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burning man

While some of these were actual Black Rock City weddings, lots of them are burners who got married elsewhere, and brought the playa to their wedding days.

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Cindy & Jay’s adventure festival wedding with streaking

A diverse group of friends and family deserves diverse activities like fire spinning, hula hooping, live music, and of course… streaking. Wait, what? This couple had their ceremony kicked off in a seriously funny way. With their trusty pooch in tow, zoot suit-clad groom, surprise group blessing, and all the elements at their disposal, this was an outdoor wedding to remember.

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Sasha & Ra’s vegetarian gluten-free burner fire-spinning wedding

Take some cowboys, Orthodox Jews, and Burning Man devotees, and mix them in a gorgeous tent in the forest with some cheesecake. Cook with lots of fire and you get one delicious wedding. Fabulous pictures? Inquire within.

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Carnival meets Burning Man wedding tease

Mark and Tara’s wedding photographer Outer Focus Photos described their wedding as “sort of carnivale-meets-Burning Man.” But wait until you see the bouquets!

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Tash & Sean’s fire hooping flow fest wedding

I, myself, am not a big one for tradition and rituals or the concept of marriage in general. However, this was very important for Sean. We had been committed together as life partners for some time now, and Sean had delightful visions of himself as a groom and husband. Marriage was very important for him, and I couldn’t say no to a party where I get to look friggin’ fabulous! So even though we knew that we didn’t need marriage to validate and define our relationship, keep it together, or somehow transform us into a more “loving” and “legit” couple, we decided to do it anyway, because I love him, he loves me, and why the f@#$ not?

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This groom’s purple outfit will make you squee

When I saw Cuba and Anna’s Offbeat Very Community-Oriented Wedding, I about died. Their entire wedding was gorgeous, but I was especially struck by Cuba’s outfit. So, I asked him to give me the details…

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From Legos to the four-legged: ring pillow alternatives from offbeat brides

Offbeat Brides have had some really creative ideas when it comes to ways to hold/present/keep there rings safe — far beyond just a little satin pillow.