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.

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An ultra sweet circus-style Aussie festival wedding

When Kate from Urban Safari Photography told us about this wedding at the Spiegeltent at the Adelaide Fringe Festival, located in the Garden of Unearthly Delights in Adelaide, South Australia, it looked like something special. Lana and James were wed among the venue’s own spectacular decor and afterwards had access to their own private ferris wheel. And I am officially in love with Lana’s short and sparkly, long-sleeved dress!

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Cat & Geoff’s musicians get hitched in a treehouse wedding

When the bride dreams of a treehouse wedding, the bride makes it happen! This couple brought their friends and family to Tennessee from Baltimore to experience an epic venue worthy of every childhood fantasy. And while staying at a local RV park, the locals introduced them to their new marriage motto: just stick it out.

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A wedding comes full circle in this couple’s coffee shop of love

Maeraj and Michael met online and their first date lasted twelve and a half hours! About a year and a half later, Michael proposed at that same coffee shop, Back to the Grind. And where were the ceremony and reception held? That same coffee shop! It’s full circle for this love story.

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Derpin’, dancin’, and superhero-ing: readers know how to do it

It’s a new work week and we’re back to show off what the readers shared in our Monday Montage. It seemed like everyone was looking vintage fashionable and dancing. And then we’re thrown for a loop by some superhero additions including superhero guests, superhero shoes (that you can actually buy), and even a Wonder Woman shoe tutorial. Let’s get it started with all the best from the Offbeat Flickr Pool and the Offbeat Pinterest account.