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 […]

Common-law or sui juris marriage was originally an irregular union involving a couple who lived together and represented themselves publicly as a couple. It was once legally recognized throughout America. Today only nine states and the District of Columbia accept and recognize common-law marriage. With same-sex marriage officially lawful throughout America, it’s important to understand […]

In 2015, same-sex couples were granted the right to marry in the United States of America. Since then, untold numbers of happy individuals have taken advantage of the ruling. Maybe you and your significant other have been mulling over the idea of marriage. Now might be a good time for you to look over some […]

So you’ve gotten engaged and you’ve enjoyed basking in the warm glow of the moment, but now you have a wedding to plan. There are so many decisions to make, and most of them have to do with money, people, or time. If you’re stressed or overwhelmed, you may be tempted to throw up your […]

Every family or social circle has a few nosy people. When a couple is getting engaged, these inquiring minds want to know everything. If you’re the lucky pair, you probably find yourself the target of all sorts of questions. Some are curious about the proposal, your attire, the date, or what type of cake you […]

Giving back to the community around you can be an important move to make after you and your partner decide to get married. In fact, many members of the LGBTQ community remember a time when same-sex marriages were not legal. Through dedicated action and perseverance, the sands of time shifted in favor of progress and […]

Getting engaged begins a series of events that will require a lot of your attention. To plan your wedding without a hitch, it helps to familiarize yourself with some of what is in store before you jump into the fray. Lots of words get thrown around about nuptials. Whether you’ve heard these terms before or […]

Imagine planning a lovely wedding, arranging every detail with care, only to arrive at your venue and find things missing. We’re not talking minor things, like being short one centerpiece or a couple of aisle runners. What if there are no plates, utensils, or linens on the tables? That’s a recipe for instant panic. Thankfully, […]

You want to create a once-in-a-lifetime experience for you and your partner to tie the knot, but you don’t want to pick a common destination or setting. With more nations including marriage equality as their “law of the land,” finding places to wed your sweetheart is becoming easier than ever. Whether you’re in love with […]

Picking the right venue for your wedding can be one of the bigger obstacles you face when diving into the act of planning. While there is no shortage of available venues in the world, a vast majority of them book years in advance. This means you might have to get a little bit creative with […]