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.
This Great Gatsby wedding in Walnut Grove, California, featured a casino speakeasy reception
Lisa and Christina's love of the Titanic movie, as well as the Great Gatsby and all the splendor of the 1920s, inspired their themed wedding.
What to expect at an LGBTQ+ Wedding
Here's what to expect at an LGBTQ+ wedding, from the heartwarming ceremonies to the lively receptions and fabulous queer joy.
A Colorado elopement in Rocky Mountain National Park
Brides Allison and Hannah decided to skip a big wedding and elope in Rocky Mountain National Park instead.
How to write a love letter like you mean it
Whether you're writing a love letter to a long-distance lover, a romantic note to your bae of the day or a blow-by-blow account of your...
Char and Edwina’s intimate Red Rock Canyon elopement
Char and Edwina married in an intimate Red Rock Canyon elopement. The majestic red-banded canyons and sandstone peaks made for a stunning natural backdrop for...
Hot pink wedding ideas that pop for a whimsical spring wedding
Hot pink wedding ideas pop in this spring wedding photoshoot captured with a bright and vivid photography style.
Robin Roberts and Amber Laign’s ethereal, eco-conscious celebrity wedding
In a world where weddings often boast extravagant budgets and opulent displays of wealth, the marriage of Good Morning America’s co-anchor Robin Roberts and Amber...
Colorful Episcopal and Presbyterian queer wedding at Mount Sequoyah in Fayetteville, Arkansas
"Our wedding was a statement of who we are and what we believe in."
How to plan your inclusive destination wedding: a comprehensive guide for all marriers
Every marrier deserves to celebrate their love in a welcoming and inclusive environment surrounded by people who are committed to queer joy.
Intimate elopement in Big Cottonwood Canyon in Salt Lake City, Utah, with a handfasting ceremony
Erin (she/her) and Paige (she/they) eloped with a few of their closest friends because one of the bride's families didn't approve of their LGBTQ+ marriage.
Matty Maggiacomo and Evan Feeley’s proposal video made us ugly cry
Peloton instructor Matty Maggiacomo and his boyfriend Evan Feeley have announced their engagement with the sweetest video on Instagram
These Arkansas brides incorporated both Filipino and Australian traditions into their fall wedding
Charmis' background is Filipino and mine is Australian, so we included elements from each into our day. We incorporated a unity candle from Filipino wedding...
This Arizona ranch wedding featured southwestern vibes, a custom branding iron and leather signage
The Arizona ranch wedding exuded a relaxed blend of rustic vibes and neutral colors with artfully placed pops of vibrant hues.
Lindsey and Molly’s Christian wedding in New Bern, North Carolina, showcased their two dogs and had a dried flower confetti send-off
Set in the small, waterfront town of New Bern, North Carolina, Lindsey and Molly's Christian wedding was intimate and romantic with a touch of rustic.
We’re obsessed with DeShanna and Jillian Michaels’ destination in Venice, Italy
DeShanna and Jillian Michaels exchanged vows on June 24, 2023, in a lavish destination wedding in Venice, Italy.