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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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Keli & James’ video games comedy and butterflies wedding

They met playing Final Fantasy, had tons of gamer-happy music, and an epic Portal cake. I think we’re looking at a gamer’s paradise wedding here. A real live stand-up comedian at the reception made this dance-free wedding have no lack of entertainment. Oh, and you’ll love how the bride was given away by her dad and stepdad! Adorableness: check.

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Our Pagan Pulgas Water Temple wedding

A smidge of Alice in Wonderland, a Regency-style tailcoat, and a bride coming out as Pagan to her family: this is an intriguing combination. But don’t miss the gob-smacking ceremony location and tear-jerking father/daughter dance. Tissues required! And just wait until you see the risque garter shenanigans and missing dress at the reception.

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Andrea & Matthew’s simple lakeside wedding weekend

This week we’re letting our hair down and getting back to nature in the wild, wild outdoors! Today’s couple wanted a fun weekend of roller skating, kayaking, and of course, a wedding by the shore. You’ll definitely want to see whose legs had potential to freak everyone out, and who did an epic 60-person high-fiving spree.

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Michele & Douglas’ fairy forest handfasting on a farm

This week we’re letting our hair down and getting back to nature in the wild, wild outdoors! Today’s wedding explodes with mossy, fairy goodness, “mushroom” desserts, a killer black corset dream dress, and break-dancing family fun on a farm. Plus, you’ll learn how to better prepare for those tough vow questions.