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Cynthia Nixon Will Officiate a GIANT Sapphic Group Wedding This Winter
Cynthia Nixon will officiate a mass wedding in Florida in February 2027 for Bride Pride St. Pete! Read about the event shaping up to be the world's largest sapphic mass wedding in history!
Proposed Law Would Simplify Gender Marker Update on Delaware Marriage Certificate
Delaware bill HB 375 would allow transgender individuals to update marriage certificates and other vital records via self-attestation, allow applications to be filed with Clerk, and create a confidential record for original documents, securing privacy for LGBTQ+ families.
5 Wedding Ceremony Ideas for Lavender Marriages: Small Signings to Big & Formal
5 ways to celebrate a legal lavender marriage, from a simple marriage license signing to a full-frills formal wedding ceremony.
Who Officiates a Lavender Marriage Ceremony? (& How to Choose Your Officiant)
Planning a lavender marriage ceremony? Choose the perfect wedding officiant for your unique situation, from asking a friend or relative to officiate, to hiring a professional officiant.
Great News! Supreme Court Leaves Same-Sex Marriage Alone, Rejects Kim Davis Request
The Supreme Court declines Kim Davis’s appeal, leaving its 2015 ruling on same-sex marriage intact and protections for LGBTQ+ couples in place.
AMM Minister Hosts Wedding Planning Event for LGBTQ+ Couples in Ohio
Check out this LGBTQ+ friendly wedding planning workshop in Ohio! AMM interviews Officiant Brittany Wasson about a new event to help queer couples & allies plan authentic wedding ceremonies, with tips on finding affirming Ohio wedding vendors & venues.
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Omg: Did Justice Thomas Just Say Marriage Equality Isn’t a Given Anymore?
Justice Thomas questions whether or not SCOTUS should follow legal precedent, sparking concern over the future of same-sex marriage equality & Obergefell v. Hodges as a new Kim Davis v. Ermold appeal lurks in the distance.
Should Same-Sex Couples Marry Before Supreme Court Revisits Obergefell?
The Supreme Court might revisit Obergefell v. Hodges. What could happen to same-sex marriage laws, and should same-sex couples marry before 2026? Take a look at what's at stake, and when changes could come.
Wisconsin Lawmakers Pass New Same-Sex Marriage Protections
Wisconsin updates marriage laws to protect same-sex couples, replacing outdated language with gender neutral terminology and adding new legal protections for same-sex marriage in the 2025 state budget.
Wisconsin Lawmakers Move to Protect Same-Sex Marriage
WI Lawmakers want to protect same-sex marriage rights by amending the Wisconsin state constitution to remove a defunct same-sex marriage ban. Read more about 2025 Senate Joint Resolution 68 ( WI SJR68).
“ChatGPT Just Told Me There’s a 65% Chance Obergefell Will Be Overturned”
Can ChatGPT predict the future of same-sex marriage in the US? Click to see what AI says about the odds of SCOTUS overturning Obergefell.
What Happens to International ‘Utah Marriages’ if Obergefell is Overturned?
Utah County is an online wedding destination for international same-sex marriages. Click to read how that could change if SCOTUS overturns Obergefell vs Hodges
12 Fun Nontraditional Ideas for a Lesbian Wedding
Discover fun & creative ideas for a lesbian wedding that celebrate love, LGBTQ+ community, pride, & individuality. Get inspired for your special day!
These States Will Feel it First if Obergefell is Overturned
Will Obergefell v. Hodges be overturned? Here’s what could happen in states that banned same sex marriage before the 2015 Supreme Court decision.
Proposed Law Would Let Officials Refuse to Marry Same-Sex Couples in South Carolina
Read about legislation that would allow elected officials in South Carolina to recuse themselves from performing same-sex marriages or issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples because of their religious beliefs. (Rep. Thomas Beach / HB 3121 2025-2026)