A Look Back at LGBTQ+ Weddings That Have Us Believing in Happily Ever Afters

Zac and Shane love spending time in the outdoors, especially on the grounds of the Atalaya Castle in Huntington Beach State Park in South Carolina. The two decided to have their wedding at that precise location, where guests could join them for their special day in a place they both love. See Zac and Shane's wedding here.

After meeting Denisha at work, Bri was instantly captivated. The two started seeing each other soon after, and tied the knot at their destination wedding in New York. Bri and Denisha fell in love with the New York Public Library and exchanged their vows right next to the steps with a whole crowd watching. See Bri and Denisha's wedding here.

Bri and Lindsey were set to get married in Austin in April but, like many other couples, they were forced to postpone their special day due to the novel coronavirus pandemic. Instead of canceling their day, the two decided to get married at a drive-in movie theater, complete with 90 parked cars carrying their wedding guests. A live stream made it possible for their special moments to be projected on the theater's screens, and those at home were also able to tune in. See Bri and Lindsey's wedding here.

Before Ben and Michael got married, they picked out five songs with each one encapsulating a significant period in their relationship. The last song they chose was "Rainbow" by Kesha because their marriage empowered them to look to the sky and seek the good things in life. See Ben and Michael's wedding here.

Fairy tales are real, and Alicia and Tameka's wedding is proof of that. Alicia always dreamed of walking down the aisle in a ballgown, and that's exactly what she did on her special day. The altar was decorated with sweet phrases like "Once Upon a Time . . ." and "Happily Ever After," and there was even gold confetti that rained down on the brides. See Alicia and Tameka's wedding here.

After officially tying the knot at San Francisco City Hall one day before, Hannah and Amy headed to Austin to have a traditional Quaker wedding — one in which there was no officiant and their guests were encouraged to rise and share messages during the ceremony. The two described their wedding theme as "whimsical magical love with lots of glitter," and it was just that. See Hannah and Amy's wedding here.

Held at the Silversprings Cottages in Australia, couple Lauren and Stacey's outdoor wedding was a dream come true. Their infant daughter joined in on the celebration and made their special day even more memorable. See Lauren and Stacey's wedding here.

Grooms Felix and Jose got married in Brooklyn, NY, with the Manhattan skyline as the backdrop. The couple incorporated other iconic New York elements into their special day, like taking gorgeous pictures by bright yellow taxi cabs and posing by graffiti-covered brick walls. See Felix and Jose's wedding here.

When Barbara and Debbie first met, they didn't realize they were each other's soulmate. They were both in unhappy marriages and confided in one another about them until they finally fell in love. The couple got married at San Francisco City Hall and went bowling after in honor of the place they met. See Barbara and Debbie's wedding here.

Cameron and Daniel met on a dating app, and let's just say the rest is history. The two chose the South Carolina State Museum in Columbia as their wedding venue, with the theme of "art deco Southern glam." Daniel's pink suit was customized with Swarovski crystals, while Cameron wore a navy tux with black lapels and sparkly loafers. See Cameron and Daniel's wedding here.

Trees, water, and gorgeous views sum up just a few of the highlights of Lesley and Philomena's wedding. The couple said their vows at Two Jack Lake in Alberta, Canada, where 65 of their friends and family gathered to celebrate the special day. See Lesley and Philomena's wedding here.

Imagine: a happy day filled with family, flowers, and tons of colorful confetti. That's exactly what Liz and Molly's day was comprised of, along with meaningful moments and lots of love. The couple's "confetti color love extravaganza" was held at The Fig House in Los Angeles with their friends and family all in attendance. See Liz and Molly's wedding here.

Jaleesa and Amber knew each other for years before they got married, and when the big day finally came, it was everything they could have wished for. Just a couple days before their wedding, the couple had to find a new venue due to weather complications, and luckily, they were able to secure a rustic barn in Greenville, SC. During the ceremony, the couple's boys joined them at the altar and the family was able to embrace in a hug for a prayer. See Jaleesa and Amber's wedding here.

Brandi and Janeth tied the knot with an intimate wedding ceremony at San Francisco's City Hall. Their special day included just three loved ones as witnesses and no frills or distractions to take away from the most important part of it all: their relationship. See Brandi and Janeth's wedding here.

After having a long-distance relationship for about a year, Stefan and Kevin decided to tie the knot at the San Diego Museum of Art in Balboa Park. Since they were apart for so long, they wanted somewhere that signified Stefan's culture moving into Kevin's. See Stefan and Kevin's wedding here.

When Alfonso and Rod met, they both weren't looking for love but love found them. They got married at a cozy Italian restaurant in Beverly Hills, and incorporated their Italian and Mexican cultures in the wedding. Their special day even featured a puppy as the ring bearer! See Alfonso and Rod's wedding here.

Complete with a beautiful backdrop of Glacier National Park in Montana, brides Amy and Meg eloped on a luscious field with only a few people in attendance. Their guests all wore white and even propped up a small tent that acted as a makeshift altar for the brides. See Amy and Meg's wedding here.

With a shared love for Halloween, grooms Brad and Raphael decided to have an enchanting autumn wedding that featured a handful of charming nods to the holiday. The flower girl wore a candy-corn-printed dress, the invitations boasted artistic pictures of some of Halloween's most notable figures, and the bouquets were filled with pumpkins! See Brad and Raphael's wedding here.

With a love for biking and the outdoors, Patricia and Arielle incorporated a bicycle theme into their special day. They also included nods to the way Patricia proposed to Arielle by having Scrabble mugs at their reception. See Patricia and Arielle's wedding here.

James and Riccardo's wedding pictures stunned people on social media, and for good reason! The couple had a "royal" wedding in Paris, complete with an elaborate wedding cape that James wore to the ceremony. See James and Riccardo's wedding here.

Mark and Darin's wedding day was filled with glitter, color, and a special kind of love. Mark is color blind, and what made their day even more special was when Darin gave him a special pair of glasses in the middle of the ceremony that allowed him to see color for the very first time. See Mark and Darin's wedding here.

Brides Kaliko and Amanda had their wedding day celebration at Sunset Ranch on the Hawaiian island of Oahu — a day full of family, love, and even farm animals! The two wore stunning white dresses that featured elegant trains, while their bridesmaids wore navy blue gowns. See Kaliko and Amanda's wedding here.

Having a travel-themed wedding was all Mike and Kim wanted when they tied the knot, and that's exactly what they got! The two grooms' wedding invitations resembled passports, complete with stamps from the countries they had visited together. The seat assignments looked like plane tickets and globes were used as decor all around the venue. See Mike and Kim's wedding here.

Held at the historic Mission Inn in Central Florida, Sondra and Missy's wedding was a day to remember. Instead of doing the traditional "first look," the couple shared a special "first touch" instead where they exchanged love letters and held hands while being separated by a divider. See Sondra and Missy's wedding here.

Disney-lovers Garrett and Jason went all out with their big day, with no magical detail missing. All the weddings guests wore costumes — intricate costumes! — and the celebration was magical in every way. See Garrett and Jason's wedding here.

Couple Laura and Julia tied the knot at a gorgeous aquarium in Charleston, SC, featuring a floor-to-ceiling fish tank full of marine life. The brides have traveled around the world together, so having their wedding reflect their experiences was their main priority. See Laura and Julia's wedding here.

In the beautiful Icelandic countryside, brides Cassidy and Hannah had an intimate elopement on a rainy day. They hiked to their chosen backdrop in front of a waterfall in their white dresses, rugged boots, and large coats. See Cassidy and Hannah's wedding here.

Kianna and Taylor met in middle school, and after realizing they were a match made in Heaven, they decided to get married. After two years of marriage, the couple wanted to renew their vows since they had grown more over those years than they did while dating. The place they picked to have their ceremony was in the beautiful mountains of Cheaha State Park, AL, and the photos turned out as dreamy as ever. See Kianna and Taylor's wedding here.

The romantic Calamigos Ranch in Malibu was the perfect spot for brides Monika and Virpi to tie the knot. They chose this venue because of its whimsical and romantic feel, and they were able to enjoy the gorgeous scenery with their closest friends and family. The brides even did a special handshake at the altar! See Monika and Virpi's wedding here.

Brett and Danny met at the Hotel Palomar in San Diego and said their vows at the very same venue a couple years later. The two wore sophisticated blue suits and even had an area with an "X" on it that marked the spot where they met. See Brett and Danny's wedding here.

Tara and Rhonda got married at a stylish boutique hotel in Austin on a warm summer day. Their outdoor ceremony was followed by a family-style dinner with all of their closest friends in attendance. The decor featured bright pops of color as well as a rainbow flag. See Tara and Rhonda's wedding here.

There's something uniquely special about an intimate elopement, and adding a sea-to-sky gondola only makes it that much more magical. That's exactly what Devlynne and Megan decided to do for their special day in Squamish, Canada. A narrow rope-bridge lead the pair to a lookout deck that featured a 180-degree view of the land. See Devlynne and Megan's wedding here.

Simple and sweet, Josh and Bryan held their wedding in Salem, MA. The two read each other their personalized vows under a historical gazebo in the heart of town and even had custom monogrammed wine bottles at the reception that Bryan designed himself. See Josh and Bryan's wedding here.

Joni and Janel opted out of the traditional wedding theme and instead went for a "geeky electric" day! Their wedding included nods to their favorite things such as Legos, comic books, movies, and video games. The two had been engaged for five and a half years, so saying their vows and being legally married was even more special for the couple. See Joni and Janel's wedding here.

After meeting on a dating app, Sondatre and Lesley were instantly hooked on each other. When it came to planning their wedding, the two decided to go with a Prince theme to celebrate Lesley's favorite musician. They called their ceremony "Diamonds and Pearls," while the reception was referred to as "The Purple Rain Affair." See Sondatre and Lesley's wedding here.