Honouring Lgbtqia+ Heritage at the wedding

We are a queer couple too! We have decided that our "favours" will be a donation to the rainbow railroad as a way to remind people that marriage equality is not a reality, let alone being safe. Also I've heard of some queer couples quoting the Obergfell marriage equality court ruling "No union is more profound than marriage, for it embodies the highest ideals of love, fidelity, devotion, sacrifice, and family. In forming a marital union, two people become something greater than once they were." Which I think is just beautiful!

This is aimed at allies, but has some good ideas that could be included. https://offbeatwed.com/ways-to-recognize-marriage-equality-at-your-wedding/

Most things I've seen other than that are: include pride flag colours in your decor, go with less traditional attire, or include a reading or acknowledgement remembering those who came before.

View quoted message Congrats to your dad, that’s beautiful 🥰🥰🥰


I think that’s what I’ll have to do! Just a quick acknowledgment and thank you to our queer elders ❤️

View quoted message Thanks for the link to readings! I’ll have to check it out 🥰

My dad had a commitment ceremony before it was legal for him to get married, then once it because legal he tied the knot. Was nice to be able to see him finally get married to his partner. Love is love. After many, many years of it being legal and more same sex marriages happening you would think there would be more readings.

You can write something special from the heart for the officiant to say or mention it with the speeches at the reception.

I was hoping to find some really cool ideas of something to do to acknowledge but sad to say am having a hard time BUT did find some readings on the American wedding wire site.

https://www.weddingwire.com/wedding-ideas/gay-wedding-readings

I feel like it would be cool to incorporate something like rope tying but not rope tying, something that would better or maybe more obviously represent the Lgbtgia community but can't find anything

Hoping you find something suitable for you and your partner