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eloping

Offbeat Wed loves elopements! Come fill up your eyeballs with inspiration (plus advice on how to avoid family drama!) Also browse our archive of courthouse weddings (because we loves us some Justice of the Peace!).

Ring Pops, donuts, and ladies in love at this Voodoo Donuts ceremony

Ring Pops, donuts, and ladies in love at this Voodoo Donuts wedding

Natya and Kris had a small but kick-ass ceremony at the famous Voodoo Donuts in Portland, OR. There were, as always, about 20 people in line at the store and many more outside along the sidewalk. This meant that there were tons of onlookers, many of whom only just realized there was a tiny wedding happening.
There were gorgeous photos out by the waterfront, a sweet (literally and figuratively!) donut-filled ceremony with Ring Pop rings, and a gorgeous pair of ladies in love. Let’s take a peek at this Voodoo Donuts wedding…

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This pair knew eloping to Disneyland for Dapper Day was the magic idea

Steph and Shelby had watched a really beautiful elopement video a few years prior to getting engaged and had it in their heads since it was so intimate. When they actually got engaged, however, so many people were excited and asking about it that they completely froze on what to do. One day after a year or so into their engagement, Steph finally suggested eloping to Disneyland in California for Dapper Day. And it was set: a tiny ceremony and mini honeymoon in the most magical place on Earth.

A queer DC elopement as seen on @offbeatbride

Cat shoes and tattoos: a queer D.C. elopement

This is one gorgeous, intimate, and plain awesome Washington D.C. elopement between two ladies. The only way they let their families know about the marriage was through an April Fool’s Day Facebook status change… that ended up being real. Don’t miss the tearful vows, the amazing D.C. War Memorial ceremony venue, and the post-ceremony tattoos. And just wait until you see what one of the bride’s did to her shoes to honor some missing wedding party members!

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These dapper guys had a super chic New York City elopement

John and Randy had the sweet and tiny Brooklyn Bridge Park, New York City elopement of our dizziest daydreams. Between their chic-as-hell style, adorable portraits, and the New York skyline, it’s our favorite kind of urban chic awesomeness. Don’t miss the shots in DUMBO, “Top of the Rock,” Grand Central, and Bethesda Fountain in Central Park where they held the ceremony. Oh, and you’ll go nuts for their subtly matching sleek suits.