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.

Funky instruments & muted flowers at this dark and eclectic inspiration shoot at an old Brooklyn theater

Funky instruments & muted flowers at this dark and eclectic inspiration shoot at an old Brooklyn theater

I love how this inspiration shoot combines the traditional with the ultra eclectic, which seems to really reflect what’s happening in offbeat weddings right now. We’re all about embracing traditions we feel resonate and tossing out what doesn’t. The best part of this shoot for me was the venue: a dusty old theater in Red Hook, Brooklyn, called the Jalopy Theater. Think tons of funky instruments, dark and shadowy corners, and a wedding vibes that totally matches.

A crawfish boil, tacos, & musical architecture at this NoLA wedding

A crawfish boil, tacos, & musical architecture at this music box village wedding

April and Kyle’s wedding was the first ever ceremony and reception to take place at the Music Box Village. The Music Box Village space is an open-aired arrangement of unique pieces of musical architecture — shacks and structures designed to make a variety of sounds — accompanied by the performers’ instruments and women dancers from Dancing Grounds and is completely outdoors.

Motorcycles, leather, & romance at this rock 'n' roll Savannah wedding

Motorcycles, leather, & romance at this rock ‘n’ roll Savannah wedding

Deanna and Larry got married in front of Forsyth Fountain in Savannah, GA. It was a rock ‘n’ roll Savannah wedding to remember. When you see Larry’s entrance, you’re going to lose it. Instead of walking down the aisle… he rode down it in a motorcycle! He then surprised Deanna with custom leather vests to rock while they rode off into the sunset together after the ceremony.

Don’t miss Deanna’s fab bouquet of large peonies, anemones, and lush greenery and of course, their killer groom’s cake!

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The artwork at this multicultural League of Legends wedding will blow your mind

Our theme was our favorite video game, League of Legends. We wanted to incorporate our love of the game but still make our non-gamer guests comfortable. Even in the early stages of planning, we applied this theme.

Our save-the-dates, invites, and even our engagement photos included handmade illustrations made by me with some kind of League of Legends Easter egg.