Today we're celebrating Pride weekend by rounding up our amazing real LGBTQ+ weddings from Ireland, and around the world, that we're positively obsessed with! Whatever kind of wedding you're planning - whether it's wild and offbeat or timeless and elegant - we reckon these beautiful bashes will give you an abundance of ideas for your own big day...
1. A Colourful Lovefest: Allayne & Shem
Allayne & Shem's truly unique and creative wedding was a vibrant celebration of love, colour, and all things 80s and 90s! Determined to break free from convention and create an unforgettable party, these lovebirds planned a party that was brimming with colour-pop florals, sweet pastel tones, disco balls, and Caribbean flair. Check out their epic bash at The Millhouse here.
2. A Wildly Stylish Wedding in Scotland: Claire & Karin
Claire and Karin's romantic September wedding at Borthwick Castle in Scotland included styling that felt classic but with a wild side. It was a fairytale day celebrating their marriage with 40 friends and family surrounded by old-world opulence and the rugged landscape. Experience all the splendour of their castle wedding here.
3. A Personality-Filled Party: Anderson & James
This sunshine wedding at The Millhouse always makes us smile. Anderson and James infused their day with lots of fun touches, from Anderson's arrival by rowboat, to James rocking up on a flower laced bike. You could tell these two and their guests, had the best day ever! See their full wedding here.
4. A Colourful and Thoughtful Barn Wedding: Nic & Nat
Still one of our favourite real weddings we've ever featured, Natalie and Nicole are a cool Aussie couple who tied the knot with the most joyful barn bash in Sydney. You can just tell these two are so adored by their friends and family, this is one of those weddings we'd have loved to score an invite to! See their downright dreamy wedding here.
5. A Modern Pretty In Pink Celebration: Alex & Leanne
With an abundance of glitz and glamour, Alex and and Leanne's modern-day fairytale wedding in Dublin turned out equal parts ethereal and romantic. With a pretty in pink palette, epic individual bridal looks, fabulous florals, a jaw-dropping pink wedding dress and the sweetest sentimental details, their celebration was one for the books. You can feel the love and joy of the day bursting through the beautiful wedding photos, see every gorgeous moment from their city wedding here.
6. A Vibrant, Joyful & Love-Filled City Wedding: Les & Przem
Dublin couple Les and Przem got married with one massive party at Headfort House with a guestlist that was as eccentrically dressed as the couple themselves. Cue a Rice Krispie wedding cake, lots of balloons and a night throwing shapes on the dancefloor. See their colourful celebration of love here.
7. A Lush Country House Romance: SÃofra & Rosie
With verdant greenery, colourful wildflowers, breathtaking bridal style, a mouthwatering six-layer cheese wedding cake, and even peacocks, we absolutely adored every moment of SÃofra and Rosie's elegant celebration at Gloster House. See all the dreamy details here.
8. A Fun, Floral-Filled and Fabulous Portugal Wedding: Orlaith & Claire
One Fab Day alum Orlaith and Claire said yes to forever with an autumn celebration brimming with bright blooms at Quinta De Sant’Ana in Portugal. Their sun-kissed vineyard venue wedding included sweet squiggle stationery, a phenomenal custom wedding dress by Bespoke Bridal, a scrumptious Lambeth wedding cake, and a musical surprise that had their guests ready to dance until dawn. Get ready to swoon, check out their al fresco destination wedding here.
9. A Magically Multicultural City Wedding: Richie & Hafidzee
We're not even slightly exaggerating when we say that Richie and Hafidzee's big day put a huge smile on our faces. They wed on a crisp winter day in the city and their celebration that had the vibe of a boozy brunch with an ornate purple and gold palette.
They tied the knot at House where Richie used to be manager and they designed their multi-cultural ceremony which was brimming with beautiful details. They travelled around Georgian Dublin by horse and carriage ride (with pints, of course!). You won't want to miss a moment of this wonderful city bash.
10. A Tipi Wedding in the Back Garden: Ger & Lesley
Without the rain, there would be no rainbow! Ger and Lesley didn't let the bad weather dampen their spirits for their tipi wedding at their home, in fact it made it more magical. They were so proud to showcase the beautiful home they made together and to share it with their loved ones on one of the biggest days of their lives. We can't get enough of the bridal style and how scrumptious did their rainbow wedding cake look? See the celebration from start to finish here.
11. A Stylish Destination Wedding in Greece: Miguel & Kale
How we wished we were on the guestlist for this beautiful bohemian Greek island celebration. Miguel and Kale's intimate and deeply personal wedding in Antiparos was effortlessly chic, with an aesthetic that blended the island’s vibe and natural beauty. The bold red deconstructed floral arch made our jaws drop! Delve into the delightful details of their destination wedding here.
12. A Wildly Romantic Elopement on the Cliffs of Moher: Megan & Jéssica
Immensely intimate and oh-so stylish! Megan and Jéssica, who are originally Scotland and Brazil, chose one of Ireland's most unique and beautiful natural landscapes to tie the knot, Hag's Head in Co. Clare. Their Cliffs of Moher elopement was gorgeous and a whole lot of fun! We are in love with their single flower bouquets and their jaw-dropping portraits on the cliff edge. Prepare to fall head over heels, check out their elopement here.
13. A Superbly Stylish Summer Celebration: Paul & Maitiú
Paul and Maitiú threw the party of a lifetime at Virginia Park Lodge and the style was nothing short of sensational. The grooms wore not one but two epically elegant matching looks and romantic white blooms permeated through the styling. Their ceremony included a truly unique champagne tower ritual which is an idea we can definitely cheers to and their electrifying first dance involved tumbling. Dive into their stunning summer wedding here.
14. A Sustainable Wedding with Sublime Style: Kate & Natalie
We absolutely adored Kate and Natalie's special day with s-t-u-n-n-i-n-g bridal style. The couple wanted to make their big day as sustainable as possible with all of their décor and accessories being bought second-hand or repurposed. They tied the knot at the alternative wedding venue Mount Druid which included a Tin Chapel ceremony with a sweet Christmassy aisle twist and their reception in the Boathouse complete with disco lights which ensured everyone was in the party frame of mind instantly. Re-live all the magic of their wedding here.
15. An Insanely Fun Wedding: Brett & Ray
Paint bombs, a petting zoo, a gorgeous outdoor ceremony, and an elegant reception at Virginia Park Lodge, we can not get enough of Brett and Ray's full-on-fun wedding. These two had been through a lot to be together, (they met on YouTube and travelled across the world to meet in person!) so it was high time they let their hair down and got their happily ever after. See their day in full here.
16. A Country Cool Wedding: Fiona & Lynsey
Fiona and Lynsey's wedding was bohemian and oh-so beautiful. Coloured by hues of terracotta with caramel roses in the mix, their celebration was a musical extravaganza as they had four musical acts which ensured everyone danced their socks off. Hats off for one of the most inventive ceremony entrances as the bride arrived by tractor. Check out their magical Martinstown House wedding here.
17. A Magical Modern-Meets-Retro Wedding: Mollie & Helen
Oh boy, Mollie and Helen's love-filled day filled us with such joy. Their celebration at The Millhouse was choc full of colour, modern-meets-retro twists, and loved-up smiles! They wanted the craic to be 90 and they certainly answered their brief. Also why settle for one wedding cake when you can have... Three! See their full wedding here.
18. A Fusion Wedding Brimming with Fairytale Theatrics: Peris & Trevor
Peris and Trevor's castle wedding married Cypriot, American and Irish traditions beautifully. The grooms made their ceremony entrance by horse and they filled the style script with an all-white dress code for their guests. Their special day also included phenomenal entertainment ideas, including a shot-throwing leprechaun. See the full wedding here.
19. A Literature-Laced Day of Love: Aisling & Jackie
We rarely see weddings with quite as many gorgeous details as this one! Aisling and Jackie had a flower-filled wedding at Barnabrow House adorned with pretty details and literature-themed styling. Not only was their day a Pinterest-lover's dream, but their love story left us pretty emosh too - definitely worth a read! See their stunning wedding here.
20. A Meadow Wedding Brimming with Pretty Pastels: James & Michael
Two wedding themes, two suit changes and two beautiful people in love! We will never stop loving James and Michael's romantic celebration at home. They tied the knot in the most magical meadow setting and the groom even serenaded the wedding party with his violin during the ceremony. Their reception in an 80-year-old refurbished barn adorned with chandeliers absolutely wowed us. See their pastel perfection wedding day here.
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