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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.

first rib alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

This BBQ wedding featured a “first rib”

These two totally embraced some awesome faves from Offbeat Bride: muglies, one of our favorite dress designers, Converse, hand-knitted shawls, and handmade handfasting cords. They took some advice to take a breather during the ceremony and totally rocked the venue selection (hello, gorgeous!).

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8-bit and LEGO love abounds at Jess & Paul’s gorgeously geeky wedding

Get a load of this gorgeous piece of awesomeness in the form of a wedding: succulents, a reception sword fight/dance, a new twist on the LEGO heart unity ceremony with guest interaction, a BMO card box, and 8-bit decor everywhere. Plus, you’ll fall in love with the bride’s response to the stresses of expectations and weight at weddings.

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

Just the two of us: Erin & Caleb’s intimate courthouse elopement

I have a soft spot for elopements anyway, but when one is written as beautifully as this one, you know it’s going to catch me right in the feels. Get ready to experience some serious intimacy, serious love, and a seriously fun photo shoot in the Denver snow. These two crossed some major hurdles to get to this day and boy was it worth it.

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

Wedding cheeseburgers with craft beers?! YES PLEASE!

Craft beer, food trucks, a mobile photo booth, and skillfully-created decor — this one is worthy of your eyes, friends. Don’t miss the bride’s chic wrap and fingerless gloves, the groom’s fancy pants dapper suit, and mixed glass favors. Oh, and check out the advice about time between the wedding and the honeymoon!