
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.
A weed wedding with earthy, elegant details
Briyana and Deona’s DIY weed wedding took place on 4/20, naturally.
Outdoor summer wedding in Acadia National Park
Marriers Claire and Amelia traveled to Bar Harbor, Maine, for their outdoor summer wedding in Acadia National Park.
Black and gold Hollywood wedding at The Ebell of Los Angeles
We wanted our wedding to have a very classic, Old Hollywood design with twists of our own personalities and Broadway-centric flair.
Two grooms try Generation Tux for winter wedding inspiration in Atlanta
An Atlanta couple transforms into two grooms with Generation Tux suits in a Christmas styled shoot
Vote for the best LGBTQ+ inclusive wedding and event pros in the 2021 Equally Wed Awards
It's time to vote for the best LGBTQ+ inclusive wedding and event pros in the 2021 Equally Wed Awards!
Creating the wedding budget—tips from our book: Equally Wed: The Ultimate Guide to Planning Your LGBTQ+ Wedding
No dollar amount sums up the value of your marriage.
This adventurous couple flew to Iceland for an epic elopement
After an 18-month engagement, Cassidy and Hannah traveled from their home in West Hartford, Connecticut, to Iceland for an epic elopement.
Dreamy summer engagement photo session in Steep Rock, Manitoba
Dreamy summer engagement photo session in Steep Rock, Manitoba with poses and attire based on Korean drama, Guardian: The Lonely and Lost God
Iowa home photoshoot turned Christmas engagement
An Iowa couple's home photoshoot transformed into an adorable Christmas engagement
New Orleans December church wedding with bubble sendoff
Amanda and Ashley's New Orleans church wedding was full of entertainment, including a surprise Usher dance, getting Smirnoff Iced by a friend, and capping the...
Magical engagement photo session in Big Sur
Dani and Kaelee's engagement photo session in Big Sur was nothing short of magical.
LGBTQ+ couples share fond memories and kind words about their Stroudsmoor wedding
Nestled in the serene Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania, Stroudsmoor Country Inn has hosted many LGBTQ+ weddings. We gathered some of those couples to learn more...
Sydney, Australia, microwedding with neighborhood pub reception
After a four-month engagement, Joel and Thomas married in a Sydney, Australia, microwedding.
Five of the best kitchen appliances to add to your wedding registry
Here are five of the best kitchen appliances to add to your wedding registry—or to gift to yourself right now!
Trevor + Santino: Mermen in love beach photoshoot
Along the coast of Big Sur, two sweet lovers brave the wind and sea au naturel.
How to create an inclusive wedding for hearing-impaired and deaf guests
Five ways to make your wedding more inclusive of hard-of-hearing or deaf guests
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