Following the 2012 election, Maryland and Maine have been added to the list of state's which have legalized gay marriage. As the U.S. becomes an even more likely destination for gay weddings, we wondered where the rest of the world stood. We did our homework and pulled together a list of all the countries...read more
Q. Who should we tell about our engagement first -- and how? A. There's really no wrong way to announce your engagement, but our advice is to first tell those who are most supportive of the two of you as a couple, be it your closest friends or family. Doing so should help build up the confidence...read more
Posted Thursday 9/10/2009
Same-sex weddings come with some unique situations. Who gives away the bride when there is none? Who gives away the bride when there are two? But remember that etiquette for any wedding, including gay and lesbian weddings, is based on loose guidelines, and every couple should create the ceremony that's...read more
Posted Monday 6/9/2008
by Liz Zack
Q. How can I find gay-friendly wedding vendors? A. The best way to find good vendors is by word of mouth -- ask other recently married gay couples for recommendations and references. Once you find a vendor you like, ask her to suggest others. The bottom line is that you've got to like the vendor,...read more
Posted Thursday 9/10/2009
Q. Neither of us belong to a particular church group or religious organization. How do we go about finding the officiant right for us? A. A civil servant's primary role is to legalize the marriage, so unless you're marrying in Massachusetts or California, that won't be a part of the ceremony. Instead,...read more
Posted Thursday 9/10/2009