Using Vendors Who Are Friends

Many people these days are seeking ways to save money on wedding services. One of the ways to save money is to enlist your talented friends to help you. Many times, they will do it for free or at least at a deep “friendship” discount. But, what are the guidelines for this? Hopefully, this will [...]

Nana, Does Age Difference Matter?

Dear Nana, I am a 36 year old woman who is dating a 26 year old woman. My friends tease me, saying I’m robbing the cradle or that I’m a cougar. Is 10 years really that much of a difference? She seems very mature, has a great outlook on life and I really like her. [...]

Choosing Your Wedding Party

When we think of getting married, we imagine the typical elements: the venue, officiant, our clothing and of course our partner gazing lovingly into our eyes. We don’t think about how much work or drama it took to get there! Some people don’t have issues with this. I don’t personally know them and I don’t [...]

Ask Nana: What Do I Do About My Girlfriend?

Dear Nana, My girlfriend lives in another city about 4 hours from me. She moved there 6 years ago for her first lesbian relationship with a woman 19 years older. Her grandparents that raised her have passed away and her parents aren’t in the picture at all. Her relationship with her sister is very weak. [...]

Ask Nana: My Parents Judge Me!

Dear Nana, How do you deal with a parent who gives you grief about your sexual orientation? –Hurting in Louisiana Dear Hurting, Let me ask you this: Are you going to change your sexual orientation if your parents don’t like it? I’m guessing that the answer is no. I would hope that is the case. [...]

Invest in a Wedding Coordinator

It’s worth investing in a Wedding Coordinator. You can hire professionals via websites (like Queerly Wed of course,) to make sure your day runs smoothly. Remember to ask for references! Alternatively a well organized and trusted friend can be trusted to do the job – perhaps as a wedding gift? Don’t pick someone in the [...]

Ask Nana: How Do I Communicate My Needs?

Dear Nana, How do you communicate your needs to your partner without sounding like you are complaining? I feel like every time I try to express my needs, I end up feeling guilty for being a nag. -Sam in NY Dear Sam, Look, as my bubbe used to say “if you can’t say anything nice, [...]

The DIY Invitation

About 8 weeks before your wedding,  you are ready to send out your invites. Going the DIY route for wedding invites has many pros – you can choose your own design, cost can be a lot less and you have no one to blame if they are late but yourself and they are more personal. [...]

Tips for Same Sex Wedding Ceremonies

Here’s hoping 2010 will be a year that brings us closer to the legalization of same-sex marriage.  Although legal status is still illusive, deciding to commit to your partner is still an important way to celebrate your relationship and announce your commitment to your friends, family and the world at large.  Of course, the nuts [...]

Dealing With In-Laws

Dear Shai, I guess I would appreciate some coping strategies for handling in-laws. I don’t think it is my place to tell my in-laws how they should do things now that I am part of their family- I’m going into their world and their space. But, at the same time, some of their ways drive [...]

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