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.
Timeline for hiring wedding vendors
I get asked all the time, "What's the timeline for hiring wedding vendors? When should I book my florist? What about my photographer?"
Travel memoir highlights the comedic adventures of a gay Jewish professor and radio show host
I first met Ken Schneck, a professor and radio show host and producer, in 2010, when Equally Wed launched. He had me as a guest...
Abby Wambach and Glennon Doyle Melton are engaged
Abby Wambach and Glennon Dolye Melton are engaged!
Founder’s favorites: Valentine’s Day gift ideas
A few of my favorite Valentine's Day gift ideas to celebrate love
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Protected: Claire Pettibone 2017 Winter Wedding Gowns
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Holiday gifts they’ll actually love
In the world of more, we're here to help you narrow down your holiday gift list with a judiciously edited offering of our favorite gifts...
St. Louis bridal shower picnic inspiration
St. Louis bridal shower picnic inspiration | Jacoby Photo and Design
Teacher’s students help to carry out Boston marriage proposal
Teacher's students help to carry out Boston marriage proposal
Our favorite celebrity gay and lesbian weddings
A glance at some of our favorite celebrity gay and lesbian weddings
Georgia lesbian speakeasy spring wedding with pets at Yarborough Mill
Georgia lesbian speakeasy spring wedding with pets at Yarborough Mill
5 essential wedding planning tasks for your LGBTQ wedding
5 wedding planning tasks you should add to your checklist right now
Presidential wedding and engagement ring inspiration
The race for president has us thinking about presidential wedding and engagement ring inspiration (among other things, naturally).
Jason and Dan’s gay wedding cruise on Royal Caribbean
Jason and Dan's gay wedding cruise aboard the Royal Caribbean was a five-day romantic adventure.
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