Norway’s Lutheran Church Says “Yes” to Same-Sex Marriage
Here’s why language matters.by Catherine JesseeThe Lutheran Church of Norway met on Monday to vote for gender-neutral language that pastors will use to conduct same-sex marriages. At the Church’s annual conference last April, leaders voted to back same-sex marriage, but had no marriage text or scripts that didn’t include the words “bride” or “groom.” For […]
Planning a Same-Sex Wedding and Getting Unsolicited Advice From Relatives?
Mark O’Connell, author of Modern Brides & Modern Grooms: A Guide to Planning Straight, Gay, and Other Nontraditional Twenty-First-Century Weddings, shares an excerpt from his book about how to deal with wedding advice from traditional relatives.by Ivy JacobsonSpotlights Behind the Curtain: Queer Tips From Traditional Relatives“Are you gonna wear a duct tape bridal gown?” I queried Justin’s cousin Emily. I’ll […]
3 Same-Sex Wedding Ceremony Script Examples
Get ideas from these wedding ceremonies.The ceremony script, as in the playbook to your ceremony — from what’s said aloud to the traditions included and their order — is an important part of ceremony planning. That’s why we pulled together samples from gay weddings by religion. If you have a religious officiant, this will give you […]
Wedding Planner Jove Meyer Shares How to Create the Most Personalized Wedding Ever
Jove Meyer, go-to planner for LGBTQ+ couples, reveals pro tips for a one-of-a-kind wedding that’s truly your own.by The KnotWe sat down with wedding planner Jove Meyer, Brooklyn, New York–based owner and creative director of Jove Meyer Events—and the brains behind The Knot Dream Wedding couple Elena Della Donne and Amanda Clifton‘s fall 2017 nuptials—to talk about […]
10 of Our Favorite Proposal Stories From LGBTQ+ Couples
These are the sweetest.by Rachel TorgersonIf it’s time to start planning the proposal, we suggest you do a little homework to figure out how best to do it. From the dramatic and elaborate plans that end in a big “yes!” to the sweet and shy stories, read these tales from some of our LGBTQ+ real […]