Category Archive

BIPOC

Based on reader feedback that it was “hard to find any weddings of people of color,” we started tagging posts that featured a BIPOC bride and/or groom — and/or means you’ll find tons of interracial couples in here! Increasing visibility for BIPOC folks has been a priority for us since 2008, and note that we always allow folks to self-identify. More about how and why we do this here.

Disney Wedding Thai water blessing by White Rabbit Photo Boutique9 alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

A magical gay Disney wedding with chosen family and a Thai water blessing

This gay Disney wedding was truly a celebration of love! Phinn and Andreas combined their culture, interests, and true selves to create the most magical celebration. They even included a Thai water blessing ceremony and a nod to the closing statement from the Obergefell v. Hodges landmark civil rights case.

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Books, love, and a lot of DIY at this queer wedding

I knew from the beginning that it was important to me, as a bisexual woman and someone with scoliosis, that I felt beautiful and myself on my wedding day. I dressed like the queer elf queen of my dreams.

At our reception, we had thrifted board games available for people who didn’t want to dance, and some of our friends played Trivial Pursuit all night!

Tattooed Nonbinary Wedding Photographer Hannah Sharriee Photography7 alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

Steal nonbinary wedding inspiration from this elopement shoot

It’s like Prince Harry meets Travis Barker! Glamour, tattoos, and sophistication combine! Get nonbinary wedding inspiration from this romantically moody elopement shoot.

cultural family drama alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

How to support a friend dealing with multicultural family wedding drama

How can you support a friend during wedding planning when you can’t relate to their cultural experience? Here are some things my friends did to support me during my cultural family drama.