Kirsten Palladino
Kirsten Ott Palladino (she/her) is an award-winning editor, writer, speaker and educator, as well as the author of the first gender-neutral wedding planning book for LGBTQ+ couples, EQUALLY WED: THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO PLANNING YOUR LGBTQ+ WEDDING (Seal Press). She’s the co-founder and editorial director of Equally Wed, the world’s leading digital LGBTQ+ wedding magazine, as well as Equally Wed Pro, the LGBTQ+ inclusive certification course and educational platform. Palladino has been profiled on CNN, NPR and Forbes and in The New York Times. Her work has appeared in Washington Post, Entrepreneur magazine, ARTNews magazine, Art & Antiques magazine, The Knot, Executive Traveler magazine, the Huffington Post, and more. She was recognized as one of Glamour magazine's Hometown Heroes for 2015.
Toronto’s Big Queer Wedding Show Aims to Connect Queer Couples With Queer Vendors
Finding wedding vendors who are not just inclusive but openly, proudly queer remains a challenge for many couples. The Big Queer Wedding Show, launching April...
A Love Story for the Ages: Bridgerton’s First Queer Romance Takes Center Stage
Bridgerton Season 5 makes history with its first queer lead romance. Francesca Bridgerton and Michaela Stirling take center stage in a story of second-chance love,...
Two Proposals, Two Continents: This Gay NYC Couple Got Engaged Twice
What happens when two grooms each want to propose? A surprise NYC rooftop proposal, secretly assembled families, a summer trip to Portofino and a Harry...
Khasan and Jason’s Four Seasons Tamarindo Wedding Featured P!nk as the Officiant and Ralph Lauren Tuxedos
Khasan Brailsford and Jason Silverman celebrated their 10-year love story at Four Seasons Tamarindo in Mexico. Their friend P!nk officiated the sunset beach ceremony, while...
Tanaine and Daniella’s Classic Black and White Atlanta Wedding
Tanaine and Daniella's love story began with a Facebook message and led to a stunning Old Hollywood-themed wedding at The Starling in Atlanta. Their classic...
Frankie and Ryan’s Romantic San Francisco City Hall Wedding
From a cinematic 'Notting Hill' inspired proposal in London to a timeless ceremony under the dome, explore Frankie and Ryan’s elegant San Francisco City Hall...
Beyond the Bread: Creative and Inclusive Gluten-Free Wedding Food Ideas
Learn how to create an inclusive and delicious wedding menu with these creative gluten-free food ideas, from elegant appetizers to decadent dessert alternatives. Ensure every...
Lemon party inspiration from Engage!25 Santa Barbara
Kick off your wedding weekend with a lemon-themed welcome party with brightly colored appetizers, light bites, sweet treats and plenty of yellow decor accents.
Love in Every Stitch: Generation Tux Brings Inclusive Style to Every Couple
When it comes to wedding fashion, the best suit isn’t just about fit, it’s about feeling like yourself. For LGBTQ+ couples, that often means finding...
Baha Mar Destination Wedding Guide for LGBTQ+ Couples
A Baha Mar destination wedding is not just a trip. It is a celebration playground that feels like the best vacation your guests have ever...
How to choose your wedding suit or tuxedo
You should always have some of your personality come out in your suit or tuxedo choice.” — Jason Jackson, president of Generation Tux
How to have a green wedding that Mother Earth would attend
A sustainable wedding isn’t about sacrificing beauty, fun, or tradition—it’s about making choices that align with your values.
Tie the knot, island-style: a laid-back guide to your Key West LGBTQ+ wedding
Pack your bags and your sunscreen, lovebirds. Destination weddings are always in style and so is southern hospitality. Combine the two, and find a destination...
The Future of Marriage Equality: Idaho Representative Proposes Reconsideration
Same-sex marriage in Idaho—and the United States—could be in danger with a new proposal from Idaho Republican Heather Scott.
Lovebird Redefines Elegant Wedding Communication
Lovebird is changing the wedding landscape with its new comprehensive wedding planning platform and wedding communication offerings.
These nonbinary cosplay lovers brought anime to life for their ethereal wedding
Cosplay lovers Chalice and Perla’s wedding married their passion for anime with bright and airy elements to create a magical visual feast bursting with ethereal...
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