For members of the LGBTQ+ community, the month of June tends to be important. This is because many places around the world use this month for celebrating Pride. With origins tracing back to 1969, Pride events pay honor to the Stonewall riots that occurred in New York City. After weeks of heavy raids on bars […]

The past decade has seen a huge shift in attitude from the general population regarding online dating. In the earlier days of the web, more people were hesitant to interact with strangers online, especially romantically. As the world began to get more comfortable with the idea of the internet, and devices like smartphones made connecting […]

When you ask someone why they want to get married, you might expect them to respond by telling you they want to spend the rest of their life with the person they love, or because it is a day they have envisioned for a long time. You might not even think about considering finances when […]

If you haven’t heard of Sweet Cakes by Melissa by now, you probably don’t spend much time on the internet. The owners of the bakery, Melissa and Aaron Klein, refused service to a same-sex couple who wanted a wedding cake in January 2013. Since then, the case has been in and out of courts, and […]

Certain details of your wedding are definitely going to cause you more stress than others. For many couples, a big challenge can come from selecting an appropriate color theme for the wedding. While it might not seem like the biggest choice you will have to make, determining which shades are best for your big day […]

Just over six years ago, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled that marriage equality was the law of the land. Long overdue, the landmark decision of Obergefell v. Hodges was a huge leap toward affirming the love and humanity of millions in the eyes of the law. Still, while same-sex couples have enjoyed […]

Food brings people together. When you’re dealing with your own dietary restrictions or those of your guests, wedding planning can get a little complicated. Gluten sensitivity impacts the entire wedding-day menu, especially the dessert. Thankfully, it’s possible to make a gluten-free wedding cake for your special day. With some knowledge and helpful pointers, you can […]

COVID-19 has thrown everyone a curveball, including engaged couples. By now, its impacts on weddings almost seem like old news. Social distancing is commonplace, and couples are asking guests to get vaccinated. But the Omicron variant is another nasty surprise most of us didn’t bargain for. You may be thinking about getting a wedding insurance […]

There have been some major global shifts in recent years. From the spread of the novel coronavirus to the impact that lockdown measures had on international economies, a plethora of problems have caused the future to remain uncertain in many areas. This is especially true of the wedding industry. If you plan on getting married […]

Traditionally, an engagement has followed specific rules. The male partner bought a ring and proposed to the female, the bride’s parents paid for the wedding, and the ceremony and reception were traditional as well. However, as the world becomes more progressive and it’s increasingly common for same-sex partners to get married, some people wonder how […]