How Should We Tell Less-Than-Supportive Family We’re Engaged?
Q:We just got engaged and are really excited to tell the world. That said, we’ve only told a few of our best friends because not all of our family is supportive. What’s the easiest way to go about telling everyone (besides just changing our status on Facebook!)?A:There’s really no wrong way to announce your engagement, […]
The Supreme Court Has Finally Declared That Same-Sex Marriage Is a Right For All!
Best Pride Month ever: In a momentous decision, the Supreme Court of the United States finally ruled today that same-sex marriage is a national right!by Ivy JacobsonGet out your champagne glasses, because #LoveWins! On Friday, June 26, the Supreme Court of the United States made history by ruling that all American citizens nationwide have the […]
Gay Weddings: How can we customize a traditional ceremony?
Q:At the end of the ceremony, we obviously aren’t going to have our officiant pronounce us husband and wife. Do you have any creative options or ideas? What are some other ways we can customize our ceremony?A:There are so many ways to put a personal spin on your ceremony, and vows are a great place […]
Invitation Wording If We’re Hosting the Wedding?
Q:We’re paying for our wedding entirely by ourselves. How do we word our wedding invites in this case?A:The person paying for the wedding is generally, but not always, recognized as the event’s host on the invite. So if you two are footing the bill for the wedding, then your names should be at the top […]
Gay Weddings: What Do I Call My Male “Maid-of-Honor”?
Q:My “maid-of-honor” is a guy. What do I call him?A:Many couples choose to use the term “man-of-honor” for this, instead. That way, you’re still showcasing the honored role in the wedding, but simply replacing “maid” with “man.” Of course, you can use any term that you and your honor attendant are comfortable with: best man, […]
7 Romantic Readings for an LGBTQ+ Ceremony
We love these thoughtful, moving and loving readings for LGBTQ+ wedding ceremonies.by Brittny DryeReadings can infuse personality and romance into a ceremony but, admittedly, it can be tough to find writers who waxed poetic in a gender-neutral manner. We pulled seven ceremony-worthy readings from our favorite poems, children’s books and even court rulings, that celebrate […]
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 […]