We are social creatures, and marriage is strongly linked to our need for family, community, and belonging. It also provides us with a means to grapple with our mortality. The love that we share with a lifelong partner is a bond that gives us meaning that transcends our physical bodies. Marriage is a beautiful idea. […]

With same-sex marriages now legal in the States, many LGBTQ couples are looking to officially formalize their union with a wedding celebration. While a visit to the local courthouse may be the quickest and easiest way to get it done, people from all walks of life dream of saying “I do” to their love in […]

Getting engaged can be the start of an exciting adventure. While marriage has long been an important ritual, gay and lesbian couples were denied the right to marry in the United States until recent years. Therefore, plenty of LGBTQ couples feel a bit lost when it comes to the best way to discuss a same-sex […]

Tying the knot can be a milestone event. After getting engaged, you and your partner will set out to plan your wedding. While this can seem straightforward enough, plenty of same-sex couples run into challenges. Many marital traditions are centered around heterosexual couples, which can make planning a bit more difficult for same-sex pairings. Luckily, […]

Shakespeare once wrote that “music is the food of love.” It can be hard to deny this. Throughout history, songs have been written about every aspect of romance. There are tunes geared toward young lovers, passionate affairs, unrequited pining, lost romances, new flames, and pretty much any scenario that can arise between humans falling into […]

Getting engaged to your partner can be a very exciting moment in your life. While you may be overtaken by positive feelings, there is a long road to travel before you’re finally ready to walk down the aisle. Planning a wedding can bring about some interesting challenges. You and your partner are going to want […]

India’s Supreme Court took a major leap forward for the nation on September 6, striking down a 167-year-old law that banned same-sex love. After this key victory, activists turn their sights toward other civil rights causes. Alongside key issues like improved access to health care and ending violence against their communities, the right to marry […]

Since many wedding-related customs evolved around heterosexual pairings, LGBTQ couples may decide to forgo some while retooling others to fit their lives and values. One of these is the prenuptial last hurrah that usually takes place a day or two before the wedding itself. No matter what you call this kind of party, transforming a […]

Weddings are nothing new. People have been getting married for most of recorded history. Still, same-sex unions were not legalized in the United States until far more recently. Even though the decision to legalize same-sex unions happened only a short while ago, couples have been flocking to their respective altars in droves since the announcement. […]

As you and your beloved are planning your wedding day, it’s easy to find yourself fussing over every detail. That’s perfectly natural, since the entire affair from start to finish is under your control. One major point of personalization is your wedding cake, and you have an endless variety of options in styling and flavors. […]