Category Archive

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.net/submissions.

barefoot wedding on offbeat bride

Risa & Jon’s purple-corseted, gender-quirked, barefoot wedding

This pair wanted to have everything either be reused or reusable, including their AMAZING outfits. They also wanted an event that reflected their maker-style, love for public areas and green space, and geeky aesthetic. So they ended up with a melange of aspects from wine and beer making, the NYC subway, and science-fiction and fantasy.

16263743306 a34758941f c

Superheroes, spiral ceremony, and a three-dad giveaway at Jade & Tyler’s wedding

In addition to three dad figures walking the bride down the aisle, we’ve got an amazing spiral-shaped ceremony for the ultimate wedding-in-the-round. Add in a sweet first look (with private vows), a first public kiss for the pair, paper flower bouquets, and an ice cream bar, and we’re seeing the best combination of tradition and offbeat touches. Don’t miss the superhero toss, too!

17053990516 01995fc661 b

Pies, pizza, and pink hair: Hannah & David’s nature center wedding

Pink hair, loads of pies (both dessert AND pizza!), a funny ceremony snafu, a pre-emptive ring ceremony, and animal centerpieces — have we hooked you in yet? This sweet and economical wedding hits all our buttons. Don’t miss the rustic log details, handmade sugar peony cake, and the gorgeous bubble send-off.

15580766460 e40182e37a b

Dr. Seuss meets roller derby at Kelly & Matt’s backyard wedding

Get ready for roller skates, derby jackets, custom Converse, sparklers, lighted lanterns, and tons of Dr. Seuss centerpieces and details. This sweet little backyard wedding in Illinois is all about FUN. Plus, you’ll love their planting unity ceremony, first dance to an American Idiot song, and horse mask cake topper.