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Ashley Rodriguez-Vargas approaches Dionne Vargas for their first look on a terrace at Villa Emden, Brissago Island, Switzerland.

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Ashley and Dionne’s Destination Wedding on Brissago Island in Switzerland

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These two brides married at Villa Emden on Brissago Island in Switzerland, exchanging vows beside Lake Maggiore. Their summer wedding blended a jazz band and...

Ben and Nolan share a first kiss holding a white floral bouquet at Mayer State Park in Mosier, OR.

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Ben and Nolan’s Columbia River Gorge Wedding Featured Two Grooms, One Bouquet and No Phones

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Ben and Nolan married at Mayer State Park in Mosier, Oregon, on a meadow above the Columbia River Gorge, with their best mutual friend officiating...

Rafaela and Nathalia smile at each other on the beach at Pouso das Flores in Paraty, Brazil.

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Rafaela and Nathalia’s Paraty Wedding Arrived by Boat to a Caiçara Community at the Edge of the Atlantic Forest

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Rafaela and Nathalia married on Sept. 13, 2025, at Pouso das Flores, a caiçara community on the coast of Paraty, Rio de Janeiro, reachable only...

Inspiration

Elevated monochromatic minimalism wedding inspiration

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Get inspired by minimalism wedding ideas that reflect individuality and romance, perfect for LGBTQ+ celebrations in an artistic setting.

brides write their wedding vows by a lake while dog waits patiently

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These brides hiked to a lake for their Colorado mountain wedding

Kirsten Palladino 0 8 min read

For their Colorado mountain wedding, Sierra and Merina, along with their 10 wedding guests, hiked to a lake in Buena Vista, Colorado.

bride with colored hair in a colorful steampunk wedding gown and groom in a black suit with a rainbow floral pattern overlay and matching bow tie with their dog

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A zebracorn rainbow wedding with Squishmallows and a mirrored chuppah

Kirsten Palladino 0 4 min read

Dani and Eric got married in a colorful zebracorn rainbow wedding at their favorite plant store in St. Petersburg, Florida.

Lesbian wedding ceremony photo of two brides exchanging wedding rings

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Intentional and intimate lesbian wedding in St. Louis

Kirsten Palladino 0 2 min read

Madeline and Richelle's intentional and intimate lesbian wedding at a brewery in St. Louis featured a women-only event with a fun afterparty.

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This Gulf Coast wedding in Destin, Florida, included groomswomen, coastal decor and welcome drinks

Kirsten Palladino 0 7 min read

When guests arrived at the ceremony location, they were greeted with fruit-infused water and glasses of champagne, sounds of the greatest love songs, soft breezes...

Two grooms laying on each other in a pale pink boat with red and orange flowers

Inspiration

Colorful Wes Anderson gay wedding inspiration in Downtown Austin

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The inspiration behind this gay wedding inspiration photo shoot is deeply rooted in the distinctive style of filmmaker Wes Anderson.

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Glamorous winter wedding in San Diego

Molly Sprayregen 1 1 min read

Warm up with this glamorous winter wedding featuring an urban cityscapes backdrop and a gorgeous blue tuxedo!

Engagement

Engagement session at Central Park with rainbow bubbles

Fin Leary 0 1 min read

Ramy and Hsin-I are getting married in Taiwan in August and wanted to celebrate their engagement with fun, elegant photos in Central Park.

Lesbian couple kissing at their Colorado elopement

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A Colorado elopement in Rocky Mountain National Park

Kirsten Palladino 0 2 min read

Brides Allison and Hannah decided to skip a big wedding and elope in Rocky Mountain National Park instead.

Two white brides, one in a white dress with blonde hair and one in a blue suit, stand on a balcony, laughing.

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From a New York first date to a New Orleans fall LGBTQ+ wedding with a second line and Polaroid guest book

Marley Madding 0 2 min read

The couple didn’t want anything too extravagant for their LGBTQ+ wedding, but did want to elicit a vibrant feel from their chosen plants and flowers,...