It’s LGBTQ+ Pride month in dozens of countries all over the world, including the U.S., Germany, Spain, Italy, Mexico and many others. The month is marked with parades, parties and lots and lots of weddings. To celebrate the passing of laws that allow all adults to marry the person they love, we’ve chosen 20 of our favorite Editor’s Picks from LGBTQ+ weddings that show how love is simply love, and why it always wins.

These photos remind us of the joy people feel when getting married, especially after the struggle of so many to live as themselves—from the Stonewall riots of June 1969 in New York’s Greenwich Village (which launched the gay rights movement) to thousands of pivotal acts of resistance around the world.

The first official Pride marches were held in New York, Los Angeles and Chicago to commemorate Stonewall and to demonstrate for equal rights. When police arrived at Stonewall to assault and arrest patrons for so-called disorderly conduct, they fought back and the neighborhood erupted in protests that lasted over six days. Annual “gay liberation” marches grew in size and number, spreading to other cities and countries and evolving into the global Pride celebrations and parades we see today.

On June 26, 2015, the U.S. Supreme Court delivered its landmark decision in the case of Obergefell v. Hodges, ruling that the fundamental right to marry is guaranteed to same-sex couples under both the Due Process Clause and the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. This ruling came after legalization in Belgium, the Netherlands, Canada and Spain, and effectively legalized same-sex marriage in all 50 states. While it was a long time coming, we’re thrilled to have these weddings in our galleries and to celebrate lovers everywhere.

In the words of Lady Gaga, no matter what you call yourself or whom you love, “Do not allow people to dim your shine because they are blinded. Tell them to put on some sunglasses because you were born this way.”

See a full calendar of Pride events around the world and throughout the year. It is always a good time to celebrate love!