Advice for gay couples about to tie the knot

Gay or straight, love is love. Marriage is founded in love, so why should we care if two people who are the same sex want to marry each other? If marriage was as “sacred” as the opposers claim it is, the divorce rate wouldn’t be as high as it is. Why not let someone else give it a shot? 

Before you start your prep, here's some tips...

1. Put your own stamp on the ceremony: what better time to express yourself than on the day where celebrating you both is at the forefront.  What makes you happy? What makes you laugh? Think about it and celebrate THAT at your wedding. It could be a ritual, specific funny piece of music or even your colour scheme.  Never have rainbows looked more beautiful.

2. Start thinking about your outfit early: Do you both want to look the same? Look different? Surprise each other? Do you want to display your more feminine or masculine side? Your total choice! Feeling beautiful and confident on your wedding day is a rite of passage.

3.  Get creative with your wedding party: Have whatever formulation you desire of a bridal party.  Who says a woman has to have maids of honour and only guys get to nominate best men? Or who says you have to have a bridal party at all? Why not just a party!

4. Don't worry about what you “should" do: View your ceremony as a chance to host an event exactly your way. There will only be people there who fully support you so live it up! Choose same sex appropriate vendors who "get it" and wont cause any awkward exchanges or judgements.