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Real Weddings: Northeast US

From New England to New York and Rhode Island to Long Island, couples in the Northeast have their own distinct brand of offbeat. A little urban, and little upstate, and a bit of an edge — we love you East Coast offbeat couples! Submit your wedding for consideration via offbeatwed.net/submissions.

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When you have a wedding tattoo artist giving guests REAL tattoos!

Ok, so we know that a wedding tattoo artist idea recently went viral on TikTok, but we’ve been talking about this wedding trend since back in 2019 when we featured this chic boho Brooklyn wedding!

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A New York confectionery wedding with smoke bombs, viking horns, & a haunted paintball field

Tara and Mike decided to do something more industrial-themed for their New York wedding. They brewed large batches of mead (Tara makes the most incredible mead) for their wedding and anniversaries to come.

The day itself was incredible. Think smoke bombs, dinosaurs, haunted hay paintball fields, drinking horns, an epic groom’s cake of Cthulhu rising from the abyss with miniatures, and so much more.

A stunning riverside wedding on a cold November day in Connecticut

A stunning riverside wedding on a cold November day in Connecticut

Ebony and Henry were married on a very cold Connecticut November day at the Riverhouse at Goodspeed Station. But the sun was shining and their sweet first look warmed us all up. Their reception was covered in sparkles, purple accents, antique books, and delicious treats.

Don’t miss the rustic birch-inspired cake, succulent placecards/favors and the very fun chalkboard guest book.

A sweet, simple, & gorgeous Sweden -> DUMBO, Brooklyn elopement

A sweet, simple, & gorgeous Sweden -> DUMBO, Brooklyn elopement

Emilia and Anders traveled to New York City all the way from Sweden to capture their simple, lovely, and distinctly NYC elopement. With the skyline behind them, the Brooklyn neighborhood of DUMBO fully on display, and a truly gorgeous golden hour, this DUMBO elopement took my breath away.

Don’t miss the bride’s beautiful, long-sleeved dress, her rad leather jacket, the groom’s fab blue suit, and all of the wonders that a New York City backdrop provides…