Love is in the air, so here are 5 LGBTQ+ weddings for you to enjoy! Hope you find some inspo for your own day!

Paige + Annaliese’s Viral Elopement featured on Insider Magazine

These two got eloped in a courthouse in Texas during the pandemic in 2020. They are both military, so they wanted to tie the knot quickly so they could get stationed together. They’ve both deployed and tested their relationship, but they’ve only come out stronger. Since they didn’t have a chance to get real wedding photos, we decided to do a fun photo shoot on the beach where they could buy cheap wedding dresses and jump in the water (known as a “trash the dress” photo shoot). We had a blast, and it caught the attention of Insider magazine and Tiktok fans!

P+A are so cute and sweet. I could tell how in love they are from the photos and from how they interacted in the photo shoot. They were such a dream to shoot with. They were super natural in front of the camera, even though they tried to convince me that they were not photogenic and were worried about being uncomfortable getting their picture taken. Their love was such a beautiful thing to witness, and they were comfortable in front of the camera within 5 minutes. They were giggly, fun, and down for an adventure the whole time!

Sponsor @lgbtweddings

Florals @petalandfernwnc
Photography @parallel33photography
Couple @paigeenglish23
Hair/Makeup @justlago
Gowns @jjshouseofficial

Melissa + Chelsea’s Tropical Garden wedding

So many rainbow elements! Rainbow-bottom vans shoes for their whole wedding party, an epic rainbow cake, and a flag grand entrance, this day had so many fun wedding ideas!

Venue Grand Tradition Estate, Fallbrook, San Diego

Photography Parallel33 Photography

Floral and Decor Simply Heavenly Events

DJ Aeron – Bouquet Sound

Videography Blue Tiger Films

HMU – Mobile Beauty Team

Cake Batter Up Bakery

Sophia + Nikki’s Pink Glam Wedding

The famous Pink La Valencia hotel, sparkles, gold accents, outrageous florals, and a breathtaking blue sea, this was the most perfect wedding ever! Sophia serves looks while Nikki served jokes and good vibes. I loved their day so much! Peep the towering pink and rainbow cake!

Venue @lavalenciahotel
Coordination @creativeaffairsinc
Photography @parallel33photography
Videography @ryanfilms_sd
Florals @botanicamuse
Arch @enticingtableswelds
Makeup @ashleyfierromua
DJ @samdiegoevents
Gown @grace_loves_lace
Rentals @brighteventrentals
Hair @katielheureux
Couple @mydadinventedtheilluminati @niknakpattywak87

Melissa + Kristin’s Cultural Traditions Japanese Garden Wedding

With traditional moments as part of Melissa + Kristin’s wedding, such as a tea ceremony and red gown, these brides’ day was beautiful! The fall colors of the famous San Diego’s Balboa Park Japanese Friendship Garden served as a backdrop for their celebration. They enjoyed an intimate first look and an energetic dance floor. I love that they honored their families and culture!

Venue: Japanese Friendship Garden, Balboa Park San Diego

Photography Parallel33 Photography

Paula + Steph’s Colorful Smoke Bomb Elopement

Where do I begin with this?! If you want a super unique, rainbow, and fun elopement, this is it!

We began their elopement photo shoot at Balboa Park before heading over to a parking garage roof in downtown San Diego for some epic smoke bomb and colored chalk photos! We trashed their wedding outfits and had fun doing it! Here’s a great opportunity to have rainbow smoke bombs or lgbt+ flag colors!

Host/Coordination @lgbtweddingsasheville

Photography @parallel33photography
Florals @petalandfernwnc
Makeup @kylastuart_makeup
Hair @karmelibe
Gown @jjshouseofficial

Brooke + Sarah’s Wedding

Okay but this dress?! I love how unique and non-traditional it is! And this is probably the most beautiful bouquet I’ve ever seen. Brooke + Sarah’s day was filled with tears and joy as these two finally tied the knot. What a stunning day at a spectacular historical Spanish ranch! Leo Carrillo Ranch in Carlsbad is a stunning venue for large and intimate weddings.

Venue: @leocarrilloranch
Photographer: @parallel33photography
Florals: @bloomsdoneright
DJ: @nickweissmusic
Brides: @brookesler @smrogue

ANNNNNDDDD A BONUS!!!!

This one isn’t a wedding, BUT here’s an adorable engagement shoot!

Madison + Laura’s Engagement Session at sunset cliffs

I highly recommend taking photos at sunset cliffs in San Diego, or any beach shoot! Locations like this allow your relationship to shine because you have the space to run around, frolic, and take some candid and fun photos!

Photos by our team, of course!