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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Heidi & Phab’s Laos/Australian paper wedding in the clouds!

The fourth day on our fabulous plus size bride week takes us all the way to Australia. Where Heidi & Phab had a magical and mystical wedding in the clouds! -Coco The offbeat bride: Heidi – Cheetah Keeper and amateur actress Her offbeat partner: Phab – Town Planner and (would be!) entrepreneur Location & date […]

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Michelle & Philip’s multicultural, 1930s wedding and tea ceremony

Michelle & Phillip had a multicultural wedding that took place in a 1930’s Art Deco theatre. But before all that they played Chinese Door games, where the aim is to make the groom and his men do challenges in order to prove himself worthy of the bride and a Tea Ceremony!

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Virginia & Eddie’s Latin flavored, Dia de los Muertos vow renewal

Remember that bouquet with the sparkly spider? Well that bride is Virginia and she’s also an Offbeat Mama-Bride as well!

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Lauren & Madhu’s eco-friendly, handmade, Hindu-Catholic fusion wedding

Lauren & Madhu fused different traditions from both of their religions to create a casual, eco-friendly ceremony that celebrated both faiths. The wedding even inspired Lauren to explore a new career path!