Secrets to a Happy LGBTQ+ Wedding
In 2015, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that LGBTQ+ marriage is a protected right in all 50 states. As we know, far too many people...
Cultural appropriations to avoid at your wedding
As our collective social consciousness about race and culture evolves, so does our understanding of how we relate to trends and traditions that may not...
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.
How her grandmother’s cooking brought my wife and I closer together
The process of making breakfast for my wife Una started six-and-a-half years ago. We had just started dating, and were mutually doing that thing many...
Why I’m incorporating Mexican traditions into my wedding
I first thought about cultural wedding traditions when I watched my uncle dance with my Abuela at his wedding for the mother-son dance.
How to celebrate a leap year anniversary (when it’s not a leap year)
Not sure how to celebrate your leap year anniversary when February 29th isn't on the calendar? Here are some anniversary celebration ideas.
Summer Vineyard Wedding Incorporates Marriage Equality Ruling
Gloria and Maggie's summer vineyard wedding was a joyous celebration of love, family and friends.
Trash the Suit: A New Tradition for Gay Grooms
A new tradition for same-sex male couples after their weddings? One couple has a fun "trash the suit" sexy and sweet post-nuptial photo shoot in...
Prisms: an Essay on the Anxieties of an Approaching Marriage
Diamond: from the Greek αδάμας (adamas) “proper,” “unalterable,” “unbreakable” The Japanese have two words for truth, honne and tatemae. Tataemae describes the truth revealed by...
Etiquette For A Modern Wedding
As weddings change, so does wedding etiquette. As you plan your modern wedding, here are a few etiquette concerns for you and your partner need...