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.
6 wedding planning apps to try that are LGBTQ-friendly
Wedding planning can be stressful, but if you're tech-savvy, constantly on-the-go, or just hate paper planners, these apps can help you and your partner get...
Rustic wedding in Columbus, Ohio
Mariah and Lauren's had a rustic outdoor wedding with muted blush and cream colors. Their venue was La Navona in Columbus, Ohio, and their wedding featured a...
Vintage travel inspired wedding in Monroe, Georgia
Our wedding was whimsical, romantic, and intimate with a hint of vintage travel. We had our closest family and friends in attendance and it was...
Two women left “The Bachelor: Vietnam” for each other and are now a couple
Last month, The Bachelor: Vietnam contestant Minh Thu confessed her love for fellow contestant Truc Nhu. Thu asked Nhu to leave the show with her,...
What it’s like planning a wedding after your mom dies
Just as I wanted to look for her jean jacket and signature bangs in the stands on my graduation day, I tear up when I...
Fall wedding with navy, green, and orange colors
It was important to Brigi and Bree to create a fun, welcoming environment that captured their personalities, keeping things fun and not too serious. The venue...
Elegant country club garden wedding
Alkamal and Jason's country club wedding had a garden theme with the colors sage, sand, rose gold, and navy. The theme of the day reflected...
19 Harry Potter wedding ideas that are absolutely magical
If you're going for a Hogwarts-approved Harry Potter themed wedding, you're going to need all the magical inspiration you can get! From invitations and ring...
I proposed to my high school sweetheart—here’s how we make it work
We met on the first day of high school and, after nearly ten years together, I proposed on the beach in Provincetown, Massachusetts.
How wedding vendors can best support LGBTQ+ clients
The wedding planning process can be stressful for LGBTQ+ clients—we have to deal with the continual process and potential trauma of coming out to our...
Why I’m coming out to all my wedding vendors
My partner and I are just beginning the wedding planning process, and I'm going to get more comfortable telling people I've just met that we're...
Questions to ask before you choose a wedding photographer
Choosing a wedding photographer is one of the most fun parts of wedding planning! Here's a list of questions you should ask your prospective wedding...
Cozy courthouse wedding with coffeehouse reception
Sarah and Marcie met seven years ago while living in the Midwest. The two recently moved to Troy, New York, for Sarah's work as a...
Whimsical swing set wedding inspiration
This shoot was originally part of a two-sided project with two photographers and two planners! Hosted on a private residence outside of Philadelphia, we used...
How to propose—8 different ideas
You're feeling ready to ask your significant other to marry you, but now you're faced with another monumental question: How should you do it? If...
Intimate mountain wedding in Queenstown, New Zealand
Jonathan and Mikey's intimate wedding consisted of their nearest and dearest, great food, and excellent vine. They held the ceremony at Amaroo in Queenstown, Nea Zealand,...