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.

Gender nonconforming wedding fashion mythological wedding on Offbeat Wed 44

Gender nonconforming wedding fashion meets mythological wedding fantasy

This mythological wedding shoot is a lush, queer fashion fantasy full of peacock feathers, galaxy makeup, and gender nonconforming wedding looks that break all the rules. The models aren’t a couple, but the inspiration is very real: think leather jackets with tulle skirts, plum suits, and sword-cut cake moments. It’s dramatic, decadent, and deeply gender-expansive.

Switzerland red dress elopement on Offbeat Wed 45

A Switzerland elopement with waterfalls & castles, PLUS a surprise for a colorblind groom

When your elopement dreams collide with Swiss thunderstorms, you don’t cancel… you create magic! This two-day Grindelwald + Geneva elopement includes waterfalls, two red wedding gowns, and castle views that look straight out of a fairytale. Come see how Nami and Hari turned stormy skies into an epic full color love story.

SF Dive Bar Wedding on Offbeat Wed Photos by Rachelle Derouin 19

Studio 54 meets Saltburn: A San Francisco dive bar wedding

Shot in a documentary, artistic, and emotionally rich style, the images from this celebration feel like stills from a queer indie film: gritty, glittery, and full of heart. Every frame captures the chaotic glam and intimate community vibe of the night, with a raw elegance that feels deeply personal rather than posed.

Seattle Metropolist Rovecoast 165

Weddings as Wealth Redistribution: How Your Budget Can Empower Marginalized Communities

Your wedding budget isn’t just an expense… it’s power. Instead of pouring money into corporations and status quo vendors, what if your big day could be an act of wealth redistribution? By intentionally hiring BIPOC, queer, and disabled-owned businesses, you can turn your wedding into an investment in equity. Let’s talk about it.