Bachelorette parties can often follow the same pattern. Countless women fly off to Las Vegas each year to engage in all sorts of revelry before settling down. If you don’t want to follow this path for your own party, then you might feel at a loss for options. While you don’t need to have a […]
Planning a wedding has a way of totally dominating a person’s life. From organizing guest responses to last-minute adjustments with your vendors, it feels like you can’t catch your breath until the entire ordeal comes to a close. What many couples discover, however, is that the comedown from the wedding highs can be significant. When […]
Traditionally, weddings have come with their own set of gendered and heteronormative terms. Besides active opposition to same-sex marriage by some conservatives, religious leaders, and even some headline-making wedding vendors, marriage customs around the world have been based on the typical assumption that there is one bride and one groom involved. It’s been several years […]
As you’re planning the details of your wedding, you’ll likely think about how you want it captured on film. You’re going to want still photography, but what about a video of your ceremony and reception? Since you’ll probably drop some major money on a professional wedding videographer, it’s vital to keep some helpful tips in […]
Common-law or sui juris marriage was originally an irregular union involving a couple who lived together and represented themselves publicly as a couple. It was once legally recognized throughout America. Today only nine states and the District of Columbia accept and recognize common-law marriage. With same-sex marriage officially lawful throughout America, it’s important to understand […]
Romance is far from easy. No matter who you are or who you love, figuring out how to make a relationship work can be a puzzling and infuriating trial. For same-sex couples, however, the road can prove even more challenging. Heterosexual relationships might be tricky, but there are endless books, podcasts, films, and resources aimed […]
There is a big world out there worth seeing. Unfortunately, this can be as overwhelming as it is exciting. When you and your partner are planning a wedding, you most likely are also putting a decent amount of time toward figuring out your honeymoon. With so many different honeymoon destinations worth exploring, it can often […]
In life, everyone walks their own path. As you carry on your journey, you’ll likely to run into many interesting people. They’ll help you to grow and change in different ways. You might even have romantic entanglements with some of these people. The connections people make in life are important. It can sometimes be difficult […]
Being in a same-sex relationship can be tricky. When the time comes to get married, you might not have the first clue about how to begin. For most of modern history, gay and lesbian couples were prohibited by law from tying the knot. Even today, there are countless people looking to stem the tides of […]
Planning a wedding for the springtime can be an intoxicating experience. Tying the knot in the spring allows you the opportunity to use bright, bold colors in your décor. While your florist might be able to explore all sorts of colorful combinations for your event, you may feel a bit limited by the classic white […]
