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June is LGBTQ Pride Month, and there’s no better way to celebrate it than by sharing these touching same-sex wedding photos.
At the end of the 20th century, gay weddings without legal recognition became more and more popular. The first nation, however, to provide a law for the marriage of same-sex people was the Netherlands (2001).
This marked a turning point in public approval for marriage equality, and now, there’s at least one country for every continent to allow gay and lesbian weddings.
From lavish country weddings to quick visits to the city hall, these photographers have captured some of the most emotional gay marriage moments. Scroll down to enjoy images that prove love knows no boundaries, and vote for your favorite ones!
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Wezbie 7 years ago
I don't understand who the F can feel the need to say something horrible about any of these. It doesn't directly affect you in any way. Anyone that has even been in love should understand that their love is exactly the same. I'm straight and married and I cannot imagine having to live with people telling me our love is wrong. Our love is no different than theirs. it is something so beautiful and no one should be made to fight for it in the first place.
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Simon Kwan 7 years ago
I had a similar expression as I held back tears when I saw my wife walking towards me in her wedding dress. Love knows no bounds!
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Which Country First Legalized Same-Sex Marriage and When?
The honor of being the first country to legalize same-sex marriage goes to the Netherlands. In a landmark move, on April 1, 2001, the Netherlands made history by becoming the first nation in the world to grant same-sex couples the right to marry (via Pew Research Center).
This groundbreaking decision didn’t happen overnight. It was the result of years of advocacy, activism, and a shift in societal attitudes toward seeing LGBT weddings as something not only acceptable but also legitimate. The Dutch approach to marriage equality set a precedent for the rest of the world, inspiring a wave of change across various continents.
Since then, numerous countries have followed suit, recognizing the importance of equality and the right for all individuals to celebrate their love through marriage, regardless of gender.
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Smiley Rie 7 years ago
Hate to think how much these guys have gone through to get here. Glad they have though & hope it's all happiness & understanding from now
Which Country Has More Recently Legalized Same-Sex Marriage?
The global movement for marriage equality continues as more countries are embracing the rights of same-sex couples. The most recent addition to this growing list is Nepal, where same-sex marriage was recognized on November 29, 2023, marking a significant milestone for LGBTQ+ rights in Asia (via Pink News).
According to Time Magazine, Estonia is set to join the ranks of countries legalizing same-sex marriage with the law scheduled to come into effect on January 1, 2024.
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In How Many Countries Same-Sex Marriage Is Legal?
With the addition of Estonia in 2024, a total of 36 countries legalized same-sex marriage across the world (via EqualDex). Europe leads the way with 20 countries—the Netherlands, Spain, and Belgium among the early adopters—setting a precedent for others to follow. Across the Atlantic, the Americas have seen 11 countries legalize same-sex marriage.
In Asia and Oceania, things are moving forward too. Now, there are four countries where same-sex marriage is a yes! Australia and New Zealand in Oceania have been joined by Taiwan, an Asian leader for LGBTQ+ rights, and most recently by Nepal, marking a significant step for the region.
Africa, more conservative on this front, still has South Africa as the sole nation on the continent to legalize same-sex marriage. South Africa was also the first country in the world to safeguard sexual orientation as a human right in its Constitution—it happened in 1996, following the end of the apartheid.
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Kerri Russ 7 years ago
These are the ones that hit me most... the ones you KNOW have waited their entire lives to be able to formalize their union like everyone else. How many unaccepting family member and friends did they lose along the way only to finally have this satisfaction? LOVE this picture!
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Mae_Day_All_Day 7 years ago
To the groom (to the groom), to the bride (to the bride) from you sister Angelicaaa who is always by your side... (sorry I had to)
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Kerri Russ 7 years ago
So sweet... with their kids looking on... that little guy looks like he's just waiting for the one on the left to smile or cry.
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Merty Robinson 7 years ago
This is Brighton-I used to live near here, great place to live, and great choice for a wedding photo.
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Cheryl Troutt 7 years ago
Yippee, I am married to the man of my dreams. I couldn't get any happier today!
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Sergio Bicerra Descalzi 7 years ago
Getting married and sharing a beer in the middle of the ceremony, how cool is that!
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Kerri Russ 7 years ago
This picture is so freaking fantastic. It makes me wonder if they knew these guys and planned it or if it just happened. Is that a bra on the stick? Great photo!
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Cheryl Troutt 7 years ago
I'm in Hawaii, getting married to a wonderful man. My life now starts a wonderful new journey through the years of love with you.
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Crystal Pruitt 7 years ago
The raw emotion displayed on her face is one of the reasons I still have hope for humanity. It's truly beautiful.
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Clarissa Funk 7 years ago
her face... so touching. can't imagine what most of these ppl must have gone through to live their lives how they want
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Adriana Rosales 7 years ago
This is such an awesome shot. It's a hs friend of mine playing her ukelele at her moms' wedding 🤗😍
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Fi-Dunc Wood 6 years ago
Can't imagine what you had to go through to get there. Congratulations ❤️
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Janet Crompton 7 years ago
So much joy and happiness wishing you all the best in your new married life x
We hope these beautiful same-sex marriage pictures have touched your heart as much as they did ours. Now, it’s your turn to spread the love! Share your thoughts and upvote the gay and lesbian wedding photos that made you smile the most. We invite you to keep the conversation kind and full of positivity, celebrating love in all its forms!
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Sunshine Stacey 7 years ago
My wife and I got married on Saturday! 6/3/17. It was a fairytale day! LoveWinsWe...bb-png.jpg 
Atlantin 7 years ago
Congratulations and best wishes for your future! You two are a beautiful couple <3
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Erin Hill 7 years ago
These pictures are just so lovely! I come from a Christian family, and while I am one myself, my family is not very tolerant of this kind of thing. But I never understood that. Why would you go to Hell for loving someone? I mean, look at how happy these people are! If only everyone could be accepting of this kind of thing, and then the world would be a much nicer place
Kim C 7 years ago
Same thing here. My dad is so against it! It's their choice and lifestyle not ours! There is nothing wrong with being happy with and loving the same-sex as you.
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Theo Ferreira 7 years ago
Just from the point of view of a normal straight guy: When I see the love in some of these people's eyes, I get all warm inside and wish that one day I could be so lucky.
Amanda 7 years ago
I wish (as a straight girl) that someone could ever possibly love me this much. It's absolutely beautiful.
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João Paulo 7 years ago
One of the most adorable couples I have ever met. 18947149_1...d5f7df.jpg 
Alexis King 7 years ago
Awesome Photos - Love Wins - Best Day of my Life wedding-59...fc2bc4.jpg 
stacyh 7 years ago
Such happiness coming from both of you. Congratulations!!
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Paul Narsavage 7 years ago
Such great pictures of love! It's amazing, my husband and I are coming up on our 1-yr anniversary! Such a wonderful day surrounded by family and friends! 14178_Mike...fc400f.jpg 
Mima Simic 7 years ago
got married in vegas, and - believe it or not - we are still together! (ps not to brag, but we were the first domestic lesbian couple featured in the most popular croatian women's magazine, gloria:) IMG_2167-5...939586.jpg 
Madeline Williams 7 years ago
My Daughter just got married on Saturday, 6/3/17! Beautiful couple, beautiful wedding! Terra-and-...509aa6.jpg 
person (i think) 7 years ago
Thanks for sharing the picture with us! I wish them all the best! :D
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Tracy 7 years ago
How can anyone even think about denying these beautiful people the obvious love and joy they share with each other? We should all be so lucky!
Peter Ager 7 years ago
So much happiness and love in these pictures. If you find these in any way offensive, maybe you should come to the realisation that the problem lies, not with these people, the problem lies with you.
bloggergirl 7 years ago
if two people love each other shouldn't they have the chance to make sure their partner is theirs in a way no matter what the marriage
Sagar Sarkar 7 years ago
Bless them all. Give your partner all the love you can. Because you don't know when there's no time. I lost my love just a week back in bronchopneumonia. In a country where I live I don't have anyone or anywhere to go and cry or express what I am suffering inside, because people does not accept same sex love here. I wish all the happiness showers on them. And as I said, give the best of love while you can, cause you don't know when there's no time.
person (i think) 7 years ago
I know it is not the same as having support in-person, but maybe an online community could help you? People who have gone through this might be able to be there for you in ways that someone on the outside cannot, or maybe you could find a safe space to talk about things, etc. Does anyone have any good [non-vague] suggestions of supportive online communities? (if that would help you, Sakar Sarkar)
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bi mermaid (she/her/hers) 1 year ago
I'm getting warm fuzzies looking at these! Love! 💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗
Charlotte 7 years ago
I married my beautiful wife over a year ago. Even the rain couldn't stop our happiness. 13147401_1...4134f1.jpg 
Pierre Dopchie 7 years ago
To all the bigots out there who want to stop being stupid, read these guys' work : Simon Levay, Roger Gorski, Bill Byne And understand that homosexuality is not a choice, it's natural, determined at birth...
Elina Kuusisto 7 years ago
These are just wonderful! I wish each of these couples a lifetime of happiness and joy <3
Amina Hays 7 years ago
I don't know what it feels like to be loved so much by someone, as much as these guys love each other. It looks wonderful.
Alexandra Miles Arias 7 years ago
I was smiling throughout the whole post, how could we be against it??!!
Charlotte 7 years ago
I wonder why someone has downvoted your comment? I do not understand how anyone can find your comment bad/offensive/unlikeable.
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Charlotte 7 years ago
I know I already added 1 picture, but I can't help myself ;P. 7538659_or...115ddb.jpg 
Amir Ali Ahz 7 years ago
im 23 years old and going to move to Canada in future....im from iran and being gay is a crime here . im open to my friends and family....I hope somebody I would be lucky enough to be loved and love someone and make my own family and have kids and dogs and everything....<3
Susan Clerici 7 years ago
There is no way to vote. The love and happiness pops through the screen . The William Blake poem comes to mind. (A few years from now, this really will be realized as marriage, not same sex marriage or anything else finally. And someone will say: ) "Children of a future age, reading this indignant page, there was once a time when love sweet love was thought a crime." Congratulations all
Tarah Abad 7 years ago
Love all these pictures. Thank you for sharing . My wife and I got married 1/7/17 and it was the best day of our lives. I am so happy and blessed to be able to finally marry the love of my life!! #loveislove #MrsandMrsAbad
TheGayPandas 4 years ago
Me and my girlfriend as of today have already talked about marrige for a while. Unfortunately, we are underage and cannot even get engaged. BUT I am putting aside half of my money twards a ring. I am going to make SURE that it is real when we get engaged.
TheGayPandas 4 years ago
And, everytime that I get paid, I'm setting aside half of my paycheck for the ring. The other stuff for my own things.
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Ann Abdelzaher 7 years ago
How can anyone look at the love and happiness between these couples and say that it's wrong. I have friends who were finally able to get married after years. Love is love let them enjoy it! Congrats to all these wonderful couples.
Kim Martinez 7 years ago
I love the "10+" at the beginning, yet there's 178 beautiful weddings! Thank you for this.
Margie Lazou 7 years ago
Brought tears to my eyes! If I were so lucky as to find love like that! Go you all!
Taz Winkel-Opleier 7 years ago
How happy these couples look! As a wedding photographer who has been privileged to photograph many special days over the years I've come to the conclusion that love is love. All weddings are beautifully happy days.
David Glassco 7 years ago
How can I add a pic from our wedding? I have a pic that would be perfect.
person (i think) 7 years ago
I think it is too late to add a picture (there is usually a kind of obvious(?) place at the top and a place at the bottom to add pictures, but those are not showing up on my screen right now), but you could always post it in the comments like some other people have :). I know it wont get the same exposure, but you could still share it with us! :)
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sumit kumar dey 7 years ago
couldn't think of them as photographs... had to upvote each and every single one of them.
Amanda 7 years ago
These are beautiful, and you can believe what you wish. I am for LGBTQ+, but thank you for not making a sarcastic or offensive comment.
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Buk Lao 7 years ago
This offends me as a vegan transgender atheist who vapes and crossfits 4 times a week and im also a male feminist as I identify myself as a pastafarian apache helicopter dog mega multi combo god of hyper death and if you dont agree with me. You're an ignorant arrogant globaphobic sexist lesbian.
and_a_touch_of_the_’tism 1 year ago
Translation: I am an attention-seeking idiot trying to mock people.
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Mariana Janošová 7 years ago
Sad to read all the comments... Where is the Light? Where is the Truth in lives? Maranatha!
Sofia Bellavista 7 years ago
Oh come on don't be so hard on yourself! ;-D
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RedPanda 7 years ago
"They" are human beings, "they" shouldn't have had to fight for a right that's a human right. Your ignorance is sad, you must be lonely.
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Sunshine Stacey 7 years ago
My wife and I got married on Saturday! 6/3/17. It was a fairytale day! LoveWinsWe...bb-png.jpg
Atlantin 7 years ago
Congratulations and best wishes for your future! You two are a beautiful couple <3
Load More Replies... Erin Hill 7 years ago
These pictures are just so lovely! I come from a Christian family, and while I am one myself, my family is not very tolerant of this kind of thing. But I never understood that. Why would you go to Hell for loving someone? I mean, look at how happy these people are! If only everyone could be accepting of this kind of thing, and then the world would be a much nicer place
Kim C 7 years ago
Same thing here. My dad is so against it! It's their choice and lifestyle not ours! There is nothing wrong with being happy with and loving the same-sex as you.
Load More Replies... Theo Ferreira 7 years ago
Just from the point of view of a normal straight guy: When I see the love in some of these people's eyes, I get all warm inside and wish that one day I could be so lucky.
Amanda 7 years ago
I wish (as a straight girl) that someone could ever possibly love me this much. It's absolutely beautiful.
Load More Replies... João Paulo 7 years ago
One of the most adorable couples I have ever met. 18947149_1...d5f7df.jpg
Alexis King 7 years ago
Awesome Photos - Love Wins - Best Day of my Life wedding-59...fc2bc4.jpg
stacyh 7 years ago
Such happiness coming from both of you. Congratulations!!
Load More Replies... Paul Narsavage 7 years ago
Such great pictures of love! It's amazing, my husband and I are coming up on our 1-yr anniversary! Such a wonderful day surrounded by family and friends! 14178_Mike...fc400f.jpg
Mima Simic 7 years ago
got married in vegas, and - believe it or not - we are still together! (ps not to brag, but we were the first domestic lesbian couple featured in the most popular croatian women's magazine, gloria:) IMG_2167-5...939586.jpg
Madeline Williams 7 years ago
My Daughter just got married on Saturday, 6/3/17! Beautiful couple, beautiful wedding! Terra-and-...509aa6.jpg
person (i think) 7 years ago
Thanks for sharing the picture with us! I wish them all the best! :D
Load More Replies... Tracy 7 years ago
How can anyone even think about denying these beautiful people the obvious love and joy they share with each other? We should all be so lucky!
Peter Ager 7 years ago
So much happiness and love in these pictures. If you find these in any way offensive, maybe you should come to the realisation that the problem lies, not with these people, the problem lies with you.
bloggergirl 7 years ago
if two people love each other shouldn't they have the chance to make sure their partner is theirs in a way no matter what the marriage
Sagar Sarkar 7 years ago
Bless them all. Give your partner all the love you can. Because you don't know when there's no time. I lost my love just a week back in bronchopneumonia. In a country where I live I don't have anyone or anywhere to go and cry or express what I am suffering inside, because people does not accept same sex love here. I wish all the happiness showers on them. And as I said, give the best of love while you can, cause you don't know when there's no time.
person (i think) 7 years ago
I know it is not the same as having support in-person, but maybe an online community could help you? People who have gone through this might be able to be there for you in ways that someone on the outside cannot, or maybe you could find a safe space to talk about things, etc. Does anyone have any good [non-vague] suggestions of supportive online communities? (if that would help you, Sakar Sarkar)
Load More Replies... bi mermaid (she/her/hers) 1 year ago
I'm getting warm fuzzies looking at these! Love! 💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗
Charlotte 7 years ago
I married my beautiful wife over a year ago. Even the rain couldn't stop our happiness. 13147401_1...4134f1.jpg
Pierre Dopchie 7 years ago
To all the bigots out there who want to stop being stupid, read these guys' work : Simon Levay, Roger Gorski, Bill Byne And understand that homosexuality is not a choice, it's natural, determined at birth...
Elina Kuusisto 7 years ago
These are just wonderful! I wish each of these couples a lifetime of happiness and joy <3
Amina Hays 7 years ago
I don't know what it feels like to be loved so much by someone, as much as these guys love each other. It looks wonderful.
Alexandra Miles Arias 7 years ago
I was smiling throughout the whole post, how could we be against it??!!
Charlotte 7 years ago
I wonder why someone has downvoted your comment? I do not understand how anyone can find your comment bad/offensive/unlikeable.
Load More Replies... Charlotte 7 years ago
I know I already added 1 picture, but I can't help myself ;P. 7538659_or...115ddb.jpg
Amir Ali Ahz 7 years ago
im 23 years old and going to move to Canada in future....im from iran and being gay is a crime here . im open to my friends and family....I hope somebody I would be lucky enough to be loved and love someone and make my own family and have kids and dogs and everything....<3
Susan Clerici 7 years ago
There is no way to vote. The love and happiness pops through the screen . The William Blake poem comes to mind. (A few years from now, this really will be realized as marriage, not same sex marriage or anything else finally. And someone will say: ) "Children of a future age, reading this indignant page, there was once a time when love sweet love was thought a crime." Congratulations all
Tarah Abad 7 years ago
Love all these pictures. Thank you for sharing . My wife and I got married 1/7/17 and it was the best day of our lives. I am so happy and blessed to be able to finally marry the love of my life!! #loveislove #MrsandMrsAbad
TheGayPandas 4 years ago
Me and my girlfriend as of today have already talked about marrige for a while. Unfortunately, we are underage and cannot even get engaged. BUT I am putting aside half of my money twards a ring. I am going to make SURE that it is real when we get engaged.
TheGayPandas 4 years ago
And, everytime that I get paid, I'm setting aside half of my paycheck for the ring. The other stuff for my own things.
Load More Replies... Ann Abdelzaher 7 years ago
How can anyone look at the love and happiness between these couples and say that it's wrong. I have friends who were finally able to get married after years. Love is love let them enjoy it! Congrats to all these wonderful couples.
Kim Martinez 7 years ago
I love the "10+" at the beginning, yet there's 178 beautiful weddings! Thank you for this.
Margie Lazou 7 years ago
Brought tears to my eyes! If I were so lucky as to find love like that! Go you all!
Taz Winkel-Opleier 7 years ago
How happy these couples look! As a wedding photographer who has been privileged to photograph many special days over the years I've come to the conclusion that love is love. All weddings are beautifully happy days.
David Glassco 7 years ago
How can I add a pic from our wedding? I have a pic that would be perfect.
person (i think) 7 years ago
I think it is too late to add a picture (there is usually a kind of obvious(?) place at the top and a place at the bottom to add pictures, but those are not showing up on my screen right now), but you could always post it in the comments like some other people have :). I know it wont get the same exposure, but you could still share it with us! :)
Load More Replies... sumit kumar dey 7 years ago
couldn't think of them as photographs... had to upvote each and every single one of them.
Amanda 7 years ago
These are beautiful, and you can believe what you wish. I am for LGBTQ+, but thank you for not making a sarcastic or offensive comment.
Load More Replies... Buk Lao 7 years ago
This offends me as a vegan transgender atheist who vapes and crossfits 4 times a week and im also a male feminist as I identify myself as a pastafarian apache helicopter dog mega multi combo god of hyper death and if you dont agree with me. You're an ignorant arrogant globaphobic sexist lesbian.
and_a_touch_of_the_’tism 1 year ago
Translation: I am an attention-seeking idiot trying to mock people.
Load More Replies... Mariana Janošová 7 years ago
Sad to read all the comments... Where is the Light? Where is the Truth in lives? Maranatha!
Sofia Bellavista 7 years ago
Oh come on don't be so hard on yourself! ;-D
Load More Replies... RedPanda 7 years ago
"They" are human beings, "they" shouldn't have had to fight for a right that's a human right. Your ignorance is sad, you must be lonely.
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