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Real Offbeat Weddings

We love featuring a truly diverse range of real weddings, from highly stylized theme weddings to elopements to simple and small weddings. Submit your wedding for consideration via offbeatwed.com/submissions.

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LaSherra & Brandon’s Spring wedding with a hip-hop soundtrack

You’ve seen the breakdancing and broom jumping awesomeness from this wedding before, now get the whole story on this classic hip-hop wedding.

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Mary & Adam’s Elephantastic Wedding

To kick off Offbeat Bride’s first ever “Elephun Elephant Day” we present to you an elephant inspired wedding! And stay tuned for more elephant themed posts today! The Offbeat Bride: Mary, school librarian Her Offbeat Partner: Adam, writer Location & date of wedding: Lucy the Elephant, Margate City, NJ — 4/18/2009 What made our wedding […]

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Alli & Liz’s Rock n’ Roll Beach Wedding

From the start, we wanted a private beach wedding for those we’re closest to, with a kick-ass party following for all our friends and family. We decided early on to go with a rock ‘n roll motif, which helped us remember that this wasn’t a boring, traditional wedding, but a unique celebration of our commitment.

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Karen & Peter’s California Redwoods, Chocolate-Laden, Budget Wedding

The Offbeat Bride: Karen, graphic & web designer Her Offbeat Partner: Peter, programmer extraordinaire Location & date of wedding: Harvey West Park in Santa Cruz, California — 04-26-09 What made our wedding offbeat: We were married under the redwoods by my uncle, our first dance was to Mystery Science Theater 3000’s “When Loving Lovers Love” […]

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Sarah & Aaron’s Hockey-Themed Wedding ON ICE!

The Offbeat Bride: Sarah, Freelance Writer and Editor (and OBT member Icedinogirl.) Her Offbeat Partner: Aaron, Business Process Consultant Location & date of wedding: Richfield Ice Arena, Minnepolis, MN — 4/4/09 What made our wedding offbeat: Our wedding was offbeat for several reasons. Primarily, because it was on the ice at a hockey arena. All […]

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Sophie & David’s fantastic romantic Alaskan wedding

You’ve seen this fashionable photo from this wedding before, now get the whole scoop! The Offbeat Bride: Sophie, University Peer Advisor (aka. OBT “SophieStradley.” Her Offbeat Partner: David, Economics Intern Location & date of wedding: Centennial Hall Convention Center in Juneau, Alaska — August 23, 2008 What made our wedding offbeat: We took advantage of […]