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Real Weddings: Western US

Here are some of the most freaky fabulous weddings from the shores of the Best West Coast all the way to the Rocky Mountain states, including Seattle weddings, Portland weddings, California weddings, and more. Submit your wedding for consideration via offbeatwed.net/submissions.

Peacock feathers, colorful lights, & a starry vibe at this Madonna Inn wedding in California

Peacock feathers, a faux hawk, & a starry vibe at this Madonna Inn wedding in California

The Madonna Inn is known for it’s kitschy flavor that matched Chris and Steph’s peacock feathers and LED wedding featuring feather boutonnieres, a paisley groom suit, light-up shoes, copper lanterns, a wooden ceremony arch, and starry theme. The couple met at an electronic music festival in California and wanted that same electric vibe infused into their wedding. The rocked feathers, bold colors, and lights to create a super fun yet glam

Mawwiage in tights: a Princess Bride meets Robin Hood: Men in Tights wedding

Mawwiage in tights: a Princess Bride meets Robin Hood: Men in Tights wedding

There’s one definite way to get me excited about a wedding: tell me it’s a Princess Bride meets Robin Hood: Men in Tights theme. I am not worthy. Kaitlyn and Blaise love all things cosplay and Renaissance so it made perfect sense. We’re talking groomsmen in tights, two themed dresses and a crown for the bride (one that she made!), elf ears for everyone, and costumes galore including Gandalf, Dr. Strange, and Sonny and Sher-wood.

A horseback ceremony(!) at this misty horse ranch wedding with DIY for days

A horseback ceremony(!) at this misty horse ranch wedding with DIY for days

Jatossha fell in love with horses and got a job working at a ranch. That’s where she and Alan met and bonded over their love of horses. This was a truly DIY/community-assisted wedding featuring horseshoes, gorgeous flowers, and delicious homemade food. Don’t miss Jatossha’s gorgeous braids, the horseback ceremony, and a the perfectly lovely foggy day…

Does it get more chic than this glamorous Las Vegas wedding in the desert?

Goth glamorous Las Vegas wedding in the desert

Traveling all the way from Wales, Helen and Dewi wanted a distinctively glamorous Las Vegas desert wedding. Helen was a show-stopper in a chic grey dress and a handmade crown while Dewi rocked a tailored suit with tons of texture and handmade shoes covered in webs and “Sin” and “City” on the backs.

Just wait until you see the flowers, the darkly glam cake, the signage, and the wood-fired artisan pizzas they had for dinner…