LGBTQ+ Real Love Stories

A collection of LGBTQ+ love stories that will make your heart explode. From the love stories about where it all began, engagements, and weddings to lovers navigating the journey to parenthood, these are real love stories that celebrate all things LGBTQ+ love and relationships.

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Lily & Nat – Married to a Man and Discovering a Love for Women

A journey of self-discovery after being married to a man and falling in love with a woman, long-distance love and exploring a future together that’s in alignment with who they truly are.

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Caitlin & Nadia – An Outdoor Wedding at Suzarosa, Sydney

After 18 months engaged, Caitlin and Nadia had plenty of time to plan their outdoor boho-inspired wedding day at Suzarosa, Sydney.

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Skye & Tegan – Coming Out, Falling in Love, and Celebrating It.

to terms with their sexuality, despite their religious conservative upbringing, and coming out. But, love prevailed.

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Michelle & Sophie – An Elopement at Lake Tekapo

loping meant taking away the stress of guests, and by Lake Tekapo, New Zealand Michelle and Sophie said ‘I do’ with their kids and their parents.

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Kayla & Tasha – A Surprise Proposal Photoshoot with an Heirloom Ring

After asking her mom and brothers for her hand in marriage, Kayla proposed with the same ring Tasha’s grandfather more than 50 years ago, during a surprise photoshoot.

Danielle & Lakota – An Outdoor Boho Wedding in Michigan

These two brides created a boho feel by incorporating a muted color palette in their woodland outdoor wedding – complete with a triangle arbor.

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Kayleigh & Victoria – Light and Airy Wedding Inspiration

This light and airy outdoor wedding inspiration celebrates the military spouses in Little Rock, and Kayleigh and Victoria’s love.

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Brooke & Sunshine – Celebrating Love at Sunset in San Francisco

Wearing their senior year gowns, Brooke and Sunshine celebrated overcoming the challenges that pandemic has posed and their love for one another.

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Ashley & Kari – Planning an Entire Wedding in Two Weeks

After cancelling plans for their dream intimate wedding, Ashley and Kari married, just the two of them, while their loved ones live-streamed.

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Daria & Olga – A Wedding of Two Russian Women in Mexico

In Russia, their home, it is illegal for Daria and Olga to marry. Knowing they wanted to spend their lives together, they decided to elope to Mexico.