Real Weddings: Global | Offbeat Bride

This is Offbeat Bride's archive of Real Weddings: Global posts.

Although we're based in the United States, we feature weddings from around the world — especially the UK, Australia, and New Zealand. Want to submit your wedding for consideration? Fill out the survey at offbeatbridal.com.

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Lots and lots of pink, a country church and school, and an English country guest house… all planned from across the world in Dubai. But these two are English at heart and brought the party to the family. Feast your eyes on the Union Jack shoes, pink accents, and sword cake cutting, too!

A ceremony at dusk with lanterns, candles, and lights. A black gown, fire-red hair, and fabulously rich-looking decor. The groom in leather armour and the bridesmaids in capes. Have I got you yet? Check out this forest wedding for all of this and more.

DIYing some details is one thing, but this couple self-catered, had all DIY decor, and the bride made and embroidered her own gown. Plus, the groom actually composed and recorded the ceremony music himself! Add in their multicolored theme with the goal of an informal food and games afternoon, and you're in for a treat.

You'd think that eloping would make things less stressful. But when airlines cancel two flights due to a giant snowstorm, getting to Prague isn't exactly the easier option. But this couple persevered, didn't kill each other, and met their family at their favorite destination, Czech Republic, for the elopement of their dreams.

When you're gamers, metalheads, and all-around cool people, you can make an equally cool wedding with gothic details, a lovely black gown, and burlesque performers. But this pair also had to deal with mountains of snow keeping their guests trapped at home! Good thing they knew how to live stream it all from their laptop. Technology saves the day!

Some traditionally-minded guests and a last-minute dress swap didn't dissuade this couple from creating their dreamy gothic, offbeat lite wedding. And you'll love their choreographed tango (with video)!

These nature-loving Pagans were handfasted years ago, but they knew it was time to get it recognized. With archery influences and an amazing knitted bouquet, buttonholes, and even the cake topper, this wedding is a sight to see. Side note: hiring a photographer might have been the best move they made based on these gorgeous park shots.

Two people are drawn together by samba and the result is a music and dance-filled soiree worthy of the name. Their smiles are infectious and almost every picture is full of what can only be described as joy. Check out the event that had these two dancing up and down the aisles and into the reception, where feather-clad dancers joined them.