{"id":84061,"date":"2021-10-04T10:14:38","date_gmt":"2021-10-04T14:14:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.eventsource.ca\/blog\/?p=84061"},"modified":"2021-10-13T20:50:34","modified_gmt":"2021-10-14T00:50:34","slug":"the-ultimate-lgbtq2s-wedding-planning-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.eventsource.ca\/blog\/the-ultimate-lgbtq2s-wedding-planning-guide","title":{"rendered":"The Ultimate LGBTQ2+S Wedding Planning Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In many ways, planning an LGBTQ2+S wedding is exactly the same as any other wedding. There&#8217;s so much love and excitement surrounding any and every couple. Ideally, the wedding should be one that fits the uniqueness of the couple and their special bond. However, sometimes there are some finer points that can be quite different for LGBTQ2S+ couples than for heterosexual couples. Here are some things to keep in mind.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_88 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\r\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\r\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\r\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\r\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eventsource.ca\/blog\/how-to-choose-wedding-transportation\/#The_proposal\" >The proposal<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eventsource.ca\/blog\/how-to-choose-wedding-transportation\/#Dont_assume_that_only_one_needs_to_wear_an_engagement_ring\" >Don&#8217;t assume that only one needs to wear an engagement ring<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eventsource.ca\/blog\/how-to-choose-wedding-transportation\/#Make_sure_your_venue_is_LGBTQ2S-friendly\" >Make sure your venue is LGBTQ2+S-friendly<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eventsource.ca\/blog\/how-to-choose-wedding-transportation\/#Dont_think_you_cant_have_a_religious_officiant\" >Don&#8217;t think you can&#8217;t have a religious officiant<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eventsource.ca\/blog\/how-to-choose-wedding-transportation\/#You_can_wear_whatever_feels_right_to_you\" >You can wear whatever feels right to you<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eventsource.ca\/blog\/how-to-choose-wedding-transportation\/#The_procession\" >The procession<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eventsource.ca\/blog\/how-to-choose-wedding-transportation\/#Your_wedding_party_can_be_mixed_genders\" >Your wedding party can be mixed genders<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eventsource.ca\/blog\/how-to-choose-wedding-transportation\/#Choose_gender-neutral_and_LGBTQ2S-friendly_readings_for_your_same-sex_wedding_ceremony_if_it_works\" >Choose gender-neutral and LGBTQ2+S-friendly readings for your same-sex wedding ceremony (if it works)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_proposal\"><\/span>The proposal<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Generally, there isn&#8217;t really a rule as to who can or should propose to whom. Maybe you and your partner have already discussed getting engaged, including who might be getting down on one knee. Maybe you&#8217;ve even decided on mutually proposing to each other. But if not, the person who pops the question can basically be the one who decides it&#8217;s time to get hitched. There are no hard or steadfast rules here. Follow your heart and do what feels right for both of you.<\/p>\n<div class=\"post-images\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventsource.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/in-lieu-in-view-photography-MUCQZE74NME-unsplash-1.jpg\"class=\"link-image link-image_wide\" rel=\"gallery\"class=\"link-image link-image_wide\" rel=\"gallery\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"full-size-image alignnone wp-image-84513 size-full\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCA5OTAgNjYwIiB3aWR0aD0iOTkwIiBoZWlnaHQ9IjY2MCIgZGF0YS11PSJodHRwcyUzQSUyRiUyRnd3dy5ldmVudHNvdXJjZS5jYSUyRmJsb2clMkZ3cC1jb250ZW50JTJGdXBsb2FkcyUyRjIwMjElMkYwOSUyRmluLWxpZXUtaW4tdmlldy1waG90b2dyYXBoeS1NVUNRWkU3NE5NRS11bnNwbGFzaC0xLmpwZyIgZGF0YS13PSI5OTAiIGRhdGEtaD0iNjYwIiBkYXRhLWJpcD0iIj48L3N2Zz4=\" data-spai=\"1\" alt=\"The Ultimate Same-Sex Wedding Planning Guide\" width=\"990\" height=\"660\"  \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p><h3 class=\"related-posts-title toc_show\">You May Also Be Interested In<\/h3><ul class=\"display-posts-listing\"><li class=\"listing-item\"><a class=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eventsource.ca\/blog\/toronto-wedding-trends-personalized-weddings-2026\"><img width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCA0MjUgNDI1IiB3aWR0aD0iNDI1IiBoZWlnaHQ9IjQyNSIgZGF0YS11PSJodHRwcyUzQSUyRiUyRnd3dy5ldmVudHNvdXJjZS5jYSUyRmJsb2clMkZ3cC1jb250ZW50JTJGdXBsb2FkcyUyRjIwMjYlMkYwOSUyRkhvdy1Ub3JvbnRvLUNvdXBsZXMtQXJlLVBlcnNvbmFsaXppbmctVGhlaXItV2VkZGluZ3MtaW4tMjAyNi0xLTQyNXg0MjUuanBnIiBkYXRhLXc9IjQyNSIgZGF0YS1oPSI0MjUiIGRhdGEtYmlwPSIiPjwvc3ZnPg==\" data-spai=\"1\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"How Toronto Couples Are Personalizing Their Weddings in 2026\" srcset=\" \" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 768px) 642px, (min-width: 576px) 510px, calc(100vw - 30px)\" decoding=\"async\" \/><\/a> <a class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eventsource.ca\/blog\/toronto-wedding-trends-personalized-weddings-2026\">How Toronto Couples Are Personalizing Their Weddings in 2026<\/a><\/li><li class=\"listing-item\"><a class=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eventsource.ca\/blog\/thanking-wedding-guests\"><img width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCA0MjUgNDI1IiB3aWR0aD0iNDI1IiBoZWlnaHQ9IjQyNSIgZGF0YS11PSJodHRwcyUzQSUyRiUyRnd3dy5ldmVudHNvdXJjZS5jYSUyRmJsb2clMkZ3cC1jb250ZW50JTJGdXBsb2FkcyUyRjIwMjYlMkYwOSUyRlVuaXF1ZS1XYXlzLXRvLVRoYW5rLVlvdXItV2VkZGluZy1HdWVzdHMtVGlwcy1Ucmlja3MtNDI1eDQyNS5qcGciIGRhdGEtdz0iNDI1IiBkYXRhLWg9IjQyNSIgZGF0YS1iaXA9IiI+PC9zdmc+\" data-spai=\"1\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Unique Ways to Thank Your Wedding Guests Tips &amp; Tricks\" srcset=\" \" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 768px) 642px, (min-width: 576px) 510px, calc(100vw - 30px)\" decoding=\"async\" \/><\/a> <a class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eventsource.ca\/blog\/thanking-wedding-guests\">Unique Ways to Thank Your Wedding Guests<\/a><\/li><li class=\"listing-item\"><a class=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eventsource.ca\/blog\/how-to-choose-wedding-transportation\"><img width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCA0MjUgNDI1IiB3aWR0aD0iNDI1IiBoZWlnaHQ9IjQyNSIgZGF0YS11PSJodHRwcyUzQSUyRiUyRnd3dy5ldmVudHNvdXJjZS5jYSUyRmJsb2clMkZ3cC1jb250ZW50JTJGdXBsb2FkcyUyRjIwMjYlMkYwOCUyRkhvdy10by1DaG9vc2UtdGhlLUJlc3QtUmlkZS1mb3ItWW91ci1XZWRkaW5nLWluLVRvcm9udG8tVGlwcy1Ucmlja3MtNDI1eDQyNS5qcGciIGRhdGEtdz0iNDI1IiBkYXRhLWg9IjQyNSIgZGF0YS1iaXA9IiI+PC9zdmc+\" data-spai=\"1\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"How to Choose the Best Ride for Your Wedding in Toronto Tips &amp; Tricks\" srcset=\" \" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 768px) 642px, (min-width: 576px) 510px, calc(100vw - 30px)\" decoding=\"async\" \/><\/a> <a class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eventsource.ca\/blog\/how-to-choose-wedding-transportation\">How to Choose Your Wedding Transportation<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dont_assume_that_only_one_needs_to_wear_an_engagement_ring\"><\/span>Don&#8217;t assume that only one needs to wear an engagement ring<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Again, this is a choice that will be different for every relationship. If you and your partner think only one of you should wear an engagement, that&#8217;s great. If both of you want to wear an engagement ring, that&#8217;s great too. All bets are off here. Choose to wear a ring together or wear different ones. Whatever works for both of you is key.<\/p>\n<div class=\"post-images\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventsource.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/sofia-hernandez-3k8dch8zmqk-unsplash.jpg\"class=\"link-image link-image_wide\" rel=\"gallery\"class=\"link-image link-image_wide\" rel=\"gallery\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"full-size-image alignnone wp-image-84514 size-full\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCA5OTAgNjYwIiB3aWR0aD0iOTkwIiBoZWlnaHQ9IjY2MCIgZGF0YS11PSJodHRwcyUzQSUyRiUyRnd3dy5ldmVudHNvdXJjZS5jYSUyRmJsb2clMkZ3cC1jb250ZW50JTJGdXBsb2FkcyUyRjIwMjElMkYwOSUyRnNvZmlhLWhlcm5hbmRlei0zazhkY2g4em1xay11bnNwbGFzaC5qcGciIGRhdGEtdz0iOTkwIiBkYXRhLWg9IjY2MCIgZGF0YS1iaXA9IiI+PC9zdmc+\" data-spai=\"1\" alt=\"The Ultimate Same-Sex Wedding Planning Guide\" width=\"990\" height=\"660\"  \/><\/a><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Make_sure_your_venue_is_LGBTQ2S-friendly\"><\/span>Make sure your venue is LGBTQ2+S-friendly<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This might be obvious but it&#8217;s important to be aware that some places might not be as welcoming as you would like &#8212; and you want to steer clear of these places. Your marriage deserves to be celebrated in a place that is more than happy to showcase and support your love. Now that same-sex weddings are more common, there are a number of reviews available for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventsource.ca\/venues\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">venues<\/a> from LGBTQ2+S couples that are worth checking out. Be sure you vet your venues before requesting more information to be sure they will positively accommodate your wedding.<\/p>\n<div class=\"post-images\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventsource.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/thomas-william-K8V2NDNJDYo-unsplash.jpg\"class=\"link-image link-image_wide\" rel=\"gallery\"class=\"link-image link-image_wide\" rel=\"gallery\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"full-size-image alignnone wp-image-84518 size-full\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCA5OTAgNjYwIiB3aWR0aD0iOTkwIiBoZWlnaHQ9IjY2MCIgZGF0YS11PSJodHRwcyUzQSUyRiUyRnd3dy5ldmVudHNvdXJjZS5jYSUyRmJsb2clMkZ3cC1jb250ZW50JTJGdXBsb2FkcyUyRjIwMjElMkYwOSUyRnRob21hcy13aWxsaWFtLUs4VjJORE5KRFlvLXVuc3BsYXNoLmpwZyIgZGF0YS13PSI5OTAiIGRhdGEtaD0iNjYwIiBkYXRhLWJpcD0iIj48L3N2Zz4=\" data-spai=\"1\" alt=\"The Ultimate Same-Sex Wedding Planning Guide\" width=\"990\" height=\"660\"  \/><\/a><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dont_think_you_cant_have_a_religious_officiant\"><\/span>Don&#8217;t think you can&#8217;t have a religious officiant<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While it&#8217;s true that some religions don&#8217;t embrace same-sex marriages, if getting married by a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventsource.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/sofia-hernandez-plYDwH5DVNg-unsplash.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">religious officiant<\/a> is important to your partner or both of you, don&#8217;t be discouraged. It might require some research and digging, but there are a number of ministers, rabbis, or priests who will be happy to marry you.<\/p>\n<div class=\"post-images\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventsource.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/sofia-hernandez-plYDwH5DVNg-unsplash.jpg\"class=\"link-image link-image_wide\" rel=\"gallery\"class=\"link-image link-image_wide\" rel=\"gallery\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"full-size-image alignnone wp-image-84516 size-full\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCA5OTAgNjYwIiB3aWR0aD0iOTkwIiBoZWlnaHQ9IjY2MCIgZGF0YS11PSJodHRwcyUzQSUyRiUyRnd3dy5ldmVudHNvdXJjZS5jYSUyRmJsb2clMkZ3cC1jb250ZW50JTJGdXBsb2FkcyUyRjIwMjElMkYwOSUyRnNvZmlhLWhlcm5hbmRlei1wbFlEd0g1RFZOZy11bnNwbGFzaC5qcGciIGRhdGEtdz0iOTkwIiBkYXRhLWg9IjY2MCIgZGF0YS1iaXA9IiI+PC9zdmc+\" data-spai=\"1\" alt=\"The Ultimate Same-Sex Wedding Planning Guide\" width=\"990\" height=\"660\"  \/><\/a><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"You_can_wear_whatever_feels_right_to_you\"><\/span>You can wear whatever feels right to you<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re both wearing a tux or there are two brides each wearing a wedding dress, or neither, it&#8217;s imperative that you wear what feels right to you. Don&#8217;t think you&#8217;re obligated to wear any of the traditional wedding wardrobe pieces if it doesn&#8217;t feel right to you. Whatever makes you feel beautiful is the most important.<\/p>\n<div class=\"post-images\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventsource.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/scott-webb-pcbuJpqHUak-unsplash.jpg\"class=\"link-image link-image_wide\" rel=\"gallery\"class=\"link-image link-image_wide\" rel=\"gallery\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"full-size-image alignnone wp-image-84519 size-full\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCA5OTAgNjYwIiB3aWR0aD0iOTkwIiBoZWlnaHQ9IjY2MCIgZGF0YS11PSJodHRwcyUzQSUyRiUyRnd3dy5ldmVudHNvdXJjZS5jYSUyRmJsb2clMkZ3cC1jb250ZW50JTJGdXBsb2FkcyUyRjIwMjElMkYwOSUyRnNjb3R0LXdlYmItcGNidUpwcUhVYWstdW5zcGxhc2guanBnIiBkYXRhLXc9Ijk5MCIgZGF0YS1oPSI2NjAiIGRhdGEtYmlwPSIiPjwvc3ZnPg==\" data-spai=\"1\" alt=\"The Ultimate Same-Sex Wedding Planning Guide\" width=\"990\" height=\"660\"  \/><\/a><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_procession\"><\/span>The procession<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This comes down to preference as there might not be a &#8220;bride&#8221; or maybe there are two brides and no groom. Maybe both brides will walk down the aisle together. Maybe the grooms will enter from opposite ends of the room and meet in the middle. There is no wrong or right way to do this. It comes down to what will make you both feel special.<\/p>\n<div class=\"post-images\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventsource.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/alvin-mahmudov-qJnsHa8DWyY-unsplash.jpg\"class=\"link-image link-image_wide\" rel=\"gallery\"class=\"link-image link-image_wide\" rel=\"gallery\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"full-size-image alignnone wp-image-84521 size-full\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCA5OTAgNjYwIiB3aWR0aD0iOTkwIiBoZWlnaHQ9IjY2MCIgZGF0YS11PSJodHRwcyUzQSUyRiUyRnd3dy5ldmVudHNvdXJjZS5jYSUyRmJsb2clMkZ3cC1jb250ZW50JTJGdXBsb2FkcyUyRjIwMjElMkYwOSUyRmFsdmluLW1haG11ZG92LXFKbnNIYThEV3lZLXVuc3BsYXNoLmpwZyIgZGF0YS13PSI5OTAiIGRhdGEtaD0iNjYwIiBkYXRhLWJpcD0iIj48L3N2Zz4=\" data-spai=\"1\" alt=\"The Ultimate Same-Sex Wedding Planning Guide\" width=\"990\" height=\"660\"  \/><\/a><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Your_wedding_party_can_be_mixed_genders\"><\/span>Your wedding party can be mixed genders<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You don&#8217;t need to divide your wedding party by gender. In fact, same-sex weddings are more likely to mix and match their wedding parties including men and women. Choose the people who support you and your relationship the most.<\/p>\n<div class=\"post-images\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventsource.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/thomas-william-K8V2NDNJDYo-unsplash-1.jpg\"class=\"link-image link-image_wide\" rel=\"gallery\"class=\"link-image link-image_wide\" rel=\"gallery\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"full-size-image alignnone wp-image-84520 size-full\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCA5OTAgNjYwIiB3aWR0aD0iOTkwIiBoZWlnaHQ9IjY2MCIgZGF0YS11PSJodHRwcyUzQSUyRiUyRnd3dy5ldmVudHNvdXJjZS5jYSUyRmJsb2clMkZ3cC1jb250ZW50JTJGdXBsb2FkcyUyRjIwMjElMkYwOSUyRnRob21hcy13aWxsaWFtLUs4VjJORE5KRFlvLXVuc3BsYXNoLTEuanBnIiBkYXRhLXc9Ijk5MCIgZGF0YS1oPSI2NjAiIGRhdGEtYmlwPSIiPjwvc3ZnPg==\" data-spai=\"1\" alt=\"The Ultimate Same-Sex Wedding Planning Guide\" width=\"990\" height=\"660\"  \/><\/a><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Choose_gender-neutral_and_LGBTQ2S-friendly_readings_for_your_same-sex_wedding_ceremony_if_it_works\"><\/span>Choose gender-neutral and LGBTQ2+S-friendly readings for your same-sex wedding ceremony (if it works)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Special ceremony readings can be tricky as a lot of traditional lyrics and poems don&#8217;t use pronouns or other gendered languages that won&#8217;t fit your ceremony.<\/strong> This is why it&#8217;s really important to find LGBTQ2+S-specific readings that will personalize your ceremony without you having to compromise and use something that just doesn&#8217;t work. You might also want to vet any material that your guests may read to ensure it fits your specific relationship. 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