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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.

A chef-designed menu and vintage details at this gorgeous two-lady wedding

A self-designed menu and vintage details at this stunning San Diego wedding

Molly and Melissa wanted an industrial venue that would allow them to bring in their own catering. Since Molly is an unbelievable chef, she wanted to design the menu and have her staff caterer the event. Then it was on to making it vintage-inspired, unique, and elegant. We’re talking a vintage typewriter guest book, a fabulously olde timey cigar bar and photo booth, and epic food photos that will have you salivating for the real thing. Sadly, we must make do with the photos. Let’s see this gorgeous San Diego wedding…

This Janelle Monae meets Michael Jackson bride's suit is KILLING IT with style

This Janelle Monae meets Michael Jackson bridal suit is KILLING IT with style

The bride, Rian, wore a beautiful custom suit from Duchess Clothier with three different pairs of shoes, including a pair of light-up Hover Kicks. She said her inspiration was Janelle Monae with a nod to Michael Jackson. It’s our wedding suit DREAM. Don’t miss Rian and her father wowing everyone with their dance to Janelle Monae’s “Tightrope.”

A Morgan Bridge ceremony and museum wedding

A ceremony right where they got engaged: on the Murray Morgan Bridge!

Emma and Trevor temporarily took over the Murray Morgan Bridge in Tacoma, WA for their wedding ceremony! In the most romantic twist ever, the pair were engaged on that very spot they chose for their ceremony. This is a wedding ON A BRIDGE! Swoon city, folks.

A classy picnic outdoor wedding with lawn games and cheeseburgers

A classy and colorful picnic wedding with lawn games and cheeseburgers

Bayley and Mikahl got married at the stunning Crestmore Manor under the Californian sun. They had an intimate ceremony among colorful decor they described as “classy picnic with rustic charm.” And we are definitely charmed! Bayley’s orange oxford shoes, Mikahl’s pink petticoat, and general adorableness won us over big time.

'90s hip hop and heart-melting top ten lists at this chic urban downtown LA wedding

’90s hip hop and heart-melting top ten lists at this chic urban downtown LA wedding

This pair loves Downtown Los Angeles for its vibrant art, life, and cultural intersection, as well as amazing food and drinks scene. They chose a venue that was up to the task and set off to create an event that celebrates their lives and love. And we couldn’t love it more. You’ll fall in love with how it looks and then fall in love with all the romantic details like their unintentional matching vows and nods to their favorite authors and books.

A Love Wins playful Oregon wedding (with pizza and toys!)

A “Love Wins”-themed playful Oregon wedding (with pizza and toys!)

Two brides, a kilt, a chic pants outfit, and so many playful details: this sweet Oregon wedding at McMenamins is making our life. But when you see what they did at the ceremony (hint: it involves singing into a mic!), you’ll be bowled over. Then take that bowling over to the lawn games and pizza party and you’ll have this fun-as-hell wedding.