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I was the editor of the now-defunct Offbeat Families, and owner/photographer at Stephanie Kaloi Photography in Portland, OR.
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Print your wedding vows on scrolls

You probably remember a lot of amazing details from Lady Zombie & Ali Fangsmith’s romantic subculture bash with fangs, leather, and fur, but it’s quite possible that this one escaped your mind. Why print your wedding vows on regular ole paper when you could use scrolls?!

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The author of “Mario Kart Love Song” gets hitched

Karen and Sam’s wedding took place at Preservation Park in downtown Oakland, California — and it turns out this park is the perfect backdrop for creative couples who are infatuated with all things CUTE. Everything from the rainbow paper cranes to the happy-faced plushies decorating the reception spot is adorbz.

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The tiara that launched a thousand ships: a Cambodian wedding in Massachusetts

Jacqui and Sam had a two-day wedding to cover all their bases: the couple wanted to honor Cambodian and American ceremonies and traditions. Photog [vendor-heart link="http://vendors.offbeatwed.com/listing/zac-wolf-photography"]Zac Wolf[/vendor-heart] sent us photos from the colorful love-in that was day one (you can see day two here)! The events of the day took place in the couple’s home, and they participated in four separate ceremonies.

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A succulent-themed lavender and blue beachside wedding that’ll warm you right up

These two met three years ago online, and quickly discovered a “mutual love for good food, cocktails, and laughs.” Right before Thanksgiving 2011 they decided they were tired of waiting for America to get it together and they wanted to get married now. Luckily they live in Massachusetts, and were able to legally wed before heading to Aruba to celebrate with friends and family.

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Werewolves, cemetery bridal photos, and skulls: a costume party disguised as a wedding

There is so much SWEET, sweet goodness in this wedding! Looking for a dancing astronaut? Here you go! Want to see a bride dressed as Little Red Riding Hood while being escorted by a wolf? Right here. There are also skull cake toppers, red polka-dot flats, and centerpieces featuring posts from various horror movies (including The Shining). Basically: it’s a creeptastic Halloween wedding dreamscape.

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A spooky costume-required masquerade wedding in Connecticut

Rebecca and Integra’s spooktacular costume masquerade bash was sent over to us by the planners at Bowties and Butterflies — just in time for Halloween Week! These two were married in Portland, Connecticut at the historic gothic Saint Clements Castle.