Small wording choices can help your wedding feel respectful and true to your relationship. Key Takeaways Many standard wedding scripts use phrases like “bride and groom,” “husband and wife,” or “who gives this woman.” Those gendered lines may work for some couples, but they don’t fit many LGBTQ weddings. In most cases, you can make […]

How do you build one wedding moment that feels true to two different spiritual stories? The right ritual can help your ceremony feel more personal, thoughtful, and fully your own. Key Takeaways If you and your partner come from different faith backgrounds, a unity ceremony can help you include both in your wedding. That can […]

A shared proposal can reflect a relationship built on equality instead of old gender roles. Key Takeaways Many people grow up thinking that a wedding proposal has to follow the same script: One partner plans the moment, and the other says “yes.” That model doesn’t fit every relationship.  In LGBTQ relationships, where traditional gender roles […]

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, […]

For gay and straight unions, marriage has been shown to positively impact the health and quality of life of spouses. Research has linked marriage to longer living and fewer reports of depression and other health issues. Although much of this research initially only involved heterosexual couples, other studies have led to similar conclusions for gay […]

Marriage equality became a thing in 2015 with the Obergefell v. Hodges Supreme Court ruling. This legal precedent opened the door for millions of LGBTQIA+ Americans to marry their chosen partners. But the decision to marry can be more complex for people with disabilities, especially queer, transgender, and intersex individuals. Depending on the circumstances of […]

Arguments are unavoidable in many relationships. The longer you’re with someone in a romantic capacity, the more likely it is you’ll start to bump heads over matters great and small. While it is true that “love is love,” there are plenty of differences that distinguish same-sex relationships from heterosexual ones. This is especially the case […]

When you find someone to share your life with, it can be very special. Everyone deserves a shot at love, and getting engaged is a wonderful way to take a relationship to the next level. Unfortunately, same-sex couples often grapple with a few different things when it comes to the established traditions surrounding marriage. If […]

The winter can be an unforgiving time. Though the holidays tend to add a touch of brightness to the beginning of the season, the chill can be enough to keep most people indoors. This can put a damper on simple events like the weekly date night you have with your partner. Setting aside time each […]