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.

Superheroes, comic books, and an heirloom dress slayed us at this California wedding

Superheroes, motorcycles, & an heirloom dress slayed us at this Pasadena wedding

Osdael and Breseida’s Pasadena wedding was completely customized to their personalities, including showcasing their love of motorcycle riding by replacing their guestbook with their personal motorcycle helmets. That’s one way of keeping everyone on your mind, literally. They both tied in their love of superheroes in to the cake, cupcakes, and the groomsmen’s cufflinks and socks. Y’all know we love a good comic book and superhero wedding! Hulk smash that cake.

A desert Winter Solstice wedding with herbs & a tea bar

A Winter Solstice wedding with an herb bouquet

With icy shades of silver and white, dotted with greenery, this gorgeous desert Winter Solstice wedding in Arizona was eco-friendly, full of the scents of fresh herbs, and delicious in its tea bar and gorgeous white cake. Plus, it was on the night of the Ursid's meteor shower!

Don’t miss the stories of all the musical performances from this clearly talented family!

Engaged in Thailand and wed at a tiny Santa Barbara courthouse wedding

Engaged in Thailand and wed at a tiny Santa Barbara courthouse wedding

Susan and Horacio had a sweet, sunny, and small Santa Barbara courthouse wedding. Horacio’s suit was made by a tailor in Thailand and Susan’s flowing dress was from lulus.com. But we’ve got the whole story straight from the couple! Let’s hear about their fab, tiny wedding from them…

Chile, Burning Man, and coastlines merge at this multicultural anniversary session

Chile, Burning Man, and coastlines merge at this multicultural anniversary photo shoot

This couple had a multicultural anniversary photo shoot that drew inspiration from Burning Man, the Chilean circus culture to focus on something organic and natural. They incorporated both forest and ocean imagery to represent their backgrounds. Don’t miss all the color, textures, and quirkiness that represented their respective cultures including the handmade hat and headpiece, as well as the parasol, which had little hearts, typical from the Aymara from the north of Chile.