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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Crater Lake elopement: Returning to the scene of the proposal 10 years later

Cindy and Jay have been “eloping their lives” long before they officially tied the knot at Crater Lake National Park. Ten years after Jay proposed at the same spot, the couple returned to the rim to exchange vows in a private ceremony that proved good things come to those who wait, hike, and occasionally paddle a canoe.

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Written in the stars: A Mona Megistus wedding beyond the Scryglass

Angelica & Arnold’s Los Angeles wedding was a celestial celebration inspired by Mona Megistus from the video game Genshin Impact, and they blended fantasy, astrology, magic, and romance into one unforgettable day. The couple wanted their wedding to feel like stepping into an enchanted observatory, where the stars aligned to bring two soulmates together, and every detail reflected their shared love of gaming and elegant nerdy aesthetics.

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Vader, vows, and velvet: A Sith-chic Los Angeles wedding

Forget the Jedi robes: Erika and Tyler opted for a galactic alliance at the Oviatt Penthouse at this Sith wedding. From R2-D2 delivering the rings to a potion-based smoke ceremony, every detail of this Los Angeles celebration embraced the delicious tension between the Light and Dark sides of the Force.

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Get inspired by this glitter drag wedding shoot

This isn’t your typical wedding profile…it’s pure queer eye candy! House of Touché took over a queer-owned farm for a Halloween drag spectacular filled with glitter beards, sequined gowns, smoke bombs, and joy that cracked right through the makeup. Think spooky, glittery, theatrical energy instead of tradition, and a reminder that all weddings are performance art.