{"id":18554,"date":"2020-06-03T10:04:22","date_gmt":"2020-06-03T15:04:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/?p=18554"},"modified":"2020-06-03T10:04:22","modified_gmt":"2020-06-03T15:04:22","slug":"3-dos-and-donts-for-planning-an-lgbtq-wedding","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2020\/06\/3-dos-and-donts-for-planning-an-lgbtq-wedding","title":{"rendered":"3 Do&#8217;s and Don\u2019ts for Planning an LGBTQ+ Wedding"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Although there are admittedly some parts of the world that still have some catching up to do, it\u2019s truly wonderful that we finally live in an age where LGBTQ+ marriage is accepted the way it should be.<\/p>\n<p>In many ways, LGBTQ+ weddings are pretty much the exact same as \u2018traditional\u2019 weddings. There are guests, a location, vows, celebration, and of course, the happy couple themselves. Some of the finer details, however, can be very different. There are certain factors that go into consideration when planning an LGBTQ+ wedding that opposite sex weddings don\u2019t typically worry about.<\/p>\n<p>So, whether you\u2019re a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2017\/02\/6-perks-certified-wedding-planner\/\">certified wedding planner<\/a> searching for helpful advice to give your clients, or you\u2019re looking for tips to plan your <em>own <\/em>wedding, don\u2019t worry \u2013 we\u2019ve got you! Below are 3 invaluable Do\u2019s and Don\u2019ts to keep in mind when organizing an LGBTQ+ wedding.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2020\/06\/3-dos-and-donts-for-planning-an-lgbtq-wedding\/#DO_Start_organizing_in_advance\" >DO: Start organizing in advance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2020\/06\/3-dos-and-donts-for-planning-an-lgbtq-wedding\/#DONT_Overlook_the_services_of_a_certified_wedding_planner\" >DON\u2019T: Overlook the services of a certified wedding planner<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2020\/06\/3-dos-and-donts-for-planning-an-lgbtq-wedding\/#DO_Invite_the_people_you_want\" >DO: Invite the people you want<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2020\/06\/3-dos-and-donts-for-planning-an-lgbtq-wedding\/#DONT_Feel_you_need_to_conform_to_specific_wedding_attire\" >DON\u2019T: Feel you need to conform to specific wedding attire<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2020\/06\/3-dos-and-donts-for-planning-an-lgbtq-wedding\/#DO_Research_into_LGBTQ_friendly_vendors_venues_and_suppliers\" >DO: Research into LGBTQ+ friendly vendors, venues, and suppliers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2020\/06\/3-dos-and-donts-for-planning-an-lgbtq-wedding\/#DONT_Feel_you_need_to_divide_the_wedding_parties_by_gender\" >DON\u2019T: Feel you need to divide the wedding parties by gender<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"DO_Start_organizing_in_advance\"><\/span>DO: Start organizing in advance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Regardless of the type of wedding it is, it\u2019s going to require lots of hard work and contain dozens upon dozens of tiny details. Planning ahead of time is essential! Leaving everything until the last minute will only serve as a recipe for disaster.<\/p>\n<p>(Plus, think of all the headaches it\u2019ll cause you!)<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019re not saying you need to have every last decision made from the moment the proposal is announced. Rather, once you get an idea of when-abouts the wedding to take place, <em>that <\/em>is the time to start getting the ball rolling. There are no rules for how to properly organize a wedding, LGBTQ+ or otherwise.<\/p>\n<p>All we know is that, from experience, the more time you give yourself, the better off you\u2019ll be in the long run!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Copy-of-Event-In-Post-Event-Logo-Overlay-135x135-60.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"672\" height=\"448\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-18557\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Copy-of-Event-In-Post-Event-Logo-Overlay-135x135-60.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Copy-of-Event-In-Post-Event-Logo-Overlay-135x135-60.png 672w, https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Copy-of-Event-In-Post-Event-Logo-Overlay-135x135-60-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"DONT_Overlook_the_services_of_a_certified_wedding_planner\"><\/span>DON\u2019T: Overlook the services of a certified wedding planner<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Some couples like to take the reigns and pilot these types of situations themselves. That\u2019s okay! But it can\u2019t be overstated how helpful a certified wedding planner can make the whole endeavor for you.<\/p>\n<p>Remember: they\u2019re not there to <em>lessen <\/em>the overall experience for you. They\u2019re there to shoulder the heavy load, so that you don\u2019t have to worry about all that stress! A certified wedding planner\u2019s job is to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2020\/04\/5-tips-for-getting-the-most-out-of-your-certified-wedding-planner\/\">make YOUR life easier<\/a>. That way, you can sit back and truly soak in the awesomeness that is your wedding day!<\/p>\n<p>Research into the certified wedding planners operating in your area (or wherever you plan to hold the big day). Check out their website, their portfolio, and their reviews. These days, there are TONS of professionals available who <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2016\/08\/same-sex-weddings-establish-lgbtq-market-part-1\/\">support LGBTQ+ weddings<\/a> and would be happy to lend their expertise.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s all just about finding the planner that fits best with YOU!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"DO_Invite_the_people_you_want\"><\/span>DO: Invite the people <em>you <\/em>want<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>For \u2018traditional\u2019 weddings, this may sound like a given. However, for LGBTQ+ couple, it\u2019s not always that simple. Of course, it goes without saying that you should figure out a reasonable budget for your big day, and base <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2017\/05\/narrow-down-wedding-guest-list\/\">the number of guests<\/a> around how many people you can afford to have in attendance.<\/p>\n<p>But once you have that figure in mind, set a firm boundary about who you <em>are <\/em>and are <em>not <\/em>comfortable inviting.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Copy-of-Event-In-Post-Event-Logo-Overlay-135x135-61.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"672\" height=\"448\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-18559\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Copy-of-Event-In-Post-Event-Logo-Overlay-135x135-61.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Copy-of-Event-In-Post-Event-Logo-Overlay-135x135-61.png 672w, https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Copy-of-Event-In-Post-Event-Logo-Overlay-135x135-61-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>It sucks to say, but sometimes, LGBTQ+ weddings can still be a sensitive topic for certain people involved. This can often include some family members. If you come from a wholly supportive family, then that\u2019s fantastic!<\/p>\n<p>Unfortunately, there are other who aren\u2019t quite so lucky. These are the people who may become pressured by outside influences to include the <em>wrong <\/em>people in their special day, such as relatives who don\u2019t necessarily support you.<\/p>\n<p>This is why it\u2019s important for you to remember: this is YOUR day! It\u2019s only going to happen once. You\u2019re not selfish for wanting it to go <em>exactly <\/em>perfect, or have you and your partner call the shots. Don\u2019t shy away from putting your foot down and saying no.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019re allowed to reserve this day for the people in your life who love you and support you. Don\u2019t feel you need to waste a chair by filling it with someone you don\u2019t want there in the first place.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"DONT_Feel_you_need_to_conform_to_specific_wedding_attire\"><\/span>DON\u2019T: Feel you need to conform to specific wedding attire<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Personally, one of the stereotypical questions that always gets my blood boiling is: \u201cSo, who\u2019s the \u2018man\u2019 and who\u2019s the \u2018woman\u2019?\u201d<\/p>\n<p>For starters\u2026 Ugh.<\/p>\n<p>Fact is, gender roles and constructs are a product of our society. Whether it\u2019s about color schemes, roles within the relationship, clothing, or what-have-you. There\u2019s quite literally NO need to feel you have to abide by gender stereotypes.<\/p>\n<p>If you and your partner both identify as women, there\u2019s no law forbidding both of you from wearing a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2017\/03\/tbt-7-glitziest-wedding-dresses-time\/\">beautiful wedding gown<\/a>! On the other hand, if you and your partner both identify as male, and one of you doesn\u2019t want to wear a tux, who says you need to?<\/p>\n<p><strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Copy-of-Event-In-Post-Event-Logo-Overlay-135x135-62.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"672\" height=\"448\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-18560\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Copy-of-Event-In-Post-Event-Logo-Overlay-135x135-62.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Copy-of-Event-In-Post-Event-Logo-Overlay-135x135-62.png 672w, https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Copy-of-Event-In-Post-Event-Logo-Overlay-135x135-62-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/><\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Wear whatever you want! If you want to wear a suit, suit it up! You feel like slaying the big day with a stunning princess ballgown? You do you!<\/p>\n<p>(Just don\u2019t go in your birthday suit. That\u2019s probably taking it a step too far. Unless, of course, you\u2019re hosting a nudist wedding with a fully-informed audience.)<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"DO_Research_into_LGBTQ_friendly_vendors_venues_and_suppliers\"><\/span>DO: Research into LGBTQ+ friendly vendors, venues, and suppliers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The same as you would when looking into a certified wedding planner, do some research into the other local services you\u2019ll need to make your big day come to life. While you may come across certain vendors and\/or suppliers who don\u2019t support LGBTQ+ weddings, there are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2019\/06\/top-5-lgbtq-destination-wedding-planning-around-the-world\/\"><em>plenty <\/em>of other professionals<\/a> out there who are allies!<\/p>\n<p>If you happen to live in a forward-thinking, progressive area, your challenge may actually be having to <em>narrow down <\/em>your options. If your area is a little more conservative, don\u2019t worry, you\u2019ll still have options! It just may require a bit more patience, time, and searching.<\/p>\n<p>But the right vendors, suppliers, and venues are all out there, waiting to hear from you!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Copy-of-Event-In-Post-Event-Logo-Overlay-135x135-63.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"672\" height=\"448\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-18561\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Copy-of-Event-In-Post-Event-Logo-Overlay-135x135-63.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Copy-of-Event-In-Post-Event-Logo-Overlay-135x135-63.png 672w, https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Copy-of-Event-In-Post-Event-Logo-Overlay-135x135-63-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"DONT_Feel_you_need_to_divide_the_wedding_parties_by_gender\"><\/span>DON\u2019T: Feel you need to divide the wedding parties by gender<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This all goes back to the idea of \u2018traditional\u2019 wedding protocol. Typically, one side of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2017\/02\/heathers-guide-coordinating-wedding-party-part-one\/\">wedding party<\/a> would be all women; the other, all men. But it\u2019s 2020, for crying out loud! Even for \u2018traditional\u2019 weddings, there\u2019s nothing wrong with straying away from this.<\/p>\n<p>Of course, if you and your partner <em>want <\/em>to stick to this wedding tradition, do it up. Ultimately, it\u2019s your call, because it\u2019s your wedding.<\/p>\n<p>But if you have a varied group of friends, feel free to mix up the lineup of your wedding party. If you identify as female and have a male best friend, there\u2019s nothing stopping them from being your Man of Honor! If you identify as male and your ride-or-die is a woman, don\u2019t think you can\u2019t appoint her to be your Best Woman!<\/p>\n<p>Gender stereotypes are going out the window with each passing day. All it boils down to is this: love is love. So long as you\u2019re happy, your nuptials should be 100% about you and your partner.<\/p>\n<p>When planning your big day, approach each decision with the simple question: \u201cIs this going to make us happy?\u201d Embrace the choices that will, and know you have the strength to turn away from the choices that won\u2019t.<\/p>\n<p>When it comes to your wedding, make your own rules.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Want to become a certified wedding planner in as little as 3-6 months? Enroll today in QC\u2019s leading online <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/online-event-courses\/wedding-planning\/\"><strong>Wedding Planning Course<\/strong><\/a><strong>! <\/strong><\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Although there are admittedly some parts of the world that still have some catching up to do, it\u2019s truly wonderful that we finally live in an age where LGBTQ+ marriage is accepted the way it should be. 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