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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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Tina & Shadow’s economical coastal tattooed wedding

Sun, sand, tattoos, and a black tulle dress… sounds like a perfect mix of bad-assery and flippin’ beauty. Add in the sweet family-centered ceremony, bright pink hair, and delicious after-party, and we’re in for an economical celebration of lurve. Plus, the matching flower girl dresses are sweet as pie.

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Karli & Michelle’s canyon-top autumn elopement

Feast your eyes on this testament to the golden hour — a sunset elopement on a cliff in California, complete with a walk down memory lane. It’s a sight for sore eyes, as is this adorable pair. They may have scaled their wedding down to eight guests, a dog, and this scenery, but it’s huge on love.

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Danielle & Tony’s sharks and dragons aquarium wedding

We love us some dragons… and sharks… and aquariums… and amazing purple and blue gowns — this wedding is killing it with style! Don’t miss the sketch comedian officiants, the gorgeous venue, and the self-portrait guest book. And you’ll definitely want to hear about the real origins of weddings starring none other than “Weddings Bartholemew!”

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Heather & James’ kilted Medieval fantasy “secret wedding”

Kilts, handmade gowns, and a William Wallace sword — it’s the Braveheart-themed wedding of your fantasy-filled dreams! Two days, a nighttime “secret ceremony,” and The Texas Ren Fest makes for a an awesome time. And since these two are Army vets, it made perfect sense to have the wedding on Veteran’s Day.