Weddings: 5 Same-Sex Celebrities Couples That Tied The Knot In 2017

Love, people say is a beautiful thing. And though Nigerians are banned from such relationships and weddings in the country, we have seen celebrations across the globe of gay, lesbian, and transgender couples wed. We showcase the 5 celebrity same-sex weddings that happened in 2017.

1. Samira Wiley and Lauren Morelli On March 25, the Orange Is the New Black star, 29, tied the knot with her longtime partner (and OITNB writer), Lauren Morelli, at an intimate ceremony in Palm Springs, California.Martha Stewart Weddings was the first to report the news, saying that the nuptials were designed and executed by Beth Helmstetter Events, and had a confetti theme. According to the magazine, Samira’s parents officiated the nontraditional wedding. Keeping with a “relaxed vibe” their recessional music was “This Is How We Do It” by Montell Jordan and they walked into their reception to Justin Bieber’s “Baby.”The newlyweds both donned Christian Siriano on the special day. Reportedly, the Palm Springs location meant a lot to them, as it was where Lauren popped the question back in October.2. RuPaul And Georges In March, during an appearance on Hollywood Today Live, the host of RuPaul’s Drag Race revealed that he and his longterm love Georges had tied the knot in January, 2017 on their 23rd anniversary.3. Tom Daley and Dustin Lance Black British Olympic diver wed American screenwriter and director at Bovey Castle in Devon, England on May 6.4. Jim Parsons and Todd Spiewak The Big Bang Theory star married his longtime love on May 13. The couple tied the knot at New York City’s iconic Rainbow Room wearing Tom Ford tuxes.5. Abby Wambach and Glennon Doyle Melton Retired US soccer star, who helped her team win the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup, got engaged to the Christian mom blogger in February 2017. The women got married on May 14.Photo Credit: Getty

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