Key Takeaways Wedding days can hold joy and grief at the same time. A missing parent, an absent friend, a family rift, or a loved one who cannot safely be there can all hit hard once the day arrives. A simple plan can help you handle grief and make space for those feelings without letting […]

Wedding party titles don’t have to follow tradition. A few simple name changes can help your wedding feel more welcoming and personal.  Key Takeaways Not every couple wants to use traditional wedding terms like “bridesmaids” and “groomsmen.” For many LGBTQ couples, those labels feel too narrow, too gendered, or simply out of step with the […]

What does marriage mean to LGBTQ couples now that marriage equality is the law nationwide? Key Takeaways Ten years after the Supreme Court legalized same-sex marriage nationwide, marriage still matters to many LGBTQ adults under 50. Pew Research shows that many still see marriage as part of their future, even as their views on children, […]

Anticipation can be complicated. While a sense of excitement is present, there is also an underlying worry that something will go awry. This is typically the case with weddings. Throughout history, couples have gone to all kinds of lengths to ward off bad spirits and gain as good luck. To this day, people will follow […]

Your wedding offers a chance to proclaim your love for your partner in front of all the people who matter to you. While the event is meant to carry emotional significance, it’s also easy to forget this when stressing over the details. If you find yourself overwhelmed by planning, you might benefit from adding a […]

Weddings are fun to plan, but they’re also a lot of work. You deal with to-do lists, errands, meetings, purchases, and deadlines – and that’s before the wedding. After you return from your honeymoon, another mountain of work awaits: your wedding thank-you notes. The bad news: You can’t skip this all-important task. The good news: […]

While millions of people have tied the knot while implementing different cultural influences and customs, the “something old, something new” tradition is one that continues to transcend boundaries. The old English rhyme was as follows: Something old, something new, Something borrowed, something blue, And a sixpence for her shoe. For many nuptials, the bride will […]

Feeling jittery before your wedding is par for the course. Most people get a little bit nervous when faced with a huge life change like marriage. Should you feel a bit more concerned than normal, it might be a good idea for you to find ways to calm down. Stage fright is actually very common, […]

Traditionally, weddings have come with their own set of gendered and heteronormative terms. Besides active opposition to same-sex marriage by some conservatives, religious leaders, and even some headline-making wedding vendors, marriage customs around the world have been based on the typical assumption that there is one bride and one groom involved. It’s been several years […]

Have you recently been invited to your first LGBT wedding? If so, you might have a few questions. While a same-sex wedding is essentially the same as a heterosexual one, there are also a few distinct differences that may make you unsure of the right action to take. For one, you might not know what […]