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.

iW9iiHtA e1578688328190 alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

Sunflower wedding with doggie friends

What could be happier than a bright yellow sunflower wedding? “If we were going to do a wedding it was going to be us,” say Rue and James. Their red and yellow celebration of love at Omar Arts and Events in Omaha combined their favorite things into a spectacular romantic event that was just the way they wanted it to be.

A spectacle of dance & color await at this Caribbean destination wedding in Columbia

Love the color & dancing at this Colombia destination wedding

Carmen and Joe’s ceremony took place at the Santo Toribio Church, one of the oldest and most beautiful Catholic churches in the old colonial city of Cartagena, Colombia. The bride arrived on a horse-drawn carriage, while the groom walked through the old city streets to the church. The reception at Sofitel Legend Santa Clara was once the church to the then convent during the colonial era and is a spectacular venue. The staff dressed up as monks to pop the champagne bottles creating a seriously unforgettable experience for everyone. This Caribbean destination wedding in Colombia is a spectacle for the eyes…

A laid-back, multicultural Olin Park wedding with a surprise dress swap

A laid-back, multicultural Olin Park wedding with a surprise dress swap

They decided on a laid-back BBQ-style wedding, with a twist: Lia, whose mom is Chinese, wanted to surprise her with an outfit change into a traditional Chinese gown at the reception, and the results were stunning. Her mom was super surprised, and Lia looked amazing in both her traditional Western dress AND her traditional Chinese gown.

Sunflowers, video games, and ribbon wands at this Kentucky mansion wedding

Sunflowers, video games, and ribbon wands at this Kentucky mansion wedding

A little rain, a lot of love! Deja and William included a bit of everything they love into their Kentucky wedding day at Wiedemann Hill Mansion including video games, sunflowers, ribbon wands, and tons of meaningful moments.

Don’t miss the gorgeous photos in front of the Eastern Redbud trees native to Kentucky, where the wedding took place…