These days, most people agree that love is love, and that any two adults who love each other should be able to spend their lives together as a married couple. However, wedding traditions and industries have long been divided along gender lines?and that can mean a lot of confusion surrounding same-sex weddings.
For the Couple
Let?s look at some commonly asked questions surrounding LGBTQ+ weddings, starting with a few questions the couple might be asking.
1. Who Pays for the Wedding"
Traditionally speaking, the bride?s family is expected to pay for a wedding. But what do you do if there is no bride" What about when there are two brides" According to the Gay Wedding Institute, LGBTQ+ couples are paying for the wedding themselves; around 84% of gay men and 73% of lesbians paid for their own nuptials. Whether the couple foots the bill or splits it with their families, the wedding should be paid for by someone who can afford it. 2. How Do We Find ?Gay-Friendly? Vendors"

Since we don?t live in a world where every single wedding vendor wants to work a same-sex wedding, you may need to put in some extra effort to find someone who will. Thankfully, there are online directories you can use to find gay-friendly florists, caterers, photographers and more in your area, or you could always call up a vendor you?re interested in and simply ask if they will work a gay wedding.
3. What Should We Call Our Wedding Party"
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