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Sat, Apr 14, 2012
How to choose LGBT-friendly wedding vendors who will love, cherish and honor your business
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Vows and Unions for Marriage Equality Archive
Gay and Lesbian Wedding Suits
Thu, Mar 01, 2012
In this season of wedding planning, the choice of what the gay, lesbian, or transgendered person will wear for their ceremony can be a source of great stress. The launch of Duchess Rainbow is changing all that.
The New Gay Wedding: Everything We All Need to Know
Wed, Feb 01, 2012
The first thoughts about any wedding or commitment ceremony (after the romantic bits are taken care of!) usually center on logistics.
Your Great, Big Gay Wedding - Keep Your Focus on Your (Same-Sex) Wedding Ceremony
Tue, Jan 31, 2012
Love enables us to do the most amazing things. Gay and lesbian couples continue to marry with increasing commitment.
Tips for Planning a Gay or Lesbian Wedding Ceremony
Sat, Dec 31, 2011
Engaged at Christmas? There are just six months before the traditional wedding season begins, so, gays and lesbians, it's time to get going!
The 10 Commandments for Gay Marriage
Wed, Jun 01, 2011
You may start reading this with a little bit of dread, expecting to be told once more that all that is needed is for you to be an understanding partner. You must know that the healthy same-sex marriage requires more than understanding.
On Our Gay Wedding Anniversary
Sun, May 01, 2011
Three years ago this month, I married the most amazing man I have ever met. He is my best friend, my lover, and since May 17th, 2008, my husband.
Choosing the Perfect Gay Wedding Gift
Thu, Apr 28, 2011
Straight and Gay alike should think about choosing a wedding gift for the same-sex couple. How different?
Your Perfect Same-Sex Wedding Ceremony
Fri, Apr 01, 2011
Creating a wedding ceremony that acknowledges the reality of a same-sex couple's world will enable the community to support you and to celebrate your love.
Beach Wedding Plans
Fri, Apr 01, 2011
Planning a beach wedding can be a lot of work, but with a little planning and patience they turn out just beautiful.
Wedding Cakes Made From Cupcakes
Tue, Mar 01, 2011
Useful tips for how to get in on the new craze of wedding cakes made from cupcakes.
Your Wedding Ceremony - How a Marriage Contract Supports Same-Sex (and Other) Marriages
Tue, Mar 01, 2011
Can't afford it or don't feel like traveling to another state to get married? There Is something that you can do in your wedding ceremony to give you an edge?
And Now Outrageous Ideas For Unique Wedding Gifts
Sun, Nov 21, 2010
In the past twenty to forty years or so, more and more heterosexual couples are living together before marriage.
Creating a Heart-Centered Commitment Ceremony, Part Six
Sat, Nov 20, 2010
Have you started writing your wedding vows? In this article, we continue our focus on identifying each part of a typical ceremony.
Creating a Heart-Centered Commitment Ceremony, Part Five
Wed, Oct 20, 2010
This article continues the series about how to create your own commitment ceremony: Family Blessings or Community Support.
Carl Cox and Darin Henderson Win Freedom2Wed
Sat, Oct 16, 2010
Freedom2wed announced that Darin and Carl received the most votes and are the winners of their dream wedding contest.
Creating a Heart-Centered Commitment Ceremony-#4
Fri, Sep 24, 2010
Understand each of the traditional parts of a wedding ceremony and then decide whether or not to include them and how you would like to personalize them.
Creating a Heart-Centered Commitment Ceremony, Part 3
Sat, Aug 21, 2010
This article is the third in a series about creating and personalizing your commitment ceremony. Have you considered adapting the traditional Chinese Tea Ceremony?
Amy Talks Gay Marriage
Thu, Aug 19, 2010
Wanna know how to plan a gay wedding? Learn from this video report of Amy's mistakes and laughs.
Creating a Heart-Centered Commitment Ceremony, Part 2
Fri, Jul 16, 2010
This article is the second in a series about designing your own commitment ceremony.
Creating a Heart-Centered Commitment Ceremony
Tue, Jun 29, 2010
Guiding you through the process of creating a heart-centered ceremony that will be a perfect expression of who you are together.
Are Same-Sex Wedding Favors Different Than Traditional Wedding Favors?
Tue, May 25, 2010
Truth be told, if you are looking for gay or lesbian wedding favors, you're not going to find many same-sex-specific wedding favors out there.
Easy to Keep Wedding Vows
Tue, May 18, 2010
Keeping the Promises You Make at Your Perfect Wedding Ceremony
Our Same Sex Wedding: Melissa & Stacy
Mon, May 03, 2010
So, on April 24th we made the trek to Iowa and had a beautiful and short ceremony at the Muscatine Arts Center in Muscatine, Iowa.
Same Sex Commitment Ceremonies
Sat, May 01, 2010
Negotiating the Gendered Nature of Ceremony Traditions
Your Perfect Gay Wedding Ceremony
Tue, Apr 27, 2010
Create a Wedding Covenant and Deepen Your Perfect Marriage
The Sad Truth Behind the Same Sex Marriage Issue
Tue, Apr 27, 2010
Dennis James Huff has a few things to say about the opposition to gay marriage.
Why Marriage Equality Is a Conservative Issue
Thu, Apr 01, 2010
Denying marriage rights is harmful to society, hostile to the concept of conservative thought, and wasteful of public funds and other resources.
Our Same Sex Wedding: Melissa & Stacy
Fri, Feb 26, 2010
Melissa and Stacy are getting married in May. With only three months to go, they have a lot to do. Share their excitement.
Variations on Modern Ketubah Texts: Reform/Egalitarian, Interfaith and Same Sex Wording
Tue, Feb 23, 2010
Options are available in modern Ketubah texts for same sex couples
Getting Married in June?
Mon, Feb 22, 2010
Have you done what you need to in order to ensure the day is happy and stress-free?
Anniversary Matters: All About the Best Wedding Anniversary Gifts
Tue, Jan 19, 2010
This is the occasion to make your spouse feel special again and tell him or her that your love has not reduced with time.
Avoid These Disastrous Gay Wedding Planning Mistakes
Mon, Jan 18, 2010
Now that more and more states and countries are achieving marriage equality, larger numbers of us have the joy of getting married to our partners.
Legal Or Not, Why Gay Wedding Ceremonies Matter
Wed, Jan 13, 2010
The Rev. Ann Keeler Evans has a few words to help you think about whether a ceremony has meaning even when there is no legal recognition.
What's Different about Gay Wedding Ceremonies?
Wed, Jan 13, 2010
Issues of Marriage Equality cross all boundaries. This article originally appeared on InterfaithFamily.com.
Your Perfect Gay Wedding Ceremony
Fri, Jan 01, 2010
Do you want to create a ceremony that really supports your marriage? This article explains how calling on LGBT history as you create your wedding ceremony can help reflect the importance of declaring your love and strengthen your marriage.
ANNIVERSARY MATTERS: How Much to Spend?
Tue, Dec 01, 2009
Celebrating anniversaries and figuring out gifts can be a stress producing pursuit. Nina Smith, founder of Queercents, shares a perspective that might surprise you. What are you doing for your upcoming anniversary?
Ceremony Planning: Q & A with an Officiant
Tue, Dec 01, 2009
This informative Q & A with Reform Jewish Rabbi David Wirtschafter of Temple Beth-El in Huntington, NY, looks at his dedication and approach to commitment ceremonies for Jewish gay and lesbian couples.
The Marriage Triangle: What you need to know
Mon, Nov 30, 2009
How seriously did you take your commitment? Here are a few things we believe same gender couples need to know before saying “I Do”.
Lessons from a Gay Marriage
Mon, Nov 30, 2009
Despite stereotypes of gay relationships as short-lived, gay unions highlight the keys to success.
Anniversary Matters: Your Romantic Calendar
Fri, Oct 30, 2009
Having trouble remembering all the special days in your relationship? Howard Earl suggests there are only seven you really have to know. Do you agree?
In Pictures: Gay Couples Marry in the UK
Fri, Oct 30, 2009
Featuring news from around the globe about progress made toward full recognition of our rights and intrinsic value in society. This month the news comes from around the United Kingdom.
Gay and Lesbian Ceremony Planning: Wedding Budgeting
Thu, Oct 29, 2009
If you're planning a ceremony to celebrate your commitment to one another there is a lot to do. Alex Jason shared his journey at Queercents who in turn is permitting us to share it with you.
Anniversary Matters
Thu, Oct 01, 2009
Do you know what's special about the Anniversary you're celebrating?
