Category Archive

bride in pants

Ready to get married, but not ready for the foofy princess dress? Check out these hottie brides in pants and pantsuits, including lots of plus size options. Sure, this archive features some lesbian and genderqueer weddings, but we’ve featured dozens of straight brides rocking their bridal pants as well… and we’ve also got a separate archive for lesbian weddings where both brides wear dresses. This is all to say, don’t make assumptions about who wears the pants…

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You’ll fall so hard for Nicole & Asher’s free expression, red dress, totally non-conforming wedding

The theme to this wedding was “freedom of expression.” These two had to overcome many obstacles from society in regards to orientations, identities, and professions. Freedom to express themselves was the top priority. You’ll definitely want to see the red dress, awesomely dapper suit, 1000 cranes at the BBQ reception, and super personalized and intimate touches everywhere.

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All the wedding guests wore unicorn headbands at this glittery unicorn wedding

We can’t adequately prepare you for the sheer awesomeness of this colorful unicorns everywhere wedding between two rad ladies in Tennessee. We’re talking unicorn masks, handmade unicorn headbands for EVERYONE, life-sized unicorn faux taxidermy, 11 dog-sized papier-mâché unicorn sculptures, bright feathers instead of flowers, and hundreds of upcycled wine bottles covered in rose and yellow gold glitter of all varieties. It was an explosion of glitter and fantasy that will make your year. Don’t miss the Gremlins 2 reference, too!

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Courtney & Kelly’s tarot and caricatures travel-themed wedding

Travel, food, and FUN: these are the ingredients of this loving and adorable wedding between two gorgeous ladies. Add in some cost-saving measures, the shoe game, a globe guest book, amazing catering, a tarot card reader, and even a caricature artist, and how could it not be amazingly fun? Don’t miss the Bigfoot cake toppers and vow reference!

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Vintage lovebirds and hanky invites at Liz & Kim’s wedding

This is one DIY wedding where the decor truly is king. You’ll adore the vintage bird details, hanky invites, newsletters for guests, handwritten programs and kids activity books, and a same sex wedding FAQ to answer any lingering questions for guests. The barbecue menu and barn venue just add the right amount of awesome to an already spectacular day.

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Marina & Ilana got married twice with a magical garden wedding

This gorgeous pair went to New York to get legally wed, but their home state of Florida pulled through for them, allowing a second wedding. And like one of the brides said, “I would have married her ten times.” D’aw. Take a peek at this fabulous outdoor wedding full of love and dancing.

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Color explodes from Kimber & Kaylee’s boho wedding

Just wait until you see how many gorgeous details you can spot in this two-bride wedding: hundreds of pom-poms, flowers in blue hair, DIYed infographic invitations and programs, guh-mazing Spanish moss backdrops, colorful and organic centerpieces, rainbow place settings, teeny pastel macarons, and a dance floor that didn’t quit. Just trust us… go look at this wedding and swoon.