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LGBTQ

At Offbeat Wed, we celebrate all queer identities and have subcategories for lesbian weddings, transgender weddings, gay weddings, and bisexuality & pansexuality, as well as genderqueer and non-binary gender identity issues.

Trapeze, tulle, and two ladies at a stunning Seattle wedding

Trapeze, tulle, and two ladies at a stunning Seattle wedding

Gabrielle and Laura’s Seattle wedding day started off with a bang with some high-flying first look photos at at Emerald City Trapeze. Their custom-made dresses, book paper flower bouquets, and luminous chuppah were a total highlight, but the reception at Urban Light Studios also had an ice cream bar, traditional hora, and tons of string lights.

A chef-designed menu and vintage details at this gorgeous two-lady wedding

A self-designed menu and vintage details at this stunning San Diego wedding

Molly and Melissa wanted an industrial venue that would allow them to bring in their own catering. Since Molly is an unbelievable chef, she wanted to design the menu and have her staff caterer the event. Then it was on to making it vintage-inspired, unique, and elegant. We’re talking a vintage typewriter guest book, a fabulously olde timey cigar bar and photo booth, and epic food photos that will have you salivating for the real thing. Sadly, we must make do with the photos. Let’s see this gorgeous San Diego wedding…

Ladies in love: a blended family love story wedding in Iowa

Ladies in love: a blended family love story wedding in Iowa

This pair of gorgeous ladies overcame some substantial opposition from guests and vendors to come out the other side victorious. They crafted an elegant, playful, and stunning outdoor wedding in a chill Iowa day that celebrated their two families merging into a giant ball of awesome. Let’s take a peek at their love story wedding…

A classy picnic outdoor wedding with lawn games and cheeseburgers

A classy and colorful picnic wedding with lawn games and cheeseburgers

Bayley and Mikahl got married at the stunning Crestmore Manor under the Californian sun. They had an intimate ceremony among colorful decor they described as “classy picnic with rustic charm.” And we are definitely charmed! Bayley’s orange oxford shoes, Mikahl’s pink petticoat, and general adorableness won us over big time.

DIwas photography cake toppers alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

Forget wedding photographers: Here’s why you need wedding storytellers!

See… the side of effect of Diwas and Sadie’s endeavor to build relationships with their clients — typically over food and drinks! — is that they end up being able to catch the very essence of your wedding day.

These Seattle wedding photographers turn into wedding storytellers in the most magical way. Come look…

A Love Wins playful Oregon wedding (with pizza and toys!)

A “Love Wins”-themed playful Oregon wedding (with pizza and toys!)

Two brides, a kilt, a chic pants outfit, and so many playful details: this sweet Oregon wedding at McMenamins is making our life. But when you see what they did at the ceremony (hint: it involves singing into a mic!), you’ll be bowled over. Then take that bowling over to the lawn games and pizza party and you’ll have this fun-as-hell wedding.