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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Ailea & Marshall’s Tex-Mex lakeside boho wedding

Ailea & Marshall wanted a wedding that reflected who they are, their love of the outdoors, Ailea’s Tex-Mex heritage, Marshall’s disdain for shoes and ties, and their love of candy, alcohol, good food, and dancing. What they ended up with was a flip-flop friendly wedding fiesta!

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Kerri & Kai’s feathers and koi fish DIY wedding!

Since Kerri & Kai could not get legally wed in California they had a destination wedding in Canada! They DIYed so many things and went with a feather and koi fish theme.

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iPad pronounce you man and wife!

It finally happened folks! I shot a wedding ceremony completely run from the officiant’s iPad! And it was awesome. Keep reading for some sweet iPad I mean, wedding porn…

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Michael & Jeannie’s eternal Tae Kwon Do wedding

Michael & Jeannie met while learning Tae Kwon Do. They thought the best way to celebrate their union would be through a “sparring match.”