Elevating and educating the wedding industry’s understanding of LGBTQ+ weddings
This woodsy waterside elopement styled photoshoot was designed to inspire LGBTQ+ couples to celebrate their love
A group of Louisville, Kentucky, wedding vendors teamed up to create a dreamy creekside canoe LGBTQ+ ceremony in the Parklands of Floyd’s Fork park, recruiting married couple Mike and Sheldon as their models and inspiration.
9 wedding pros to know this International Women’s Day
International Women’s Day is a global celebration of the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. These are just a few women who are leading the charge in bringing innovation and excellence to the wedding industry.
5 Black-owned wedding vendors you should be following
Looking for Black-owned businesses rocking the wedding industry? Get to know these Equally Wed preferred LGBTQ+ inclusive and affirming vendors.
Inclusivity in the wedding industry: faux allies, transphobia and performative actions
Lately, we’ve noticed that several who call themselves LGBTQ+-inclusive are not supportive of every single letter in that acronym.
Creative LGBTQ+ wedding ideas for your clients
There are so many creative ways LGBTQ+ people can get married, but here are a few suggestions you can give to couples who are looking to get both creative and inclusive.
6 gender-neutral LGBTQ+ inclusive wedding terms to make all couples feel included
Use these 6 gender-neutral LGBTQ+ inclusive wedding terms to make all couples feel included
6 challenges straight couples don’t have to deal with when planning a wedding
LGBTQ+ wedding planning can come with a unique set of challenges.
All Black Lives Matter: the intersectionality of the Black wedding industry and the LGBTQ+ community
The same way the Black wedding industry was excluded from the wedding industry is very similar to the way the LGBTQ+ community is excluded from the Black wedding industry.
Nominate a love champion
In honor of Pride month, the fourth anniversary of the Supreme Court’s decision that same-sex marriages are a nationwide right, and the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall riots, we’re celebrating 50 wedding pros who are intentionally inclusive of the LGBTQ+ community. Nominate your favorite pro or wedding business for a chance to be featured on Equally Wed Pro, The Knot Pro and Wedding Wire EDU’s social media!
5 things I’ve learned about LGBTQ+ weddings as an Equally Wed editor
Editing dozens of real weddings and engagements, interview wedding industry experts, attending events and talking to couples has taught me a lot.
How this feminist event is creating a more inclusive wedding industry
The Rebelution Resurge is an event with a huge focus on the importance of representation and LGBTQ+ inclusivity in the world of weddings.
Book more LGBTQ+ weddings by improving your wedding directory listing
Make the most of it by utilizing the tools we offer to make your wedding directory listing stand out, so let’s talk about the building blocks of an outstanding listing.
How wedding vendors can best support LGBTQ+ clients
The wedding planning process can be stressful for LGBTQ+ clients—we have to deal with the continual process and potential trauma of coming out to our prospective wedding vendors on top of actually planning a wedding. To make it easier on LGBTQ+ clients, here are a few things all wedding vendors should be doing.
Always remember that you’re in the business of love
Wedding pros: Remember that your clients’ relationship is paramount.
One of the biggest mistakes wedding photographers make
Wedding vendors—particularly wedding photographers—have a right to their art and promoting their work to attract future clients. But at what cost to their clients?
What trans people want wedding vendors to know
Married trans people weigh in on what they want wedding vendors to know
