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Battling the Heat on Your Big Day

After months of planning out every detail of your nuptials, the last thing you want is for intense weather to ruin the experience. While you may have created a contingency plan for rain and other scenarios, you also want to create a strategy for battling the heat in the event the heat becomes unbearable. In […]

Creative Ideas for Your Same-Sex Wedding Reception

performance artist at same-sex wedding reception hanging from red cloth

The trouble with planning a wedding is putting your own spin on the event. Though your options can seem limited at first, you actually have far more control than you realize. From the moment guests enter the space for the ceremony until the last person leaves the reception hall, you have the opportunity to give […]

Planning Your Staycation Honeymoon

With the average honeymoon costing between $4,000 and $5,000, a post-wedding vacation can seem like a faraway dream for some couples. However, a staycation honeymoon can still allow you to enjoy some time together before jumping back into the daily grind. As you and your partner are sorting through your options, here are a few […]

Starting a Family Is Expensive for Same-Sex Couples

Being given the opportunity to walk down the aisle and express your love for your partner in front of your family and friends can be wonderful. Up until a few years ago, members of the LGBT community were forbidden from marrying in a majority of states. Now, with regulations changing all the time, it has […]

Is Congress Finally Taking Marriage Equality Seriously?

Following the Supreme Court’s shocking reversal of reproductive rights, the United States is at a crossroads. Emboldened by the defeat of Roe v. Wade, many conservative activists are putting other human rights protections in their crosshairs. Most notably, Justice Clarence Thomas has openly called for a reexamination of the legal doctrine that made marriage equality […]

How To Take Care of Yourself as Your Big Day Approaches

Preparing for your wedding can easily add a lot of stress to your mind, body, and spirit. Though you might expect this to a degree, you should take active steps in order to keep yourself in good health. You want to enjoy your big day without having to worry about acne breakouts, feelings of exhaustion, […]

Unity Rituals To Add To Your Wedding Ceremony

Personalizing a wedding ceremony is often a bit more of a challenge to couples than making adjustments to the reception. This is largely due to how cut-and-paste many ceremonies are, with officiants going through the motions and guests waiting for the inevitable “I do” to signify the transition from ritual to party. Of course, you […]

Tips for Non-Monosexual People and Their Allies

The LGBTQ+ community includes people who fall under the umbrella of being non-monosexual. This refers to those who identify as bisexual, pansexual, queer, and fluid. These are people who are sexually, romantically, and even emotionally attracted to more than one sex, gender, or gender identity. Non-monosexual people often experience discrimination and prejudice from those who […]

Tips for Throwing a Backyard Wedding Without a Lot of Stress

Finding the ideal venue is a big challenge when you’re planning your wedding. For plenty of couples, there is a strong desire to keep the gathering small and intimate. One of the easiest ways to achieve this ambiance is by selecting an event location that is familiar for guests. This is why countless people decide […]

Fun Wedding Reception Alternatives

When planning a wedding, many couples follow a basic template. Specifically, the event usually can be broken into two main parts: the ceremony and the reception. While the ceremony is integral to making the marriage official, the reception offers more flexibility. Instead of a typical reception, you may find it more appealing to pursue an […]