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 WEDโ: THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO PLANNING YOUR LGBTQ+ WEDDING โ(Seal Press). Sheโs the co-founder and editorial director of Equally Wed, the worldโs 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.
A Mother’s Promise on Father’s Day
My darling sons, From the moment your mama and I welcomed you into this world two years ago, we have admired your enthusiasm for life,...
VIDEO: Groundbreaking Indian Clothing Ad Features Lesbian Couple
Myntra, a progressive clothing company in India, has created India’s seemingly first lesbian advertisement for its brand Anouk โ and it’s quickly going viral (close...
Jennifer Hudson Debuts Marriage Equality Song [Video]
We love it when celebrities lend their voices to activate changing attitudes. This time, it’s honey-voiced songstress Jennifer Hudson, who teamed up with W Hotels...
Hawaii LGBTQ Pride Honeymoon Giveaway
Weโre giddy about the dreamy honeymoon giveaway that we have to offer you, dear readers. To celebrate LGBTQ Pride month, Equally Wed has teamed up...
Beverly Hills Glam Wedding with Taylor Dayne Singing and a Drag Queen Officiating
Salvatore + Gerard “We have been together for seven years, so being able to get married in front of our families and friends...
NC Governor Defends Constitution, Says He will Veto Gay Marriage Objections
“I recognize that for many North Carolinians, including myself, opinions on same-sex marriage come from sincerely held religious beliefs that marriage is between a man...
San Francisco City Hall Elopement Wedding | Kayln + Joy [VIDEO]
An eclectic and doting pair marry inside the grand City Hall of San Francisco [video]
Having a Dance Floor? Offer Wedding Guests Shots
Think shots are just for frat parties? Yeah, right! Think of all your die-hard dancing friends, dedicated to dancing the night away. They need something...
How to Correctly Carry a Wedding Bouquet
Do you know how to carry a wedding bouquet? Don't get this wrong.
Mothers’ Day Gifts
Happy Mothers' Day! We've rounded up unique gifts that mommies, mothers and mamas of the LGBTQ families will love.
Do I Have to Invite Wedding Shower Guests to My Wedding?
What's the etiquette on showers? It feels weird to invite people to a shower who aren't invited to the wedding, but my sister wants to...
Iowa Same-Sex Couple Marries After 72 Years Together
After 72 years together, Vivian Boyack and Alice "Nonie" Dubes finally got to exchange wedding vows at First Christian Church, Davenport, Iowa.
Wells Fargo Features Lesbian Couple Preparing for Adoption in Advertisement
Wells Fargo released a tender and touching advertisement this week featuring a lesbian couple practicing sign language phrases...
Tux + Russell: An Upstate New York Green and Gray Wedding
From Tux, one of the grooms: My name is Tux (it’s a nickname, my real name is Christopher) and my husband’s name is...
Honeymoon Hacks: 10 Traveling Tips for a Stress-Free Vacation
Ten essential tips for honeymooning with your spouse without the worry -- especially outside of the USA.
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