Author: Fin Leary

Fin Leary

Fin Leary is an award-winning editor and journalist. He is currently the Communications Manager of the nonprofit We Need Diverse Books and on the faculty of Emerson College. Leary was the senior editor for Equally Wed Magazine from August 2018 to March 2020. His work has been published in New York Times, Washington Post, Refinery29, Healthline, Teen Vogue, Cosmopolitan, Boston Globe Magazine, and more. In 2017, he was awarded a Bookbuilders of Boston scholarship for his dedication to amplifying marginalized voices and advocating for an equitable publishing and media industry. You can find Fin on Instagram @finleary.

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Colorful flowers brighten this dark, moody elopement inspiration

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“We wanted to go out of the box with this submission, and dare we say, get a little badass with this styled shoot. Inspired by...

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Real LGBTQ+ Weddings

Chic bohemian beach Lucha Libre themed wedding

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Tom and Jon traveled to Isla Holbox, an island north of Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula, for a destination Lucha Libre themed beach wedding.

How do you know when you're ready to propose? We asked a real couple

Engagement, Relationships

How do you know when you’re ready to propose? We asked a real couple

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Stevi and Ashleigh got engaged over Thanksgiving after spending three years together. We spoke with them about what it's like to date long distance, how...

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Real LGBTQ+ Weddings

Intimate spring wedding at Butler Park in Austin, Texas

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Erin and Diana had a week-long spring wedding celebration in their former home of Austin, Texas, at Butler Park, overlooking the skyline.

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Favors & Gifts, Registry

Mrs. and Mrs. items that make great LGBTQ+ wedding gifts

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Throw patriarchy and heteronormative traditions to the wind and enjoy these adorable, fun Mrs. and Mrs. wedding gifts! Get them for yourself or a loved one.

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Fun engagement photos at Three Lives & Co. bookstore

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Erin proposed to Sara in front of Three Lives & Co. bookstore in New York City, so they celebrated their engagement with photos at the store.

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Burgundy and blue spring wedding in San Francisco, California

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Scott and Eddie planned their spring San Francisco wedding in three months and celebrated with a mix of styles and cultural traditions.

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Destination Weddings, Real LGBTQ+ Weddings

Intimate fall destination wedding at Castillo de Santa Catalina in Spain

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Vanesa and Avelina traveled from their home in Paris, France, to Málaga, Spain, for an intimate fall destination wedding at Castillo de Santa Catalina.

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Real LGBTQ+ Weddings

Elegant and rustic Malibou Lake Lodge wedding

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Alli and Claire got married at the Malibou Lake Lodge in the fall, with a rustic and country vibe to their wedding.

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Sunrise engagement photos in Brooklyn, New York

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Claudia and Taylor both proposed to each other, and then celebrated with sunrise engagement photos in Brooklyn, New York.

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Peach florals warm this industrial distillery wedding inspiration

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This wedding inspiration in a vodka distillery features a real LGBTQ+ couple, peach florals and modern, industrial vibes.

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9 wedding first looks we love

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First looks can be one of the most memorable parts of a wedding. We love when photographers capture first looks on camera—and we love it...

Why I'm taking my wife's last name when we get married

Engagement, Family Matters, Legal

Why I’m taking my wife’s last name when we get married

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When Macey and I moved in together three years ago and started having serious conversations about marriage, we couldn't seem to agree on names.

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Real LGBTQ+ Weddings

Modern green spring Midwest wedding

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Charlotte and Jess met in Brooklyn, New York, and got engaged a year later. Their spring Midwest church wedding featured a green color palette.

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Elegant engagement photos at the Biltmore Mansion

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When Tiffany and Rachel met up with me, the sun still scorched everyone and everything. We all were sweating profusely, but these two played it...

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Real LGBTQ+ Weddings

Romantic beach wedding in Fort Lauderdale, Florida

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Amy and Kathy got married 15 years after they started dating in a beautiful ceremony by the sea in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

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