Winter wedding décor elements to bring the season to life
Winter is a season of beauty. Still, long nights, glistening snow, and a crisp chill in the air. You can bring the magic of the...
Asking for money as a wedding gift: OK or no way?
Is it ever OK to ask for money as a wedding gift? Join our open thread discussion on Equally Wed.
How to style your wheelchair or mobility aid at your wedding
When I got engaged and started wedding planning, one of my first thoughts was, “Should I have my cane with me? How will I style...
The easy and fun personalized wedding favor your guests will actually use
When Aaron Sacks was sixteen years old, he fantasized about starting his own arcade. It was a little out of reach at the time so...
This bisexual singer couldn’t find a wedding song that spoke to him—so he wrote his own
When Matthew John, singer, songwriter and LGBTQ+ activist, was searching for wedding songs, he quickly realized that many traditional romantic songs are heteronormative. None of the...
How to hire wedding ceremony musicians
Ceremony Music Basics When planning your ceremony, one of the most frequently asked questions is how to hire wedding ceremony musicians. If you’re wondering what...
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...
6 reasons you should have a winter wedding
Winter weddings aren’t as common as weddings during the other seasons, especially in locations where the winter gets bitterly cold. Just thinking about the potential...
How to date a nonbinary person and be a loving ally to them
Many nonbinary people fear and experience rejection from people we care about, including people we might like to date or are already dating.
Here’s what it’s actually like to plan a wedding when you have a disability
I never imagined walking down the aisle with my cane. Even though I’ve had disabilities since I was a kid, primarily Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and autism,...
9 questions you and your partner should ask after getting engaged
You and your partner just got engaged! Now you're not sure if you should start wedding planning right away or what you even want. The...
Clean Origin offers an ethical alternative to traditional diamond rings
We all know diamonds are forever, but are they an ethical choice? And can you have an ethical diamond? When you shop at Clean Origin,...
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...
6 pros and cons of having a wedding party
If you and your partner have gotten to the point in wedding planning when you're organizing your guest list, you may be wondering—do we need...
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...
Questions to ask before you choose a wedding photographer
Choosing a wedding photographer is one of the most fun parts of wedding planning! Here's a list of questions you should ask your prospective wedding...