For most couples, one of the biggest decisions involved with planning a wedding is selecting a date. More often than not, the season plays a big part in influencing this choice. Some prefer the idea of getting married when the summer sun offers a warm climate for an outdoor affair. Others are interested in the […]

There’s no question that social media’s influence has shaped modern weddings, but it’s easy to take for granted. We browse popular platforms to get inspiration, look for vendors, and share photos with our friends and family. When we step back and see how social media has brought about these changes to 21st-century weddings, the results […]

Same-sex couples have a very interesting road in front of them when it comes to marriage. While many countries around the world have taken the progressive step to legalize these unions, there are other factors that stand in the way. For a vast majority of human history, the act of marriage was limited to one […]

It isn’t always easy to make a wedding feel true to your personality. Since these events follow a certain format, you may find yourself checking boxes off a list instead of giving your nuptials proper personal attention. For same-sex couples, there is the added challenge of finding rituals that don’t rely on traditional gender roles. […]

The road to your wedding is often long and stressful. When all of your attention is going to planning out the details of your big day, you might find that you are not spending much time with your partner. Worse than this, you may only talk about your nuptials when you find yourself alone with […]

While plenty of people go above and beyond when putting together the details of their weddings, there are countless individuals who are not interested in large or lavish affairs. For a number of same-sex couples, the idea of a small and intimate gathering of loved ones is far more appealing. However, a small wedding reception […]

Weddings have existed in one form or another throughout all of human history. However, most of these events have centered around the marriage between a man and a woman. This means that many modern traditions connected to weddings have a hetero-normative influence that might not work for same-sex couples. If you’re looking to tie the […]

Wedding expenses are at an all-time high. Depending on who you ask, the average American nuptials cost anywhere between $29,000 and $44,000. For cash-strapped couples, the struggle of trying to balance a budget-conscious approach with good hospitality is real. The old-school cake-and-punch reception is making a comeback at some weddings. With some forethought and wise […]

Same-sex couples are free to marry legally throughout the United States, thanks to the landmark decision of the Supreme Court in 2015. Millions of people can now have their unions solemnized and are entitled to all the rights afforded within. As a queer person who wants to marry the love of your life, you may […]

You’re probably used to traditional wedding ceremonies, where every word spoken has great import and gravitas. But maybe that just doesn’t work for you or your friends who are getting married. The great news is, as the wedding officiant for your friends’ weddings, you don’t have to stick with traditional language. Here are a few […]