Straight But Not Narrow
Straight weddings are just as valid as gay weddings, in that they are a social rite of passage for committed adults who want to show...
DOMA Challenge Hits Massachusetts Federal Court
By Katherine Dean In what is considered to be the first serious legal challenge to the 1996 Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), US District Court...
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Gay and lesbian couples tend to tie the knot after more years together than straight couples. Some same-sex couples are waiting until gay marriage is...
Thanks, Mr. President
By Katherine Dean With his pledge to repeal Don’t Ask Don’t tell behind him, President Obama continues his steady, albeit slow, fight for same-sex equality....
Nebraska Couple Embarks on Marriage Tour
By Katherine Dean In an effort to highlight the injustices inherent in our federal government’s discriminatory 1996 Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), Dan and Josh...
Making a Memorable Reception
When my wife and I were planning our June nuptials for last year, we wanted to personalize the day as much as possible. We wanted...
Say Yes to Atlanta
TLC’s beloved “Say Yes to the Dress” TV show is coming to Atlanta. The NYC-based series showcases brides—mainly straight, but several lesbian couples—going through the...
Engagement Story: Brittney and Kara
Restaurant Ruse A birthday dinner cover kept this bride-to-be in the dark from her girlfriend’s proposal plans By Brittney Hoffman Some women grow up dreaming...
Engagement Story: Tabi and Jessica
Message in a BottleOne Floridian couple gets a redo on love By Tabi Deas For my best friend’s birthday this past November, a group of...
Engagement Story: Alison and Irene
Home Sweet Home A cozy proposal keeps things private and unexpected By Alison Zack Irene and I had been together for five years when she...
Engagement Story: Riann and Alyssa
A Game of Catch Friends and family gather for a playful proposal By Riann Emch On New Years Day 2010, I told Alyssa that I...
Engagement Story: JoJo and Melissa
Birthday WishA special speech disguises a gifted proposalBy Joye “JoJo” Ross Melissa and I had been talking about committing to each other in a more...
Engagement Story: Courtney and Katie
Actions Speak Louder than WordsTwo women realize a proposal doesn’t have to involve a long speechBy Courtney Caswell My fiancée, Katie, and I have been...