Real Weddings: Southern US

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

There are some who say the South will rise again — and it's true, if you're talking about nontraditional weddings! From Hotlanta to Texas, we love our Southern Offbeat Brides.

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Photos by Shaun McCoy

The offbeat bride: Teena, Teacher (and Tribe member)

Her offbeat partner: Eddie, Master Carpenter

Date and location of wedding: Camberley's Garden at Bicentennial Gardens and The Loft at Natty Greene's, Greensboro, NC — March 31, 2012

Our offbeat wedding at a glance: When we began planning, we knew four things: the bride would wear red, it would be an outside ceremony, we didn't have a lot of money to spend on it, and we didn't want our friends and family to have to do a lot.

I found the dress I wanted from a great Etsy seller. It was very simple, and something I can wear to the Renaissance Festival.

With only immediate family and close friends in tow, this pair capitalized on the most lovely time of the season with a cabin overlooking an amazing Autumn view. The fire pit and DIYed details made the rustic cabin the perfect aesthetic. Although they had to chase down the ring bearer to snag the rings, the cuteness of the moment was well worth it. His motto was: "Fire bad!"

Harry Potter and sheet music cupcake stands, an amazing sheet music DIYed bouquet, and damask and Scrabble details, all on a tight budget and overcoming some powerful adversity. This wedding between two alumni at their university is as sweet as it is courageous. Enjoy the book details during our Bookish theme week.

This pair likes the outdoors, so having an open air ceremony was key. The other requirements? Games, kid-friendly food, and FUN! Plus, the bride's papa saw her grandmother's dress for the first time in 50 years because she was wearing it! D'aww! Other than a ring bearer with stage fright and a minor keg tapping setback, everyone went according to plan.

Dungeons & Dragons, sci-fi vows, games, the Time Warp… it's a geek's paradise! After finding the venue by putting a note on the door, these two planned a local garden wedding to whet every gamer's appetite. And don't think this bride isn't up for the challenge when she forgets her vows at home!

With papel picado, luchador masks, and mini flags in rainbow colors, you're bound to be in for a fun time. Although this pair had to contend with distressing news during their planning, they managed to find the silver lining that made the day all the richer. Check out this colorful and sweet celebration with a first dance surprise.

These two met at The National Archives, so photos there were required. But after that, it was all about the amazing crocheted red dress, the choreographed dance, the meaningful ceremony rituals, and the awesome song written by the bride's closest friend. Hungarian, British, and Irish influences reigned, but it was all about inclusion at this sweet wedding.

These two are self-titled "Soviet propaganda nerds!" Say what!? Oh yes, propaganda posters, top secret folders, hidden coded programs… this wedding is a spy lover's dream. Get your decoder rings and check out the retro goodness with awesome fashion, very cool DIY, and even a few geeky touches.