As you’re planning your nuptials, you’re focusing on both major and minor aspects of the celebration. There are essentials you can’t do without, but there are also minor details that make the entire day special. One question you may be wrestling with is whether to gift your guests with wedding favors. It’s helpful to understand […]
Many brides and grooms dream of their wedding day from a young age. The dream weddings seen in movies, television and magazines rely on stereotypical and traditional weddings. There’s no reason to be stuck in traditions unless you really want that. If you’re interested in breaking wedding traditions, here are six that are being questioned […]
Close your eyes and try to imagine what a wedding looks like. While you might have some very specific images, chances are you are going to start picturing a lot of generic visions. This is due to the fact that weddings are a huge part of modern life. When you turn on the television, sit […]
Stress can be a constant in most people’s lives. However, its presence has increased dramatically for LGBTQ individuals in the last year. Queer and transgender people face very real prospects of violence, harassment and discrimination. Today’s social climate remains uncertain, and as a same-sex couple you may be experiencing higher-than-normal stress levels. However, it’s important […]
Within the last few years, the Mormon faith has been forced to confront issues of gender and sexual orientation. Traditionally, Latter Day Saints doctrines only support heterosexual marriage and consider same-sex couplings as contrary to the Divine plan. In addition, the religion often bars transgender people from serving in church leadership or even attending some […]
Picture a perfect wedding dessert, and what comes to mind? You probably thought of a wedding cake, visualizing a pristine tower of opulence that’s been expertly designed and polished for the big day. Our modern versions owe much to traditions developed during the Middle Ages and from Victorian England. At the same time, you have […]
Your wedding is not just one of the happiest days of your life. It’s a highly personal affair in which you customize a whole collection of details. At the same time, you also want to promote a welcoming atmosphere for all your guests. Planning your wedding to be accessible allows your friends and family, especially […]
Some definitions of the nuclear family emerge from religious and politically conservative ideologies. Nevertheless, LGBTQ individuals have created families on their own terms for a long time. A recent story from Oregon in which one couple broke gender boundaries illustrates this point perfectly. While a man giving birth might seem newsworthy and even shocking to […]
If you’re reading this article, chances are that your spouse recently came out as transgender. Or perhaps they have been in the process of transitioning for a while. It’s natural to have questions of your own. While this may be new territory, you desire to be supportive of your transgender spouse, and you can do […]
A lot of time, energy, and money go into putting together a perfect wedding. With so much on the line, the last thing you want is to feel unwell when the big day arrives. To feel your best when walking down the aisle, there are several habits you should adopt in the weeks leading up […]
