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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.

Vaudeville ain't got nuthin' on this extravagant vintage circus wedding of our dreams

Vaudeville ain’t got nuthin’ on this extravagant vintage circus wedding of our dreams

Sarah and Bob wanted their wedding to have a vintage circus wedding theme. They also wanted it to feel timelesswith elements of Vaudeville, burlesque, pin-up, and Tim Burton, too. Step right up and be prepared to lose your shit over this one, folks. Sideshow acts, state fair food, a bulldog in a tutu… it’s getting wild and woolly and we love it.

What's a "false first look" and why does it have seriously real romance going on?

What’s a “false first look” and why does it have seriously real romance going on?

Holly and Chris held their wedding at Sand Pond, New Hampshire at Holly’s late grandparents’ house. Our favorite idea to snag was their “false first look.” They didn’t want to see each other before the ceremony, but still wanted to have that first look moment. Enter a totally blind first look with some hand holding and sweet nothings.

Sweet and subtle shine at this lovely backyard wedding

Sweet and subtle shine at this gorgeous backyard wedding

Samantha and Steven tied the knot at their gorgeous backyard wedding at Steven’s childhood home, complete with a cozy lounge out in the field and a barn and pretty foliage everywhere… and SIGH. There were vintage details, family heirlooms, and even an old skool Polaroid camera in play. Sweet part incoming: they took a few minutes out of their morning to share and read letters from each other before walking down the aisle.

Don’t miss Samantha’s boho chic two-piece dress that was hand-embroidered by a family friend.

This super chic rock wedding in Cleveland is bringing down the house

This super stylish rock ‘n’ roll wedding in Cleveland is bringing down the house

Cassandra and Ernesto’s super stylish Cleveland rock ‘n’ roll wedding. They personalized so many details, including Cassandra’s taking on the task of creating all of the stationery (which are AMAZING and reflected in all the details!). Don’t miss the gold record place settings, record centerpieces, gooooorgeous seating place cards, adult dude “flower girl, “and of course, this chic-as-hell couple…

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Spy the multicolored braid at this beachfront wedding on the Oregon Coast

Jessie and Michael had an beachfront wedding overlooking the Pacific and Three Arch Rocks in Oceanside, Oregon on an overcast afternoon in July. Using a small community center with an adjacent lawn and patio for the reception, the pair wanted an intimate, low-key wedding and totally succeeded. Do not miss the Hemlock planting and Jessie’s amazing multicolored braid!

Pops of red and yellow everywhere at this magical wedding with wands and potions

Pops of red and yellow everywhere at this magical wedding with wands and potions

Jorge and Lissette channeled Hufflepuff and Gryffindor at their magical wedding. Lissette wore a red ribboned dress and a golden snitch in her hair, while Jorge and his crew wore yellow accents. In true Hogwarts fashion, the reception was filled with potions, owls, wands as the place settings, and a Marauder’s Map to show guests to their seats.