Welcome! Read on for more information about the Queerly Beloved Ball, a free micro wedding event and public afterparty — put on by New England wedding professionals and also, maybe, by you too. <3

"Queerly Beloved" text in orange with "01.05.2025" in purple.

January 5th, 2025
6pm-10.30pm
The Sinclair, Cambridge

  • At the heart of this event are completely free micro-wedding ceremonies at The Sinclair in Cambridge. The weddings are followed by a public dance party in honor of the newly weds — that’s where you come in!

    From 6pm-10.30pm, join us in The Sinclair main room for a disco dance party like you’ve never seen before (it will, after all, be a wedding reception for multiple couples!)

    Suggested donation $25 - you can donate below or at the door.

    RSVP on Eventbrite to add to your calendar or send to friends!

    *Donations on this page and at the door are just that: donations! You can show your confirmation upon entry, but please note this is not a ticketed event and guests are admitted on a first come first served basis. We advise arriving as close to 6pm as possible.

  • This event is being organized by six small business owners. Very small! (We are a micro wedding chapel, small is our whole thing.)

    We’re donating our time, skills, and dollars and hoping to break even wherever possible. We’re fundraising to offset the costs of an event of this size while also providing our couples with personal florals, a beautiful ceremony space, and the wedding(s) of our collective dreams.

    You can help by donating below.

Person in a Western-inspired outfit with a cowboy hat on a pink background, text "Candace Persuasian" and a red disco ball in the corner.
Person in a tuxedo with makeup, striking a pose against a lime green background with a disco ball and the word 'SHERMAN'.
Person in a black and pink top hat, glamorous makeup, and tattoos on arms, posing confidently. Background features a blue disco ball and text reading "BRIAR BLUSH" on a light blue backdrop.
Drag performer wearing a crown and sash with glittering gown, labeled "Mx Gay Boston." Background is light purple with "Just JP" text and a disco ball graphic.
Person in a sparkling outfit with "Chanel The Angel" text on lime green background, disco ball graphic.
Person in fantasy costume with long hair and fairy wings, holding a plush caterpillar, on a light blue background with a disco ball graphic.
A person in a red and leopard print suit with exaggerated features stands against a pink background. The text "Rusty Hammer" is displayed next to a red disco ball.
Person with long braided blonde hair and pink outfit on a lavender background with disco ball and 'La Vender' text.
DJ wearing headphones and a red dress, standing at a turntable, with "DJ DAYGLOW" text and a red disco ball on a pink background.
Two people pose with sports equipment, one holding a soccer ball, skate, and water bottle, wearing a white mesh top and blue shorts, and the other with a tennis racket, basketball, and glove, wearing a sleeveless top and denim shorts, against a yello
"The Femmes" concert with performers on stage, colorful outfits, disco theme, vibrant lighting, audience cheering.

Help us throw a big, gay party!

Your generous donation will directly fund the production of our 10 micro-wedding ceremony slots and collective afterparty. While we’ve been fortunate to secure in-kind service donations from many vendors (huge shout out to The Sinclair for giving this party a home!) there are still hard costs associated with the event. Your monetary donation will go towards party-essentials such as public liability insurance, fit out (florals, baby!), and some services from very kind people who should be paid for their work.

We are fundraising to offset these event costs only, and will not turn a profit. In the event we fundraise more than we expect, excess funds will be donated to The Trevor Project following the event.

Please note, donations to the Queerly Beloved Ball fundraiser are categorized as gifts and therefore not tax deductible.

MEET YOUR VENDOR TEAM

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MEET YOUR VENDOR TEAM 〰️

Smiling woman with long hair wearing a beige top with wavy patterns and a decorative collar, in front of a neutral background.

Lindsey / Lensy Michelle Photography

Smiling person with short hair, wearing round glasses, bright lipstick, and hoop earrings, against a blurred background.

Amanda / Amanda Macchia Photography

Person in floral outfit sitting next to colorful flower arrangement with fruits on wooden floor.

Julian / Althea Floral Design

Smiling person with glasses in a sequin outfit against a pink background.

Rachel / One Bell Designs

Person wearing headphones DJing with turntables, standing in front of colorful radio posters.

Kara / DJ Day Glow

Woman in a green floral dress holding a tablet, looking to the side.

Jusmine / Dearly Studio

Person with medium-length hair, highlighted with blonde strands, wearing a black turtleneck sweater, against a white background.

Jenna / Sales @ The Sinclair

QUESTIONS

  • The need for this event has been apparent for a little while now. The wedding industry has seen more and more couples opting to fast-track their wedding plans in the past few months. Some couples fear for their federally protected right to marriage, others worry about parenthood/IVF, or estate rights, or immigration.

    Whatever the reason, we (the organizers of the Queerly Beloved Ball) recognize that we owe it to the LGBTQIA+ community to celebrate love year round - not just at Pride - and this event is our answer at the moment.

    To quote Rachel of One Bell Designs, “After all, the ultimate form of rebellion is joy.” (She said it in the Boston Globe, btw)

  • Nope! Wedding crashers welcome! Head to The Sinclair from 6pm for the public portion of the event. Marriers have a door list, but the general public will be admitted on a first come, first served basis.

    More details, including performers, will be announced soon!

  • We’re accepting applications on a rolling basis through December 15 and will contact couples by December 18. In the event we have more couples than wedding slots, we’ll be in touch regarding other options.