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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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Blanket seating, a falcon ring bearer, and karaoke at Logan & Gary’s poly-friendly, foodie wedding

We don’t know where to even begin here: the falcon ring bearer? The gorgeous poly family with amazing poly-centric vows? The bride’s custom-made floral print dress? The groom’s dapper suit? The blanket ceremony seating? The ooey-gooey first look? The drool-worthy food? Seriously, this wedding is out of control! Go get your dancing, karaoke, and falconry on by ogling this hot couple and their equally gorgeous wedding in San Diego. You won’t regret it, we promise.

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Kellie & Russ’ second chance love created an amazing Vegas and Chicago wedding

This couple dated 25 years ago, broke up from distance, and found each other again, both divorced and ready to find second chance love with each other. An amazing story followed by an amazing elopement to Las Vegas (with a red string ceremony and pizza!), and a reception in their hometown of Chicago six weeks later.

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Lauren & Philip’s handfasted pig roast organic farm wedding with a surprise goat

The theme of this organic farm wedding was a tribute to all of the amazing people in their lives. This couple runs in a unique circle of artists, farmers, cooks, and musicians, so they incorporated as many local vendors as possible, and highlight their abilities. Just wait until you see the awesome space, the gorgeous guest book poster, and of course, the surprise goat cuddle.

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Mariachi, glitter skulls, and limbo at Erin & Ryan’s Dia de los Muertos wedding

Glitter skulls, a mariachi band (just like the bride’s parents had), a now-traditional limbo competition, and tons of colorful paper flower decor make this Dia de los Muertos wedding a must-see. You won’t want to miss how the bride turned the first look on it’s head. It’s absolutely an idea you’ll want to steal. Wait until you see what the couple did instead of a first dance: think a wedding-wide game of Cards Against Humanity!

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Brazilian, English, and Indian cultures blend at Tamar & Bruno’s crafty multicultural wedding

Brazilian, English, and Indian cultures collide at this Texas wedding planned from England. Whew! Add in a potluck, allergy-sensitive reception, a handmade dress in addition to handmade bridesmaid dresses, and tons of fabric flower bouquets, and this crafty wedding takes the dairy-free cake. Don’t miss the bride’s amazing hair and the infinity flower unity ceremony.

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A Pagan Pokemon party with Annette & Matt

Pokemon trainers unite for this wedding! Gotta catch all the awesome details: the Pokeball ring holder, the Pokemon games, the board games, the dance video games, and the most adorable geeky couple you’ll see today. Just wait until you see how the Pagan ceremony officiant asked if there were any objections…