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Real Weddings: Southern US

There are some who say the South will rise again — and it’s true, if you’re talking about Southern nontraditional weddings! From Atlanta to Texas and North Carolina to Florida, we love our Southern offbeat couples. Submit your wedding for consideration via offbeatwed.net/submissions.

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Michelle & Sharky’s top-secret shark-infested wedding

The groom’s nickname is Sharky, so you might know what theme this wedding had. You guessed it: tons of hidden sharks! Plus, the theme was a secret from everyone except a select few. They also used a little photo magic to add some personality to their centerpieces. But my favorite part is the photos of the couple — talk about personality. Definitely check the slideshow on this one.

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Lexie & Al’s Gatsby-inspired transatlantic elopement

This week we’re celebrating intimate weddings with destination elopements, cozy registry office vows, and private romantic ceremonies. It’s the warm fuzzies on a smaller scale. Today we’ve got a transatlantic couple who planned a destination wedding in honor of their love of the Jazz Age. And what better place to pay homage than New Orleans itself?

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Danni & Zach’s intimate backyard burlap-covered wedding

This week we’re celebrating intimate weddings with destination elopements, cozy city hall vows, and private romantic ceremonies. Today we have a backyard wedding of two neighbors-turned-lovers. There were Shrinky Dinks, Cajun and Filipino food, a garaged covered in burlap, and tons of crafty details.

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Sarah & Joe’s church wedding with 1,000 cranes

This sweet offbeat lite church wedding just screams down home charm. They may have battled the mid-summer Oklahoma heat, but their community efforts made it all worthwhile. With a scrapbook for a guest book, homemade bouquets, and lots of paper cranes made by lots of people, this is a DIY wedding you’ll love.