Starting a new relationship can be scary. The first few months after meeting a romantic partner are typically packed with intense emotions and in-depth internal musings related to this person’s potential as your significant other. Of course, it doesn’t always become easier with time. For many same-sex couples, the struggle comes from understanding the best […]

These days, the decision to change your name after getting married is entirely your own. Once upon a time, heterosexual couples followed the tradition of the bride changing her surname to her husband’s. For members of the LGBT community, this tradition doesn’t exactly work. While plenty of straight and gay couples are moving away from […]

Many queer people have understood the need to be selective about who they reveal their gender identity and sexual orientation to. For many, it can be a matter of life and death with respect to protection against harm. For many who are LGBTQ+, their quality of life can be negatively impacted by others knowing that […]

A lot of hard work goes into planning a perfect wedding. Still, tying the knot does not put an end to the challenges of a relationship. Married life is an adventure, and you will need to be prepared for a variety of problems. Effort will be required from you and your partner to make the […]

Once you’ve decided to tie the knot with your partner, you might be feeling an overwhelming sense of excitement. Most people experience a bit of euphoria after getting engaged. This is when you’re most likely to go out and celebrate the upcoming union. When the thrill begins to wear away, however, plenty of couples are […]

People can be the worst at times. Although most know better, there are plenty of people who willfully ignore social cues and attempt to undermine an event. This is very common at weddings. People can exhibit all sorts of spite, jealousy, and bad judgment when going to these ceremonies. If you’re planning for your upcoming […]

You’re likely to find a lot of advice about planning seating arrangements for your wedding reception. It’s important to consider how you’ll designate where your guests should sit at your ceremony. Whether you’re dealing with 50 guests or 250, a basic organizational structure should guide how you seat your attendees. A few guidelines should help […]

Getting married outdoors is more popular than ever. An alfresco celebration offers scenic beauty with natural lighting and greenery to boot. But unless you plan to elope and run, you can’t just set up in a local park on a whim. You’ll need to budget for equipment and supplies to host your guests in style […]

Getting married can produce a whirlwind of emotions. While there are plenty of details to sort out during the planning stages, you also want to make sure that you take time to think about your decisions. You might want to utilize some of the wedding traditions that are most important to you, such as rings […]

Opponents of marriage equality are often quick to dismiss same-sex marriage as a recent phenomenon. They claim same-sex marriage is the “latest assault” on Biblically prescribed morality. They’re content to treat it as a trend at best, or a harbinger of the so-called “end times” at worst. However, one American historian insists that they are […]