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Inspiration, Planning

Your wedding style according to your Enneagram number

Marley Madding 0 3 min read

Are you planning a wedding and looking for the perfect way to express your personality? As it turns out, your Enneagram number may be the...

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Beauty & Grooming, Planning

10 pro tips to nail your wedding-day makeup

Marley Madding 0 8 min read

Getting wedding-ready can be a daunting task, especially if you’re opting to do your own makeup! But with the right tips and tricks, it’s totally...

2023 Year of the Rabbit New Year's card on gorgeous Japanese paper

Events, Holiday Specials, Inspiration, Planning

The Year of the Rabbit: what the Chinese zodiac tells us about engagements, weddings and children in this lunar year

Marley Madding 0 3 min read

The Year of the Rabbit hopped in on January 22, 2023, bringing with it some good news: Rabbit years mean peace and hope, especially for...

A flatlay of wedding day goods, including an invitation, tie, vow book, rings and ringboxes.

Inspiration, Planning

Invitation wording ideas for LGBTQ+ weddings

Marley Madding 0 3 min read

Wedding invitations set the tone for your nuptials to come. Here are some suggestions to help establish the vibe for your LGBTQ+ invites!

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Fashion, Planning

Fashion terms to know when shopping for wedding attire

Marley Madding 0 2 min read

Shopping for wedding attire can feel overwhelming, but understanding wedding fashion terminology makes the process a lot easier.

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Events, Local Vendors, Planning, Pro

5 Black-owned wedding vendors you should be following

Marley Madding 0 3 min read

Looking for Black-owned businesses rocking the wedding industry? Get to know these Equally Wed preferred LGBTQ+ inclusive and affirming vendors.

The 2023 Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings collection includes gowns inspired by Ariel, Aurora, Belle, Cinderella, Jasmine, Pocahontas, Rapunzel, Snow White and Tiana. Twenty-one gowns were unveiled during a fashion show in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, Calif. (Russ Hennings, photographer)

Fashion, News, Planning

Disney unveils new collection of princess-inspired gowns and dresses

Marley Madding 0 2 min read

With these new designs, that dream wedding you wished for really can come true!

A person in a long white gown twirls. To their left is a person in a tan suit, holding their bouquet and their hand.

Inspiration, Planning, Receptions, Showers & Parties

Unique first dance ideas for your wedding reception

Marley Madding 0 3 min read

Having more than one cookie-cutter option to choose from can be liberating, especially for LGBTQ+ marriers already pushing the envelope of cultural norms and putting...

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Getting Started, Inspiration, Planning

5 2023 wedding trends we’re already loving

Marley Madding 0 3 min read

As 2023 spouses-to-be iron out the details of their wedding plans, these fun and personalized elements are topping the charts.

A pair of hands models beautiful handmade, sustainably sources rings. One is silver and the other is gold.

Engagement, Inspiration, Planning, Sponsored

LGBTQ+ inclusive and affirming jeweler spotlight: Bario Neal

Marley Madding 0 3 min read

We spoke with Page Neal, principal and lead designer at Bario Neal, to learn more about this sustainable and inclusive jewelry brand.

Planning

Should I invite my ex to my wedding?

Marley Madding 0 3 min read

The short answer is: it’s up to you and your partner! There are many factors to consider, so here is a non-exhaustive list of questions...

Fashion, How To, Planning, Planning, Tuxes + Suits

How to shop for (and rent) your wedding suit or tuxedo

Equally Wed 0 5 min read

Shopping for a wedding suit is no small task. You want to make sure that you look your best on the big day, and it...

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Planning

Classic black and white wedding ideas

Equally Wed 0 2 min read

A black and white wedding is always a classic

Kenneth Jay Lane 22K Goldplated Faux Topaz Teardrop Earrings

Planning

10 ways to use burnt orange in your wedding

Kate Ward 0 1 min read

Burnt orange is the hue du jour, and while aisles might not be fashion runways, they're certainly not exempt from taking inspiration from them.

Planning, Travel

Where to propose at Universal Studios Florida and Universal’s Islands of Adventure

Maria (Mo) Palladino 0 4 min read

or thrill-seeking queer movie buffs ready to propose to their partners, why not head to where the action is? Universal Studios Florida and Universal’s Islands...