure Party Leavenworth elopement with gluten-free pizza & donuts!

After we postponed due to COVID, many people asked if we were going to elope or downsize, but I was just so hesitant… I didn’t want to abandon all my wedding plans and dreams. By the end of 2020, I found myself actually considering an elopement.

When I asked Jeremy what he thought of the idea, he told me that all he cared about was marrying me (*heart eyes*) and I felt the same. At the end of the day, that’s all we wanted.