Gay wedding bridal party

You may want to refresh this tradition by having a joint party if your friendship groups overlap. Strippers not your thing? A weekend away too much for you? Are you into ziplining and other adventurous activities, why not ask your wedding party to organise a fun day out for you and your friends instead!

Traditions to ditch for your same-sex wedding

I talked about this in a previous article , but the short answer is: of course! Your wedding party should consist of your closest friends, regardless of their gender identity. If you want to hyphenate or create an entirely new last name for just the two of you, great!

8 Answers to Same-Sex Wedding Etiquette Questions

Everyone wants to feel and look good on the day. One thing that may worry the bride or groom is making sure that everyone gets along. They may have a variety of personalities and some may clash. Maintaining the peace between everyone by not involving yourself in unnecessary drama and diffusing any awkward situations will be one less thing for the bride to worry about.

9 Questions LGBTQ+ Couples Might Have When Planning a Wedding, Answered

Just keep in mind: Separate, simultaneous routes require a second photographer. Give your wedding party any label you want—it's your day, after all, and you can be as traditional or nontraditional as you feel. They could be your "brides men " or " men -of-honor. Or, choose a completely genderless term, such as "attendants" or "party people.