Robin Roberts and Amber Rayne are one of two same-sex couples who recently got married.
Since same-sex marriage was legalized in the UK in 2014 and in all 50 US states in 2015, other LGBTQ stars, including Christelle Stause and G. Flip, Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi, and Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka, have exchanged wedding vows in beautiful ceremonies.
See the best photos from Sandi Toksvig's 2,000-person wedding, Michelle Hardwick's Tennessee elopement, and more.
Chrishell Stause and G. Flip
“Selling Sunset” star Kriselle Stause had a surprise wedding with Australian musician G. Fripp in 2023, two years after meeting on Halloween in 2021. “We were both with ex-partners at the time… and obviously we'd broken up with our partners and were just talking,” the couple recalled on the PEOPLE Every Day podcast.
Chrishell announced the news of her nuptials by sharing a photo of herself in a satin wedding dress and with frizzy hair, kissing her partner. “Love doesn't always go according to plan… sometimes it's just too wonderful to fathom,” she wrote.
Robin Roberts and Amber Rayne
“Good Morning America” star Robin Roberts and longtime partner Amber Rayne exchanged wedding vows in 2023 in the backyard of their Connecticut home.
The longtime news anchor was a stunning bride in a striking white halter gown with embellished neckline that coordinated beautifully with Amber's cowl-neck dress, both designed by Mark Badgley and James Mischka.
They left the “enchanted garden” themed ceremony and headed to Farmington Gardens for their “fun reception.”
Sir Elton John and David Furnish
Sir Elton John and David Furnish officially converted their civil partnership into a marriage in December 2014 at their Windsor estate, attended by David and Victoria Beckham, Ed Sheeran, and David Walliams. Sharing photos from the ceremony on Instagram, Elton wrote, “And now it's time to begin!! The notary will welcome our guests. #ShareTheLove.”
Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi
Ellen and Portia married at their Los Angeles home in August 2008, shortly after same-sex marriage was legalized in California. They both wore Zac Posen outfits and matching slippers that said “I Do.” Reflecting on their big day in 2018 on their 10th wedding anniversary, Ellen wrote, “It was a very special day for us.”
Sandi Toksvig and Debbie
Sandi Toksvig married her partner Debbie in a civil partnership in 2007, but renewed their vows in front of 2,000 people in 2014. The Great British Bake Off star looked beautiful in a pastel blue suit as her daughter Meghan walked down the aisle in a strapless gown at the Royal Festival Hall.
She told This Morning: “You know when something is just perfect and it couldn't have been any better? It was perfect. The most emotional moment for me was when my daughter Meghan gave me away. We walked into the auditorium and 2,000 people stood up and cheered. It was so emotional.”
Jim Parsons and Todd Spiewak
Jim Parsons and Todd Spiewak were married at New York City's Rainbow Room in May 2017. The ceremony was attended by Jim's Big Bang Theory co-star Mayim Bialik, who said of the wedding, “What an amazing wedding. Not a single cell phone in sight. Everyone was there and, as pretentious as it sounds, it was so powerful that we all wanted to be there completely. Todd and @therealjimparsons, you are both so loved.”
Michelle Hardwick and Kate Brooks
Emmerdale's Michelle Hardwick and Kate Brooks eloped to Memphis, Tennessee, and married at Elvis Presley's Graceland Chapel in September 2019. Sharing a photo of the bride, both dressed in white, standing in front of Elvis Presley's former home, Graceland, Kate wrote: “On Tuesday 10th September, in over 100 degree Fahrenheit heat, I became Mrs Brooks.”
Rylan Clark and Dan Neil
Rylan Clark married his ex-husband Dan Neal in 2015 in front of a star-studded cast that included Eamonn Holmes and Emma Willis. He kept the wedding out of the public eye, only releasing a few photos during his comeback. this morningHere, Rylan and Neil are seen in the groom's room wearing matching black suits and patterned ties made by Rob and Abigail, who said the suits and ties took just two weeks to make.
In 2021, Rylan confirmed his split from Dan, saying, “I made many mistakes that I deeply regret and which inevitably led to the breakdown of our marriage.”
Cynthia Nixon and Christine Marinoni
In May 2012, Cynthia Nixon and Christine Marinoni married in New York City, three years after announcing their engagement. The Sex and the City actress wore a pale green Carolina Herrera dress for the ceremony, while her wife wore a suit and matching green tie. Portraits from their big day show the couple on a rooftop with the Manhattan skyline in the background.
Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka
how i met your mother Actor Neil Patrick Harris and his partner David Burtka married in Italy in September 2014 after 10 years of dating. The reception featured a special performance from his best friend Elton John, and the couple's children Harper and Gideon also played special roles in the ceremony.
John Barrowman and Scott Gill
Dancing on Ice judge John Barrowman entered into a civil partnership with his partner Scott Gill in December 2006, in a small ceremony attended by friends and family in Cardiff. In 2013, they became one of the first same-sex couples to marry in California, the day after the California Supreme Court overturned its same-sex marriage ban.
Lance Bass and Michael Turchin
Lance Bass and Michael Turchin's wedding in December 2014 at the Park Plaza Hotel in Los Angeles was attended by Kris Jenner, JC Chasez, Joey Fatone, and Darren Criss. The romantic wedding was later broadcast on E! in a special called “Lance Loves Michael: A Lance Bass Wedding.”
Tom Daley and Dustin Lance Black
Olympian Tom Daley married his fiancé Dustin Lance Black on May 6, 2017, at Bovey Castle in Devon. Two days later, Tom shared photos from the wedding on Instagram, writing, “On May 6th 2017 I married the love of my life @dlanceblack. We were joined on the day by 120 of our closest friends and family from Texarkana to Plymouth! Thank you to everyone who made this the most special weekend of our lives!”
Samira Wiley and Lauren Morelli
The Handmaid's Tale star Samira Wiley met Lauren Morelli while filming Orange is the New Black and began dating her after Lauren divorced her husband. The couple exchanged vows in Palm Springs in 2017, both wearing stunning wedding dresses by Christian Siriano. As the couple walked down the aisle, co-star Danielle Brooks sang Sara Belleiris' “I Choose You,” which holds special meaning for the couple as it's the song Lauren sang when she proposed.
Marc Jacobs and Charles Defrancesco
Marc Jacobs and Charles Defrancesco's wedding was predictably star-studded, with attendees including Kate Moss, Naomi Campbell, Anna Wintour, and Bella and Gigi Hadid. The reception took place at The Grill in Manhattan on April 6, 2019.
