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seattle

Offbeat Wed is published on Capitol Hill, so you KNOW we love our Seattle weddings! We’ve got real Seattle weddings, affordable Seattle wedding vendors, and creative Seattle venue ideas for you.

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A boat wedding on Lake Washington in Seattle

Keith and Andrew got married during a cruise on Lake Washington, near Seattle. They had cake, dancing — and great photos by Tom Ellis Photography.

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West coast couples: hiring this inclusive & skilled wedding photo wizard will be the best decision yet

One of the OG wedding photographers who made their mark on the Offbeat Bride community is Seattle-based Jenny GG. Not only has she been capturing readers weddings for a DECADE, but we’ve even snagged her to capture some of our events in the past. She’s so open-minded, so ultra skilled, and such a fantastic personality to be around, that hiring her is a no-brainer. You’ll absolutely get the most intimate, artistic, authentic, and truly tear-jerking photos you could imagine.

Don your wings & feathers for this whimsical animal menagerie wedding (with a unicorn first look!)

Don your wings & feathers for this whimsical animal menagerie wedding (with a unicorn first look!)

Amie and Michelle’s original plan was to elope in a daffodil field, but instead they opted for a relaxed ceremony in the heart of Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood where personality and expressiveness outweighed decor and tradition. Capitol Hill has a lot of pride around its rich LGBTQ culture and history, so it just made sense for them. The ceremony and reception itself took place at Sole Repair, which is a stunning window-lit urban venue and fit their aesthetic perfectly. Just wait until you see the surprise unicorn first look!

A modern and edgy wedding at Mr. West Cafe Bar in Seattle

A modern and edgy wedding at Mr. West Cafe Bar in Seattle

Christine and Eric had a glorious wedding day that was edgy and modern and full of amazing fashion choices. Eric’s burgundy suit, though… GAH. Amazing. The day started with a sweet first look under a viaduct where Eric got a bit tearful when he saw how gorgeous Christine looked in her off the shoulder gown. Then it was off to the fabulous Mr. West Cafe Bar for the wedding itself…

Disney villains meet classic heroes at this high fantasy wedding

Disney villains meet classic heroes at this high fantasy wedding

I have worked in the wedding industry for five years now and when my partner and I decided to get married I didn’t want anything “Wedding” — so what did we do? We had a Heroes and Villains themed wedding! It was a wedding filled with love and little bits from friends and family. We danced the night away and played games at every table. And in not-so-true villain fashion, I got the girl in the end!

Jewel-toned geekery invades Cloud City at this wedding with a Darth Vader officiant

Jewel-toned geekery invades Cloud City at this wedding with a Darth Vader officiant

Nicolette and Beau dubbed their wedding theme as “broad spectrum geekery with jewel tones.” Darth Vader officiated, and lightsabers twirled during the dancing. It was a chic meets geek day that’s perfect to usher in Star Wars Day tomorrow, May the Fourth. Don’t miss Beau’s epic Tetris suit, Nicolette’s blush dress, their comic book flowers, and all of the amazingly nerdtastic and gorgeous details…