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.

Traditional NonTraditional Wedding Moon Honey Photography16 alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

Nonbinary Philadelphia wedding with a stunning red velvet suit

Colin of Moon Honey Photography captured this stunning wedding at Water Works by Cescaphe in Philadelphia. You won’t be able to get enough of Zev’s ox-blood red velvet suit, Sarah’s dope tattoos that complement that classically gorgeous white wedding dress, or the matching Kalinga beaded necklaces!

Nonbinary Gender fluid couture Photography by Weirdo Weddings61 alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

Nonbinary and gender-fluid couture elopement inspiration

Pink Light Images/ Weirdo Weddings teamed up with Julain and Holdy to produce this avant-garde, nonbinary and gender-fluid couture elopement inspiration. The styled shoot took place at the Belvoir Winery and featured red, white, black, and gold themes with a focus on fashion and architecture.

Francis Merrick PMAPhotography ArizonaWeddingPMAPhotography0616 big alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

Offbeat Bride’s fave Native American wedding posts

In honor of Native American Heritage Month, we’re sharing a few of our favorite weddings featuring folks who identify as Native American, and the meaningful traditions they incorporated to celebrate their heritage.

Elegant Moody Game Of Thrones Wedding Inspiration Marion Matrimony Events LLC54 alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

Moody and elegant Game of Thrones wedding theme inspiration

Game of Thrones fans will bend the knee for these moody and elegant wedding ideas. Cillia of Marion Matrimony Events LLC is a huge Game of Thrones fan and used the old world elegance and regal nature of the show to inspire this styled shoot.