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We couldn't stop ourselves from doing another theme week once we saw a pattern of era-inspired weddings. This time: the 1950s!

Photos by Greg Doramus

The offbeat bride: Cailey, Hairstylist/full-time mommy

Her offbeat partner: Christian, Tattoo Artist

Date and location of wedding: Life Church, Concord, CA, and the Clayton Club Saloon, Clayton, CA — August 6, 2011

Our offbeat wedding at a glance: We only had three vendors for our retro 1950s wedding: our reception venue, our popcorn and cotton candy machine rentals, and the barbecue joint that delivered the food. Our venue included a free wedding planner with a rental fee of only $500. Our friend from church is a professional photographer and his wife an amazing baker. We traded hairstyling and tattoos to those who wanted to help, and we couldn't have had the dream wedding without them.

A love of DIY and a love of comic book superheros was just the start of the planning for this party. Deciding on a live band was a compromise that paid off. Plus, they said their vows in the same church Amanda's grandmother attended and in which her great-great-grandparents were married. Aww!

A shared passion for the 1920s, ample props and costumes, and a historic (and haunted!) prison setting well worthy of the task — looks like a roaring wedding for any flapper at heart. The best part is that this couple's guests totally got into the the theme! It's the best thing any theme wedding can have: commitment to the bit!

Gorgeous gardens, dark gothic formality, and amazingly dressed guests is a recipe for one stunning wedding starring one stunning couple. With little historical Victorian touches, glammed-up skeleton motifs, and an awesomely fitting reception venue, you might just fall in love with the sheer gothic sophistication of it all.

A lei ceremony, water blessing, and a giant willow tree. I am in love with this setting. Add in some professional dancers and a classic car and I'm sold! And just try not to love the tears at their first look… from the groom!

I've rounded up some of my favorite get-away options for offbeat weddings. These suggestions range from the simple and silly to the outrageous and expensive. But all of them would make for great photos ops, if not major WOW factor.

What do you need to get married? This couple says just Vegas, some friends, a little black dress, and a boot full o' booze! And I'm inclined to agree. In fact, I'm a bit envious of a whole night carousing in a pink Caddy, grabbing strangers for photos, and hitchin' rides in limos. Sign me up!

Papel picado, huge paper flower bouquets, and a whole lot of wedding party! This Día de los Muertos party was a budget affair with awesome details and a skull and succulent cake to die for. No pun intended.