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Photos: Shari Bare Photography

FromÂ attireÂ to invitations, get answers to your questions

Planning Basics

How to establish a wedding budget?
Creating the perfect guest list
Top tips for getting married in California
Ideas for a Massachusetts wedding?
How to apply for a marriage license in Massachusetts?
Where is same-sex marriage legal in the U.S.?
Applying for a California marriage license?
Will any states besides CT and MA recognize our marriage?
What's the deal with Canada and gay marriage?
Any helpful tips on where to register?

Ceremony Basics

How to have your friend officiate the ceremony
Nontraditional ways to walk down the aisle?
Any creative ceremony site suggestions?
Get a basic rundown of common ceremony elements
How do we find the right officiant?
Who should we include in our wedding party?
How should we seat friends and family at the ceremony?
Creative ways to document our ceremony?

Reception Basics

A basic wedding reception timeline
Recommended top reception sites in California?
Best Massachusetts wedding reception sites?
What are my options for a gay wedding cake topper?
How can I find gay-friendly wedding vendors?
Wedding style: Event designer, Thomas Bui

Etiquette + Advice

We're engaged! Ideas for spreading the news of our engagement?
Should we invite unsupportive family to the wedding?
How to deal with unsupportive parents?
Should we change our names?

Invitations + Stationery

Where can I find great wedding stationery?
Invite wording for the couple hosting the wedding?
Wording examples for one set of parents hosting the wedding?
Invite wording for the couple hosting with one set of parents?
Wording for when both sets of parents are hosting?
Wording ideas for the couple hosting the affair with both sets of parents?

Honeymoon Planning

How far in advance should we book the honeymoon?
The best beach honeymoon spots
Gay-friendly honeymoon spots across the U.S.?
International gay-friendly honeymoon ideas?

Attire + Beauty

Any wedding day beauty tips for men?
Can I get a head-to-toe bridal beauty checklist
Recommended wedding day beauty products for men?
Top bridal beauty tips for the wedding day?
How can we make our formalwear stand out?
Should our women attendants match or dress differently?
How do we let our guests know to dress casual?
Can I wear a suit while she wears a dress?
Should we change for the reception?

Featured Event Designer

"I love bringing classic elements into a modern wedding environment."
-- Shai Tertner, Shiraz NYC

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Joseph and Lallo planned a lavender-themed wedding in Sonoma County, CA.

Joseph & Lallo in Sonoma, CA

Tom and Lonnie had a laid-back beach wedding on Tybee Island, GA.

Tom & Lonnie on Tybee Island, GA

James and Glenn were married on Captiva Island, FL.

James & Glenn on Captiva Island, FL

Sebas and Gentry used earthy tones, like chocolate brown and leaf green, and vintage accents to complement their wedding at a historic mansion.

Sebas & Gentry in Fullerton, CA

Matt & Ryan in Monterey Bay, CA

Janet and Julie used a fresh green and yellow color palette for their summer wedding celebration in Indianapolis, IN.

Janet & Julie in Indianapolis, IN

Jill and Michele's ceremony overlooked the ocean in Sayulita, Mexico.

Jill & Michele in Sayulita, Mexico

This couple planned an elegant, eco-chic, outdoor wedding at the Tapestry House in Laporte, Colorado.

Jenn & Jules in Laporte, CO

Rachael & Sarah in Colrain, MA

The result was an elegant ceremony overlooking the ocean followed by an outdoor reception infused with aqua, sage, brown, and cream-colored details.

Amber & Marlys in Carmel, CA

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