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Real Weddings: Southern US

There are some who say the South will rise again — and it’s true, if you’re talking about Southern nontraditional weddings! From Atlanta to Texas and North Carolina to Florida, we love our Southern offbeat couples. Submit your wedding for consideration via offbeatwed.com/submissions.

An intimate Derby Day wedding (with handmade rings!)

An intimate Derby Day wedding (with handmade rings!)

Jennifer and Robert wanted a small ceremony at a favorite spot followed by a small fete with family. It was personal, intimate, and perfectly charming. Plus, we’ve got the story on how they chose their venue and how they MADE their rings! Here’s what Jennifer told us…

Les bons temps rouler at this New Orleans wedding with food trucks and a sweet first look

Les bons temps rouler at this New Orleans wedding with food trucks and a sweet first look

Tia and Steph had a New Orleans wedding in true style with natural scenery, a fab food truck, good soul music, and a laid-back vibe that lasted all day. It all started with a first look and walk along the river with their wedding party at Crescent City Park. Then it was on to their super personalized ceremony.

Old Hollywood meets the macabre at this movie-themed wedding

Old Hollywood meets the macabre at this cinema wedding on Friday the 13th

Tiffani and Schuyler had their ceremony in an old historic movie palace including having their names on the marquee, and wedding-themed B-Movie posters replacing the current showings on the outdoor frames. They had campy movies like “I Married A Monster From Outer Space,” “Bride Of Frankenstein,” and “Bride Of The Monster.”

Oh, and they had a Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory-themed dessert table!

A gorgeous DC wedding at a distillery in DC (with two dresses we covet!)

An intimate wedding at a distillery in DC (with two dresses we covet!)

Linda and Jenny had a warm and intimate wedding at Cotton and Reed Distillery at Union Market in DC. It was held in a rad looking tasting room which they had transformed into a warm and romantic setting for their ceremony. This is one tearful wedding we can’t stop ogling…

OMG it's Spaceballs: The Wedding (with Barf, Dot Matrix, and a space-pope officiant)

OMG it’s Spaceballs: The Wedding (with Barf, Dot Matrix, and a space-pope officiant)

“We had a Spaceballs-themed costume wedding complete with Barf the best mog, Dot Matrix the droid of honor, and a space-pope officiant.” Holy shit is my ’80s child brain exploding right now. You have the ring, and I see your Schwartz is as big as mine. Now let’s see how well you handle it…

Don't miss the photo booth idea at this stunning handcrafted wedding in North Carolina

Don’t miss the photo booth idea at this stunning handcrafted wedding in North Carolina

Amy and Andrew are two creative people who handcrafted a gorgeous wedding with the help of their community. With help from so many, they made bouquets and boutonnières from farmers market flowers they bought that morning, famous family desserts for the reception, a ceramicist friend made their cake topper, and Amy even found her dress on Craigslist. Andrew made flasks for his groomsmen out of clay and metal, materials he uses daily anyway.

Guests sat on blankets on a hill at the ceremony like it was an outdoor concert! But our favorite part was their photo booth. They had a giant canvas with paints so that the guests could create their own backdrop. You’ve got to see this handcrafted wedding in North Carolina…