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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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Breana & Caleb’s Elvis-officiated vintage-inspired wedding

A major DIY budget wedding deserves a few top-notch touches — like having Elvis officiate. This couple has country-vintage styling and an awesome geeky/musical cake. I fell for their sweet style.

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Dina & Desiree’s intercontinental destination queer wedding

Americans living in Australia planning an international wedding in Hawaii — I don’t know how they did it, but you’ll totally want to see it. And they give good advice: always have a piñata.

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Jennifer & Dean’s horror movie macabre wedding

Chocolate blood drips from the cake, horror movie villains hang from the trees, a bride and groom smooch under it all. Horror movie weddings make my gruesome, slasher flick day! Check out these scary cuties getting hitched horror-style.

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Miriam & Zachary’s Casablanca-inspired Old Hollywood wedding

Met in Israel, love Middle Eastern culture, love Old Hollywood… it’s the perfect recipe for a Casablanca-themed party. These two managed to combine Jewish traditions with their own DIY-infused style after a budget crisis shook everything up.