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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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Kris & Tony’s red, cream and black feather destination wedding

Kris & Tony wanted a location for their wedding that would allow our guests their guests to entertain themselves and create a vacation if they wished. Where better than Las Vegas?

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Rebecca & Kain Kaare’s vintage, camp ground, tea party wedding

We were on a very tight budget and ended up spending only $3000 including our wedding clothes, rings, and the honeymoon. We had the wedding party at a campground to save cash. For food, I made alot myself but also got sandwiches from Jimmy Johns because it’s my favorite food. Kaare drew the design for our wedding invitation so we were able to make those ourselves.

We went with an eclectic look; clashing bright colors (mostly orange and paisley), bowls of skittles mingled with tea cups, and cupcake stands we made ourselves out of vintage plates. We also included my husband’s heritage by having a traditional Norwegian wedding cake in addition to the cupcakes.

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Emmalyn & Gavin’s gender-neutral, LGBTQ-friendly, Renaissance Festival wedding

On the fourth day of Pride Week, we will travel to the Arizona Renaissance Festival. Where Emmalyn & Gavin, who identify as gender queer, celebrated their nuptials with a joust! – Coco

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YAY BEST DAY EVER: Shana & Jessica’s glitter-fied backyard rock ‘n’ roll wedding

On day two of Pride Week we have Shana & Jessica. They wanted a wedding that resembled their lives: shiny, silly, loud, musical, glittery and full of the people they love. If that doesn’t tell you enough about the two, they wore their dresses again, to a Lady Gaga concert. Loves it! -Coco