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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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This pop culture wedding wins all with a Pac-Man suit, Mario Kart, and a Delorean(!)

When the bride rocks her ink and the groom (and his Funko double!) wears a Pac-Man suit, you know you’re in for a wild and woolly pop culture wedding. You’ll dig the comedy background music, faux tattoo station, YouTube comedy video area complete with popcorn, projected Mario Kart, board games, and Easter eggs for Jurassic Park, Back to the Future (a Delorean!), The Muppets, and all kinds of TV and movies.

Trapeze, tulle, and two ladies at a stunning Seattle wedding

Trapeze, tulle, and two ladies at a stunning Seattle wedding

Gabrielle and Laura’s Seattle wedding day started off with a bang with some high-flying first look photos at at Emerald City Trapeze. Their custom-made dresses, book paper flower bouquets, and luminous chuppah were a total highlight, but the reception at Urban Light Studios also had an ice cream bar, traditional hora, and tons of string lights.

An elegant Legend of Zelda gamer wedding for pixel fiends

An elegant Legend of Zelda gamer wedding for pixel fiends

“Trey and I are both avid gamers, but we both agree that the Legend of Zelda was what started it all for us both. Especially after we found the perfect venue: an actual frickin' castle!” Cue all sorts of video game details to spot at this Zelda-themed gamer wedding.

A chef-designed menu and vintage details at this gorgeous two-lady wedding

A self-designed menu and vintage details at this stunning San Diego wedding

Molly and Melissa wanted an industrial venue that would allow them to bring in their own catering. Since Molly is an unbelievable chef, she wanted to design the menu and have her staff caterer the event. Then it was on to making it vintage-inspired, unique, and elegant. We’re talking a vintage typewriter guest book, a fabulously olde timey cigar bar and photo booth, and epic food photos that will have you salivating for the real thing. Sadly, we must make do with the photos. Let’s see this gorgeous San Diego wedding…