The most outrageously camp wedding ever? Burlesque dancer and drag king get married in an extravaganza of glitter, balloons and show business style
When a burlesque dancer and drag king got married their wedding invitations promised guests an 'extravaganza of eleganza' - and they certainly lived up to expectations.
After Washington passed Referendum 74 last year, allowing same-sex marriages, Seattle couple Susanna Raphael Wellbourne and Ricki Mason couldn't wait to make their love official.
Better known by their stage names Kitten and Lou, the young couple set about creating a wedding that reflected their style, humor and love for one another.
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Jumping for joy: Lou, left, and Kitten celebrate their marriage
Love birds: Kitten and Lou created a wedding to reflect their unique style
'You may now kiss the bride': Confetti canons explode as Kitten and Lou share their first kiss as a married couple
Bubble machines, a confetti cannon, bride attendants in gold lame dresses or canary yellow frocks, who shimmied up the aisle carrying balloons and scattering petals, were just some of the glamorous touches to the wedding.
Kitten wore a cream dress with an extravagant tulle train and teal leopard print detailing that matched the cream suit Lou wore, according to Bridal Musings.
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They were accompanied down the aisle on July 28 by their parents and married by performer Waxie Moon, who had added glitter to his beard for the occasion.
As he pronounced them wife and wife - and the couple kissed - a confetti canon showered them with white ticker tape.
Kitten and Lou held their ceremony at the Stables in Georgetown, and included features such as a silver drinks fountain and mini multi-colored cupcakes, as well as retro flourishes such as ceramic kittens, according to The Stranger.
Preparations: Lou wore a cream suit with teal leopard print detail for the wedding
Blushing bride: Kitten's cream dress had matching teal detail and an extravagant tulle train
Attendants: The brides were helped on their big day by a troupe wearing gold lame and carrying balloons
Grand entrance: Petals were scattered along the aisle
After the ceremony the guests were able to play on a giant bouncy castle in the shape of a horse, play with piñatas stuffed with costume jewellery, condoms and mini vodka bottles, and enjoy a grand first dance by the show-stopping couple.
The extravagant occasion was captured by photographer Nate Gowdy Photography and June Films.
As a final flourish to the evening, the couple left their wedding to an avenue of guests waving sparklers to light the way.
Must be love: The couple walk back down the aisle after being pronounced wife and wife
Official: The Rev Waxie Moon watches as the couple sign the register
Pride: The couple were finally able to marry after Washington state passed Referendum 71
Dream day: Bubbles surround the couple as they pose for photos
First dance: The couple entertain guests with a special routine
Raucous: A guest celebrates after catching Kitten's garter
Fun: Guests make the most of the bouncy castle and other entertainment on offer
Individual: The couple's unique style was reflected throughout their celebration
Light fantastic: Guests formed an avenue lit by sparklers as the couple left their wedding
Mrs and Mrs: The happy couple share a kiss and champagne on their wedding day
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