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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.net/submissions.

Waterfalls, volcanos, and Viking rubber duckies?! This Iceland wedding slays

Waterfalls, volcanos, and Viking rubber duckies?! This Iceland destination wedding slays

When New Jersey natives and adventure travelers Tim and Antonia wanted a kick-ass destination wedding, they chose an epic spot. Nowhere other than Iceland can you experience fire, ice, raging waterfalls, and endless cliff lines all in one day. Their Iceland destination wedding featured a three-course Icelandic meal and a welcome bag with a horn, a cheat sheet of Icelandic terms, a rain poncho, wedding logo tattoos, and a Viking rubber ducky.

Vacay goals: This Italy trip doubled as a traveling engagement shoot

Vacay goals: This Italy trip doubled as a traveling engagement shoot

Jason and Didi wanted to pair their Italian vacation with a killer engagement shoot with Jason’s sister, Sasha (also their photog!) and her husband. The 14-day itinerary covered a few cities including Milan, Venice, Florence, Tuscany, Rome, and Amafi Coast. Sigh — hashtag traveling engagement shoot goals.

The group stated in a castle in Tuscany, rode in boats and gondolas in Venice, stayed in Art Deco hotels, ate gelato in Sienna, and toured lovely streets and squares. It was a lush and fabulous way to celebrate Jason and Didi’s engagement and we get to see it all! A-wanderlusting we will go…

April Fool's Day wedding in South Africa as seen on @offbeatbride

I pity the fool who doesn’t see this South African April Fool’s Day wedding

Tay and Matt rocked their April Fool’s Day wedding with a colorful festival-style picnic wedding in South Africa. Get ready for live music, bouncy castles, blankets and pillows picnic-style, lawn games, and so so so much style. Don’t miss the bride’s gorgeous curled mohawk and her bridesmaids getting ready outfits: onesies!

Let’s take a look at the shenanigans, games, and potential blanket forts at this South African wedding…

Grand Gatsby union in Australia

Let’s get fancy at this grand Gatsby-inspired union in Australia

The Werribee Mansion is renowned as one of the most glamorous and impressive venues in Victoria, Australia as it boasts 1900 period-styled decor, rolling green hills, and an absolutely massive size. Ben and Chris took full advantage with their Gatsby-inspired union among costumed friends and family. The pair actually runs an online business that sources antique furniture, so utilizing their resources, they managed to curate the whole look. The furniture, plants, and decor were all found in vintage antique shops.

Let’s explore this Great Gatsby-inspired union with massive style…