Offbeat Bride’s fave Native American wedding posts
In honor of Native American Heritage Month, we’re sharing a few of our favorite weddings featuring folks who identify as Native American, and the meaningful traditions they incorporated to celebrate their heritage.
ATTN: Other people’s cultures are NOT your wedding theme
A letter from a reader: “I’m soooooo excited about you featuring Latino/x weddings for Hispanic Heritage Month — just PLEASE be mindful, respectful, and recognize that culture, customs, rituals, even religions are not a wedding theme.” Where’s the line between cultural appropriation and cultural appreciation with weddings?
Bridal body autonomy: My body is none of your business
…I looked at my mother and calmly but firmly said something along the lines of: “I am well aware of what my body looks like. I need you to not talk to me about this anymore. I don’t talk to you about your body. My body is not any of your business, only mine, so please don’t bring it up again.”
Why this queer intersectional feminist doesn’t regret her Harry Potter wedding
“But Jessica, you’re the resident Harry Potter nerd. You had a Harry Potter wedding even! How can you hate JK Rowling when you once called her Queen Jo?”