Have you recently been asked to give a speech at a same-sex wedding? Public speaking can be intimidating to many. Maybe you want to face your fears to contribute to such an important moment for a dear friend. There are several working parts involved when you’re delivering engaging and encouraging words to a crowd. Use […]

For most couples, including members of the family in the wedding ceremony is an important way to show love and appreciation. While there are many different ways to give adults a part to play, there are limited options for children. One excellent way to include a little lady in your family in the wedding festivities […]

A central part of planning your wedding is solidifying program details. Most nuptials follow a standard order of service for blessings, readings, music and vows. Many modern wedding ceremony services come to us from traditional versions influenced by religion and intended for heterosexual couples. Learning about the basic wedding ritual format is helpful, as you […]

While same-sex weddings are more common now than in the past, couples still face many hurdles while planning their events. If you and your partner have recently decided to tie the knot, you may feel overwhelmed by how much you need to accomplish before you walk down the aisle. Plus, since many wedding guides are […]

No one knows exactly what to expect when it comes to getting married. While plenty have assumptions, the reality is often one filled with unexpected scenarios and surprises of every variety. Only the future will tell for certain what your union will bring. Still, you can get an idea of what’s in store by looking […]

The act of proposing has become quite the creative endeavor over the last few years. Though couples have long tried to put unique spins on popping the question, social media seems to have amplified matters. There’s no hard rule saying a proposal needs to be involved or meticulously planned. That said, you may want guidance […]

Preparing the wedding invites tends to be one of the more involved aspects of planning for your big day. While there are services that can tackle the task for you, most couples assume the responsibility themselves. This means you may be prepared to sit down and fill out each and every envelope on your own. […]

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 […]

Weddings are stressful. You want everything to go as planned. There are so many traditional events over the weekend, from the rehearsal, rehearsal dinner, the wedding and reception, a day-after party and the send-off to the honeymoon. And let’s not forget picture-taking, dancing, cutting the cake and so much more. Many couples reminisce that they […]

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 […]