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