Cohabitation Before Marriage: Is it Assumed for LGBTQ Couples?
By Kirsten Ott Palladino Americans are increasingly saying “I do” to living together before marriage, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease...
Welcome!
By Kirsten Ott Palladino Welcome to Love Allies! When we were first developing the concept of Equally Wed way back in 2008, it was an...
Happy Marriage Equality Anniversary, Iowa!
By Kirsten Ott Palladino Brigg McDonald and Stephany Lee married in Iowa Monday, April 23, 2012. Wednesday, April 3, marks the four-year anniversary of the...
Maintaining a Marriage (a Celebration of Nine Years Together)
Nine years ago today, Maria and I became girlfriend and girlfriend.
Amazon and Microsoft Commercials Give Us What We Want: Normalcy
By Brittny Drye Equality doesn’t completely happen once a bill is signed into law … it happens when it’s considered “normal.” When a man can...
Colorado Passes Civil Unions Bill
By Brittny Drye The highly anticipated civil unions bill in Colorado has officially passed. The Colorado General Assembly passed the Colorado Civil Union Act on...
Same-Sex Stemware Designs to Toast Equality
By Brittny Drye The wedding toast is one of many memorable moments throughout your wedding day, and though we can’t guarantee it’ll be blunder-free (your...
Is This the End of the Political Civil War for Same-Sex Marriage?
By Brittny Drye The bulk of the same-sex marriage debate has been Democrats vs. Republicans, as prominently seen in the recent 2012 presidential election. But...
New York Fashion Week Trends: From the Runway to the Aisle
By Kirsten Ott Palladino Now that New York Fashion Week has wrapped, we’re reviewing the trends to see what might translate well from the runway...
Top 5 Boutonnieres
By Alyssandra Barnes There are few things sweeter and more inspiring than actually seeing gay and lesbian couples tie the knot. Equally Wed has been...
French Elle Magazine Releases Marriage Equality Issue
By Brittny Drye Marriage equality has been on a roller coaster ride in France. It seemed to be on the brink of an easy...
SimpleRegistry: The Modern Way to Register
SPONSORED EDITORIAL SimpleRegistry: The Modern Way to Register SimpleRegistry is changing the way couples register, one click at a time. By Brittny Drye The last...
Expert Spotlight: Sandra Costello
Each month, we’re highlighting one of our favorite wedding experts, from designers to photographers, florists to planners, and everyone in between, and finding out inspires...
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How to Get Legally Married in Massachusetts
Hannah and Kristie married on a farm in Massachusetts. Photo: Love and Perry Photography Massachusetts was the first state to successfully pass and instate...
How To Get Legally Married in Iowa
On April 3, 2009, the Iowa Supreme Court unanimously upheld that forbidding same-sex marriages is unconstitutional.