Planning a gay wedding in Auckland as a same-sex LGBTQ+ couple opens up many exciting possibilities. There’s no being weighed down by traditional wedding planning ideas and processes, as gay couples have the opportunity to lead their own path when it comes to how a wedding should and can be planned and run. Furthermore, there is so much history in the fight for gay marriage legalisation, with the legalisation occurring in 2013 in New Zealand.
As a way to pay tribute to the efforts made to achieve marriage equality, LGBTQ+ couples are incorporating the Pride flag and Pride colours into their wedding day. While many same-sex couples want to incorporate pride colours into their big day, some do not want the colours to dominate their entire wedding aesthetic and styling. However, there is a way to get the best of both worlds, and here’s how to subtly incorporate pride colours on your gay Auckland wedding day.
Hidden Pride Accents in Your Wedding Styling
One effective way to incorporate the pride flag is through subtle accents in some of your decorations. The great benefit of this is that guests will notice these pride accents in your wedding setup, and potentially in your attire, without them overpowering your photography. And imagine the amazing close-up photos of these hidden accents across your wedding decorations, as your photographer captures these small tributes to the pride flag.
Here are some ideas of where to place these accents:
In floral arrangements on tables, with Pride colours woven subtly among flowers and greenery
Wrapped around bouquets, using Pride colours to bind the flowers together
Hidden within napkins placed on your dining tables
Attached discreetly to wedding favours
On the backs of your bridal party’s ties
Pride socks hidden beneath dress pants, perfect for a playful photo moment
Pride-themed Wedding Day Cocktails
Better yet, think beyond mini flags and design a cocktail list that incorporates the colours of the Pride flag. Consider a range of flavours and cocktail styles that reflect the Pride colour spectrum. This is a great way to subtly hint at the pride colours while enjoying a refreshing cocktail with your guests.
Mini Pride Flags in Drinks & Cocktails at Your Gay Wedding
This is a cute and subtle gesture that highlights the Pride flag in a sleek way. Imagine His & His or Her & Her cocktails where small pride flags are placed to garnish them. Your guests can enjoy you and your partner's favourite cocktails with these cute flags.
Soft Pastel Pride Colour Aesthetic to Style Your Gay Wedding
The Pride flag features bold, vibrant colours, designed initially to promote visibility and equality. However, at your wedding, incorporating soft pastel pride colours is a great way to blend the colours and style of the pride flag with your wedding's aesthetic. This way, it's present in a subtle way that guests will notice and appreciate, without being front and centre and taking away from your own love story.
Wedding Stationery With Pride Gradient
Often, your guestbook and gift table will include stationery for guests to leave messages and well-wishes. A lovely way to incorporate Pride colours into your gay wedding is through gradient stationery inspired by the Pride flag. This could include coloured pens or pencils for guestbooks, or subtle design details on cards and note paper.
Pride-Inspired Wedding Lolly Cart
Similar to stationery styling, a lolly cart is another creative way to incorporate vibrant colours subtly while offering guests a sweet treat. Organise your lollies to reflect the Pride flag gradient, ranging from red through to purple. Alternatively, choose multi-coloured lollies such as fruit bursts or rainbow stripes to reinforce the Pride theme in a playful, inclusive way.
Final Thoughts
The possibilities are endless when hosting and planning a same-sex wedding in Auckland. Considering how you want to celebrate and decorate is entirely up to you and your partner; hopefully, these ideas will inspire you in your gay wedding planning.
Markovina Estate is a gay-friendly wedding venue, with a focus on delivering the best wedding experience for you and your partner, regardless of sexual orientation. Contact our team to schedule a private viewing of our Kumeu wedding venue and discover how we can bring your wedding dreams to life.
