The Gays Have Just Taken Weddings to the Next Level
If you haven’t heard, gay weddings are all the rage these days. Why? Because we can get married everywhere now! Even in Kim Davis’ office thankyouverymuch.
Chances are you may have been invited to one by now, but with last spring’s SCOTUS decision to legalize gay marriage nationally, you can expect to be invited to many more in the near future (everyone needs at least a few months to plan). As you might imagine, these weddings will be fab-oo-lous. Not just because the LGBT community is know for their exemplary taste, but because we’re able to redefine the standards of what a wedding should look like.
Tradition is beautiful, and while many gay weddings will have a conventional structures to their ceremonies, many gay couples are taking the opportunity to explode standards and create the ideal celebration of love they’ve always dreamed of!
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These weddings are the gayest, in the BEST possible way…
1. A Magical Entrance
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Go Big ‘n Gay or go home! Why not arrive to your nuptials atop a pair of magical, turbo-engined unicorns! Newlyweds Michael Buchanan and his husband Jason Gilbert showed up to the alter on some very special jet skis wearing cute, blue shorts on this steeds. SHANTAY, y’all can stay.
2. So This Is Actually a Thing
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When it happens once, it’s unique, when it happens TWICE, it’s trending. Here’s a gay, Jewish couple riding up to the alter on a unicorn crested with the Star of David. You’re welcome universe. Outgay that.
3. Indian Flair
“I have photographed Indian weddings before and I have photographed gay and lesbian weddings before, but never have I ever shot an Indian lesbian wedding,” said photographer Steph Grant about Shannon and Seema’s wedding. “WOW. My heart!” The couple’s beautiful photos went viral back in 2013, and we can see why. They are #stunning
4. Informal is the New Formal
Don’t wanna put up with all the fuss and muss of a formal ceremony? Throw on some cute white tux shirts, suspenders and get the damn thing done at City Hall – in the name of LOVE! Why not treat yourself to a street-side hotdog afterwards? You’ve earned it ladies.
5. For the Love of Animals (And Each Other)
Animal lovers and Vegans Joshua and James said their “I do’s” amidst “Moos” at the Woodstock Animal Sanctuary in New York. What a way to surround yourselves with love?
6. Temple of Love
Couple Lok Man and Guillaume shared their pre-wedding ceremonies at a Holy Water Temple in Bali wearing traditional costume.
7. Don’t Be a Bum
If anything, gay men know how to throw a great party.
8. Go Vintage
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Vintage-rustic is still in. Couple Dani and Mattie went with lace, babies breath, and plenty of darling Etys-esque accents to create the most Instagrammable wedding we’ve ever seen.
9. Werque That Train
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As they say, this is YOUR day to do whatever you want. If you’ve always wanted to walk down the aisle with a flowing white train YOU GET IT GURL.
10. The Classic
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More and more churches are totally down with performing gay weddings every year. If religion is important to you, chances are you can find a gorgeous venue like this to host your ceremony.
11. Matchy-Matchy
Matching isn’t always a bad thing. This duo looks suspended in their love. Who wore it better? Doesn’t matter! Everyone wins at a good wedding — and a gay umbrella to boot!
12. Ebony and Ivory
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This couple is rocking the whites: Creams for the gents, white tulle for the ladies, and Crest-White-Strip white for the grooms!
13. The Perfect Metaphor
The only thing more beautiful than the symbolism of getting married on a bridge is the trains on both of those dresses. That’s a lot of fabric to stuff into the back of the limo!
14. This Takes the Cake
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OK — we’ve avoided covering cakes so far, but this one was just too good not to include. Michael & Matej built their love brick by brick, and now they have this fabulous cake to show for it.
15. Another Taste of India
Equally as amazing in color, costume and love is this photo of Lucas and Moe in another traditional Indian ceremony.
16. Wine Country Women
This next one classes it up a bit: Couple Rachel and Haley said their vows above a gorgeous vista in Cali wine country. Check out that view! Wowee!
17. Covered in Love and Rainbows
Why not go out in style? Instead of classic rice, opt for rainbow confetti (of course.)
18. Signs of a Gay Wedding
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And when all is said and done, after the gifts have been unwrapped, this is a sure sign that a gay wedding just occurred.