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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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Amanda & Patrick’s Elvis wedding in Las Vegas & Iowa reception

The offbeat bride: Amanda, Medical Assistant/hair stylist Her offbeat partner: Patrick, Softwear Control Libriarian Location & date of wedding: Swan Garden Lakeside, Las Vegas Nevada — October 13th 2009 What made our wedding offbeat: After dating for 6 years, I asked HIM to marry me. We decided to go down to fabulous Las Vegas and […]

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Ragani & Will’s Cinematic Gala & Music Spectacular Wedding

This is sort of an Offbeat Bride family wedding. Not only is it the wedding of longtime OBT member Ragani — but it was the first wedding that Managing Editor Megan ever photographed. Kudos to Ragani & Will for taking a chance on an a newbie wedding photographer.   The offbeat bride: Ragani, Art Director […]

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Jaleen & Andrew’s Surreal Love Circus Party-time Wedding

Remember the wedding style-induced fashion-gasm I had last week? Well get ready for more of it, because Janleen’s been kind enough to give us the whole scoop! The offbeat bride: Jaleen, Designer/Project Manager/Flying Trapeze Instructor Her offbeat partner: Andrew, Designer/DJ/Juggler Location & date of wedding: Supperclub, San Francisco CA — September 5, 2009 What made […]

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Emi & Trevor’s Beer & Hot Dogs Garden Party Wedding

The offbeat bride: Emi, Barbershop Receptionist/Manager (and OBT member) Her offbeat partner: Trevor, Call Center Supervisor Location & date of wedding: Aunt Karla’s Backyard Garden, Portland, OR — 07/18/2009 What made our wedding offbeat: We really didn’t hire anyone for anything. We had a few rentals delivered (tables, chairs, our Honeybucket) from outside vendors, but […]

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Donelle & Adam’s 8-Bit Wedding

The offbeat bride: Donelle (aka. OBT member “Donna“), Graphic Designer, Musician, and Professional Ice Cream Slinger at Baskin Robbins Her offbeat partner: Adam, Creator of fine iPhone games such as The Battle of Pirate Bay Location & date of wedding: Wedding at parent’s backyard in Sacramento, CA. Reception at the Coloma Community Center in Sacramento, […]

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Monika & Carter’s Neo-Victorian, Pagan-Atheist, Japanese, Peacock, Love Fest

The offbeat bride: Monika A, Fluevog Asst Manager, Professional Tarot Reader and part time vegan baker Her offbeat partner: Carter , build and release computer engineer Location & date of wedding: Hakone Gardens, Saratoga , CA — September 20, 2009 What made our wedding offbeat: When a Pagan, tarot reading, Fluevog Pimpette decides to marry […]