Gay dads around globe get less parental leave than lesbian parents and straight couples
Gay men get significantly less time off than lesbians and straight couples when they become new parents, according to a study released this month that...
How we chose our wedding party and asked them to share the day with us
When we first got engaged, we both knew that we wanted to have a wedding party. What we were unsure of was how many people...
Why I’m taking my wife’s last name when we get married
When Macey and I moved in together three years ago and started having serious conversations about marriage, we couldn't seem to agree on names.
LGBTQ+ family planning: be the parents you’ve always dreamed of with the help of Cryos
First comes love, then comes marriage, then comes....BABIES! After (or before!) marrying the person of your dreams, start the family of your dreams. If you...
How to handle questions from family about the wedding
After you announce that you're engaged, questions—and expectations—start to follow. Maybe they're mainly from your family of origin or maybe your friends and chosen family...
Here’s why I don’t want Trump supporters at my wedding
The personal is political, and that's even truer for me under the Trump administration. As much as it hurts to say this, I don't want...
What it’s like planning a wedding after your mom dies
Just as I wanted to look for her jean jacket and signature bangs in the stands on my graduation day, I tear up when I...
How to celebrate a leap year anniversary (when it’s not a leap year)
Not sure how to celebrate your leap year anniversary when February 29th isn't on the calendar? Here are some anniversary celebration ideas.
6 ways to honor late loved ones at your wedding
Don't let your wedding be bittersweet, include friends and family who have passed with these ways to honor late loved ones at your wedding.
Bride and Prejudice Highlights When Family Rejects Gay Wedding
Family rejects a gay wedding in Bride and Prejudice, a new series from FYI
Magical Forest DIY Wedding Under a 200-Year-Old Tree
Sylena Nanni and Angela Parrill enjoyed a perfectly gorgeous rustic wedding under a 200-year-old oak tree in Lakeside, Calif.
Expert advice for planning a transgender wedding
It is to be expected that gay or lesbian couples may encounter stressful events or unseen problems getting ready for their wedding days. Yet, what...
Grandpa is Marrying a Man
A father and grandfather, Dr. Olson came out when he was 40, after an 18-year opposite-sex marriage. In 2009, he and his long-time partner, Doug...
Family Meeting
Family MeetingHow social media has changed the face of gay-wedding planning By Candace Walsh I’m what you’d call a latebian: I came out to my...
Family Matters
Family Matters All in the Family Historically, weddings are a joining of two families. In the gay and lesbian community, most of us have struggled...
