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Same-Sex Weddings are More Possible Than Ever Thanks to the Internet

By LoveLife | Posted February 6, 2023

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As equality and LBGTQ+ rights make progress around the world, they create new possibilities for same-sex couples everywhere.

With more and more countries legalizing gay marriage, we are seeing more and more same-sex weddings every day. The world is slowly moving in the right direction for the LBGTQ+ community.

But what about those who don’t have the option to get married legally in their country, or for those who want to keep their wedding intimate or private?

Same-Sex Couple Gets Married Online

For couples in places such as Asia and the Middle East, couples are still getting legally married even with their country prohibiting same-sex weddings.

How is all this happening and how can you make it happen?

In this article, we discuss how it all works and how same-sex couples are making their marriage dreams come true around the world.

The Legality of Gay Marriage

Before we jump into how same-sex couples are getting married, let’s briefly cover how we got where we are today without you feeling you are in a history class, because this is still important to know and understand.

  • 2001

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    2001

    The Netherlands first legalized same-sex marriage, creating a monumental ruling into effect. Since then, more than 30 countries have decided to follow in their footsteps.

  • 2003

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    2003

    With the US, some states started to approve same-sex marriage but was not legal across the country. 

  • 2015

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    2015

    A landmark judgment was passed by the United States Supreme Court in the Obergefell v. Hodges case, which decided all states must recognize the union of same-sex marriages in the US, providing same-sex partners with the same rights as heterosexual couples. 

  • 2022

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    2022

    The US Senate passed legislation to protect same-sex marriage at the federal level that will codify same-sex marriage so that current legislation cannot be overturned.

  • 2023

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    2023

    Another historical mark in LBGTQ+ community to point out, that just happened, is Estonia became the first ex-Soviet country to legalize same-sex marriage.

You can discover and read about every country who has legalized same-sex marriage in an article, “Same-Sex Marriage Legalization by Country” written by U.S. News.

What are the options for gay marriage?

Okay, now that you know you can legally get married as a same-sex couple in many countries, let’s talk about how the LBGTQ+ community is actually getting married these days:


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Traditional Ceremony

A select few are having big traditional ceremonies that celebrate their love to the highest degree. This is a wonderful option for everyone involved if you want and can afford the high cost of the average wedding being around $31k,


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At Home Wedding

A lot of couples are having intimate and private ceremonies. Doing an at-home wedding is a convenient choice to make it more personal and intimate. It also saves a lot more money, dropping the price to just around $10k on average. It can be a cozy place you are comfortable with like your backyard, living room, or a close friends house. 


Same-sex couple at their destination wedding

Destination Wedding

An increasingly popular option that many others are choosing, is to go to a destination that still allows same-sex weddings and get married with their close friends and family. 

However, it can make it tough for many couples due to traveling as well as the elevated cost and hassle of dealing with foreign marriage laws for non-citizens. This can be tough and time consuming those who are in countries that refuse to acknowledge and allow same-sex marriage, making this one of the only options for them to legally get married. 

Some countries are easier to get married in than others.


Same-Sex couple gets married online

Online Wedding

A rising and increasingly popular option is to have an online wedding. These are performed virtually through a video call. 

What makes online weddings a popular choice is how it’s a simple and personal way to get married, and it can be done from anywhere around the world. The whole process can be done from the comfort of your own home, from getting the marriage license to saying, "I do" in just a matter of hours.

This makes it perfect for same-sex couples who may not have the option to get married in their home country, or who may not be able to travel to another country to get married, or just want an intimate ceremony that is private.

Online weddings eliminates a lot of hassles of dealing with foreign policies and with travel expenses, making this choice ideal for many lbgtq couples, regardless of where they reside.

Same-Sex Marriage in the 21st Century

Many LBGTQ+ couples have been together for decades and just really want to make it official. Some with a grand wedding, others with a simple, short, and sweet ceremony. LoveLife offers virtual weddings for LBGTQ+ couples all around the world.

Whatever choice you make to celebrate and solidify your love, there are options to make your wedding day an unforgettable day you’ll remember forever. 

What’s important is you making your wedding dreams become a reality by celebrating your love in a meaningful way.

Wherever you are around the world, in a country that allows same-sex marriage or not, LBGTQ+ couples now have many options to make their marriage dreams come true. Contact LoveLife if you want to explore the convenient route of getting married online.

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