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From San Diego weddings to Los Angeles weddings to San Francisco weddings, California is one of our largest and most epic states for offbeat weddings.

A quirky and magical wedding at The Houdini Estate

A quirky and magical wedding at The Houdini Estate

“We picked a location that matched our personalities. As the entire estate was a homage to Harry Houdini, we also wanted to reflect magic elements in our day. We hired an amazing magician and had candles everywhere.” This magical wedding was full of color, amazing flowers (thanks, fam!), and a gorgeous dress. You’re going to be astounded and amazed…

Even wildfires couldn't ruin this redwoods wedding (with the best "cake cutting" EVER!)

Even wildfires couldn’t ruin this redwoods wedding of two filmmakers (with the best “cake cutting” EVER!)

This wedding comes with an unbelievable backstory that involves having to move the entire wedding due to the largest California wildfires ever. But on top of that, there’s the fact that this wedding is FILLED with amazingness all over: the most epic wedding invitation video, the funniest “cake cutting” you’ll see, a T-Rex entrance, and some of the funniest wedding party photos. You’ve just got to see this one, folks…

The groom painted the dress at this artsy vow renewal

The groom painted the dress at this abstract art-inspired vow renewal

Magdalena and Preston had an abstract art-inspired vow renewal on a rooftop in the Arts District of downtown LA. The inspiration for all of the wedding design (the dress, floral arrangements, invitation suite, tablescapes, and cake) was based on one of Preston’s abstract paintings. Our favorite part? Preston hand-painted Magdalena’s tea-length dress, too!

Come see this rainy day turn sunny just in time for their lovely rooftop vow renewal…

Welcome foolish mortals to the masquerade wedding that slayed all

Welcome foolish mortals to the masquerade wedding that slayed all

Let’s join these two handsome men, their crew of groomsmaids, some Haunted Mansion references, a whole bunch of gorgeous Halloween-inspired decor, tarot card table themes, and some AMAZING theater references (including the Carrie musical!). This masquerade wedding hurts us so good. Do not miss the ceremony that featured a love spell!

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Art, succulents, & a crystal crown at this vegan eco-friendly wedding (all for under $2200!)

This eco-friendly couple wanted to leave no trace at their outdoor park eco-friendly wedding, and they truly succeeded. they rocked all vegan food, all vegan clothing, and donated food and blankets to local charities after it was all over. But don’t miss all the amazing moments, romantic ceremony, gorgeous dress (with crystal crown!(, and everything else that made our jaws drop at this glorious wedding…

Pineapples & paper umbrellas at this Hawaiian-themed wedding in San Diego

Pineapples & paper umbrellas at this Hawaiian-themed wedding in San Diego

Nina and James Hawaiian-themed wedding actually took place at Bali Hai Restaurant in San Diego. There were colorful drinks, tropical flora and foliage, a gorgeous vintage-style Hawaiian-themed program, a pineapple cake (that looked delish!), and even a pirate skull on top of their ceremony arch!