Fin Leary Lavoie

Fin Leary Lavoie 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 Lavoie 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. Fin lives in Boston with his wife and their two cats. You can find Fin on Instagram @finleary.

Taiwan proposes the first same-sex marriage law in Asia

Marriage Equality News, News

On the first day of same-sex marriage in Taiwan, 157 couples will wed

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At least 157 couples are planning to get married on May 24, when same-sex marriage becomes legal in Taiwan and there will be a wedding...

Planning, Technology, Wedding Planning Tools & Tips

Here’s everything you need to include on your wedding website

Fin Leary Lavoie 1 5 min read

If you and your partner are building your wedding website, you might be wondering: What should we put on there? Here's exactly what you need...

News, Travel

These are the top destinations for LGBTQ+ Pride events this year

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According to an Orbitz survey, these are the top LGBTQ+ travel destinations for 2019 Pride events—so pack your bags and book your flights!

Fashion

11 wedding hats that will make your day as dapper as possible

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Wearing a hat on your wedding day is fashionable and dapper, no matter your gender or sexual orientation. Hats can be an easy way to...

Engagement, Relationships

Should you both propose? 4 questions to consider before asking

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Whether or not you're already engaged, if you're in an LGBTQ+ relationship, you might be wondering: Who proposes? Should we both propose?

Real LGBTQ+ Weddings

This fall countryside wedding has all the moody, romantic vibes you need

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Amanda and Kimberly had a countryside wedding in early October in Vernon Center, New York, with moody, romantic vibes and with keys as a major...

Planning, Real LGBTQ+ Weddings

5 spring weddings we love that make great seasonal inspiration

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Spring weddings are kind of magic. Here are a few spring weddings we absolutely love that will inspire you in your own spring wedding planning.

Rustic mountain wedding in the Colorado Rocky Mountains two brides lace white dresses veils

Ceremonies & Traditions, Community, Pro, Viewpoints

5 things I’ve learned about LGBTQ+ weddings as an Equally Wed editor

Fin Leary Lavoie 0 4 min read

Editing dozens of real weddings and engagements, interview wedding industry experts, attending events and talking to couples has taught me a lot.

Destination Weddings, Real LGBTQ+ Weddings

Tropical destination white beach wedding in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

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Carlo and Ron had a tropical destination wedding outside by the beach in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, complete with guests wearing white per Mexican tradition.

We spoke to the couple behind that epic Harry Potter proposal two brides J.K. Rowling Draco Malfoy wizard scavenger hunt Slytherin books from Muggle to Mrs.

Planning

Harry Potter wedding ideas for an absolutely magical day

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If you're going for a Hogwarts-approved Harry Potter themed wedding, you're going to need all the magical inspiration you can get!

Family

This couple took photos with their dog at Downeast Cider in Boston

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Kelly and Erin got married in the fall and celebrated with a couple's session with their dog at Downeast Cider in East Boston, Massachusetts.

Real LGBTQ+ Weddings

Urban bohemian spring wedding in Long Beach, California

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John and Stephen were totally lost on how to plan their wedding, until they Googled "same-sex weddings," and had their urban bohemian spring ceremony.

Modern intimate destination wedding with Hawaiian traditions two brides white dresses hand sewn hearts

Relationships, Viewpoints

What I never expected about planning my wedding as an autistic person

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I never thought that planning my wedding would bring me as much joy as it does, but there's something soothing about pulling together the details.

Destination Weddings, Planning

If you’re thinking of eloping, try one of these 12 unique destinations

Fin Leary Lavoie 0 5 min read

Planning for your elopement is exciting, but can also be a challenge. If you're still trying to figure out the place, here are 12 unique destinations.