The offbeat bride: Katy, Autistic Support Teacher

Her offbeat partner: Drew, Artist and Graphic Designer

Location & date of wedding: Penn Treaty Park and Fleisher Art Memorial in Philadelphia, PA on August 16th, 2008

What made our wedding offbeat: We were married by a former roommate. Who did get a cert online to be a reverend a marry us though it wasn't necessary as we got a Quaker marriage license (available in PA) which requires no ceremony.

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The offbeat bride: Janelle, writer

My offbeat groom: Matt, professor

Location & date of wedding: Forest and backyard behind my parents' house in Battle Ground, WA; July 21, 2001

What made our wedding offbeat: We had a Quaker ceremony. Everyone sat facing one another in a circle, holding silence until moved to speak. In the Quaker tradition, there are no ministers as they believe all are equal before god. This means that everyone at your wedding is considered an officiant — anyone can talk during the ceremony, everyone signs the wedding certificate. [If you're interested in some background, you can read about Quaker weddings over here. -Ed.]

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