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. […]

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 […]

When you’ve been invited to a wedding celebration, you may feel inspired to write a few words in a greeting card, a guestbook, an email, or a social media post. You’re happy for the special couple and want to wish them well, not just for the big day, but for their life ahead also. This […]

The longer you have been with your partner, the more likely it is the two of you have become set in your ways. During the early days of a relationship, it is easy to feel a sense of excitement about what the future holds. As you settle into everyday routines, however, the magic tends to […]

The Pew Research Center released a new study that looks at views on same-sex marriage in 24 countries around the world. The continent with the most representation is Europe while the Middle East has the least amount of representation in the study. The current study illuminates some interesting findings about global views on same-sex marriage. […]

When a relationship runs into a rough patch, one practical solution is to seek the help of a counselor. However, you don’t need to wait until a problem arises for you to pursue this option. In fact, many couples find that visiting with a premarital counselor before tying the knot is a great way to […]

LGBTQ+ marriages are more visible today than they were before the Obergefell decision in 2015, but that doesn’t mean that all wedding vendors are inclusive. It can be demeaning to fall in love with a particular vendor only to discover that they aren’t supportive of same-sex marriage. Avoid confusion and disappointment by putting on your […]

Planning a wedding is said to be one of the most stressful experiences a person can go through in life. While there will be some headaches on the horizon, you don’t need to let the frustrations overwhelm you. When you and your partner decide to get married, one way to relieve stress is by looking […]

Nepal isn’t usually the first place people think of when the topic of same-sex marriage comes up. Yet, Nepal has a surprisingly positive track record when it comes to supporting members of the LGBTQ+ community. In 2007, the Supreme Court of Nepal ruled that meant the government had to recognize a third gender. Since that […]

For members of the LGBTQ community, the decision to get married can be a lot more complicated than for straight couples. Since legal recognition of same-sex unions has only been legal in places like the United States for a few years, gay and lesbian couples do not have centuries of traditions they can draw upon […]