Same-sex household couples living together are married.
Same-sex household couples are interracial, compared to only 18% of opposite-sex households.
One in five, Generation Z identifies as LGBTQIA+. That is all most double that of the Millennial generation.
The District of Columbia has the highest percentage of same-sex couple households of any state.
Same-sex couples have a least a bachelor’s degree, compared to 18% of opposite-sex couples.
Americans support same-sex marriage with a majority supporting nondiscrimination protection for LGBTQIA+ people.
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For LGBTQIA2S+ couples planning their wedding or special event, the Inclusive Wedding Alliance is a resource for wedding and experience inclusive professionals certified in "Ten Steps To Inclusive Practices."
The Inclusive Wedding Alliance publishes, INCLUSIVE; the magazine - September 2023 issue.
INCLUSIVE; the magazine is A monthly digital publication exclusively for LGBTQIA+ couples navigating the wedding planning process and celebrating life's experiences!
NEW - PALM SPRINGS INCLUSIVE MAGAZINE - September 2023 - PREMIER ISSUE!
Created and Written by the Founder and President of the Inclusive Wedding Alliance, and Publisher of INCLUSIVE; the magazine, Ric Simmons, the Ten Steps To Inclusive Practices focuses on ten areas of inclusive awareness.
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The wedding and event industry must learn the appropriate language to use when working with LGBTQIA2S+ couples to better understand the history and evolution of the LGBTQIA2S+ community. We must reimagine the institution of marriage by understanding and educating ourselves about genders, pronouns, and the importance of being aware of inclusively when working with LGBTQIA2S+ couples. As allies in the wedding and event industry, we must acquire knowledge to support and uphold inclusivity standards that allow us to be aware, authentic, and accountable to LGBTQIA2S+ couples.
Setting standards with consistency, leading by example creating a safe space for LGBTQIA2S+ couples and colleagues.
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INCLUSIVE, the magazine - Sharing authentic and empowering love stories.
We find identity in the stories we hear and share. We see ourselves in other's stories, we call it identity!
Navigating the wedding planning process and celebrating life's journey can be easier when the journey has been traveled before!
From planning the proposal, to the way your hearts fell in love.
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INCLUSIVE, the magazine is digitally published each month. Released on the fifteenth, INCLUSIVE brings you love stories from couples who have stories to tell and love to share. You'll laugh and cry as you meet couples up close and personal as they share their inspiring love stories.
Couples living authentically today, but it wasn't always that way!
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NEW PREMIER ISSUE - Palm Springs INCLUSIVE MAGAZINE - September 2023!
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Celebrating love stories and life's celebrations!
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