Category Archive

LGBTQ

At Offbeat Wed, we celebrate all queer identities and have subcategories for lesbian weddings, transgender weddings, gay weddings, and bisexuality & pansexuality, as well as genderqueer and non-binary gender identity issues.

Genderqueer Halloween Viking Wedding photos by Carmelisse Photography6 e1650428340355 alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

Raise an axe to this viking wedding

This genderqueer and nonbinary couple’s vision for their gothic viking wedding was that they were all returning from battle, holding their weapons. What a vibe! See how this couple charged headfirst into planning a nontraditional gothic viking wedding.

Nonbinary Gender fluid couture Photography by Weirdo Weddings72 e1649766129672 alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

“Same-sex” is not an inclusive label: 5 reasons we should stop using it

There was a time when the term “same-sex” was revolutionary. D+ Meg of River and Root Photography are sharing their top 5 reasons why wedding vendors should avoid the term “same-sex” without explicit permission from the couple.

Bright and Colorful engagement Photos by Tara Arseven Photography14 e1644377611472 alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

A bright and colorful lesbian engagement shoot

We can’t decide what’s taking our breath away…The way Kimberly and Suselina look at each other or how their outfits POP against the downtown Dallas cityscape. When Tara Arseven Photography shared this bright and colorful lesbian engagement shoot with us, we just couldn’t get enough of that flowing red skirt and yellow patterned dress! Oh, and wait till you see the surprise from their super sweet proposal story.

Rockabilly wedding nontraditional red wedding dress Photos by Charles Lee Photography14 alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

Rockabilly lesbian wedding with a nontraditional red wedding dress

This artsy couple threw a rockabilly wedding on April Fool’s Day. Their dress code was red and black, and one of the brides even scored a nontraditional red wedding dress by thinking outside the box!

Fashionable Sunset Spain Elopement Photos by Joy Zamora8 alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

Fall in love with high fashion at this gay wedding in Spain

These grooms escaped to Valencia to elope on a Spanish mountaintop dressed in the utmost high fashion. Don’t miss their impeccable outfit changes and the flamenco group who serenaded them after their vows… and the VIDEO omg omg omg.

Elegant Wedding Celebrating Black Lesbian Love Photos by Evoke Photography16 alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

An elegant wedding celebrating Black lesbian love

Niya and Tenai wanted an elegant waterfront wedding to celebrate their Black lesbian love. Don’t miss the stunning white suit and the sparkly outfit change!