47 Wedding Ideas for Gay and Lesbian Couples
From cake toppers to ceremony ideas, here are 47 ways to make your own traditions and plan a wedding that embraces your uniqueness.
For same-sex couples, it can be stressful trying to model your wedding day off traditional ceremonies. Simply finding things can be tough: LGBT-friendly vendors, same-sex cake toppers, same-sex gift sets. The list goes on.
Planning the Ceremony
Marc Millman
Many same-sex couples are redefining wedding ceremonies and tailoring traditions to suit them. From walking each other down the aisle to planning outfits for bridesmaids and brides-men or groomsmen and grooms-women, here are some ideas for the ceremony.
23 Ceremony Ideas for Same-Sex Couples
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Finding a Cake Topper
Melissa Clark
A quick trip to a big box store usually isn't fruitful for same-sex cake toppers. Check out online stores for DIYers making handmade and custom-designed toppers. Here are 10 of our favorites.
10 Cake Toppers for Same-Sex Couples
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Gifts for Same-Sex Couples
Crystal Bolin
If you get invited to a same-sex wedding, finding a gift or even a card can be tough. There are so many online shops offering custom-made gifts for gay and lesbian couples. Here are some of our favorites, from matching pillowcases to first Christmas ornaments.
14 Adorable Wedding Gifts
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Always remember: It's your day. There are no rules and expectations. Only love.
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