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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.

A quirky and magical wedding at The Houdini Estate

A quirky and magical wedding at The Houdini Estate

“We picked a location that matched our personalities. As the entire estate was a homage to Harry Houdini, we also wanted to reflect magic elements in our day. We hired an amazing magician and had candles everywhere.” This magical wedding was full of color, amazing flowers (thanks, fam!), and a gorgeous dress. You’re going to be astounded and amazed…

A bad-ass and super chic Las Vegas elopement

A bad-ass and super chic Las Vegas elopement

Kira and Dan have been together for almost 10 years, and they wanted a Las Vegas elopement with friends and family so their entire wedding day was a party in itself. They chose the iconic Wee Kirk O’the Heather (also the oldest wedding chapel in Vegas) because Heather was his mother’s name, who had died a few years ago.

Let’s travel with them around Vegas on their first day as a married couple, with Coronas, gold dresses, and, of course, Elvis…

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This wedding is like if David Lynch filmed The Addams Family ballroom scene (you’ll want to see!)

“The initial concept was: what if David Lynch was to film the ballroom scene from the Addams Family movie and the only cinematographer available was Xavier Pérez Grobet (Nacho Libre)?” Yep, this wedding had STYLE… and aerialists, contortionists, a cake with a terrarium in the middle, excellent vintage fashion, and so much personality. You’ll want to see it as much as you wanted to see its inspiration…

A backyard labor of love wedding (with a dream kilt + red dress combo!)

A backyard labor of love wedding (with a dream kilt + red dress combo!)

This backyard labor of love wedding is darkly beautiful with rich reds (in hair, clothes, and decor!), an awesome handmade feast, and a courtyard ceremony full of tears and handwritten vows. You’ll love the long red gown and kilt/boots combo(!) on these brides. Don’t miss the sweet serenade during the reception!