Although attitudes towards LGBTQ+ people appear to be moving in a positive direction, there is still a long way to go when it comes to widespread acceptance. People in these communities still experience discrimination, prejudice and violence from others. Conversion therapy involves the practice of converting one’s homosexuality or bisexuality to heterosexuality using psychological, physical […]

As you and your partner begin to prepare for your wedding day, you are probably having a lot of conversations surrounding how your ceremony will go. Each detail of your special day will play a part in the overall success of the occasion. While it is not wise to stress out over the planning stages, […]

With more queer couples formalizing their unions with marriage, it should be no surprise that many are considering homeownership. Buying a house in the United States is a complex process. It’s often more complicated than buying a car or major appliance for most people. Between finding a good realtor, checking your credit history, securing a […]

With same-sex marriages being legal in the United States, many couples are solemnizing their union as partners in ceremonies that resemble the traditions common in heterosexual weddings. Gay or straight, there are only a few requirements that make a marriage legal, and none of them involve an expensive white dress or a stirring rendition of […]

It’s a common tendency among humans to create or co-opt symbols to represent themselves or their larger communities. LGBTQ individuals are no different, crafting emblems and logos infused with deeper meanings. Some of these symbols, particularly pride flags, have been recreated in various iterations to represent the communities and identities falling under the LGBTQ umbrella. […]

Weddings can bring out both the best and the worst in people. Most of your friends, family, and acquaintances will offer warm congratulations on your engagement. You’ll likely also share your excitement with those in your inner circle. However, you may encounter a few thoughtless, prying, rude, or blatantly unsupportive people whose words and antics […]

As the visibility of LGBTQ+ people has increased in society, so has our awareness of lesser-known sexual, romantic, and gender identities. Among these are pansexuality. Someone who experiences attraction to others regardless of their gender or sex is pansexual. Based on the Greek root pan, which means “all,” pansexual is sometimes used interchangeably with other […]

Traditional bachelor and bachelorette parties typically include the bride and groom getting together with friends of their gender, having some drinks, taking in a certain type of show and then trying to rehydrate the next day. However, as times have changed, so have bachelor and bachelorette parties. More people are choosing to find unique ways […]

As a wedding vendor, you play an important role in one of the happiest days of a couple’s life. Whether you’re a photographer, a caterer, a baker, or a seamstress, people depend on your skills to help make their wedding day one that they’ll cherish forever. LGBTQ couples can legally marry throughout the United States […]

Being given the opportunity to walk down the aisle and express your love for your partner in front of your family and friends can be wonderful. Up until a few years ago, members of the LGBT community were forbidden from marrying in a majority of states. Now, with regulations changing all the time, it has […]