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Wanna see real Los Angeles weddings? What about kick-ass Los Angeles wedding photographers? Or looking for affordable wedding venues in Los Angeles? It’s totally possible and totally right here, dudes.

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Nicole & Josh’s pop culture interfaith geek wedding

Comic book shoes, wholesale flowers, and a some geeky movie and TV references… this is our kind of geeky LA party. Add in the cool venue, the donuts, and the Star Wars centerpieces and it’s on like Donkey Kong. Oh, and don’t miss the groom’s hilarious swan dive into his groomsmen!

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Viviana & David’s folklorico meets Dia de los Muertos wedding

A graffiti wall, papel picado, a sugar skull cake, and the cutest little red hat EVER… this is a Dia de los Muertos wedding you must see. Don’t miss the Mexican candy buffet/altar, emotional groom, and the extra special surprise naked demon woman at the ceremony!

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Jessica & Emet’s queer Orthodox Jews in a Reform Temple wedding

Pomegranate-themed decor, a bright reception space, a truly epic ceremony setting, queer-appropriate Jewish traditions, and the smiliest, happiest, most adorable couple — this one is a keeper, folks. And of course, get ready for one of our famously-loved first looks. Tears, I tell you, TEARS!

Photo by Cristy Cassano

Cocktails, themes, and discounts: It’s all about custom bartending options from the West Coast’s Mint & Mirth

If you’ve been digging the influx of wedding bar and alcohol tips on Offbeat Bride lately, then you have our sponsor Mint & Mirth to thank. Joni and Jennelle are a Portland-based couple who started their own custom cocktailing business in 2012, and now they offer licensed and insured cocktail bartending all over the West Coast. Along with being LGBTQ community-friendly, they’re also suuuuuuper Offbeat Bride-friendly…