Vendors helping queer couples elope RIGHT NOW
In the wake of political uncertainty in the United States, some queer couples are feeling the pressure to get married RIGHT NOW. This in mind, we’re sharing lists of vendors offering deep discounts (or even free weddings) for queer couples having quick elopements this fall. We want to believe marriage equality isn’t going anywhere, but we also believe in being prepared.
How wedding planning led to an autism diagnosis
One bride shares her experience with how planning her wedding led her to an autism diagnosis in her 30s. Instead of following typical traditions, she and her partner focused on what felt right for them, like having a small, sensory-friendly wedding ceremony.
A queer camp-themed wedding with a mom bar and banjos
Let’s runaway to this woodsy camp-themed wedding! Ben and Charlie struck the perfect balance of rustic and refined – camp themed, but not campy, if you know what we mean. From their handmade decorations, to their photos by the lake (captured by Kristen Renee Photography), to their adorable wedding favors, this wedding is full of inspo for our tree-hugging readers.
This Lord of the Rings wedding in a greenhouse is subtly nerdy
Gray and Samantha’s Lord of the Rings wedding in a greenhouse is just what the doctor ordered – a bit of greenery, a dash of magic, and a whole lot of queer love! We absolutely love this wedding for its subtle nerdiness and its earthy aesthetic – in part thanks to the greenhouse it took place in, in part because of its DIYed decor that you have to see to believe.