When you opt to have mixed-gender wedding parties, you have more fluidity and inclusivity to choose the people you love most, regardless of identity. It is especially great for queer couples since their loved ones are usually a community that involves people of all identities. Disregarding the gender traditions of a wedding party allows anyone who is important to the couple to be included without worrying about how to follow traditional wedding “rules.”

I want every member of the LBGTQ+ community to know we are a safe space for you. We want to celebrate, showcase, and encourage all individuals of all identities. When you see a post written toward heterosexual norms, it is not meant to exclude you. It’s because of the awareness that these traditions are genuinely influenced by outdated expectations of men and women.

Consider why couples may find the engagement period more intense than dating. You are navigating how to delegate tasks and set firmer boundaries than you may have encountered previously. It is stressful, and stress can wreak havoc on a person’s ability to remain peaceful at the moment. There will be rough moments, but those can most definitely be used to grow as a couple and as individual people.

Your party and wedding are for you and your partner. I know it’s hard, but you must know how to set boundaries and put what you want first. It is not selfish to want everything about your wedding to be catered to who you are as a person and not what your mom or great aunt wants. These four tips can help you cultivate a plan to have a better chance of relaxing and enjoying the process of planning your wedding! Remember, your peace should be your number one priority.

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