Marriage Equality Updates For Illinois, Hawaii and New Mexico
Illinois is set to become the 15th state to allow same-sex marriage, after both chambers of the state legislature have approved a measure legalizing weddings...
Same-Sex Adoptions Next Frontier for LGBT Advocates
Philip McAdoo and his partner, Sean Cavanaugh, were in the process of adopting their son, Zaden, while living in New York City before same-sex marriage was...
Gay Parents from Chicago Refused a Family Ticket at Italian Museum
The Museo Etrusco Guarnacci owns one of the best collections of Etruscan artifacts in Italy, including 600 intricately carved funeral urns. But what they don’t...
Three Beautiful Little Words: The True Meaning of ‘Mom, I’m Gay’
Coming out to someone is a statement of trust, security and love
Michael + Robert: A Glorious Atlanta Church Wedding
A Southern couple’s traditional ceremony is accented with unity candles, blending sand, jumping the broom and a lengthy train
Misconceptions about Foster Care & Adoption
Every day we wonder how many individuals and families do not apply to foster or adopt children due to the misconceptions about what it takes...
Becca + Gesa: A Gumball Machine Proposal in Missouri
Becca and Gesa’s engagement photography session comes to us from Sonya Lalla Photography, a husband-and-wife team in St. Louis, Missouri. Becca and Gesa’s photos offer...
Wedding Vendors: Gratuity Guidelines
Your bank account has already suffered during the planning process, so the idea of shelling out more dough to tip your wedding vendors day-of may...
Lindie + Vanessa: A Relaxed Country Wedding in South Africa
Lindie and Vanessa married on March 30, 2013 in Elgin, South Africa
Hope: Giving and Receiving
We’re human; we can handle almost anything because we’re strong and adaptable.
Bridegroom: an emotional documentary on marriage equality and human rights
Bridegroom is a documentary film by director Linda Bloodworth Thompson that tells the emotional journey of Shane Bitney Crone and Tom Bridegroom, two young...
A Beautiful Backyard Wedding Needs These 5 Details
There’s nothing quite as personal or intimate as having your wedding literally in your own backyard. It’s the perfect venue for smaller gatherings...
Brad + Tommy: In Sickness and In Health
It’s one of the most classic lines from wedding vows ever: “I promise to honor and sustain you, in sickness and in health.” And even...
Lizzie Post’s Etiquette Advice For Gay Weddings, Wedding Announcements and Modern Registries [VIDEO]
Lizzie Post, Emily Post’s great-great-granddaughter, is a co-author of Emily Post’s Etiquette, 18th edition, co-author of Great Get-Togethers, and the author of How Do...
Modern Wedding Cake Toppers for Same-Sex Couples
Sarah, a.k.a. Miss Cake, began her career making cakes (hence the name) and after noticing a lack of modern cake toppers, she decided to fill...
Tips for Transporting the Wedding Dress
By Alyssandra Barnes If your wedding venue is a hop-and-skip away from home, you’ll have to figure out a way to safely transport the wedding...
