“Whoohooo! I am so excited and proud to be LGBTQ+ certified. I have always felt inclusive but may not have presented myself or my brand that way fully. I am excited to implement these changes. I think everyone should take this course and it should start in schools!”

Melissa Brown, planner

“Equally Wed is such a game changer in the world of same-sex weddings. [...] Kirsten Palladino is one of the world’s most notable experts on LGBTQ+ weddings. […] We wholly respect the way that she believes in visibility, acceptance, and equality as we do, but also how she is relentless in fighting for it. Ultimately Kirsten isn’t afraid to stand strong and use her voice, and now with Equally Wed, her voice and unique expertise is readily available to ensure that every LGBTQ+ person has the resources to plan the wedding of their dreams.”

Lance Bass and Michael Turchin

“I have loved Equally Wed ever since I first got into the wedding space. The two words that describe Kirsten and Maria are tireless and dedicated. The EW Pro program was borne out of their commitment to promoting a more inclusive wedding world, a world in which the LGBTQ+ community feel seen, heard and affirmed. As someone who loves the community but is not part of it, I jumped at the chance to learn how best to serve my LGBTQ+ clients and potential clients. The EWP program includes everything you want to know about servicing LGBTQ+ weddings, but were afraid to ask! ”

Zoe Larkin, Zoe Larkin Photography

“Equally Wed has been such an incredible resource for my business and my life. It is important to me that my work always be inclusive and supportive, and Equally Wed has helped me maintain that level of care and awareness for my LGBTQ clients. It matters to me that clients know when they come to me they will be respected and treated fairly and being included as an Equally Wed vendor comes with a seal of approval that is unlike anything else out there. Being an Equally Wed vendor has brought me numerous, wonderful clients and has given me an incredible, targeted amount of exposure to the LGBTQ community. It is unique and absolutely the best resource out there for anyone who wants to work supportively with the LGBTQ community and become a better human being at the same time.”

Angie McCaffrey, Entwined Studio

“As a member of the LGBTQ+ community myself, I thought I knew it all. Was I wrong! We have to grow and evolve with everything else, and having Equally Wed and Kirsten’s book available to learn new things about my own community has helped my approach to using more inclusive language. I highly recommend opening yourself up to learning more about this!‌”

Carla Ten Eyck, Carla Ten Eyck Photography