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Real Offbeat Weddings

We love featuring a truly diverse range of real weddings, from highly stylized theme weddings to elopements to simple and small weddings. Submit your wedding for consideration via offbeatwed.com/submissions.

accessible Alice in Wonderland wedding Chris Wojdak Photography8 alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

“We’re all mad(ly in love) here”: An accessible Alice in Wonderland wedding

If we’re dreaming, don’t wake us up… because we’re absolutely in love with Beacon and Rebecca’s accessible Alice in Wonderland wedding! Okay, this definitely was NOT a dream because we have pics from Chris Wojdak Photography to prove it happened. Wondering how to make your wedding more welcoming for all your guests? Beacon and Rebecca have some tips for you. And we rarely talk about the guests’ style on this blog… but you won’t want to miss the guests’ fits at this wedding! Cake, however, is something we do tend to talk about – this one is a real stunner. Feast your eyes on this beauty!

snowy winter elopement Sam Starns Adventure Elopements11 alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

A snowy winter elopement under the Northern Lights

This snowy winter elopement was set against the breathtaking backdrop of a Norwegian archipelago, but the blue wedding dress might take your breath away again when you see it! In a world where grand weddings often steal the spotlight, Dreamé and Carson chose to write their love story differently. This couple’s journey began on Tinder four years ago, but it was their shared love for spontaneity and the great outdoors that truly cemented their bond. Thanks to Sam Starns Adventure Elopements, they were able to incorporate this shared love into their big day.

Queer Woodland Dungeons and Dragons Camping Trip Wedding on Offbeat Wed 31 alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

Queer Woodland Dungeons and Dragons Camping Trip Wedding

Rad and I met at probably the least romantic environment possible – working at the county Coroner’s office when we were both death investigators. After about a year of scene responses and autopsies (super romantic, I know), we were dating. From the beginning of our relationship, Rad was adamant that we would be getting married at some point in the future, turns out he was right!

two men sitting on stairs kissing Camp-themed wedding Kristen Renee Photography

A queer camp-themed wedding with a mom bar and banjos

Let’s runaway to this woodsy camp-themed wedding! Ben and Charlie struck the perfect balance of rustic and refined – camp themed, but not campy, if you know what we mean. From their handmade decorations, to their photos by the lake (captured by Kristen Renee Photography), to their adorable wedding favors, this wedding is full of inspo for our tree-hugging readers.