Why Queer Weddings Matter

Writing this, I feel that familiar mix of excitement and vulnerability that comes from sharing my heart. I’m a lesbian and a wedding planner, and I’ve been lucky enough to help couples from all across the LGBTQ+ community celebrate their love—whether it’s two brides, two grooms, non-binary partners, or anyone who’s found their person. Every time I get to witness chosen family, joyful tears, and unapologetic queer love, I’m reminded: visibility and celebration matter deeply—for our couples, our community, and for me.

Love, Pride, and Representation: More Than a Celebration

When two people stand up to declare their love—whether two brides, two grooms, or proudly anywhere in-between—they’re not just celebrating themselves. They send a message to families, communities, and future generations: our stories matter, and queer love belongs here, in the open. Visible weddings change hearts—even in small towns or quiet backyards.

Canada’s Trailblazing Journey

Our country has always had a vibrant LGBTQ+ community, and it’s heartening to know that nearly 78% of Canadians now support marriage equality. With more than 35,000 same-sex couples married and countless queer love stories blossoming in every corner, every ceremony is a small act of joyful resistance—every “I do” is a step forward for all of us.

What Makes a Queer Wedding Matter?

• Visibility: Queer weddings remind us that love deserves celebration—and that representation is hope.
• Hope: Every joyful queer ceremony tells the next generation their stories count—and their dreams are valid.
• Reinvention: We create our own rituals, mix traditions, invite chosen family into wedding parties, and write vows that sound just like us.
• Pride: Pride means confetti, color bursts, happy tears, and real, loud welcome.

It’s About Safe Spaces & Real Connection

I’ve watched parents transform at a daughter’s ceremony, seen communities dance into deeper understanding, and been moved as queer couples are supported not in whispers but in proud, joyful shouts.

“The best part about planning queer weddings? It’s helping write history by making space for pure, honest love.”

The Ripple Effect—Why Each Wedding is Activism

• Queer weddings prompt workplaces and communities to open up, rethink, and include—one celebration at a time.
• Every wedding I’ve planned inspired someone in the crowd to be braver, kinder, or more authentically themselves.

A Promise from Your Planner

My goal? Planning a day where every guest knows they’re safe, seen, and celebrated. For me, inclusivity isn’t just a tagline—it’s in every pronoun, every bit of color, every call to a nervous parent, and every happy tear as “Mrs. and Mrs.” or “Mx. & Mx.” signs are unveiled.

If reading this reminds you that you deserve a celebration built around your love and identity, I’d love to help you bring that vision to life. Whether you want ideas, support, or just someone to listen, you can always reach me by email, through my contact form, on Instagram, or at Facebook. I’m here for every story, every question, every dream. Let’s make the next entry in The Planner’s Journal Queer Wedding Series one step closer to celebrating you.