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.

Iridescent Bride Chettara T Photography 2415 2 alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

This iridescent & holographic wedding style is like Lisa Frank all grown up

Who doesn’t love the look of glitter, This iridescent wedding inspiration is brimming with pastel tones, holographic pieces and foil stationery, a super textured and shiny cake, and gorgeous floral arrangements. Who doesn’t love the look of glitter, holo style, and all things shiny?!

Moody romance reigns at this creative wedding in Antigua, Guatemala

Moody romance reigns at this creative wedding in Antigua, Guatemala

Joss and Mike are both artists, producer and designer respectively. Their love for music had brought them together and they both wanted a more artistic (and less traditional) wedding. Joss wanted natural and moody elements, too, like a rustic bouquet with flowers “as they appear in nature” (yes!), black candles, and an off-white dress contrasted with darker makeup. Mike rocked a burgundy suit that took it all to a whole other level.

A tropical California backyard wedding with palms & fire dancing

A tropical California backyard wedding with palms & fire dancing

It may be Winter around here, but it’s summer in our hearts with this wedding dazzling us. Tatiana and Chase’s California backyard wedding was a mix of Hawaiian style, tons of performances (because both of them know so many talented people!), fire dancing, tropical flower crowns, gold shimmery dresses, palm fronds, and so much gorgeousness.

Let’s see how this tropical paradise wedding played out…

Holidays gone ultra chic: moody & dark Christmas wedding inspiration

Holidays gone ultra chic: moody & dark Christmas wedding inspiration

We’ve got some stunning dark Christmas wedding inspiration, but it’s probably not what you’re thinking. There are luminous fairy lights, a holiday-colored macaron tower(!), festive and fizzy drinks, pops of crimson flowers and drapery over lush and dark greenery and pomegranates, modern deep red sculptural cakes, and energy mist favors. This definitely isn’t your usual Christmas wedding decor!