# Celebrity Lesbian Weddings Portia de Rossi and Ellen DeGeneres to Wed By Bianca | Published 2008-08-16 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/celebrity-lesbian-weddings-portia-de-rossi-ellen-degeneres References: [news.au](http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/story/0,21985,24191865-2902,00.html) Portia de Rossi and her long-term partner Ellen DeGeneres have been talking marriage for a long time now, but with the continuous legal issues regarding gay marriage, it's been difficult to move forward with the ceremony. Finally, the brides to be can fulfill their [wedding wishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wedding-shop-campaign). Australian actress Portia de Rossi, 35, has declared she will marry her long-term girlfriend and domestic partner, talk show hostess Ellen DeGeneres at their $33.5 million Beverly Hills estate. "I can't wait to be married. I feel it is long overdue," DeGeneres said. Portia de Rossi is said to be marrying in a [Zac Posen gown](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-bridal-collection), and Ellen in [her trademark pantsuit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perry-ellis1), though a designer has not yet been declared. As for presents, Portia said, "We don't need anything. We've been blessed enough." The couple's marriage will play a huge role in pop culture, and likely make the subject of lesbian partnerships and marriages less taboo. Lindsay Lohan has a been a young pioneer in helping spur acceptance for lesbian relationships. Even she has been rumoured to be planning a wedding with her DJ girlfriend, Samanatha Ronson, as seen below. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.5/10 - Popularity: 99% | Activity: 89% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Romance](https://www.trendhunter.com/romance) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Celebrity Lesbian Weddings:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating inclusive and diverse wedding planning services to cater to the growing demand for celebrity lesbian weddings. - **Pop Culture Acceptance of Lesbian Partnerships and Marriages:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing media content and branding strategies that promote the normalization and positive portrayal of lesbian relationships. - **Exploring Non-traditional Wedding Attire:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Designing and marketing fashion-forward wedding attire options for same-sex couples that challenge traditional gender norms. ### Who This Affects Most - **Wedding Planning:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporating same-sex wedding planning services into mainstream wedding planning industry to meet the needs of celebrity lesbian weddings. - **Media and Entertainment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Producing inclusive and diverse media content that highlights celebrity lesbian weddings and promotes acceptance and equality. - **Fashion and Apparel:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating inclusive fashion lines that offer unique and non-traditional wedding attire options for same-sex couples. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Celebrity Pride Partnerships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/happy-hippie-partnership.md) - [Wedding Fashion Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shein-love-chapel.md) - [Pride Fashion Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bratz-pride-collection.md) - [Laundry-Themed Nuptial Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lg-launderette-of-love.md) - [Virtual Wedding Planning Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mad-about-weddings.md) - [TV-Star Supported Bridal Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kelsey-anderson.md) - [Non-Traditional Wedding Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ssense-bridal-20.md) - [Fashion Icon Rosé Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vera-wang-roses.md) - [Mobile Weenie Wedding Chapels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobile-wedding-chapel.md)