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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.

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Holly & Sam’s geeky steampunk wedding with pipe centerpieces and steamy cake

Wait until you see the elaborate steampunk-themed cake with buttons, gears, and pipes all over at this geeky steampunk wedding in the UK. The bride’s and bridesmaids’ corsets, the top hats, the button bouquets, the MANY DIYed details, and the sweetest multi-person father/daughter dance ever make this wedding such a dream.

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Polly & Dave’s last-minute wedding turned nautical dream elopement

This couple was forced to abandon their big wedding dreams in favor of a short notice elopement with only three weeks to plan. But disappointment turned to awesomeness when their nautical elopement began to take on the form of everything they ever wanted. As the bride said, “I actually no longer care for that dream wedding. Our real wedding couldn’t have been more genuine and true to ourselves. “

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Rain can’t dampen spirits at Chels & Samantha’s New Zealand wedding

A first look with the mums, two short dresses on two brides, a lovely, rainy day at the arboretum, and so much love — this wedding slays us. Don’t miss the rainbow cord handfasting, the clouds and balloons cake, and the amazing moment where a set of twins decide to make the ceremony all about their “gobbledygook” and lots of hugs.

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Falling in Lovecraft: So many Lovecraft wedding ideas!

This pair called their wedding theme “Falling in Lovecraft.” As big Lovecraft fans, they had a tentacle gold bracelet, a Cthulhu-headed cufflink set and paisley tie, and even moss and willow for the centerpieces that were inspired by the creatures of Lovecraft.