TL;DR
- Darlene Mitchell marries Branden Marcus
- Wedding featured fellow Drag Race queens
- Couple wore matching pinstripe suits
- Ceremony included a Kermit and Miss Piggy theme
- Celebration of love after 10 years together
Another fabulous chapter in the world of drag has unfolded as Darlene Mitchell, a beloved contestant from RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 18, has officially tied the knot with her longtime love, Branden Marcus. The couple, who have been together for a decade, celebrated their love in a campy and colorful ceremony that was nothing short of spectacular!
The wedding, which took place over the weekend, was a star-studded affair with several of Darlene’s fellow queens in attendance. The atmosphere was electric, filled with joy and laughter, as Darlene shared the moment with her drag family. “Anyways… it’s WEDDING DAY!!” she exclaimed on social media, adding, “TOP 4 AS A WEDDING GIFT WELL YES OF COURSE I DO THINK!” Talk about a double celebration!
For the big day, Darlene and Branden opted for matching pinstripe suits—one in a chic navy blue and the other in classic black. They danced their first dance to Cyndi Lauper’s iconic hit, “Time After Time,” in front of a whimsical backdrop featuring none other than Kermit and Miss Piggy tying the knot. If that’s not a drag dream come true, we don’t know what is!
Among the attendees were Darlene’s fellow competitors from the season, including Nini Coco, Juicy Love Dion, Jane Don’t, Mia Starr, Vita VonTesse Starr, and Briar Blush. The queens brought their signature flair to the celebration, with some even sharing snippets of the fun on social media. Jane Don’t, who recently sashayed away in a controversial elimination, posted a lively video of the queens dancing, which quickly went viral.
Branden announced their marriage with a sweet selfie on Instagram, simply captioned, “Married!” The couple’s journey to the altar has been a beautiful one, with their engagement photo from July 2024 capturing the moment Branden went down on one knee, asking Darlene to be his forever.
As we celebrate this union, we can’t help but feel the love radiating from Darlene and Branden’s story. Congratulations to the happy couple! Here’s to love, laughter, and a lifetime of fabulous memories together!