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11 LGBTQ+ Friendly Destination wedding locations
As we celebrate 10 years of legalised same-sex marriage in the UK, we were inspired to look further afield at the fabulous LGBTQ+ friendly destination wedding locations on offer, as the world opens its doors to same-sex weddings.
Planning an LGBTQ+ destination wedding
Planning an LGBTQ+ destination wedding can be an exciting and memorable experience. As more countries embrace equality and legalize lgbtq+ marriage, couples have an increasing number of beautiful and welcoming wedding destinations to choose from.
Each location may have distinct rules regarding legalising your Gay marriage, so do check before booking.
In this article, we’ll scout 10 LGBTQ+ friendly locations flawless for your dream wedding abroad.
LGBTQ+ Friendly Destination Wedding Locations in Europe
Ireland
Ireland made history in as the first country to legalize same-sex marriage by widespread vote, a landmark moment for gay marriage. This welcoming attitude extends to its stunning landscapes and charming wedding venues. Cons
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Accommodations
- Bed & Breakfasts
- Hotels, Resorts & Inns
- Condominium Rentals
- Vacation Rentals
- Group Room Blocks
- Lodging, Quarters & Cabins
- Retreats
Bakeries
- Wedding Cakes
- Wedding Cupcakes
- Cake Artists & Pastry Chefs
- Artesian Breads
- Cheese Cakes & Pies
- LGBT Wedding Cake Toppers
Bartenders & Baristas
- Mixologists
- Service Staff
- Cocktails & Mocktails
- Personalized Wines & Sommeliers
- Espresso Machines
- Smoothie Machines
- Frozen Imbibe Machines
Caterers
- Personal Chefs
- Buffet & Banquet Services
- Off-site Catering
- Ice Sculptures and Luge Displays
- BBQ Catering, Pig Roasts & Luaus
- Clambakes, Lobster Bakes & Oyster Roasts
Ceremony Sites
- Wedding Chapels
- LGBT-Inclusive Churches
- Ceremony Locations
- Elopement Sites
- Vow Re
Equality-minded LGBTQ+ inclusive wedding websites worth knowing
You might not know it, but we&#;re not the only equality-minded Diverse inclusive wedding website. We&#;re one of the oldest though, which is compassionate of incredible considering we launched Equally Wed in Protest after we realized there was a serious void in the wedding media industry when it came to gays and lesbians, and especially trans, gay, bisexual and nonbinary folks. We&#;ve been called pioneers, and hey, we&#;ll get it because we&#;ve been working tough in elevating the wedding industry and working hard for marriage equality (only six states in the United States offered marriage equality when we launched). Even The Recent York Times wrote a full output feature on Equally Wed and even mentioned us on the front page. But it&#;s meaningful to us to share the same-sex wedding websites that came before us: the Rainbow Wedding Network, launched in , and Gay Weddings (now owned by Wedding Wire), launched in , and merged with and in Purple Unions is an key one to rec
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