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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.

Amazing LGBT Las Vegas wedding as seen on @offbeatbride

The matching suits at this Vegas wedding will fill your heart with floral-covered joy

I don’t know if I can adequately prepare you for the super chic matching suits on Lance and Cary. It’s almost too much to bear. You just have to see it, appreciate it, and let it fill your heart with joy. The matching fabric was originally spotted on a pillow while they were shopping for their interior design clients, and they felt it totally pulled together the garden feel of the venue and their fave color. Plus, they’ve been together for 28 years and counting, so we’re looking at long-time love in action. Swoon city, people.

Groot cake at a Dia de los Muertos wedding as seen on @offbeatbride

Sugar skulls, succulents, and lanterns abound at this Dia de los Muertos wedding (with bonus GROOT CAKE!)

Arlene and Jared have always wanted to get married in the fall as it’s their perfect weather in Northern California. They’re also fully into all things Halloween, their Mexican culture, Dia de los Muertos, and sugar skulls, so this theme was a no-brainer. They chose a restaurant with authentic and fresh Mexican food and decor, Milagros Cantina, which meant decorating was far easier. But a few skulls, lanterns, terracotta pots, and succulents made an appearance. Jared’s brother Rian helped out by hiring a few of his music students to be our string quartet for the ceremony. Let’s peek at this Dia de los Muertos wedding in Redwood City, California.

Halloween wedding in Hawaii

A Vader officiant, dance to the aisle, and mass golf cart march at this Hawaiian Halloween wedding

Keilin and Sean DIYed SO MUCH for their Hawaiian Halloween wedding including the handmade Halloween houses on each table. Seriously, investigate those photos for the details — so worth it. But just wait until you see the bride and groom in their dapper finery, the mass exodus to the ceremony on golf carts, the DANCE TO THE AISLE, and the Darth Vader officiant. This wedding kills it with fun and meticulous details.

Colorado fantasy wedding as seen on @offbeatbride

Costumes, elves, and the one ring: An epic fantasy and sci-fi literary adventure wedding

This nerdy pair chose a fantasy/sci-fi literary theme for their wedding, and asked people to come in costume as their favorite literary characters. We’re talking Jedis, Sherlock Holmes, Peter Pans and Wendys, fairy tale princesses, elves, hobbits, and more. Don’t miss the bride’s handmade green corset dress, the book-themed centerpieces, and the key scavenger hunt.