Wedding trends change at a pace that can be impossible to track. If you’re someone who wants to throw a wedding that hits all of the right marks in terms of “what’s hot,” then turning to the experts is one of the best ways to achieve your goal. For some couples, the desire to be […]
When a couple has made the big decision to tie the knot, the people who are closest to them tend to want to celebrate. According to tradition, it was once customary for the parents of the bride to host an engagement party. However, this has gone out the window due to shifting gender roles, same-sex […]
Many married couples, queer and straight, exchange vows that pledge loyalty and unity “for better or worse” and “in sickness and in health.” Life comes with its own share of twists and turns that can present challenges to a marriage, particularly mental health issues such as depression. While this low mood or aversion to activity […]
Getting engaged might be an obvious choice when you love your partner but knowing how to plan a wedding can often prove far more difficult. Same-sex couples often grapple with the fact that many existing wedding traditions are broken down by gender. For example, it can seem silly to refer to your shower as a […]
Amid fears that the Supreme Court is going to repeal Roe v. Wade, there are concerns that the landmark Obergefell v. Hodges same-sex marriage decision may be the next to go under the conservative Court. In response, states are taking action to codify same-sex marriage rights in case Obergefell is overturned. Meanwhile, laws ensuring same-sex […]
We are social creatures, and marriage is strongly linked to our need for family, community, and belonging. It also provides us with a means to grapple with our mortality. The love that we share with a lifelong partner is a bond that gives us meaning that transcends our physical bodies. Marriage is a beautiful idea. […]
Of the more than 860 million words you’ll say in the course of your lifetime, there may be none more important than your wedding vows. These are the promises you make to your beloved in front of your friends and family, and in front of whatever deity you may believe in. When it comes to […]
Throughout the United States, LGBT couples can legally marry and are free to enjoy the rights and privileges therein. Many couples look forward to an “official” life together and begin making plans for weddings. One major part in engagements and weddings for couples, queer or straight, is choosing rings to celebrate the union. These pieces […]
For many people, the term “LGBTQ+” is an all-encompassing way to describe those whose sexual orientation and/or gender identity may not be considered to be cisgender-heterosexual. Indeed, a popular variant of this term is “LGBTQIA+,” where the I means “intersex” or individuals born with variations in sex characteristics, while the A refers to people who […]
So, you’ve been asked to officiate your friends’ wedding. Congratulations! It’s both an honor and an enriching experience to help a couple create a meaningful occasion. COVID-19 has certainly complicated things, especially key social events. But with some smart tips and useful precautions, you can help your friends celebrate and stay safe. Your Important First […]
