Links and Resources We Support


Our FREE PDF - 5 Ways to Attract LGBT Clients and Build a Thriving Business You Love

14Stories.com:  our wedding production website for same-sex couples, includes a blog with wedding planning tips

Alan Berg:  inspirational coach and consultant on marketing and website content

Andy Ebon:  marketing education for wedding professionals

Celebrant Foundation and Institute: a network of LGBTQ-friendly wedding officiants trained about world life rituals, including same-sex wedding traditions

Vickery & Co: the industry's best business/life coach

Hayden's List: a review site for the LGBTQ community and its supporters.The Business of Being Creative:  expert advice from business consultant Sean Low

Engaging Concepts: wedding experts Rebecca Grinnals and Kathryn Arce, producers of the Engage! conferences 

EquallyWed.com: a online wedding magazine for same-sex couples

GayWeddings.com: the first and pioneering gay wedding directory, resource guide and boutique

Good Travel Advisors: a certfication course for travel advisors on advising travelers on volunteer service trips 

Human Rights Campaign: maps of state laws as they affect same-sex couples

The Gay Wedding Guide in the UK: wedding planning resources for couples getting married in the UK

The Bridal Society: training and certification for all levels of wedding planners; offers special $100 course discount to friends of the Gay Wedding Institute 

Love Wins: an LGBT wedding magazine currently in Texas and moving beyond 

The National Gay and Lesbian Task Force:  reports and research on issues affecting the LGBT community 

The New York Times Same-Sex Marriage Page:  up to date news articles on same-sex marriage

Pridezillas: an online directory of gay-friendly wedding vendors, searchable by state, city, and business category.

Sage Wedding Pros: expertise on business plans, human resources and more for wedding and event professionals

The Williams Institute at UCLA:  research and data on same-sex marriage 

Splendid Insights: unbiased wedding and lifestyle industry research from expert Liene Stevens

Book More Brides: wedding sales tips from Jeff and Stephanie Padovani