While LGBTQ+ marriage ceremonies are relatively new with respect to being legally recognized across the nation, they are not immune from emerging and evolving trends. It’s been said that love is a many-splendored thing. This certainly includes the nuptials of two queer hearts coming together to formally commit to one another in front of the […]
When we think of a couple sleeping in separate rooms or beds, our minds go back to “I Love Lucy.” The iconic sitcom broke a lot of barriers for its time. Yet its producers had to take care to avoid running afoul of prevailing standards. Besides restrictions such as not using the word “pregnant” on-air, […]
As you skim through wedding planning guides, you’ll notice most assuming that the big day’s about a year away. You’ll see 12-month timelines and checklists that map out what you need to do month by month. But what if your engagement period is longer: for instance, 18 months or two years? You may worry that […]
Love can be difficult to define. Most people who have found “the one” typically state they follow a feeling when it comes to taking the relationship to the next level. Of course, basing the decision to marry solely on your emotions can be disastrous. Today, couples are more cautious than ever when it comes to […]
When you and your partner have decided to commit to marriage, it’s a cause for celebration. For many couples, gay or not, getting married isn’t only about planning a wedding. There are other events to consider, such as honeymoons, showers, rehearsal dinners, bachelor or bachelorette parties, and more. Your costs can add up quickly, so […]
The last few years have undoubtedly been a whirlwind for most people. Though there’s been clashes and instances of social unrest across the world, the biggest impact came from the spread of COVID-19. The changes that went into effect across the planet warped the way that almost everyone lived their daily lives. Of all the […]
When it comes to marriage ceremonies, a wedding cake remains one of the most iconic symbols. A large, multi-tiered, impeccably decorated, white layer cake is something most people instantly associate with a union. In many cases, this magnificent creation is topped by a figurine of a bride in a white gown and a groom in […]
With all that’s been going on recently with COVID-19, it’s hard for those getting married to have the traditional weddings they have dreamed about since childhood. As times change, so do weddings. Here are some wedding trends to watch. Micro-Wedding Trends Smaller is better, at least when it comes to social distancing at weddings. The […]
Writer J.K. Rowling, author of the Harry Potter books, came under fire multiple times in recent years for making transphobic comments. She publicly expressed support in 2019 for Maya Forstater, a British woman whose contract was not renewed because of her comments on transgender people. The following year, Rowling tweeted criticism of an article that […]
Weddings are often shaped by tradition. Yet many factors can influence how couples change those traditions or abandon them entirely. The proposal is a critical moment that helps determine a couple’s future. It’s certainly not going the way of the dinosaurs — in fact, double proposals are quickly becoming a thing. So how do double […]
