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Real Weddings: Western US

Here are some of the most freaky fabulous weddings from the shores of the Best West Coast all the way to the Rocky Mountain states, including Seattle weddings, Portland weddings, California weddings, and more. Submit your wedding for consideration via offbeatwed.com/submissions.

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Karen & Peter’s California Redwoods, Chocolate-Laden, Budget Wedding

The Offbeat Bride: Karen, graphic & web designer Her Offbeat Partner: Peter, programmer extraordinaire Location & date of wedding: Harvey West Park in Santa Cruz, California — 04-26-09 What made our wedding offbeat: We were married under the redwoods by my uncle, our first dance was to Mystery Science Theater 3000’s “When Loving Lovers Love” […]

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Sophie & David’s fantastic romantic Alaskan wedding

You’ve seen this fashionable photo from this wedding before, now get the whole scoop! The Offbeat Bride: Sophie, University Peer Advisor (aka. OBT “SophieStradley.” Her Offbeat Partner: David, Economics Intern Location & date of wedding: Centennial Hall Convention Center in Juneau, Alaska — August 23, 2008 What made our wedding offbeat: We took advantage of […]

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Rachel & Matt’s Moulin Rouge meets Tim Burton Wedding

The Offbeat Bride: Rachel, Project Manager Her Offbeat Partner: Matt, Photo Retoucher Location & date of wedding: The Regency Grand, San Francisco — 2/22/09 What made our wedding offbeat: We had a theme wedding and asked all our guests to dress in red & black, “festive” attire. Everything about the event was a hybrid of […]

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Christina & Aaron’s bug and dinosaur-infused wedding at a sake factory

This is what happens when you combine amazing green wedding outfits, creepy crawly bugs, and dinosaurs in a sake factory.

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Retro Palm Springs Wedding

You’ve seen these two before — now get the full story! The Offbeat Bride: Crystal, Graphic Designer Her Offbeat Partner: Andy, Art Director Location & Date of wedding: Private residence in Palm Springs, CA — Sept. 17, 2008 What made our wedding offbeat: We didn’t set out to have a theme wedding but, by combining […]

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Shannon & Brandon’s comedic Seattle wedding

The Offbeat Bride: Shannon, theater actress/web site manager My Offbeat Partner: Brandon, improv actor/managing director Location & date of wedding: Lake Forest Park Civic Club on Lake Washington in Seattle, WA (we’re not members, anyone can rent it) — 5/4/2008 What made our wedding offbeat: Our wedding was completely ours. We ran the thing ourselves […]