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.

Vermont fall microwedding Photos by Jacquelyn Potter44 alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

Vermont fall commitment ceremony micro-wedding by a waterfall

We had a super secret commitment ceremony before our legal wedding. We leaned into the “super secret” aspect, so our theme was “super secret spies”. Instead of invitations we sent dossier packages with code names for our guests and GPS coordinates for the location of our ceremony.

Fun and unique engagement shoot Photos by BeauMonde Originals2 alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

Steal these 10 unique engagement photos ideas

Looking for nontraditional engagement photo ideas that really showcase your personality? We’ve got a plethora of quirky, fun, playful, romantic, and even sexy engagement photos that’ll inspire you to plan a shoot that’s authentically you!

Venezuelan American Rustic Rave Photos by The Tillmans47 alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

Venezuelan-American rustic rave wedding with a Hora Loca

Stephania and Jon wanted to fuse the traditional American wedding with a little Latin spice from Venezuela. What made it extra special was how they incorporated the Venezuelan tradition of the “Hora Loca” into their wedding reception.

Nonbinary Fantasy Photos by De Nueva Photography21 alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

Nonbinary fantasy wedding with a first sword duel

From the bespoke suit fashion to the sword duel instead of a first dance, this nonbinary fantasy wedding was nothing short of a faery-tale wonderland. Jessica’s wedding cape and Kristen’s jeweled floral crown are here to take nonbinary fashion finery to a whole new level!