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Posts tagged ‘same-sex marriage’

Not Inviting Non-Affirming Family Members to Your Wedding

Making a guest list for a wedding isn’t always straightforward. Budget considerations aside, family dynamics come into play. Sadly, many people still aren’t affirming of the LGBTQIA community, which can bring even more drama into a wedding. Making the difficult choice of whether to invite someone or not due to their politics or attitude toward […]

What To Write When Celebrating Same-Sex Couples

When you’ve been invited to a wedding celebration, you may feel inspired to write a few words in a greeting card, a guestbook, an email, or a social media post. You’re happy for the special couple and want to wish them well, not just for the big day, but for their life ahead also. This […]

Small Wedding Reception Ideas for Same-Sex Couples

While plenty of people go above and beyond when putting together the details of their weddings, there are countless individuals who are not interested in large or lavish affairs. For a number of same-sex couples, the idea of a small and intimate gathering of loved ones is far more appealing. However, a small wedding reception […]

New Study on Same-Sex Marriage Illuminates Global Views

The Pew Research Center released a new study that looks at views on same-sex marriage in 24 countries around the world. The continent with the most representation is Europe while the Middle East has the least amount of representation in the study. The current study illuminates some interesting findings about global views on same-sex marriage. […]

Write the Perfect Vows for Your Sex-Same Wedding Ceremony

The idea of standing before your friends and relatives on your wedding day can be both an exciting and terrifying thought. While many couples merely need to smile and listen to the officiant, there are plenty who opt to include personal vows in their ceremonies. Reading the vows can produce anxiety in and of itself, […]

Determining if Your Wedding Vendors are LGBTQ+ Friendly

LGBTQ+ marriages are more visible today than they were before the Obergefell decision in 2015, but that doesn’t mean that all wedding vendors are inclusive. It can be demeaning to fall in love with a particular vendor only to discover that they aren’t supportive of same-sex marriage. Avoid confusion and disappointment by putting on your […]

Plan the Perfect Same-Sex Wedding

Planning a wedding is said to be one of the most stressful experiences a person can go through in life. While there will be some headaches on the horizon, you don’t need to let the frustrations overwhelm you. When you and your partner decide to get married, one way to relieve stress is by looking […]

Planning an LGBTQ Wedding

For members of the LGBTQ community, the decision to get married can be a lot more complicated than for straight couples. Since legal recognition of same-sex unions has only been legal in places like the United States for a few years, gay and lesbian couples do not have centuries of traditions they can draw upon […]

Advice To Help Same-Sex Couples Plan Their Weddings

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 […]

Same-Sex Wedding Planning Mistakes to Avoid

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 […]