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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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Alyssa & Joel’s private Napa vineyard elopement

This week we’re celebrating intimate weddings with destination elopements, cozy city hall vows, and private romantic ceremonies. It’s the warm fuzzies on a smaller scale. This one is full of gorgeous photos of vineyard foliage and sunlight, not to mention the bride’s lovely blue dress. Grab a glass of vino and find out why the reverend gave the groom a slap!

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Natalie & Iliana’s laid-back bounce house wedding

With s’mores, hula hoops, a bounce house (carefully hidden from kiddie’s eyes until after the ceremony), and a photo booth, there was something for all the kids and the young and heart to enjoy. They also had access to authentic homemade Latin food (made by one of the brides’ families!) and an amazing venue, all somehow on a low budget!

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Cat & Joe’s Oktoberfest locally-grown harvest wedding

If you like a good brew and a good party, you’ll love this Oktoberfest-inspired wedding with a German feast, good beer, warm fall colors, and a lovely golden hour moment right after the ceremony. Now that fall is on the way in the Northern hemisphere, this will totally get you in the mood. Oh, and just wait until you see the cake…

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Charlotte & Jason’s organic farm Sufi wedding

Jason and Charlotte met at school and fell in love over juggling, Sufi singing, and night walks. I love these people already. With lots of crafty touches (including a nettle felted portrait!), tea favors, and a milk and honey ceremony, this wedding has soothing and peaceful written all over it.