Weddings as Wealth Redistribution: How Your Budget Can Empower Marginalized Communities
Your wedding budget isn’t just an expense… it’s power. Instead of pouring money into corporations and status quo vendors, what if your big day could be an act of wealth redistribution? By intentionally hiring BIPOC, queer, and disabled-owned businesses, you can turn your wedding into an investment in equity. Let’s talk about it.
2025 weddings decoded: trends, truths, and spicy secrets
Some of our favorite industry insiders dish about what they’re seeing in weddings this year. A peek? In 2025, folks are ditching outdated norms for a fresher, more intentional vibe. Couples are skipping the lavish affairs for smaller, meaningful celebrations, while ceremonies now embrace personal flair and equality. Sustainability is non-negotiable, and cost concerns fuel creativity. And we’re all SUPER over “rainbow-washing.”
Offbeat Wed in the New York Times: how to find wedding vendors that celebrate inclusion
I was interviewed recently for a story in the New York Times about how to find inclusive wedding vendors who align with your values. I hate that the 2023 Supreme Court ruling made this issue something that we need to talk about, but I’m honored to get to speak up on behalf of those of us in the wedding industry willing to take a strong stance around inclusivity.
Inclusive wedding marketing examples for wedding vendors who want to do better
It’s the 2020s, and we like to think that wedding vendors know better than to assume that all folks getting married are straight, right? But when it comes to inclusive marketing for wedding vendors, remembering that some folks are LGBTQ is just the beginning…