Though it only lasts for a few hours, planning a wedding takes a long time. Getting engaged is cause for celebration. However, you need to also jump right into the work in order to capitalize upon your emotional momentum. For many same-sex couples, knowing how to start the planning process can be difficult. One of […]

Planning for a honeymoon can be a bit challenging. You and your partner are most likely dedicating a lot of your time to preparing for your wedding. You may feel like you’re letting your honeymoon plans remain on the back burner. Same-sex couples have become more accepted in countries around the world. Unfortunately, there are […]

Your honeymoon offers the chance to kick back and enjoy quality time with your significant other. Naturally, picking the right location is key to making the most of this trip. While many countries are accepting of same-sex relationships, there are still a number of places where this type of love is considered taboo or even […]

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 […]

With same-sex marriages now legal throughout the United States, more queer couples are publicly tying the knot with ceremonies. Naturally, thoughts turn to other traditions associated with a wedding, including receptions, rehearsal dinners and engagements. You’ve found love in a wonderful place, and you can’t imagine the rest of your life without that special someone. […]

So, you and your partner have finally decided to get married and see where the journey takes you. Tying the knot can be a fantastic way to take your relationship to new heights. Of course, it is also somewhat new territory for members of the LGBTQ community. If you want to really throw an affair […]

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 […]

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 […]

One of the guiding principles of the Universal Life Church is that each person should be able to walk their own spiritual path in life. Living your truth is an essential part of your journey. For some people, feeling comfortable or aligned with their own sense of gender is critical. Your spouse or partner may […]

For as far back as recorded history goes, human beings have crafted stories. Many of these tales began as oral traditions. They were passed down from generation to generation until the invention of writing. Spinning these proverbial yarns offered a way for people to make sense of the world around them and the connections that […]