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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Viviana & David’s folklorico meets Dia de los Muertos wedding

A graffiti wall, papel picado, a sugar skull cake, and the cutest little red hat EVER… this is a Dia de los Muertos wedding you must see. Don’t miss the Mexican candy buffet/altar, emotional groom, and the extra special surprise naked demon woman at the ceremony!

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Mel & Tevis’ crafty vegan space wedding

This couple had some twists that threw some family members for a loop, they’re secular, vegan, and genderqueer. But after embracing all of these characteristics, the pair felt like themselves which made them feel AWESOME. Don’t miss the D20 glass-clinking alternative, the memorial bouquet charms, puzzle guestbook, tons of DIY projects, and the best quote about hips you’ll read today… guaranteed.

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Robert & Cecily’s jumpin’ the broom in Kauai wedding

This bright and beautiful Hawaiian day was meant for these two. After a handfasting on the mainland, they continued their ceremony on the beach in Kauai with a lei ceremony, jumping the broom, and a dancing on the beach. This one is intimate, lovely, and true to this adorable pair.

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Gabriela & Jeff’s laid-back colorful vegan fiesta

Get this Mexican-influenced wedding in Portland: lotería matchbooks, mini piñatas (“wandering asses!”), custom papel picado, colorful decor everywhere, a caffeinated six-year-old, and a couple obviously super duper in love. Don’t miss their ultra-sweet, handwritten vows, too.