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Interview with RWN Founder about the Milwaukee LGBTQ+ Wedding Expo
Securing Your Future: Estate Planning for LGBTQ+ Couples
And there's good news, Feb 2026
Exciting SCOTUS update, November 10 2025
Why Marriage Equality might NOT be overturned...
A call to remember the effectiveness of Grassroots efforts
Great article courtesy LGBTQ Nation - early July 2025

June 26, 2025
Informative Legal Webinar in July 2025 - FREE
The status of our marriage rights, March 31 2025
A Vote for Your Wedding
Hurricane Helene, Fall 2024
Democracy at stake, 4th of July 2024
Taking Inspiration from Ken Burns, Pride 2024
A Blessing from the Pope this Holiday Season, December 2023
And Yes, It Still Matters... -Early November, 2023
The New House Speaker... Late October 2023
October 2023 - New NHL Directive Specifically anti-LGBTQ+
Hopeful News for LGBTQ+ Veterans, September 2023
June 30, 2023 - Re: SCOTUS Decision
Couples & LGBTQ+ friendly Wedding Professionals Motivated to Take Substantive Action in Response to Today...
VP Harris Visits Stonewall - June 2023
Vice President Kamala Harris made a surprise appearance at New York City’s historic Stonewall Inn this past Monday to commemorate LGBTQ+ Pride Month. Harris’ appearance marked the fir...
True Christian Values this Holiday Season, Dec. 2022
The Respect for Marriage Act, late November 2022
Respect for Marriage Act - November 16 2022
A Fun Way to Take A Break during Wedding Planning!
Press Release from HRC July 18 2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 18, 2022
Delphine Luneau | delphine.luneau@hrc.org | 202-573-6006
Human Rights Campaign Urges Federal Lawmakers to Pass Bipartisan Respect for Marriage Act
Legislation ...
Press Release from HRC, July 6 2022
Ongoing Challenges... Ongoing Opportunities... The Summer of 2022
It was Albert Einstein who said, “In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity."
Well, Albert, we are certainly in the middle of rather tumultuous difficulty!!
Roe v. Wade has been overturned, there hav...
On the past 22 years...
27 Simple Wedding Reception Decor Ideas
Planning a wedding isn’t easy, to say the least. Between picking a venue, dealing with the caterer, and trying to impress your guests anything that helps simplify the planning process can make life ju...
Fun Decorative Accent for Your Reception
There are so many exciting choices for your Wedding & Reception decorative accents!! How do you possibly choose?? Are you sticking with themed accents... or accents by color? Or just going with what s..."Spam Blockers are No Joke!"
To My Valentine... Inspiration for the Sweet Holiday

Positive Endorsement for LGBTQ Families from The Washington Post
Sharing Their Story To Help Other Couples' Planning Go Smoother
It's hard to believe, but situations like this do happen even now, in 2019... THANK YOU, Aaron and Jeff, for sharing your experience to help let other couples (and business professionals... and voter...Happy 2019!
Growing Your Family? Check out this wonderful resource for LGBTQ couples, and singles too!
Tips for Choosing the Right Caterer for Your Celebration!
Kick Off Pride in Atlanta on October 12th!
Don't miss the Live Your Life Production's Atlanta Pride Jump-off Party on Friday October 12, 2018 at the Morrow Conference and Event Center. Party from 10pm-3am as you kick off Pride Weekend with fr...Happy Father's Day 2018!
Are you kidding...??
Vintage LGBTQ Photos courtesy LGBTQ Nation
You'll ooh and ahh over these touching and adorable vintage pics, courtesy of LGBTQ Nation!
Wine for a Cause
In 2007, eight young entrepreneurs founded ONEHOPE Wine, and sold 168 cases of their product, with homemade labels, out of the trunks of their cars. Their vision was to sell amazing wine and donate a...S-TOWN, Subthemes of Homosexual Life in Rural America
Here we go again, North Carolina??
Kudos to People Magazine & Jackie Evancho for Standing Up for Trans Rights!
Grand Prize Winners at our Chicago LGBTQ Wedding Expo!
We are so excited to announce the winners of our Grand Prize Raffle Giveaway at the recent Chicago LGBT Wedding Expo: John & Eduardo!! Way to go, Disney Studios!!
Valentines Cards!
Found this fun lesbian-friendly card and wanted to share! More choices available on their website... Kudos, Love Pop!How Cool Is This?? Gotham decked out with Pride!
It's official: Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy are a couple!Article by Marissa Higgins, DailyDot.com
Another Awesome Parent!
Looking Ahead to 2017
2016 was a tumultuous year. It brought us a divisive election, an unthinkable massacre in a Florida nightclub, an absurd bathroom bill in the state of North Carolina, an unfilled seat on the US Supre...Pro-active Wedding Pros Supporting LGBT Equality!
Image courtesy Marian HaleGiven the nervousness LGBTQ couples are feeling in response to the outcome of the Presidential election here in the USA, many of the wedding professionals who are members of ...Trump: It Begins...
A Colorful Open Adoption Story...
Marianne & Cindy, the founders of RainbowWeddingNetwork.com, adopted their daughter ten years ago, and are now in the process of adopting once again through open adoption. Marianne recently posted th...We Can Heal... An op-ed that applies to all minorities, including the LGBT community
And yet another reason why we love Joe Biden...
Path2Parenthood Resource for Trans- Men and Women Interested in Growing Their Family
Here at RainbowWeddingNetwork.com, we are proud to partner with the team at Path2Parenthood.org. This wonderful organization supports the LGBTQ community by offering insightful, respectful informatio...Stat/s on Same Gender Marriage since SCOTUS
South Carolina Elementary School Comes Through
Cheers, Prince William
Kudos to Prince William and Prince Harry as well - they have become thoughtful, active and involved young men, as their mother hoped they would be. Well done, Royals!Summer Wedding Ideas
Transgender actress and activist Shakina Nayfack brings comedy to N.C. in response to the HB2 "Bathroom Law"
With the recent passage of North Carolina’s HB2 Law, aka “The Bathroom Law,” and its message of exclusion, high-profile corporations and celebrities have spoken out, canceled events or threatened sanc...Oriented, the Film
ORIENTED follows the lives of three gay Palestinian friends as they confront their national and sexual ide...
People Exclusive: The Transgender Man Who Fought in the Civil War - The Amazing Life of Albert Cashier
Ideas and Inspiration for Wedding Do-It-Yourselfers
For some the idea of tackling any aspect of your wedding to do list without the aid of a professional is a daunting and often scary task. For others taking on aspects such as wedding décor and favor...Ongoing Support for Prom!
In continued support of the Lousiana senior who was refused to attend her prom in a tuxedo last Spring, SharpeSuiting and NikKacy have launched the The Love Fellowship awarding one deserving LGBTQ sen...Keepsake Gift Idea Honors SCOTUS Decision
Lovely keepsake hardcover to commemorate this year's SCOTUS decision! A great gift idea for the upcoming holiday season, perfect for your favorite happy couple, and equality advocates as well.New Podcasts from the Team of RainbowWeddingNetwork!
Wake County, NC Expands its Anti-Discrimination Policy
On Monday, September 21, 2015, the Wake County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to add sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression to its anti-discrimination policy.Rainbow Wedding Network Preferred Jeweler Becomes The First Certified Fairtrade Gold Jeweler in the United States
Over the years, Marc Choyt with Reflective Images Jewelry has been an active member of www.RainbowWeddingNetwork.com. He's offered his jewelry expertise through various articles on our website, and h...Ping Pong with Civil Rights?
The Experience of Equality...
Q&A: What’s at stake in Supreme Court gay marriage case
North Carolina Legislature Override... Oops, now we slide back again!
Romantic Proposal in Colorado!
Congrats to Braeden & Ryan, on their recent engagement! Enjoy their heartfelt proposal via the link below!Chicago Review Press releasing latest edition of 'Harold & Maude'
Remember the film?? 'Harold and Maude' is the companion novel to the 1971 American dark romantic comedy and cult favorite of the same name. Colin Higgins wrote the novel shortly after the release of ...Quickie article about trends in LGBT marriage stat/s
OpEd by filmmaker Yoruba Richen...
A Fun Timeline of Marriage Rights in America
Slideshow from Baltimore LGBT Wedding Expo
Not actually too bad in terms of Mike Huckabee...
Statistics Make a Difference
Modern Brides & Modern Grooms
MTV Casting Call
Spotlight: Michelle Lee Entertainment, Philly PA!
Our good friend DJ Shelly, with Michelle Lee Entertainment, is spotlighted in this rockin' article from PGN! Check it out for great tips on choosing your own wedding deejay... and for info about disc...Lesbian Veteran Will be Buried with Her Late Wife in Idaho Cemetery
"Love is Strange"
Critics Consensus: Held aloft by remarkable performances from John Lithgow and Alfred Molina, Love Is Strange serves as a graceful tribute to the beauty of commitment in the face of adversity.Rhode Island Mayoral Candidate Brett Smiley
Worth the quick 15 seconds to watch this infomercial about the mayoral candidate in RI. And yes, he's family!Discrimination Inflicts Harm, Not Our Marriages... Letter to Attorney Genl Bondi
The LBGTTIQQ2SA Community... ?
Testimonial from a recent exhibitor
Uplifting Article from Miami Herald - CHANGE IS POSSIBLE!
What to Expect at our LGBT Wedding Expos...
Touching Engagement Proposal!
Coming Out Stories
Guest Blog: "Same-sex Marriage" by Rev. Jan Carter
June 26th, 2013
Inspiration from a Republican
Behind the Candleabra
Excerpt, "My Dangerous Commute"
Comment from Jeremy Irons
Insightful Article as we approach the Supreme Court ruling...
Parents Advocate for Transgender Child
Media Coverage
Motions Forward Include Immigration Rights!
A Moment for History
Thanks for letting me vent...
Fresh Article about Marriage in Maine
New Mystery Novel includes sub-plot about Marriage Rights Issues
For several years, I've had the pleasure of working with author/writer Susan Hart Hellman. She is based in California, and has contributed her talents through many wonderful articles for us here at R...Gratitude this Season
Exciting New Feature on RWN!
Vote, Vote, Vote
Hurricane Sandy
New Book about Gay Dads!
Gay & Lesbian Greeting Cards
What's Ahead for Prop 8
Exciting News from France!
Where is Proposition 8 Taking Us??
Longtime Supporter of the LGBT Community
Taking Action
Was Jesus Gay??
Fast-paced novel puts forth the premise that Jesus may have been gay, and sets the new evidence in a gripping tale that follows two archaeologists who uncover telling parchment fragments, 2000 years o...




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