There are many ways to put a personal touch on your big day. Often, the smallest gestures have the biggest impact. Wedding favors are a perfect example of this. Though a fairly modern tradition, the concept of giving out little gifts to guests has proven to be incredibly popular amongst couples. If you’re not sure […]
While it is true that there are dozens of little tasks involved in planning a wedding, a few of your responsibilities are going to take precedence. Selecting an ideal wedding venue, for example, is usually one of the first moves a couple makes after setting a date. Getting this out of the way early makes […]
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 […]
