Inclusive Wedding Alliance

Inclusive Professional Awareness, for Inclusive Minded Professionals. Giving LGBTQIA2S+ couples confidence!

7.5%

Americans identify as LGBTQIA2S+, other than straight.

34%

Same-sex household couples are interracial, compared to 29% of opposite-sex couples.

28%

One in five Gen Zers identifies as LGBTQIA2S+, other than straight.

8.7%

The District of Columbia has the highest percentage of same-sex couple households per capita of any state.

58.5%

Bi-sexual is the largest letter in the gay alphabet, LGBTQIA2S+.

52.6%

Same-sex weddings are Lesbian weddings, compared to 47.4 are gay men weddings.

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For wedding and event professionals, The Inclusive Wedding Alliance (IWA) provides all Members with "The Ten Steps To Inclusive Practices, Gen Z POV."
The alliance elevates inclusive business practices by offering the opportunity to become a
Certified Inclusive Wedding Ally (CIWA).

For couples planning their wedding or special event,
The Inclusive Wedding Alliance is a resource connecting couples with wedding and event professionals who have validated their knowledge and elevated their business by implementing "The Ten Steps To Inclusive Practices GEN Z POV."

Written and created by the Founder and President of The Inclusive Wedding Alliance and Publisher of INCLUSIVE, the magazine, Ric Simmons,
The Ten Steps To Inclusive Practices GEN Z POV
focuses on ten essential areas of inclusive awareness. New, for 2024, GEN Z POV!

"You don't know what you don't know. We want LGBTQAIS+ couples to feel confident!" - Ric Simmons.

Ric also serves on the National Association for Catering and Events (NACE), Palm Springs Chapter Board as the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI), and is the National Chairperson for the NACE Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Committee.

In 2021 Ric was named Speaker of the Year by the NACE Palm Springs Chapter for, "Being More Inclusive In Your Business."

The wedding and event industry must learn inclusive practices when working with LGBTQIAS+ couples and Gen Z —the most inclusive generation ever!
The industry must educate itself better on how to be an ally to the LGBTQIAS+ community.

As allies in the wedding and event industry, we simply must do better to acquire the knowledge to support and uphold inclusive standards that allow us to be allies who are aware, authentic, and accountable to ourselves and each other.

Twenty-eight percent of Gen Z identify as LGBTQIAS+. Known as the most diverse and inclusive generation, Gen Z will soon dominate the wedding and event industry. Are you ready for Gen Z inclusive and diverse couples?



INCLUSIVE, the magazine & The Inclusive Wedding Index

INCLUSIVE, the magazine - Celebrate Your Authentic Life!
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The Inclusive Wedding Index - A resource for couples with trending ideas and contacts for couples!
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Navigating the wedding planning process can cause some anxiety and possibly microaggressions. When working with allies from
The Inclusive Wedding Alliance, you'll be in good hands with inclusive professionals who understand. Alliance Allies are educated in "The Ten Steps To Inclusive Practices, Gen Z POV." For complete details, you can visit the Join The Alliance webpage and see The Ten Steps To Inclusive Practices, Gen Z POV Step-Outline.

Celebrating and living our best authentic life can be easier when others have traveled on journeys before!
INCLUSIVE, the magazine celebrates LGBTQIAS+ individuals and couples who inspire others to live their best authentic lives!

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INCLUSIVE, the magazine!
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INCLUSIVE,
the magazine,
Anniversary Issue!

Celebrating love stories and life's celebrations!

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Ten Steps  Inclusive Practices

March 2024
The Wedding Index


The NEW 2024 Wedding Index

Inclusive Wedding Allies, elevated services in inclusive business practices, in The Ten Steps To Inclusive Practices GEN Z POV.




Step #1
Become An Alliance Ally Today!


If asked, most people would say, that they are inclusive.
Being inclusive, is understanding the things that effect the ones that you love and care the most about.
Do you understand the importance of being a visible ally to LGBTQIA2S+ couples in the wedding and event industry?
Unless you are an LGBTQIA2S+ individual, I would say, "You don't know what you don't know!"
The 2024 Ten Steps To Inclusive Practices, GEN Z POV, AVAILABLE NOW! 

Step #2
Understanding Inclusivity & Diversity



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Step #3
Three A's of Inclusivity


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Step #4
Gender & Gender Wedding Norms


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Step #5
Learn the Language & Z-Slang

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Step #6
The Importance of Pronouns



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Step #7
Affirming Marketing



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Step #8
Inclusive Language & Paperwork



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Step #9
Inclusive Business is Smart Business



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Step #10
The Alliance, My Pledge



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