Planning a same-sex wedding in 2023 continues to be a source of discrimination for many couples. The challenge of finding LGBT friendly photographers, venues, and other vendors continues to be an issue. Unfortunately many individuals fail to see the need for equity now more than ever in the wedding industry. What is equity? Equity is the quality of being fair and impartial. This simple term seems to be so far from a reality for many same-sex couples trying to plan their wedding in 2023-2024.
Data from the 2018 LGBTQ wedding survey shows that 74% of LGBTQ couples are paying for weddings entirely themselves. 56% of LGBTQ have the emotional support of at least one set of parents. While planning for such a significant day in their lives, it’s imperative that these couples find wedding vendors that can provide great service without judgement.