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Getting Started, Planning, Planning

A collective dedicated to creating heartfelt and unique weddings

Equally Wed 0 5 min read

We’re thrilled to introduce you to A Monique Affair (AMA), a San Francisco Bay Area-based wedding and event planning collective that specializes in effortless and...

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Fashion, How To, Planning, Tuxes + Suits

Your top wedding suit and tux rental questions answered

Equally Wed 0 5 min read

Shopping for a wedding suit requires a combination of strategy and planning, but ultimately comes down to what makes you comfortable, affordability and what makes...

Beauty & Grooming, Planning

The radiant marrier: how to achieve your perfect wedding day smile

Equally Wed 0 5 min read

A nearlywed plans and prepares for their big day for months, ensuring every detail incorporates their exact vision of what their wedding should be. They...

Food & Drinks, Food & Health, Planning, Planning, Receptions, Showers & Parties

Toasting in style: 5 affordable Champagnes under $100 for your wedding celebration

Equally Wed 0 3 min read

With these five affordable Champagnes under $100 a bottle, you can toast to your love and commitment without compromising on quality or style. Cheers to...

Laid-back Colorado mountain wedding with floral triangle arch | AJ Stegall | Featured on Equally Wed, the leading LGBTQ+ wedding magazine

Ceremonies & Traditions, Planning

Remembering The Day: How To Make Wedding Magic Last A Lifetime

Equally Wed 0 8 min read

Wedding days always come and go quickly. In that respect, they’re a little like holidays. One minute, you’re running downstairs, ready to open presents, the...

lesbian couple kissing at wedding surrounded by their wedding guests. some are wearing tan suits and some are wearing shades of dark orange and cinnamon

Planning

What to expect at an LGBTQ+ Wedding

Kirsten Palladino 0 8 min read

Here's what to expect at an LGBTQ+ wedding, from the heartwarming ceremonies to the lively receptions and fabulous queer joy.

two white brides kissing outdoors by the water. one woman is leaning in and holding her wife while the one leaning back has her long veil floating in the wind

Planning

How to plan a lesbian wedding

Equally Wed 0 5 min read

Planning a lesbian wedding is an exciting journey filled with love, celebration and the promise of a lifetime together.

Inspiration, Planning

Wedding inspiration for queer love in Seattle with handfasting, a disco ball and vegan donuts

Functions and Gatherings 0 1 min read

A celebration of queer love that felt festive and wedding-like and proves that there's no one "right way" to spend your wedding day

mezze station with hummus, peppers and olive oil surrounded by yellow flowers and greenery

Food & Health, Planning

Create an unforgettable mezze station for your wedding celebration

Equally Wed 0 3 min read

A mezze station is a fantastic way to offer your wedding guests an array of mouth-watering appetizers.

watercolor wedding invitation suite for LGBTQ+ couple by Momental Design

Planning

Is it time to nix the wedding RSVP card?

Kristy Rice 0 2 min read

Times, they are a'changing! Let’s 86 the traditional mail-back style RSVP card, and have guests RSVP online. Here are six benefits to offering online RSVP...

Two people, one white with short blue hair and one a person of color with a red jacket on, stand close together and hold up their hands in a heart shape for the camera.

Dresses + Pantsuits, Fashion, Planning, Tuxes + Suits

Rehearsal dinner outfit inspiration for nonbinary and genderqueer marriers

Marley Madding 0 2 min read

Your rehearsal dinner is a chance to wear something totally different than your wedding day apparel. Have fun finding the perfect ensemble!

Joyous wetlands park photo session after Las Vegas elopement | Sarah Jay Photography | Featured on Equally Wed, the leading LGBTQ+ wedding magazine

How To, Planning

8 LGBTQ+ wedding traditions to try

Molly Sprayregen 0 3 min read

While no marrier has to adhere to traditions, LGBTQ+ couples have a special opportunity to ignore norms and build a wedding that is completely personalized...