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Home • Weddings

Black Wedding Moment Of The Day: This Entire Bridal Party Took A Knee and Moved Us

By Lauren Porter · Updated October 26, 2020
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When Colin Kaepernick took a knee during the National Anthem in the 2016 NFL season, his actions caused caused a ripple affect across not only the professional football league but the communities of supporters he’s garnered to raise awareness for police brutality. 

The valiant protest has spread and has made it’s way to weddings too.

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Spotted on Instagram and captured by Carolina Rivera photography, the entire bridal party including the bride and groom, bridesmaids, groomsmen and flower girl too took knee in their own picture perfect protest. 

The woke couple certainly stole the show with their love and we can’t get enough of their gorgeous nuptials.

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Congratulations to the new Mr. and Mrs!