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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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Rhiannon & Alex’s communal home-brew camp wedding

Nothing says a challenge like combining two families into a mega-project-management wedding! But this wedding in the middle of a combined family Thanksgiving is nothing if not a great example of loving collaboration. Add in the mossy forest-inspired decor, the Wai-Ching dress, and the HUGE origami crane “arch,” and you’ll be a convert into the communal wedding planning way of life.

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Carly & Mike’s elephant-themed wedding at the museum

An elephant logo, elephant origami, and of course, an African Mammal museum backdrop: all perfect for this bride and her “elefante!” Add in their love of music and sports and the bride’s gorgeous princess dress, and you’ll be in animal-themed wedding heaven. And don’t forget to check out their cutie elephant cake topper and guitar guest book.

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Emma & Richard’s theater-meets-adorable-baby wedding

When you’re planning a wedding in a lovely theater and have a new baby, what better theme is there than to combine these two into a theater-loving, baby-adoring wedding? With “Mommy and Daddy are Getting Married” as the slogan, these two created Playbill programs, VIP place card lanyards, and sported their favorite accessory: their nine-month-old son!

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Jessica & Michael’s tiny Vegas military wedding

This pair chose a sleek Las Vegas hotel suite as the venue for their intimate wedding. Some Portal and Mass Effect details, a super sexy burgundy gown, and even a surprise tuxedo shirt were some of the awesome details that made this wedding all their own. Plus, you’ll love the bride’s favorite moment (spoiler: it’s before the wedding!).