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Patronizing Companies That Align With Your Beliefs

Being a smart shopper can be important for many reasons. While you may like to save money, being selective in the stores you visit provides some comfort to your spirits. While you and your partner have been preparing for your wedding, it stands to reason you have had to look at tons of vendors. During […]

Important Television Moments for the LGBT Community

As you prepare to marry your partner, you may be thinking about a lot of things. For example, you may be considering how accepting the world has come in regards to the LGBT community. There was once a time when seeing a gay character on television was practically unfathomable. This time, unfortunately, was not too […]

Choosing Readings for Your Ceremony

As you’re planning your wedding, you and your sweetie naturally want to incorporate elements with personal meaning. There’s no better way to do that than by picking unique readings for your ceremony. Whether you opt for poems, portions of scripture, excerpts from classic literature or nontraditional selections, you can use your readings to create a […]

What’s in a Name?

Weddings are a wonderful opportunity for two people in love to join together. While this might be the basic idea, there are a lot of other concepts involved with a marriage. Once you and your partner have decided to get married, you probably are going to start planning the ceremony. There are caterers to call, […]

LGBTQ+ Couples Should Discuss These Things Before Saying “I Do”

Whenever two people pledge to marry, they prepare to commit to a life of joint decisions, sacrifices, concessions, and understanding. This is true for queer and heterosexual couples alike. Therefore, before tying the knot, there are certain subjects that should be discussed, especially ones related to the sharing of finances, living spaces, and intimate details. […]

Answers to Common Wedding Questions

Putting together a wedding can bring up a lot of questions, from big concerns regarding the timeline to more specific queries related to trends. It can be useful to find answers to some of these common wedding questions to put your mind at ease. Since trying to tackle all of your questions at once can […]

Boutonniere 101: What It Is and How To Wear It

Most wedding attire follows a few basic rules. The rest falls to inspiration, personal style, and budget. If you’re planning on wearing a suit or tux on your big day, you’ve got many options for customizing your look. The flowers in your boutonniere may eventually wilt, but this oft-misunderstood accessory can add memorable touches to […]

Asking Wedding Guests for Money as a Gift

In old vaudeville shows, performers were often known to end their acts by repeating the phrase “no applause, just throw money.” The joke was a light way of nudging the audience into providing actual compensation for the entertainment they’d just received. The reason for dancing around and being indirect is simple: Asking for money is […]

How You Can Encourage Better Sleep Before Your Big Day

Planning a wedding is considered one of the most stressful tasks a person can experience. It makes sense that the frustration might start to impact your life in significant ways. For countless couples, getting proper sleep in the months leading to their big day becomes an impossible feat. Unfortunately, a lack of consistent sleep can […]

Not Inviting Non-Affirming Family Members to Your Wedding

Making a guest list for a wedding isn’t always straightforward. Budget considerations aside, family dynamics come into play. Sadly, many people still aren’t affirming of the LGBTQIA community, which can bring even more drama into a wedding. Making the difficult choice of whether to invite someone or not due to their politics or attitude toward […]