Gay Weddings — The Knot Community

Civil Union Shower Venues

EWe123 — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 23:10:23 +0000

My family and I plan to host a shower prior to the Civil Union of my cousin and her girlfriend, however we can't find the right approach to researching gay-friendly venues.

We live in Chicago where there are certainly neighborhoods with places that would be accomodating, but I think they're hoping for specific neighborhoods so there's easy access for friends and family, and I know they'd feel much more comfortable in an "inviting" environment so we don't want to pick places that wouldnt support such an event.

If anyone has suggestions of specific places to check out or websites that would be helpful it would be appreciated.

Thanks!

Wedding Inspiration: We are Equal

lfire — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 04:30:23 +0000

I just watched this video and felt like it was just the inspiration I needed. It's just nice sometimes to know all the amazing GLBT people that are out there and know that we're not alone!

http://youtu.be/GDEFIq2XW_E

Enjoy!

Help with LGBT wedding training!

norika33 — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 18:27:44 +0000

Hello from long ago! I was on The Knot back in 2004, when we petitioned to have the LGBT board created, which now there's multiple boards- so awesome!! (Now, I'm mostly on The Bump- twins and all...)

So, for work, we're doing a training for a local wedding venue on how to be inclusive for SS couples- its a basic training with tips, but I figured I'd ask if there was one thing you wished your vendors did differently to accomodate you being LGBTQ?

Thanks in advance for your help, and good luck planning!

Suggestions for remembering loved ones?

chandrase76 — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 19:06:04 +0000

Hey all! My fiance and I are looking for ceremony suggestions to remember our loved ones who have passed on ... namely my grandmother, and her parents.

Our officiant suggested placing a rose on an empty chair at the ceremony to remember them by, but our seating is SO TIGHT then we can't really justify holding up three chairs when already some of our guests are going to be standing.

I had thought of a memory candle, but we really don't even have room for a small table to put anything on. Does anyone have any suggestions??

Thanks!
Mari

We did it!! PIP

deegadee9 — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 19:44:49 +0000

So it may have been nine days ago but the fog is starting to clear.

Wifey and I had beautiful weather and an amazing day, compleate with some pretty sassy diy touches. Here are some of my first faves :)

Also if you are in NY- Rev Deb at ceremonies of the heart was FANTASTIC.

Rehersal dinner tee shirts

Ceremony

Photo booth at the reception (my sign says "we did it" hers says "thats what she said")

sneak peak of our pro-pics :)

Wedding Packages in DC

shatima777 — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 15:57:17 +0000

Has anyone heard of, or know of any places/websites that offer Same Sex Packages for weddingsin DC? I found a really nice one for Ny 14stories.com but looking for a lil closer to home just incase..

Thanks,

P.S. This is your day. U do what you want and how.. Congrtas to everyone *~*.

Wedding 13 days away!!

HeatherH98 — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 17:44:31 +0000

Hi All! My partner and I of 13 years are going to be married in 13 days!! I am so excited and nervous that the day goes well!

Just married

sbanton9411 — Sat, 10 Sep 2011 17:50:58 +0000

Hi everyone!! Just wanted to let everyone know that my wife and I are married. We said our I do's" Sunday September 4th, 2011 at 6pm at a romantic beach ceremony with close friends and family. I have posted a few pics. I am loving the married life. Wishing everyone planning their wedding the best of luck. I know its hectic ,but its so worth it and its over so fast.

best wishes
Steph

Help! I don't know where to start

shatima777 — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 22:02:48 +0000

Hello Family,
First of all Im Shatima,and Im so happy I have some where I can come and talk to others without being judge. As the Sub line says, I dont know where to start. My honey is the type that leaves stuff up to me (im the looker uper) Im sure Im not the onlu one.. SO i was thinking this is about us, No show boating, No going in to debt tring to do a KIm K wedding.. I really just want to go to NY and get married and then come back home to VA and do a Reception her for the folks that can't come..

My questions are.. I kow I would have to go to the Clerks off o gt my paper work ($35) And then wait for 24 hours(if i want) But if I want tp do a little ceremony that doesnt cost alot where should I go, Who can I call to help me.

Oh and what have/are you and ur partner doing. A
domestic partnership
civil union
or the Just Same Sex Marraige

What is the difference between these . Since I live in the Commenwealth I know We want be recognice here but a name change,taxes,insurance, paper work?????? Please don't think im crazy, I just dont know were to start, It's just so different( being Im in love with another women) you know what im saying..

Any and all help would be wonderful.. I wish everyone happiness and love. We MUST stick together. There are enough haters out there all ready.

Thank You,
Tima

What's the best wedding gift you received?

RCarey1 — Sun, 21 Aug 2011 22:51:00 +0000

Hi everyone,

I am invited to the wedding of two female friends, both of whom I adore, but don't know super well (we met through mutual friends but live in different states, so most of our interactions are online). I want to get them something really nice, and while I know it doesn't have to be anything specific to their being gay, I also want to acknowledge their joy (and triumph!) at fiinally being able to get married. Am I making sense? I'm not saying "Hey, what's a great lesbian wedding present?!" but if any of you got a gift that you found very meaningful to you, I would love to hear about it. One friend is giving them a copy of their wedding invitation framed in stained glass, another is giving them a custom painting... they are both very bright and creative, so I don't want to just get them a place setting. Know what I mean?

Thanks for any help!

10-08-11

llucas45 — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 00:13:06 +0000

preview picture! we are anxiously waiting for the rest

Registry...

Fabi&Nita — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 23:52:45 +0000

Are you going to register and if you are where?

Overwhelmed

ameenah6 — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 17:50:56 +0000

Very new to The Knot. So glad to be here. :-) I am trying to plan a low cost but wonderful wedding. Any ideas out there?

Future Mrs

Ebonyj24 — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 18:04:45 +0000

Newly engaged... Getting married 10 11 12!!!

Need a location and someone to do the ceremony :(

dennymarie33 — Sat, 24 Sep 2011 21:31:29 +0000

Hello!

I am new here but ran across it when I was searching for a location and someone to do our ceremony. This has been such a stressful and trying process. Its really hard to find people to do so, I don't know if its just utah, or in general. If any of you have any suggestions at all I would appreciate it so very much.

Thank you!!

Love is beautiful.

Dchacha413 — Sat, 08 Oct 2011 15:21:58 +0000

I just want to say I completely support each and every one of you! Love is love and it's all beautiful. It hurts me so much when people are so closed minded. I was told I'm going to hell for what I support, and if that's the case then so be it. I refuse to get married anywhere that wont allow EVERYONE to be married. Good luck on your wedding I'm sure they will all be beautiful!

much love.

i now pronounce you....

heather13777 — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 02:11:45 +0000

i am in a bind. my wedding is in one week! and we don't know how to be pronounced. i now pronounce you.....? you may kiss the bride. then we will be presented as mrs. heather and kerry johnson. as kerry is taking my last name. i kind of like the simplicity of ; i now prounce you married. but at the same time i want something a little different. please help me! and fast!

New to the Board! Texas Wedding

latoyam11 — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 20:30:37 +0000

Hello Everyone, My name is LaToya at I'm newly engaged and to this board. Planning a San Antonio, Texas wedding for september 8, 2012 with a Southern Elegance theme. Any ideas, suggestions, support will help. Thanks.

DFW Venues

MrsLivingston2012 — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 20:06:32 +0000

I am getting married in 2012 and I'm trying to research venues but everytime I do I start to get a headache. Please if you've had your wedding in the Dallas Fort Worth area can you please send me info on it. I'm looking for a place under $5k (venue only the less the better!), 50-120 people, indoors (would prefer both ceremony and reception but I am willing to do the ceremony outdoors) I just don't want my guests to be cold if I choose to have it in February instead of April since it doesn't cost as much. Also I would prefer to DIY but will pay catering if its a good price.

Live Entertainment

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What to wear?

lrhardison — Sat, 24 Sep 2011 18:21:52 +0000

Hi Everyone,

We are struggling with what kind of outfit my fiancee should wear? She is not butch, but not feminine etiher. She doesn't want to wear a plain suit either. We love what Ellen wore, but cannot find anything like that anywhere. Suggestions?

Thank you!!!

10 people small seattle wedding outdoor?

Hramse03 — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 22:51:28 +0000

Hello Everyone,

I need help finding an small outdoor wedding venue for a wedding of about 10 guests. It woudld be even more great if the venue was able to have overnight accomadations. Every single guest will be in from out of town so I would like to make it a little vacation for them. We like very simple,cute, and stream line. We will be doing a across Europe cruise after the wedding. So anything money wise on the cheaper side would be awesome. Thank you so much for reading this. Anything little helps :) Have a wonderful day and thanks in advance!!

Getting married in NYC?!

Trafalgar7 — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 19:35:11 +0000

Check out www.nichenycweddings.com !

Married!! PIP.

mariemoten129 — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 05:09:51 +0000

the dress...

me & dad

married!!!

Not cool- Jersey Girls...avoid this place!

deegadee9 — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 01:18:31 +0000

http://gothamist.com/2011/08/18/lesbian_bride_scolded_rejected_by_n.php

Which first?

AandSAyers — Sat, 06 Aug 2011 13:59:52 +0000

Quite a few couples, I've noticed, decide to have two ceremonies, one for friends and family at home, and one in a state that recognizes gay marriage.

However, I have noticed that different couples do things differently. Some elope first, and have the ceremony later, and some have the ceremony first, then elope for the legal marriage license.

My fiancee and I haven't fully decided yet, although we've always talked as though we would first have a wedding here in North Carolina, and then choose a honeymoon destination somewhere that gay marriage is legal, and be legally married on the honeymoon.

What do you all think are the pro's and con's of each?

First Dance...to dance or not to dance?

cclaudia9393 — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 05:46:23 +0000

Our ceremony and reception will be the first time any of our friends and family will witness any PDA (Public Display of Affection). Why you ask? Well, although they have known about our relationship, we have not openly displayed our affection in front of others. The reason being because for years we kept our our relationship from employers, co-workersor , some family and friends out of fear of rejection and being judged. So, after years of just holding back any display of affection in front of others, it's hard to just flip a switch and be okay with it. When trying to select a song for our first dance and trying to practice dancing to it, it turned out to be a very sad and ackward moment. I don't know if we will be able to overcome the ackwardness. Not because we don't love one another but, because we have only on one or two occasions slowed danced together...let alone in front of a hundred people. Any suggestions or advice? I'm steering away from a cookie-cutter wedding/celebration in some areas. So any feedback would be greatly appreciated.

How do I tell someone not to dance

sustot — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 18:03:53 +0000

I had a friend visit me yesterday to inform me that one of my "bridesmen" (our party is mixed male/female) is planning some sort of dance for our wedding reception. She isn't exactly sure what type of dance he is going to perform, but I know how he dances since I am constantly telling him I'm not trying to have sex with him on the dance floor. This makes me very - scared and nervous.
Besides the "who knows what type of dance he's going to perform" anxiety, I am also worried that it will bore the guests. We already have our first dance, father daughter/mother daughter dance (we're splitting the song) and our wedding party is doing a dance together. Already we have too many dances, and I just don't know how to go about approaching him about my reservations. From my conversation I gathered he is very excited and I don't want to hurt his feelings by telling him he can't do it...but I really don't want him to.
Since we still have a while to go, maybe he'll simply forget about it himself. I'd thought of casually bringing up the dances already planned and hope that he gets the picture on his own.

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jodcoffee — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 15:05:23 +0000

Saturday was a beautiful day here in DC. It stopped raining for the first time in like two weeks, and I married my best friend. As most people will tell you, you probably will have a few things go wrong (i.e., your brother saying he is just going to "support" and not actually be in the WP 45 seconds before you walk down the aisle) but at the end of the day, everything will be PERFECT! We cried a lot and had so much fun!!!

Here are a few pics (there are already over 400 on FB...whoa)

With Knottie MarieMoten9 in the red and her FI

After the Ceremony in the limo... SO HAPPY!

She was a wreck! And then so was everyone else.

Quick pose at the reception....

Have a great week!