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.

9493473949 1966aa6df0 c

Surprise backyard pool party wedding

An backyard engagement pool party becomes a surprise wedding complete with the couple quite literally taking the plunge after they got married! Some friends may have had to pick their jaws up off the floor, but it was a wild surprise wedding ride that made for a low budget, high fun day.

12953968234 c236d9f946 c

Susan & Jana’s barn dance wedding in the Catskills

A couple of theater kids planned a big ol’ barn dance deep in the mountains with custom koozies, beer favors, paper flowers, a coed bouquet toss, and a furry ring bearer. Add in a shared cupcake “cake cutting” and some extra heartfelt speeches, and everyone will be in love with this love. Just be warned if you’re planning a mountain wedding: cell reception may be sparse!

8696110745 3e5587f4a6 b

Shauna & Jeff’s faerie tea party swamp wedding

Bubbles, faerie wings, flowering tea centerpieces, and a gorgeous sunny Florida day makes this wedding a lovely sight for sore winter eyes. There was almost a faerie wing disaster, but a last-minute save did the trick. Plus, the bride has some advice on setting up a schedule for the day: DO IT!

12696997773 ddc8209279 c

Rachel & Kieran’s travel-themed foodie wedding

You might remember this short and busty bride from her custom dress process. We’ve now got the whole story including their fabulously elegant guild hall venue, amazing vintage travel theme, and celebrity moments on the way to the church and after the ceremony. Plus, spy all the sweet pastel details like the cupcakes, the confetti, and the buttons on the back of the bride’s dress!