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Adorable Animals: 4 Things to Know About Pets at Weddings

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By Kathleen Furey Weddings are a time to bring together the people you love the most. For many, this includes their pet. While it’s adorable...

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5 Gay-Friendly Cruise Lines for Weddings on the Water

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There is something incredibly romantic about getting married on the water. Imagine a beautiful sunset on the Atlantic or Pacific as you exchange vows with...

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Nautical-Themed Wedding Ideas

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By Brittny Drye Take the literal translation of tying the knot and infuse a nautical theme into your nuptials. Especially popular during the summer months,...

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Asking the Wedding Party Idea: DIY Goodie Box

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By Alyssandra Barnes There is nothing quite like the honor of being in a wedding party. Instead of coming out directly and asking your best...

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Boudoir Photography: 5 Images to Inspire

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By Brittny Drye Boudoir photography is a growing trend among brides-to-be, as they let their partners get a peek at their passionate side in sensual...

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Planning Your Tokyo Disney Wedding: 3 Things Same-Sex Couples Should Know

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By Kathleen Furey Now that same-sex wedding ceremonies are permitted at Tokyo Disney, there’s sure to be a great interest in an adorable destination...

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Wedding Paper Divas Launches Wedding Stationery for Gay Men

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By Kirsten Ott Palladino We love it when a company comes right out of the closet with its support of same-sex marriage, like...

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5 Ways to Honor Mom at Your Wedding

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By Brittny Drye My amazing mother and me in St. Louis. They’ve wiped our tears from our childhood falls and our first heartbreaks. They’ve encouraged...

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5 Chic (and Gay!) Wedding Cake Toppers for Same-Sex Couples

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By Kathleen Furey Cake toppers can be a surprisingly tricky thing to pick. You want something that represents you, yet you don’t want to be...

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The Perfect Marriage of Mixers

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By Jonathan Bender Whether you’re crafting your own concoctions or toasting with a dry Champagne, weddings are famed for the open bar. Couples and guests...

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15 Registry Gifts to Create Your At-Home Gay Bar

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By Brittny Drye One of the biggest wedding registry trends is indulging in accessories for your at-home mini bar. Great for couples who are avid...

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Roaring ’20s Wedding Inspiration

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By Brittny Drye The Roaring ‘20s was an era of excitement and rebellion. Speakeasies and bootleggers proved Prohibition would not prosper, women ditched the corsets...

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Sweets Treats: 5 Tasty Alternatives to Wedding Cakes

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Traditional wedding cakes are beautiful, sure, but what if you’re not a fan of cake confections? What if you can’t eat cake due to a...

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4 Sure Ways Impress Your Mother-in-Law

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By Bobby Schuessler The dreaded phrase on any wedding day: “Here comes the monster-in-law.” While impressing the mother of your future husband or wife can...