Wedding gay

Many have been asking lately, “Should a Christian attend a gay wedding?” The biblical answer is extremely nuanced and highly complex: Never, no, not under any circumstances. In the eyes of God and according to His Word, any such pseudo-wedding is an abominable, blasphemous profaning of marriage and a pagan celebration of the sodomy that destroys lives, ruins society, makes a mockery of Christ, and merits eternal punishment (Gen 1–2; 19; Lev 18; Rom 1:18–32; 1 Cor 6:9–10; 1 Tim 1:10; Eph 5:22–33). 

None can dodge this as merely some “American fundamentalist” issue. Last Sunday in our church in Johannesburg, I asked for a show of hands from those who have been invited to attend an LGBTQ-affirming wedding or event of some kind, and easily half of our congregation raised their hands—some 100+ people. As Carl Trueman said, “You may not be interested in the sexual revolution; but the sexual revolution is very interested in you.”

As our local association of churches, Sola5, declares in Core Value #5 on Marriage and Sexuality:

God created mankind male and female, and ordained marriage as a life-long unio

Destination weddings are matchless for same-sex couples. For starters, they let you proceed where you can celebrate in tranquility and love. To heck with your hometown if it doesn’t recognize or accept same-sex marriage. Plus, there’s less emphasis on maintaining traditions when you take the wedding party to a new locale. Destination weddings give you greater freedom to decide what the ceremony involves and who to request, which might be exactly what you’re looking for.

Planning a destination wedding, regardless of who the couple is, has some extra complexities compared to a hometown ceremony. Attach to the list of requirements the need for your location to also be LGBTQ-friendly, and you have even more factors to consider. That’s why we’ve compiled our best advice for how to scheme a gay-friendly destination wedding. And we're sharing a scant of our favorite destinations for saying “I do” and celebrating your honeymoon.

How to Plan a Same-Sex Destination Wedding

1. Go where it’s legal.

Some same-sex couples decide to host their ceremony at the destination of their dreams but do the paperwork in their hometown. Others do both at the matching time in th

Host the Ultimate Celebration with These Creative Gay Wedding Ideas

You’ve made the decision to get married and now it’s time for the fun part — planning the most fantastic gay wedding! It’s the flawless moment to honor your adore for each other, celebrate marriage equality, and throw an remarkable celebration for your loved ones. 

Fortunately, these gay wedding ideas will help jumpstart the process. Whether it’s choosing a quirky venue or creating your own wedding rituals, these ideas run the gamut from traditionally inspired to wonderfully obscure. 

14 Creative Ideas for Your Gay Wedding Celebration

Design: Ashley Ottinger

For some same-sex couples, their wedding day is an opportunity to make a big utterance and celebrate all things marriage equality. For others, it’s a quiet moment of love and reflection. Whether you’re planning a bold celebration or an understated ceremony, use these wedding ideas to help you plan the kind of event you’ve always dreamed about. 

1. Select a Wedding Theme

Choosing a wedding theme is the first step in tying together the entire event. Whether or not you’re working with a wedding planner, come u

Planning your special time is exciting. You’re thinking about what will make it unforgettable. Who walks down the passage is a massive choice, especially when considering LGBTQ+ wedding traditions. You can pick an entrance that shows your love and style.

Maybe you dream of a beach wedding in Florida or Georgia. Or maybe a small gathering with friends and family. Your wedding should show your love and promise . Queer wedding customs can add a unique touch to your ceremony.

Recently, queer couples have changed the traditional wedding walk. They involve bridesmen and groomsmaids and celebrate their uniqueness. Half of LGBTQ+ couples own one partner stroll first. Another third walk together but separately.

Thinking about your loved ones is important. You might want both parents to walk you down. Or a unique entrance that shows your way and relationship.

Key Takeaways

• You have the release to create a non-traditional wedding processional that reflects your unique relationship and style.
• 50% of Queer couples choose to have one significant other walk down the aisle first, while 33.3% walk down the aisle separately but at the same time.
• 83.3% of couples involve both parents in the process