Dating for same-sex couples can often be challenging. While the world has been making many progressive strides forward in regard to the acceptance of LGBT relationships, it is still a relatively new development. For most of human history, gay and lesbian couples had to keep their connections hidden from families, friends, and the public at […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

Our children look to us for guidance and education when it comes to making sense of the world around them. From exposing them to new concepts to satisfying their curiosity, we are responsible for raising children who are informed and respectful of themselves and others. With more trans and nonbinary individuals visible in media and […]

When the minister and abolitionist Theodore Parker published “Of Justice and Conscience” in 1853, the United States of America was bitterly divided over the issue of slavery. At the time, the country was undergoing rapid expansion. With each new territory, the nation was faced with a choice: either allow the brutality of slavery to grow […]

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. […]

Throughout the United States, LGBT couples can legally marry and are free to enjoy the rights and privileges therein. Many couples look forward to an “official” life together and begin making plans for weddings. One major part in engagements and weddings for couples, queer or straight, is choosing rings to celebrate the union. These pieces […]

For many people, the term “LGBTQ+” is an all-encompassing way to describe those whose sexual orientation and/or gender identity may not be considered to be cisgender-heterosexual. Indeed, a popular variant of this term is “LGBTQIA+,” where the I means “intersex” or individuals born with variations in sex characteristics, while the A refers to people who […]

The world has changed a good amount in 2020. Quarantine measures and stay-at-home orders have kept a majority of people away from work, education, and play. While it can be difficult for most people to handle this shift, reports suggest it is particularly difficult for those who are single and live alone. Without the opportunity […]