Miranda & Marie’s Queer Wedding at Machines With Magnets | A Candid, Nontraditional Celebration

October 11th, 2026

A Wedding That Was Entirely Their Own

There was something about Miranda and Marie's wedding that felt different from the beginning. Not because they were trying to make a statement, but because every part of their day felt so intentionally them.

Held at Machines With Magnets in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, their wedding brought together an industrial downtown setting, dark and artistic details, and a beautiful blend of cultures and spiritual traditions. Tarot-inspired decor, rich tones, and carefully curated details created an atmosphere that was elegant without feeling formal or conventional.

Nothing felt like it was there simply because it was supposed to be.

A Queer Wedding Focused on Connection, Not Performance

One of the things Miranda and Marie made clear was that they wanted candid wedding photography. They weren't interested in turning their wedding into an elaborate photoshoot. They wanted to be present, enjoy their people, and trust that the moments worth remembering would be documented.

And that's exactly how I approached their day.

I spent most of my time observing, anticipating moments, and letting things unfold. When I did offer direction, I checked in to make sure they were comfortable. The goal was never to interrupt what was happening just to create a photograph.

For couples planning an LGBTQ+ wedding, especially one that doesn't follow every traditional expectation, I think that freedom matters. Your wedding photography should reflect the experience you're creating, not force you into someone else's version of what a wedding should look like.

Meaningful Vows and Quiet Joy

Miranda and Marie's ceremony was deeply personal. Their families were loving and wonderfully low-key, but there were plenty of tears when the vows began.

One story has stayed with me. During their first year together, they would stay awake late into the night because neither wanted to give up another moment together, even to sleep.

It was such a simple, beautiful glimpse into their relationship.

That same quiet joy carried throughout the wedding. Nothing needed to be exaggerated to be meaningful.

Dark, Moody Wedding Photography That Preserves the Atmosphere

The lighting at Machines With Magnets presented some challenges, but I didn't want to erase the atmosphere by making everything artificially bright.

Instead, I embraced the shadows, the warmth, and the artistic mood Miranda and Marie had created.

As a queer wedding photographer based in Maine and available for destination weddings throughout New England, I love working with couples who value individuality and trust me to document their day as it actually feels.

Miranda and Marie's wedding was a reminder that you don't have to perform for the camera to have beautiful wedding photographs.

Planning Your Own LGBTQ+ Wedding?

Looking for an LGBTQ+ affirming wedding photographer who understands that your celebration doesn't need to follow a script?

Whether you're planning an intimate queer wedding, a multicultural celebration, or something entirely unconventional, I'd love to hear what you're dreaming up.