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Real Weddings: Canada

Although we’re based in the United States, we feature a TON of Canadian weddings, especially Toronto and BC. Could it be because we’re no-so-secretly jealous of the less traditional wedding trends of our cousins to the north? Yes it could. Submit your wedding for consideration via offbeatwed.com/submissions.

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Shana & Sean’s Jewish meets Trinidad wedding with Carnival headdresses and a huge reception surprise

Jewish traditions meet Trinidadian traditions at this fabulous wedding in Toronto. We’re talking Carnival headdresses, salsa dancing flash mob-style, a gorgeous chuppah, a chair dance, the Hora, and even a caricaturist at the reception. Don’t miss the bride’s adorable short dress with sleeves, lantern “bouquets” turned centerpieces, and the piece de resistance: their amazing multiple choice quiz announcement at the reception.

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Hailey & Delainy’s outdoor wedding with an heirloom dress, log ceremony, and fake tattoos

We are loving the bride’s hair, the log-cutting ceremony, the wedding party’s outfits, and the sweet and touching memorials to the bride’s mother (and so many others!) at this wedding. You’ll also definitely want to see what the bride’s stepdaughter got into before the ceremony that left her dad drawing a very humorous line.

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Nathalie & Stephen’s family-friendly, on their own farm wedding

Hosting a wedding on your farm can be a whole lot of work, and this one was no exception. But when there’s a barn built in 1955 and an old farm house at your disposal, how can you not? Get ready for games, dogs, smudging at the ceremony, and a truly beautiful ceremony in the round.

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Spy the fashion, Pakistani food, and mini grand piano at Vrinda & Michael’s giggly elopement

We heart elopements, especially when everything seems to just come together serendipitously, like the cake shop next door to the massage place you’re at. This sweet and tiny elopement has everything you’d want: fabulous fashion and jewels, delicious Pakistani food, and even a mini grand piano that came from a convo only a week into their dating!

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Gears, guns, and corsets: Siobhan & Leagh rocked their self-styled steampunk wedding

This budget-friendly wedding in Kelowna, BC, had loads of steamy-fantastic costumes, a pistol-painting party, handmade touches and decor, and tons of awesome group shots to ogle. Don’t miss the sweet ceremony moments, the black corseted gown, and the surprise duet for the couple at the reception!

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Amy & Kim’s wedding glows with lights, crafts, and love

These two ladies crafted a truly gorgeous wedding with nature-inspired decor, fairy lights, an amazing handmade ring box, and perfectly matched readings. Don’t miss the 93-year-old flower granny, the amazing ceremony venue, the pastel paper flower bouquet, and the lovely memorial tribute.