Rara & Jumana
A couple weekends ago, while I was in Los Angeles whoring it up for network executives, a couple dear friends of mine were getting married at Harbin Hotsprings in Northern California. If you loves you some hippie weddings as much as I do, you must click through the photo of Rara & Jumana below to see the full magic, and hear the song Rara wrote for their first dance.
...so, so sad I missed this one.
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About Ariel Meadow Stallings
Author of Offbeat Bride: Creative Alternatives for Independent Brides, Ariel acts as the publisher of all the Offbeat Empire websites. She lives, loves, and dorks out hard in Seattle, WA.









Rachael said
This is, to me, the most gorgeous and awe-inspiring photo I've seen on this site
Laura said
I most definitely agree Rachael. It's inspiring, they are so in love and it shows.
Dale said
It looks like a film still! So dramatic and powerful.
Autumn said
Unbelievable photograph. The blurriness of the photo captures the energy of the moment. This single image made me feel absolutely overcome with emotion.
lepapillonvert said
Wow. Wow. Wow. I love it!
Jess said
Wow!!! That's the most passionate/sexy/amazing wedding picture I've ever seen…WOW!!!
megan said
i'm not into the hippy thing, but this picture is ridiculously amazing.
Goddess Leonie said
This is completely beautiful.
So, so, so, so good.
What a remarkable wedding ~ a weaving of their spirits and spirituality and community into one.
Laura said
That music gives me shivers!
Sabrina said
Amazing photo – looks like it was a truly beautiful, genuine and meaningful day. And lots of fun!
amber said
i wish i was brave enough to be able to do all that….its in my inner soul, trapped….
Ariel said
Amber, you should know that Rara & Jumana are having two weddings … this one with their community of chosen family, and then another one with their families of origin. It can help with the bravery.
Gena said
This is absolutely beautiful. What gorgeous people!
amber said
oh 2 weddings! man if only i had more time….
i really need to find friends like that! my inner hippy is dieing to come out. Too bad i live in nebraska.
Freya said
Love this. His headpiece is phenomenal.
Carol said
This is beautiful. They look so in love!
Krysten said
Gorgeous. So much seems to be going on around them but they don't notice any of it. They look so in love!
Kagehikaru said
Oh. My. Gosh. This is perfect!
I'm wearing a wreath in my hair as well, and when my fiance asked me if he should too (his hair is longer than mine) I didn't know what to tell him other than 'You'd look silly with flowers in your hair, dear.' But this is perfect for him! I saved the picture, and I'll show him as soon as I possibly can and see what he thinks!
icy lazare said
Love love adore this shot….