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plus size

Whether you self-identify as a plus size bride, fat bride, curvy bride, or bootylicious bride, this archive is full of inspiration, fashion tips, and body-positive wedding and fashion advice, plus real pictures from real wedding from really gorgeous brides of all sizes and shapes.

Halloween Elopement on Offbeat Bride photos by Rachel Brookstein Photography 29

Beautiful waterfall nerdy Halloween elopement

We had a Halloween elopment for insurance purposes, but we said our vows by a waterfall and the park was deserted and we really felt like we were the only two people in the world.

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Satanic wedding in Hell on Devils Night – with vows!

We got married in Hell, Michigan and did most of our photos beforehand at the Elmwood Cemetery in Detroit. We wanted a whole “Wed Til’ We’re Dead” mood, and the location definitely helped…

blended family non denominational wedding on offbeat bride 10

This blended family non-denominational wedding was COVID-safe and broadcast via ZOOM

I come from a blended family, and there were no second thoughts when my partner disclosed him having two children from a prior marriage to me. When we met, everything settled naturally. Family is truly whoever you want it to be — I believe this whole-heartedly.

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A quirky time travel transgender lesbian wedding

Time travel embraces change and innovation… that makes it the perfect wedding theme for these two. Jenn is a proud trans woman, an activist, a gamer geek, an IT professional, and an improv actor. Bree is a proud lesbian, a mom of two, a teacher of many, and a body positivity advocate.