A wedding is more than a ceremony and reception. From parties before the day of the big event to the honeymoon, the coming together of two people in marriage is a true event. Traditionally, women have had bridal showers in addition to their bachelorette parties. Bridal showers were once meant for the bride and close […]

These days, the decision to change your name after getting married is entirely your own. Once upon a time, heterosexual couples followed the tradition of the bride changing her surname to her husband’s. For members of the LGBT community, this tradition doesn’t exactly work. While plenty of straight and gay couples are moving away from […]

Opponents of marriage equality are often quick to dismiss same-sex marriage as a recent phenomenon. They claim same-sex marriage is the “latest assault” on Biblically prescribed morality. They’re content to treat it as a trend at best, or a harbinger of the so-called “end times” at worst. However, one American historian insists that they are […]

You may be focused on your special day when you’re planning your wedding, but a wedding is also about your community of support and love – your guests. It’s estimated that about 25% of the population has a disability that limits major life activities. As you get ready for your celebration, consider how to accommodate […]

As you and your partner begin to prepare for your wedding day, you are probably having a lot of conversations surrounding how your ceremony will go. Each detail of your special day will play a part in the overall success of the occasion. While it is not wise to stress out over the planning stages, […]

With same-sex marriages being legal in the United States, many couples are solemnizing their union as partners in ceremonies that resemble the traditions common in heterosexual weddings. Gay or straight, there are only a few requirements that make a marriage legal, and none of them involve an expensive white dress or a stirring rendition of […]

Weddings can bring out both the best and the worst in people. Most of your friends, family, and acquaintances will offer warm congratulations on your engagement. You’ll likely also share your excitement with those in your inner circle. However, you may encounter a few thoughtless, prying, rude, or blatantly unsupportive people whose words and antics […]

When you hire photographers and videographers for your wedding, you’re not just investing money to pay for their time, labor, and materials. You’re also entrusting these people to capture your special day. Regardless of your thematic or budgetary goals, it’s important to understand that each relationship with a vendor is a two-way street. Following some […]

Attending a wedding can be a big deal. When two people you care about deeply are preparing to tie the knot, it can fill you with all sorts of emotions. If the couple in question happens to be a same-sex couple, then you might feel a bit confused about what to expect. Those who are […]

The trouble with planning a wedding is putting your own spin on the event. Though your options can seem limited at first, you actually have far more control than you realize. From the moment guests enter the space for the ceremony until the last person leaves the reception hall, you have the opportunity to give […]