Emily Rochotte
Emily Rochotte is a professional freelancer as well as a former assistant editor of equallywed.com, the world’s leading digital LGBTQ+ wedding magazine. Her work has been featured on HowHeAsked, Bermuda Wedding & Honeymoon, and more. Don't hesitate to say "hello!" to Emily over on Twitter at @emilybeingemily
Friends pay for transgender man’s funeral and more LGBTQ+ family news this week
Family isn't defined by those you share DNA with. Family is made by the ones who are there for you through the difficult times, such...
Outdoor Puerto Rico engagement photo session
Fernando and Abimael had a casual and formal part to their Puerto Rico engagement session, but both were equal parts fun as the couple let...
Wedding cocktail: how to make a daiquiri
Brush up on your bartending skills with how to make a daiquiri. Serve it up for date night or as your signature wedding cocktail.
Radio personality Elvis Duran is engaged!
Legendary radio host Elvis Duran is engaged. He was proposed to by his boyfriend of eight years, Alex Carr, during their time to New Mexico.
Federal Judge rules against agency denying same-sex couples
Judge Tucker presiding over the Federal court case between the city of Philadelphia and Catholic Social Services ruled that the agency denying same-sex couples goes...
Harry Styles helps fan come out to parent and more LGBTQ+ family news this week
Coming out to a family member can cause stress and anxiety. For one lucky concert-goer, singer Harry Styles helps fan come out to her mom...
Tampa yacht club black tie wedding
Alexandria and Audrey are both elementary school teachers in South Tampa. They live in St. Pete and have three amazing pups-Maggie, Ellie, and Max. Both...
Ecuador court rules in favor of marriage equality
Marriage equality is the law of the land in Ecuador thanks to two separate rulings that addressed lesbian couples who were denied marriage permits.
LGBTQ+ Mexico beach destination wedding
Brooke and Melissa exchanged vows on the white sand of the Riviera Maya during their Mexican beach destination wedding.
Drag queen interrupts couple’s wedding to object
When the officiant asked couple Peter McConnachie and Peter Deaville if anyone objected to their marriage, no one was expecting someone to actually stand up...
Wedding cocktail: how to make a piña colada
If you like getting caught in the rain you’re going to need a piña colada to go with it. This delicious cocktail originating in Puerto Rico adds...
Brooklyn Botanic Garden engagement session
Yani and Divinity’s Brooklyn Botanic Garden engagement session was the first engagement session where their photographer, Studio A Images, had observers ask to take photos...
Best states to start an LGBTQ+ family and more news this week
This week in family news: the best states to start an LGBTQ+ family, Delaware may start outing transgender students to their parents, New Jersey signs...
Wine Country vineyard wedding
Brandon and Derrick's wedding almost didn't happen as Northern California wildfires rolled in right before the wedding was scheduled to take place. Luckily, their wedding...
Let your love shine with a wedding sparkler exit
Light up the night by having your guests be part of a wedding sparkler show. Shine brightly during a first dance or break out the...
Dustin Lance Black and Tom Daley welcome their first child
Olympic diver Tom Daley and filmmaker Dustin Lance Black have welcomed their first child, Robert Ray Black-Daley.