Queer and transgender couples often experience unique and subtle differences from those of heterosexual and cisgender pairs, and these can manifest in even seemingly innocuous settings such as their wedding photos. Wedding photographers must recognize that such complexities exist so that they can provide high-quality, customized services to their clients. As a result, more photographers […]

Congratulations are in order! You’re ready to spend your life with that special someone and now you’ve got a wedding to plan. While some couples have the resources and backing to splurge on their big day, that may not be the case with you. Same-sex couples often have to face the reality of not having […]

For same-sex couples, marriage is a step that is still somewhat new. Legal for several years now, weddings between same-sex couples require as much preliminary work as any other arrangement. Naturally, some concerns can come up along the way. If you’ve been waiting for your significant other to pop the question, you might not be […]

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 […]

Being in a same-sex relationship can be tricky. When the time comes to get married, you might not have the first clue about how to begin. For most of modern history, gay and lesbian couples were prohibited by law from tying the knot. Even today, there are countless people looking to stem the tides of […]

Have you recently been invited to your first LGBT wedding? If so, you might have a few questions. While a same-sex wedding is essentially the same as a heterosexual one, there are also a few distinct differences that may make you unsure of the right action to take. For one, you might not know what […]

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 […]

Destination weddings are becoming a popular way to exchange wedding vows and have a combination honeymoon and vacation with friends and family. Unfortunately, if you are having a same-sex wedding, not every location will want to accommodate your needs. Luckily, there are plenty of terrific gay-friendly destination wedding spots that will welcome you, your partner […]

On June 26, 2015, the United States Supreme Court ruled to legalize same-sex marriage across the country. Since the ruling, thousands of nontraditional couples have come together. If you haven’t already found yourself invited to a same-sex wedding, you may soon. Keep these etiquette tips for attendees in mind when deciding whether to attend a […]