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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This non-binary Barbiecore wedding inspiration is everything

Here’s how you do a non-binary Barbiecore wedding! Only Barbie and friends could seamlessly blend hot pink neon with softer pastel pinks. Katie O infuses Barbiecore into every element, from the attire to the florals and even the food.

Hannah Matt Redwoods Elopement 50 alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

Where and how to rock an Oregon Coast elopement

So you’re considering an Oregon Coast elopement, but maybe feeling a bit intimidated about the logistics of a romantic trek into the wilderness. We got you!

Kailer Jayleen Queer Outdoor 40 alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

A double rainbow wedding that neither a nor’easter nor corona could stop

It was the week of Jayleen and Kailer’s wedding. Kailer tested positive for COVID, and a nor’easter from Hurricane Ian was dropping record-breaking wind and rainfall on Pennsylvania. Thus, come the morning of their wedding, Jayleen was understandably in tears… but wait until you see how things turned around!

Kailer Jayleen Queer Outdoor 12 alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

Steal this “first look” idea: do it on a bridge!

Lots of couples like to share the first look with each other, but some are finding joy in giving it a creative twist!

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A little commotion for weddings over 40, please!

ATTN: People over 40 get married too! We’ve been featuring the weddings of folks over 40 since the aughts, from first time weddings to second marriages to blended family weddings and even vow renewals. Since we LOVE seeing love at any age, we asked our over-40 readers to share their recent weddings with us and added it to our round-up of weddings over 40!

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How one neurodivergent couple avoided wedding sensory overload

We decided to split up our wedding into three separate celebrations so that we could soak up all the festivities without sensory overload. As two neurodivergent humans, it was important to feed ourselves with deep nourishment and support on this journey.