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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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Ashley & Dan’s nerdy mountain weekend wedding with a video game cake

Come for the glorious mountain-y, forest-y ceremony setting, stay for the geeky Legend of Zelda and 8-bit details. We can learn from how organized this couple was during planning AND from how perfectly their wedding weekend schedule aligned. It was the perfect combination of packed with fun and laid-back. This wedding also boasts the return of a long-time friend: the ring bear! It’s an adorable must-see, as is this whole shebang.

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Blanket seating, a falcon ring bearer, and karaoke at Logan & Gary’s poly-friendly, foodie wedding

We don’t know where to even begin here: the falcon ring bearer? The gorgeous poly family with amazing poly-centric vows? The bride’s custom-made floral print dress? The groom’s dapper suit? The blanket ceremony seating? The ooey-gooey first look? The drool-worthy food? Seriously, this wedding is out of control! Go get your dancing, karaoke, and falconry on by ogling this hot couple and their equally gorgeous wedding in San Diego. You won’t regret it, we promise.

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Kellie & Russ’ second chance love created an amazing Vegas and Chicago wedding

This couple dated 25 years ago, broke up from distance, and found each other again, both divorced and ready to find second chance love with each other. An amazing story followed by an amazing elopement to Las Vegas (with a red string ceremony and pizza!), and a reception in their hometown of Chicago six weeks later.

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Lauren & Philip’s handfasted pig roast organic farm wedding with a surprise goat

The theme of this organic farm wedding was a tribute to all of the amazing people in their lives. This couple runs in a unique circle of artists, farmers, cooks, and musicians, so they incorporated as many local vendors as possible, and highlight their abilities. Just wait until you see the awesome space, the gorgeous guest book poster, and of course, the surprise goat cuddle.