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 umbrella fight, steampunk corset, and a bite of cake we won’t forget

Things were very cool in the Offbeat Flickr Pool this week. From umbrella fights to steampunk accessories, and a man who enjoys his cake… a lot. Enjoy these selections from the Flickr Pool and the Offbeat Bride Pinterest account in this Monday Montage.

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A colorful wedding in Los Angeles with crocheted details

Awesome crocheted details and a short silver dress were the icing on the cake of this party in an amazing space. Charlene and Cameron’s L.A. wedding was colorful and rich with a little bit of a gritty backdrop. Don’t forget to check out the ceiling — it is awesome!

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Major fashion color and a fair bit of winter

The Offbeat Flickr Pool was a rainbow of amazing dress colors for brides and their crew. Plus there are a few Christmas-y, snow-y photos to get you in the mood. Check out the colors of all seasons in this Monday Montage.

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Bret and Tera’s amazingly lucky and surreal honeymoon in Belize

Luck was on Bret and Tera’s side when they won their honeymoon trip to Belize. If climbing ancient limestone structures is on your honeymoon “to do” list, then you’ll wanna read this.