# Celebrity Gay Marriage Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi Plan Dream Wedding By Rose A. Valenta | Published 2008-06-23 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gay-marriage-ellen-degeneres-and-portia-de-rossi-plan-dream-wedding References: [luxist](http://www.luxist.com/2008/06/22/ellen-degeneress-wedding-plans/) & [people](http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20208195,00.html) Ellen DeGeneres (50) and Portia de Rossi (35) are planning a California-style [luxurious dream wedding](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-designer-marchesa). They are both secretive about the details, but did say that the ceremony will be covered on Ellen's talk show. The couple made an appearance at the 35th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards in Hollywood, where.Portia showed off an impressive Neil Lane designed [pink diamond engagement ring](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-engagement-ring). Industry sources say that the upcoming nuptials will rival Elton John's in extravagance. "Planning a wedding is very stressful," says DeGeneres. "It is crazy. My gardener is now invited." The May 16, 2008 landmark ruling by the [California Supreme Court](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/california-pizza-kitchen-40th-anniversary) makes California the second state (Massachusetts being first) to allow gay marriages. It is the first State to allow marriages for same-sex couples from any U.S. state. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 63% | Activity: 90% | 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) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Regional](https://www.trendhunter.com/regional) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Luxurious Dream Weddings:** Opportunity for event planners and wedding vendors to cater to the growing demand for extravagant same-sex weddings. - **Celebrity Wedding Coverage:** Potential for media outlets and streaming platforms to create exclusive content centered around celebrity weddings, attracting a large audience. - **Pink Diamond Engagement Rings:** Jewelry industry can capitalize on the trend of unique and colorful engagement rings, appealing to couples looking for non-traditional options. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Event Planning:** As the demand for extravagant same-sex weddings increases, event planners have the opportunity to offer their services for planning luxurious dream weddings. - **Media:** Media outlets and streaming platforms can generate revenue and attract viewers by offering exclusive coverage of celebrity weddings. - **Jewelry:** With the trend of unique and colorful engagement rings on the rise, the jewelry industry can provide a wide range of options, including pink diamond engagement rings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [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) - [Wedding Fashion Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shein-love-chapel.md) - [Mobile Weenie Wedding Chapels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobile-wedding-chapel.md) - [Branded Free Wedding Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/get-married-at-serendipity3.md) - [Modern Wedding-Inspired Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wedding-shop-campaign.md) - [LGBTQ+ Wedding Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skyy-says-i-do.md) - [Laundry-Themed Nuptial Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lg-launderette-of-love.md) - [Low-Cost Distillery Weddings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/distillery-wedding.md)