More Success for Gay Marriage
By Katherine Dean After fierce opposition from conservatives, including Pope Benedict, Portuguese President Anibal Cavaco Silva announced today that he will sign a bill legalizing...
Ripple Effect
Ripple Effect The stone blessing ritual By Meghan Russell Tying the knot on the beach? Consider uniting your guests with adding a stone blessing to...
Give Up the Gospel
Give Up the GospelConsider nontraditional wedding readings for your weddingBy Meghan Russell Ceremony readings for same-sex weddings don’t need to be biblical. Sit down with...
Fit To Be Square
With wedding season upon us, HRC gala dinners, bridal shows, etc., I seem to be even more on the prowl for new accessories for my...
Voters in Maryland Support Same-Sex Marriage
By Katherine Dean A Washington Post poll conducted May 3-6 has found that among registered voters in Maryland, 48 percent favor same-sex marriage while 43...
Laura Bush Comes Out
In her new book, Spoken From the Heart, former first lady Laura Bush reveals to the world how she feels about same-sex marriage—and it’s not...
Straight But Not Narrow
Straight weddings are just as valid as gay weddings, in that they are a social rite of passage for committed adults who want to show...
DOMA Challenge Hits Massachusetts Federal Court
By Katherine Dean In what is considered to be the first serious legal challenge to the 1996 Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), US District Court...
Honor Thy Mother (or just a really stylish Maid of Honor)
It always feels good to shop and do good for the world at the same time. That’s why when we spotted this wire-wrapped brass-cuff bracelet...
Happy Cinco de Mayo
Signature cocktails can make your wedding reception sparkle with personality—and they can seriously lower your bar bill, too. Whether you’re looking for a unique twist...
Win a Honeymoon to Costa Rica
Sometimes after planning a full wedding ceremony and reception, there’s little left over for the honeymoon. So it’s really nice when companies offer up a...
West Coast Action
By Katherine Dean Hawaii, California and Washington saw lots of action in the fight for gay marriage rights this week. Late on Thursday, Hawaii’s state...
The Power of Numbers
By Kirsten Palladino Wondering what more than 200 I do’s said at once sounds like? If you’re in Philly this Sunday, you might get a...
