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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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Erin & Michael’s colorful double-librarian restaurant party

This wedding has glittery shoes, an evening sunset ceremony, rainbow cake, colorful crinoline, and some awesome lessons learned the second time around. Keep an eye out for the groom’s “breast” friend, too.

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Liz & Mark’s fanciful handcrafted Northwest forest wedding

You might remember this wedding from a certain wedding crasher’s perspective. The full story was well worth the wait: a lush, green plot fabulously transformed into a chic and woodsy wedding space, purple details, and a naked cake we’d go naked for.

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Anna & Tom’s rainbow hearts and tulle wedding

We’re in the mood to bring some rainbows, glitter, and colorful details into your life. It’s a prismatic rainbow and colorful wedding theme week! Today we’ve got rainbow hearts, multicolored crinoline, and a spectrum of felt flowers and paper cranes.

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Lenore & Daniel’s Mormon, blended family, backyard wedding

These creative, artsy Mormons planned a colorful backyard wedding in only a month! With a vintage dress, thrift store decor, and three enthusiastic kids, there was no end to the fun. Plus, you’ll love their 1950s-meets-modern day family video invitation!