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Your LGBTQ+ Wedding News Hub featuring Insider Insights from Inclusive Suppliers


LGBTQ+ Friendly Wedding Destinations
When choosing a wedding destination or venue, many couples' biggest worries are “How much will it cost?” and “What will the weather be...
Lauren Depass
Jun 104 min read


When Queer Women Date Men: The JoJo Siwa & Fletcher Discourse, Biphobia, and Lesbian Erasure
Lately, the internet has been on fire with conversations about JoJo Siwa and Fletcher , two sapphic-leaning celebrities who have publicly identified as queer, after it was revealed that both are (or were recently) dating cis men.
Steff & Ells
Jun 94 min read


Chit Chat With Queer Wedding Photographer, Eli Wing
Captivating. Beautiful. Iconic. These are just some of the words that come to mind when describing Eli’s (he/they) photography. With a...
Lauren Depass
Jun 23 min read


Breaking Wedding Traditions – How LGBTQ+ Couples Are Reinventing Weddings
Are you currently planning your own LGBTQ+ wedding but struggling to find ways to make it your own?

Lauren Depass
May 73 min read


Why We Can’t “Separate the Art from the Artist” - Especially When It Comes to Harry Potter
Let’s talk about something that keeps coming up - the idea that we can still enjoy Harry Potter while distancing ourselves from J.K. Rowling’s views.
We’ve had more than a few conversations about this recently, with friends, with wedding suppliers, and within our community - and we think it’s time to break it down clearly, especially from a Trans-supportive perspective.
Steff & Ells
Apr 246 min read


Chappell Roan: Pop, Politics & Parenthood
people seem to be losing their minds over a few comments she made, I watched the podcast with the intention of really listening, and what I
Steff & Ells
Apr 93 min read


Rethinking “Bridal”: Why We’re Opening Our Arms (and Directory) to More Inclusive Hair, Make-Up and Wedding Wear Suppliers
At Rebel Love Collective, we exist to challenge the status quo - to create space for every love story, every body, and every identity....
Steff & Ells
Apr 73 min read


Not All “Inclusive” Education Is Truly Inclusive
We are always about collaboration over competition. When it comes to LGBTQ+ inclusivity in the wedding industry, we will always uplift...
Steff & Ells
Mar 262 min read


Why 'Same-Sex' Isn't as Inclusive as You Think
We see it all the time—wedding suppliers using the term 'same-sex' when trying to be inclusive. While the intention might be good, this term
Steff & Ells
Mar 202 min read


Why an LGBTQ+ Inclusive Wedding Venue Matters
Why LGBTQ+ Inclusive wedding venues matter and what it means for the LGBTQ+ community.
Ella Bewley
Mar 73 min read


If you look for it, I've got a sneaky suspicion that anti-fatness actually is, all around.
In this blog post, I will highlight some ways the wedding industry engages in anti-fatness, and suggest ways to improve it.

Ruby Gill
Feb 188 min read


Celebrating Love and Inclusivity in Wedding Photography with Matt Gladwin
About Matt and His Business Matt is a talented wedding photographer who offers his services across the UK and internationally. With a...
Steff & Ells
Dec 23, 20244 min read


How to Know If I Am Being Tokenistic of the LGBTQ+ Community - How To Define Tokenism
Lets Define Tokenism? Before diving in, let's start with the official definitions: Tokenism : The practice of making only a perfunctory...
Steff & Ells
Dec 17, 20244 min read


Why Our LGBTQ+ Wedding Supplier Directory Will Never Be the Largest (and Why That’s Okay)
When we first launched the Rebel Love Directory, we knew it wasn’t going to be a numbers game. Unlike mainstream wedding directories that...
Steff & Ells
Dec 12, 20243 min read


Lovely, leafy and LGBTQ+- friendly, it’s Löv Leaf Weddings
Löv Leaf Weddings is a unique wedding décor company that specialises in creating stunning, eco-friendly plant arrangements and rentals....
Steff & Ells
Dec 3, 20244 min read


Say hi to Jodie (she/her) from Ella Bella Weddings and Events
Meet Jodie from Ella Bella Weddings and Events a recommended Wedding Planner part of Rebel Love Directory
Steff & Ells
Oct 3, 20244 min read


Meet Hannah from Cherry & Fern Celebrations
Cherry & Fern Celebrations is a wedding celebrant service based in South East London, specialising in creating bespoke ceremonies with a...
Steff & Ells
Sep 9, 20244 min read


Being LGBTQ+ Doesn’t Automatically Make You an Ally: Why We All Need to Do the Work
There’s a common misconception that simply being Queer, Gay, or part of the LGBTQ+ community inherently makes someone an ally to all...
Steff & Ells
Sep 5, 20244 min read


Introducing Illustration By Kiwi - live wedding illustrator
Illustration By Kiwi is a live illustration service based in Oxfordshire, specialising in capturing your big day through ink and watercolour
Steff & Ells
Aug 2, 20243 min read


The complexity of "safe space": rethinking language in service to LGBTQ+, Black, POC, and Disabled Communities
In the world of inclusive services, the term "safe space" is often used to signify environments where marginalised groups—such as LGBTQ+...
Steff & Ells
Jul 24, 20244 min read
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