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 […]

Being given the opportunity to walk down the aisle and express your love for your partner in front of your family and friends can be wonderful. Up until a few years ago, members of the LGBT community were forbidden from marrying in a majority of states. Now, with regulations changing all the time, it has […]

Following the Supreme Court’s shocking reversal of reproductive rights, the United States is at a crossroads. Emboldened by the defeat of Roe v. Wade, many conservative activists are putting other human rights protections in their crosshairs. Most notably, Justice Clarence Thomas has openly called for a reexamination of the legal doctrine that made marriage equality […]

For many LGBTQ+ couples, the road to marriage was long and difficult. The legalization of same-sex unions seemed like a distant fantasy, and the reality of it was a dream come true. LGBTQ+ marriages are now considered equal under the law, entitling gay, queer, and trans partners to the same benefits and protections as those […]

If you and your intended are getting married, you might be trying to decide what to do about your last names. Since many married pairs today dispense with other traditions, the decision to keep their own names seems logical. However, if you’re considering bringing children into your family or if you want to create a […]

As the United States anxiously awaits a final ruling on reproductive rights from its Supreme Court, Japan is reeling from a devastating decision on marriage equality from a district court in Osaka.  The Osaka District Court recently ruled against three same-sex couples and declared that the island nation’s current ban on marriage equality doesn’t violate […]