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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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!

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Lindzy & Davido’s river camp wedding

Lindzy & Davido’s met as river guides, so naturally they had to have a river camp wedding that involved a post ceremony raft ride.

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Alissa & Amanda’s “Love Bus” wedding adventure

Amanda & Alissa couldn’t get married in their hometown of Washington D.C. So they loaded up two buses and brought all their friends and family to Connecticut to celebrate their union.