Since the late 2000s, gender-reveal parties have increased in popularity. An expecting couple and their loved ones typically host these prenatal gatherings. At the celebration, the couple reveals what the sex of their unborn child will be. Typically, the revelation is made through a mechanism such as a frosted cake cut to reveal a blue […]
If you’re an LGBTQ person who’s out to any degree, chances are you’ve run into anti-LGBTQ fundamentalist Christians. Maybe you encountered an itinerant campus preacher, a less-than-tolerant coworker, or a well-meaning family member concerned for the state of your eternal soul. Perhaps they quoted Bible verses to back up their arguments against being queer or […]
As the United States anxiously awaits a final ruling on reproductive rights from its Supreme Court, Japan is reeling from a devastating decision on marriage equality from a district court in Osaka. The Osaka District Court recently ruled against three same-sex couples and declared that the island nation’s current ban on marriage equality doesn’t violate […]
In recent years, we’ve seen a huge shift in the treatment of the LGBT community. It was not that long ago that major television networks were hesitant to show a same-sex couple holding hands, let alone kissing, on a prime time program. While huge advancements have been made regarding LGBT representation, such as the right […]
Struggling with your wedding registry? Maybe you have all the cookware and kitchen appliances you could ever need. Your home is well-stocked, and you really don’t want any more stuff. If this sounds like your situation, a charitable gift registry may be a great choice for your wedding. As charitable wedding registries grow in popularity, […]
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 […]
