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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.

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Brittany & Tyler’s music and Disney wedding

Green hair, cowboy hats, Disney song table names, and some seriously adorable couple shots — this one may just make your day. Add in a music theme and a truly funny mother/daughter dance and you’ll be ready to make out with this wedding.

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Sadie & Devin’s heartfelt queer wedding at a historic brewery

Two brides, a custom suit, a lavender dress, and DIYed decor, all wrapped up in a shared donut eating at the end make this wedding as sweet as sugar. But their tale of woe turned whoa in their venue selection is a scene-stealer in this wedding in Seattle.

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Michelle & William’s Art Deco Sailor Moon-inspired moonlight gala

Remember the amazing Austenland-themed shower? We’ve got that bride’s equally enchanting Sailor Moon-themed wedding to share! Get ready to be overwhelmed by glam-meets-anime details, handmade dresses, bunny-heeled shoes, a hilarious “garter” toss, and a sentimental officiant.

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Gabriela & Jeff’s laid-back colorful vegan fiesta

Get this Mexican-influenced wedding in Portland: lotería matchbooks, mini piñatas (“wandering asses!”), custom papel picado, colorful decor everywhere, a caffeinated six-year-old, and a couple obviously super duper in love. Don’t miss their ultra-sweet, handwritten vows, too.