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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Funky photos from Sunday and Michele’s Bowers Museum wedding

Check out some of these shots from Sunday and Michele’s Wedding at The Bowers Museum in Santa Ana, California. It’s got amazing little hats, an adorable bride and groom in a museum setting… Hot bridesmaids in slate grey with hot pink clutches instead of bouquets… And awesome shoes!… To see more of this funky museum […]

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Joey & Maxine’s lesbian, drumtastic, family and friends wedding fest

“We chose to throw caution to the wind and have the big white wedding many dream of – that however is where the traditional aspect ended!”

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Drum circle & jumping the broom FTJ (for the joy)

Apparently, after their wedding breakfast, Joanne and Maxine surprised their guests with a drum workshop! The photos are so beautiful, you can almost hear the drums and feel the happiness…

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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 […]