Celebrate Love. Not Labels. - My first information stand at Munich Pride

Some days feel like they confirm exactly why you had the courage to take a big step. Munich Pride was one of those days for me - personal, emotional, and incredibly empowering.

In March of this year, I started my own business as a wedding planner. With Dopamin Weddings, I fulfilled a dream: to plan weddings that are not only beautiful, but honest, individual, and above all, inclusive. That made it all the more special for me to have my first own information booth at CSD.

My first appearance as Dopamin Weddings

Under the motto “celebrate love. not labels.”, I presented my complete brand experience for the first time: my pavilion, my flyers, and my brand design. Everything that had previously only existed in my head, on my laptop, or in small test runs was suddenly standing in the middle of the street—surrounded by rainbow flags, music, laughter, and so much love.

This location couldn't have been more fitting. I want to consciously work as an inclusive wedding planner and accompany couples who may not always find themselves in classic wedding worlds. The fact that my first public appearance took place right here felt like a statement - for my company and for myself.

Why this day meant so much to me

I am bi myself. With my booth, I wanted to directly address couples from the LGBTQ+ community and show them: You are included. Your love is visible. Your wedding deserves exactly the same attention, joy, and professionalism.

The conversations at my booth were open, warm, and often very touching. Many couples told me how important it is to them to find service providers who don't require them to explain themselves. This exchange made it clear to me once again why I am pursuing this path.

The contest: Stories about true love

An absolute highlight at my booth was my contest. The prize was me as a wedding planner for the wedding day—as a day-of coordinator to take care of everything for the couples so they could relax and enjoy their day.

To participate, people had to fill out a slip of paper and answer a question: “How did you know it was true love?”

The answers were beautiful, honest, and sometimes surprising. A few examples (anonymous):

  • “When I realized that even the quiet moments with this person feel like home.”
  • “When we argued—and yet we both knew we were a team.”
  • “When I stopped thinking about who I am without this person and started thinking about who I become with them.”
  • “When I felt completely seen for the first time, without having to explain myself.”
  • “When I realized that love isn't perfect, but it's honest.”

Reading these notes was incredibly moving for me. That's what weddings are all about: not perfection, but real stories and real feelings.

A day to remember

For me, CSD in Munich was so much more than an information stand. It was a beginning, a confirmation, and a promise—to myself and to all couples who want a wedding that truly suits them.

I leave this day with gratitude, pride, and even more motivation. Dopamine Weddings stands for love in all its forms. And I look forward to all the stories that are yet to come.

Celebrate love. Not labels. 🌈