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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.

Flamingo-themed pool party wedding as seen on @offbeatbride

This flamingo-themed pool party wedding is LIFE

If you didn’t already know it, you NEED a flamingo-themed wedding in your life. You need these flamingo cake pops, tiki straws, drink skewers, pool floats, gold-painted flamingo lawn ornaments, a “grand reveal” with big gold letter balloons , and a flowing pink dress. Could it be more flamboyantly perfect? (A group of flamingos is called a “flamboyance” — get it?)

merstin alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

“Embrace your inner creature” at this bohemian mountain wedding

In his first outing as a wedding officiant, Mayor of Pasadena Terry Tornek married Pasadena residents (us!), Justin and Mercedes. The wedding took place at the infamous Zorthian Ranch in the Altadena mountains. 200 people attended including family and friends from as far away as Switzerland, Toronto, Muskoka, New York, New Jersey, Vancouver, and even Uganda. Don’t miss these amazing details… oh, and the llama!

One Burning Man wedding you can't miss as seen on @offbeatbride

A dagger to the throat ritual: this is one Burning Man wedding you can’t miss

Metzalli and Chris’ Burning Man wedding is a sight to behold, but the symbols and rituals they employed were truly fascinating, including a dance to their ancestors and a ritual where they held a dagger to each others’ necks as a symbol of trust. Let’s read (and see!) all about it.

unseelie wedding alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

Dramatically gorgeous dark fairy wedding

Unseelie royalty has arrived in their finery: a rich red gown, red and black leather, and lush florals at this dark fae wedding. The castle backdrop betrays their status among the other dark fae in the Unseelie court. Don’t miss this stunning wedding with visuals that will knock your socks off and geeky references to tickle your nerd bone.