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california

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.

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Dawn & Chris’ belly dancing colorful beach wedding

An ocean cake, sea salt favors, and a lifesaver ring guest book make for an amazing beach-y wedding. But add in breakfast-for-dinner, some track-suited studs, and a stunning multi-colored dress and you’re in for one fantastic wedding. But really, I’m here for the ring monkey and belly dancing. Don’t deny you are too!

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Breana & Caleb’s Elvis-officiated vintage-inspired wedding

A major DIY budget wedding deserves a few top-notch touches — like having Elvis officiate. This couple has country-vintage styling and an awesome geeky/musical cake. I fell for their sweet style.

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Jennifer & Dean’s horror movie macabre wedding

Chocolate blood drips from the cake, horror movie villains hang from the trees, a bride and groom smooch under it all. Horror movie weddings make my gruesome, slasher flick day! Check out these scary cuties getting hitched horror-style.

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Miriam & Zachary’s Casablanca-inspired Old Hollywood wedding

Met in Israel, love Middle Eastern culture, love Old Hollywood… it’s the perfect recipe for a Casablanca-themed party. These two managed to combine Jewish traditions with their own DIY-infused style after a budget crisis shook everything up.