Category Archive

Real Weddings: Global

Although we’re based in the United States, we feature weddings from around the world — especially the UK, Australia, and New Zealand. Submit your wedding for consideration via offbeatwed.com/submissions.

An Irish castle wedding with Victorian flair & a stunning red dress

An Irish castle wedding with Victorian flair & a stunning red dress

Daphne and David rocked a signature elegant meets offbeat style at their Irish castle wedding at Kinnity Castle in County Offaly. We’re talking a sleek wine red dress, top hats, dapper coats, a romantic first look, ivy-covered walls, greenery arches, and toasts all night long. Oh, and there was an amazing table quiz with trivia questions about Spice Girls, Shakespeare, Canada, and Ireland.

Don’t miss the tree planting ceremony!

The Dreys Wedding Photography 41 1 alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

A wild woodland Halloween wedding in Kent with smoke grenades, pumpkins, & an Irish band

Jordan and Conor had anautumnal woodland outdoor ceremony at The Dreys wedding venue in Kent. Once the ceremony was over, guests walked through the woods to an open field where a tent and rustic tin bar were all set up and ready for the party. There were pumpkins, smoke grenades, Disney memorabilia, and an Irish band, just to name a few of the things that Jordan and Conor included to make the day personal to them.

Modern meets timeless at this lace & romance Melbourne wedding

Modern meets timeless at this lace & romance Melbourne wedding

Jessie and Matthew’s gorgeous St. Kilda wedding was a celebration of the couple’s Jewish culture and heritage and their amazing commitment to each other. The combination of antique chic and romantic styling created a blend as unique as they are. Jessie and Matthew drew inspiration from their venue and their own personal style, striving to create intimacy in the midst of Melbourne, Australia.

It was all about favorite foods & favorite people at this Perth wedding

It was all about favorite foods & favorite people at this Perth wedding

Natalie never thought she’d get married. Then she met Chris while they were working as new lawyers and it all came together for them. They chose to skip a few traditions that didn’t resonate with them like a bridal party or a first dance. All they wanted was a selection of awesome food and great company, and they achieved it. They kept it simple and chose all their favourite food vendors to provide nibbles for the night.

Just wait until you see the faces of the guests in this surprise wedding video in Glasgow

Just wait until you see the faces of the guests in this surprise wedding video in Glasgow

Kate and Greig gathered their family and friends at The Bothy, an intimate restaurant in the trendy West End of Glasgow, Scotland for what they thought was an engagement party. They were soon to discover that upstairs waiting for them were Kate and Greig decked out in full wedding attire with their local minister ready to make it official.

Surprise number two came from Greig’s brother who had returned from Australia for the occasion without telling anyone ahead of time!

Eloping in Westeros: a Northern Irish castle elopement near Game of Thrones locations

Eloping in Westeros: a Northern Irish castle elopement near Game of Thrones locations

Veregene and Brian traveled from America to elope on the Irish coastline in front of the magical Dunluce Castle. Their ceremony was held in a local farmer’s field with amazing views. Veregene was even taken to the ceremony and back on the farmer’s tractor! Now that’s a good way to travel in the countryside. As avid Game of Thrones fans they were able to journey around Northern Ireland’s famous Game of Thrones locations and take photos in front of stunning locations such as the Dark Hedges aka The Road to Kings Landing. It’s a dream location for any GoT fan.