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Having Open Conversations With Your Partner Before the Wedding

Life often seems like a series of milestones that you are supposed to hit. For many, one of the more significant markers on the road of life is marriage. When you and your partner have been together for long enough, the topic of marriage is probably going to arise. Getting married is a great way […]

Prenups and Same-Sex Couples

In the age-old television and movie trope, the groom springs a prenuptial agreement on the bride right before the wedding.  Will she sign to marry her “prince,” or does she take this legal action as a red flag and cancel the wedding? Today, prenups are becoming more common in same-sex couples to protect assets, such […]

Visiting a Gay Bar Before Your Wedding

Forming a union with your partner through marriage is a lovely way to take your relationship to the next level. People have worked tirelessly over the decades to ensure that LGBTQ individuals have the same rights and freedoms as all other citizens. By getting married, you are taking advantage of an opportunity that people in […]

Selecting LGBT-Friendly Vendors for Your Wedding

One of the biggest challenges of planning for your big day is selecting vendors that offer what you need and fit into your budget. Unfortunately, there can be added obstacles for same-sex couples. Though public opinion on LGBT relationships is more positive than it was in the past, there are still many people who hold […]

Down the Aisle: Who Walks Who in a Same-Sex Wedding?

In traditional weddings, the father walks the bride down the aisle to the groom. This custom probably began in the days when women were considered property, not individual human beings with their own rights. In a way, the father transferred ownership of the daughter to the husband. Thankfully, this custom has evolved. Today, this custom […]

Basic Tips for a Same-Sex Wedding

Marrying your partner is an amazing way to express your love and devotion with your closest friends and family members. Of course, it might also bring forth a lot of confusion. Up until recently, members of the LGBT community were not allowed to legally wed throughout most of the world. Nowadays, more and more countries […]

Five Wedding Ceremony Ideas for Same-Sex Couples

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 […]

Develop Better Communication With Your Partner While Engaged

The decision to get engaged can be a huge step in your relationship. Though this is a special time, studies suggest that planning a wedding can make couples feel stressed and disconnected. One way to avoid this is by practicing techniques to develop better communication with your partner. Look over these tips and learn how […]

Non-Monogamy and Same-Sex Marriages

With many nations around the world legalizing same-sex wedded unions within the last decade, their societies’ definitions of marriages are also shifting. While the concept of polyamorous or “open” relationships is not new, the advent of marriage equality in the United States adds a new dimension to this entire issue. More couples, including those in […]

Inserting Humor Into a Wedding

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 […]