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 […]

So you’ve gotten engaged and you’ve enjoyed basking in the warm glow of the moment, but now you have a wedding to plan. There are so many decisions to make, and most of them have to do with money, people, or time. If you’re stressed or overwhelmed, you may be tempted to throw up your […]

Imagine planning a lovely wedding, arranging every detail with care, only to arrive at your venue and find things missing. We’re not talking minor things, like being short one centerpiece or a couple of aisle runners. What if there are no plates, utensils, or linens on the tables? That’s a recipe for instant panic. Thankfully, […]

You want to create a once-in-a-lifetime experience for you and your partner to tie the knot, but you don’t want to pick a common destination or setting. With more nations including marriage equality as their “law of the land,” finding places to wed your sweetheart is becoming easier than ever. Whether you’re in love with […]

The decision to marry your partner can be an exciting one. However, there are a ton of obstacles you are going to encounter along the road to your big day. In order to rise to these challenges, it is best to ensure you are on the same page as your significant other. Open communication can […]

There are a lot of decisions involved with planning a wedding. Ultimately, most of the choices you make will come down to how much you can afford to spend. Adhering to your budget can be tricky. Thankfully there are several ways to cut corners and get what you want from your event. These days, it […]

Though the concept of marriage has been around for quite a while, the traditions and customs surrounding the act have changed thousands of times over. In fact, couples nowadays are approaching marriage in a very different way than their parents did. From uncertain economic futures to unprecedented global events, there are plenty of forces dictating […]

It isn’t always easy to make a wedding feel true to your personality. Since these events follow a certain format, you may find yourself checking boxes off a list instead of giving your nuptials proper personal attention. For same-sex couples, there is the added challenge of finding rituals that don’t rely on traditional gender roles. […]

As you’re planning your wedding, you and your sweetie naturally want to incorporate elements with personal meaning. There’s no better way to do that than by picking unique readings for your ceremony. Whether you opt for poems, portions of scripture, excerpts from classic literature or nontraditional selections, you can use your readings to create a […]

In old vaudeville shows, performers were often known to end their acts by repeating the phrase “no applause, just throw money.” The joke was a light way of nudging the audience into providing actual compensation for the entertainment they’d just received. The reason for dancing around and being indirect is simple: Asking for money is […]