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A WEDDING SITE INSPIRING COUPLES TO WALK DOWN THE AISLE AS EQUALS

 * About
   * Press Shout-outs
 * Traditions
   * Cake
   * Engagement Rings
   * Gowns
   * Honeymoon
   * Name Change
   * Party Central
   * Wedding Party
 * Wedding Planning
   * Alternatives
   * Bouquets, Boutonnière, Centerpieces
   * Ceremony
   * Etiquette
   * Health
   * Money
   * Reception
   * Wedding Swag
 * Marriage
   * Couples’ Stories
   * Dating
   * History
   * Marriage Stats
   * Media
   * Pop Culture
 * Bridal Boldness
   * Awesome Women’s Stuff
   * Bridal Boldness
   * Lectures
   * Guest Writers
 * Marriage Equality
   * Civil Rights
   * Int’l Human Rights
   * Same-Sex Marriage
   * Women’s Equality
 * Shop
 * Contact
   * Contact
   * Writing Submissions
   * Dear Feminist Bride


 * Menu


2018 SUMMER READING LIST FROM HELEN R. LITTLE

On June 15, 2018 by TheFeministBride With 0 Comments - Awesome Women's Stuff,
Bridal Boldness, Bride, Bridesmaid, Comedy, Consumerism, Culture, Feminism,
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WOO HOO! The book, The Adventures and Discoveries of a Feminist Bride was
recommended on the BelaKharma.com 2018 Summer Reading List by the podcast host
of The Public Library Podcast, Helen R. Little! The book is among so many other
amazing authors, we’re swooning over here. So before you head out to the beach
or the hammock in your backyard, pick up The Feminist Bride book and another (or
all of them) from this list. 


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WEDDING DRESSES THAT MAKE THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE

On May 22, 2018 by TheFeministBride With 0 Comments - Alternatives, Bride,
Consumerism, Culture, Feminism, Feminist, Feminist Wedding, Gowns, Int'l Human
Rights, The Feminist Bride, Tradition, Wedding, Wedding Planning, Wedding Swag,
Wedding Traditions, Women

What if finding the perfect wedding dress had a lot more to do with how it
impacted the world than it did in just making someone feel and look like a
bride? The Feminist Bride aims to help fiancés bring more meaning to their
wedding through better social practices, so when I met founder, Marcie
Muehlke at (un)convention Brooklyn last fall I had to share what amazing things
her wedding dress company, Celia Grace was doing. Celia Grace is a women-led
wedding dress company that helps impoverished women abroad (fair trade) and
brings handmade, environmentally friendly and sustainable gowns to the wedding
industry. If brides want to really wow guests on their wedding day, a Celia
Grace dress adds an extra layer of eco-feminist thoughtfulness, empowerment and
compassion that is hard to come by in the wedding dress industry.


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BUST MAGAZINE: “MEGHAN MARKLE: A FEMINIST IN THE BRITISH ROYAL FAMILY”

On May 21, 2018 by TheFeministBride With 0 Comments - Bridal Boldness, Bride,
Ceremony, Couples' Stories, Culture, Current Events, Feminist Wedding, Groom,
Marriage, Pop Culture, The Feminist Bride, Tradition, Wedding, wedding websites,
Wife

I had the pleasure of writing for Bust Magazine and using my feminist bride
knowledge to review the feminism of the 2018 royal wedding between Prince Harry
and American actress, Meghan Markle. Most sources have been applauding the
resounding feminism Markle instilled in her wedding from how avant-garde her
non-traditional wedding dress was (are we looking at the same dress?) to her
feminist solo walk down the aisle (mmm, half walk, wait, half unassisted, but
still 100% escorted down the the aisle walk). So I had to weigh in as The
Feminist Bride in order to set the feminist record straight. Overblown feminist
actions aside or, at least, unreported feminist actions like being referred to
as “Ms.” on the wedding invite and skipping a registry (they asked) for
charitable donations instead, there was some powerful intersectional feminism in
the wedding where Meghan’s black heritage was beautifully intertwined with the
Anglo-saxon customs of Prince Harry’s church. There’s a lot to consider,
particularly accurately assessing what type of influence Meghan will have on the
royal court as a feminist. Because if a feminist activist can tell you anything
it’s that no one can rest on their laurels, there’s is always more equality to
achieve and more work to do. Check out my article here.


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10 TUXEDOS FOR BRIDES

On May 21, 2018 by TheFeministBride With 0 Comments - Alternatives, Bridal
Boldness, Bride, Bridesmaid, Consumerism, Culture, Feminism, Feminist, Feminist
Wedding, Gowns, The Feminist Bride, Tradition, Wedding, Wedding Planning,
Wedding Traditions, wedding websites, Wife, Women

As a kid, I refused to wear a dress. I just wanted to be comfortable but more
importantly feel like myself – the “tom-boy” who’d much rather climb a tree than
play with dolls. Eventually as I grew older, I acquiesced on the dress thing,
even wearing a bridal gown on the big day. But I understand that there are
plenty of brides (or bridesmaid or lady groomsman) out there who, like my
younger self, have no desire to wear a dress on their wedding day. So I’ve
gathered what I think are ten great bridal tuxedos keeping in mind that it
should be something that would be too fancy for work but perfect for the red
carpet, are in the affordable range (and by affordable I mean under the average
cost of a wedding gown – $1,200 (TheKnot, 2013), is not only white, won’t
confuse you with the waitstaff, are cut for women and feels avant-garde bridal.

 

 




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FEMINIST FASHION FRIDAY: BETSEY JOHNSON’S MARRIAGE EQUALITY RUNWAY

On May 21, 2018 by TheFeministBride With 0 Comments - Alternatives, Body Image,
Bridal Boldness, Bride, Bridesmaid, Consumerism, Culture, Feminism, Feminist,
Feminist Wedding, Gowns, Groom, Identity, Marriage, Marriage Equality, Pop
Culture, Same-Sex Marriage, Sex, The Feminist Bride, Wedding, Wedding Planning,
Wedding Swag, Wedding Traditions, Women

I never know what to make of Betsey Johnson. She’s kinda like your great Aunt
that’s a total wild card, who curiously resembles your thirteen year old niece,
who’s currently finding herself by defying convention. When it comes to fashion,
she’s a great reminder of how far fashion can go and how much you don’t have to
give a hoot about other people’s opinions so long as you’re happy.


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QUESTIONING TRADITIONS ON THE BIG WEDDING PODCAST

On May 16, 2018 by TheFeministBride With 0 Comments - Alternatives, Bachelorette
Parties, Bouquets, Bridal Boldness, Bride, Bridesmaid, Cake, Centerpieces,
Ceremony, Culture, Engagement, Engagement Rings, FB Lectures, Feminism,
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Hear ye, hear ye, give a listen to The Feminist Bride on the The Big Wedding
Planning Podcast! We talk about my new book, The Adventures and Discoveries of a
Feminist Bride (Black Rose Writing), sexism in weddings and how to be empowered
to make your wedding more meaningful and supportive for all the people you love
and well…everyone else for that matter.


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BROOKLYN BOOK READING & SIGNING!

On April 26, 2018 by TheFeministBride With 0 Comments - Awesome Women's Stuff,
Bridal Boldness, Bride, Bridesmaid, Consumerism, Culture, Feminism, Feminist,
Feminist Wedding, Identity, Press Shout-outs, The Feminist Bride, Tradition,
Wedding, Wedding Planning, Wedding Swag, Wedding Traditions, wedding websites,
Wife, Women

I hope you join me for a cup of cafe con leche for a fun evening of wedding
mishaps, fiesty feminism, and eye-opening truths about wedding traditions!



 

 


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OUTSIDE THE BOX “ALTAR EGO” (WEDDING PARTY) OUTFITS

On March 29, 2018 by TheFeministBride With 0 Comments - Alternatives,
Bachelorette Parties, Bachelorette Party, Bridal Boldness, Bride, Bridesmaid,
Consumerism, Culture, Feminism, Feminist, Feminist Wedding, Gowns, Party
Central, The Feminist Bride, Tradition, Wedding, Wedding Party, Wedding
Planning, Wedding Traditions, wedding websites, Women

Do your Altar Egos* (a.k.a. bridesmaids, groomsmen, wedding party) need
something to wear before the wedding but you are tired of the hyper-feminine and
cliche uniforms with outdated, mildly sexist terms written on the butt?


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THEFEMINISTBRIDE.COM IS NOW A BOOK!

On February 13, 2018 by TheFeministBride With 0 Comments - Alternatives, Awesome
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Current Events, Engagement, Feminism, Feminist, Feminist Wedding, Groom,
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Equality

Dear Feminists,

Cover Photography: Raymond Adams, http://www.raymondadams.net/

I have exciting news to share. TheFeministBride.com is now a book called The
Adventures and Discoveries of a Feminist Bride! I’ve worked incredibly long and
hard to write the most feminist AF wedding book. In fact, there’s no other book
like it—at all. Seriously. How, in our fourth wave of feminism, has no one has
bothered to call out all the inequalities and ways in which wedding culture
discriminates against women, LGBTQs, people of color, children, and, gasp, even
men? There isn’t one tradition that doesn’t relate to the wage gap, sex and
gender discrimination, street harassment, or limit reproductive rights.

Well, I get balls-deep (literally as all wedding traditions are patriarchal in
origin) into the history of each major Western wedding tradition, I analyze it
from a contemporary feminist and intersectional perspective, I provide positive
solutions and egalitarian options, and I weave in my own self-deprecating,
wedding anecdotes because, after all, this is about weddings. They are supposed
to be fun.

You’ll get freaknomics-smart as I take you through on an intellectual
journey through social psychology and behavioral economics. There’s so much
about linguistics in here that, I’m pretty sure, it would make Noam Chomsky cry
tears of joy (well, and maybe tears of sadness too because there’s a lot of
unfortunate sexism imbedded in our everyday language). You’ll laugh with me at
my hilariously embarrassing  stories and be glad you aren’t me. Because I’ve got
the scars and broken pride proving wedding rituals and expectations have run
amuck. You’ll find the strength and courage to say “hey, that’s not right” when
you smell some B.S. in your wedding planning (B.S. stands for both bullshit and
benevolent sexism in the book). And you’ll find the power to make wedding
traditions ones where everyone is treated with respect and love.

I hope you enjoy the book and share it with anyone about to walk down the aisle
or with those who want the world and our homes to be filled with love, empathy
and support. I believe that the path to true equality is only possible if it’s
practiced in the home and there are too many social traditions that currently
prevent that. I simply want everyone’s special day to be perfect and the only
way to do that is to infuse equality into all wedding practices. The book is
available for preorder through Black Rose Writing. The book’s official release
date is February 22, 2018 and will be widely available online, with the e-book
coming out March 1st. If you have any questions, please contact Julia Davis  at
Riot PR.

Cheers,

Katrina


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FEMINIST AF BACHELORETTE PARTY COSTUME IDEAS

On April 30, 2017 by TheFeministBride With 0 Comments - Alternatives,
Bachelorette Parties, Bachelorette Party, Bridal Boldness, Bride, Bridesmaid,
Culture, Feminism, Feminist, Feminist Wedding, Identity, Party Central, Pop
Culture, The Feminist Bride, Tradition, Wedding, Wedding Party, Wedding
Planning, Wedding Traditions, wedding websites, Women

Take your bachelorette party to the next level with a little help from our
overseas sisters, the British. Yes, with their pomp and circumstance our sisters
know how to throw down both a scone and a party, especially when it comes to
their hen parties. Hen parties are the equivalent of bachelorette parties in the
US and they like to get all dolled up in fancy dress (that’s British for
costume). Costumes are a great way to unite the party especially if there’s a
common theme and antics.


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PART 1: WEDDING-THEMED BEERS

On April 12, 2017 by TheFeministBride With 0 Comments - Alternatives,
Bachelorette Parties, Bridal Boldness, Bride, Consumerism, Culture, Feminism,
Feminist, Feminist Wedding, Groom, Guest Writers, Health, Party Central, Pop
Culture, Reception, The Feminist Bride, Tradition, Wedding, Wedding Planning,
Wedding Swag, Wedding Traditions

Are you a beer-loving bride or groom? If yes, then that’s a good thing because
craft beer is hotter than the stripper at your bachelorette party. If you’re not
a big fan of the bubbly and not so much into wine, the many styles of craft beer
now available may be perfect for serving at your wedding festivities then. Even
better, many new breweries offer tasting rooms and gastro pubs, which might be
great for hosting your next wedding event too (If you ask me, a bachelorette
party pub-crawling through some good beer bars is simply more appealing than an
endless succession of vodka and Red Bulls at clubs playing music that will make
one’s ears bleed.) To get you on your marital way, here is a list of eight
appropriately named brews (and some by woman brewmasters!) for your nuptial
imbibing.


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A LOVE LETTER FOR THE AGES

On March 20, 2017 by TheFeministBride With 0 Comments - Bridal Boldness, Bride,
Couples' Stories, Culture, Feminism, Feminist, Feminist Wedding, Marriage, Pop
Culture, Singlehood, The Feminist Bride, Wedding, wedding websites, Wife, Women

COURTESY ROSENTHAL FAMILY

Do you love your partner so much that you’re willing to let them go…and date
other people? That’s exactly what writer Amy Krouse Rosenthal did in her moving
and funny NY Times article. She loved her husband so much she wrote a dating
profile for him.

What Krouse Rosenthal really wrote was a love letter to her husband, sadly, on
her death bed.  She shows how asking and encouraging him to keep on living and
loving long after she’s have gone is one of the most selfless thing a partner
can do for the other. The love letter is a really good reminder of what selfless
love is and the power of a written letter to capture the heart’s true feelings.
While Krouse Rosenthal praised what an amazing catch her husband is with
heartfelt examples, he might have been just as lucky to find someone who loved
him so much she wanted nothing more than to see him happy…

“If you’re looking for a dreamy, let’s-go-for-it travel companion, Jason is your
man. He also has an affinity for tiny things: taster spoons, little jars, a
mini-sculpture of a couple sitting on a bench, which he presented to me as a
reminder of how our family began.”

Amy Krouse Rosenthal passed away on March 13, 2017. You can read her
obituary here.

 

 


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WEDDING SHOW CASTING CALL

On March 10, 2017 by TheFeministBride With 0 Comments - Bride, Consumerism,
Couples' Stories, Culture, Engagement, Feminism, Feminist, Feminist Wedding,
Groom, Marriage, Media, Movie, Pop Culture, The Feminist Bride, Wedding, Women

A casting agent reached out to me to share this casting call. While it sounds
like double the wedding industrial complex to me, ya’ll are adults that can make
the decision on your own (maybe your episode is all about double rejection the
wedding industrial complex or showing viewers how to be a feminist bride!). So
here’s the info if you, your fiance and another couple want to apply. See you in
the spotlight!


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23 SIGNS YOU’RE A FEMINIST GROOM

On February 28, 2017 by TheFeministBride With 0 Comments - Alternatives, Bride,
Culture, Engagement, Feminism, Feminist, Feminist Wedding, Groom, Identity,
Marriage Equality, Proposal, Sex, The Feminist Bride, Tradition, Wedding,
Wedding Planning, Wedding Traditions, wedding websites, Women's Equality

Image: Getty

For a wedding to be about equality, it’s not enough to just be a feminist bride.
Your fiancé needs to be on board too! (Equality is harder to achieve if it’s
one-sided.) So for those grooms out there wondering how they can help truly be
their partner’s equal in life and down the aisle, here are 23 signs of a
feminist groom.

(Disclosure note: It’s unclear if self-proclaimed feminist, Canadian Prime
Minister Justin Trudeau is a feminist groom, we can only hope…and dream)


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KISS CAM AD SHOWS “LOVE IS LOVE”

On February 16, 2017 by TheFeministBride With 0 Comments - Awesome Women's
Stuff, Civil Rights, Couples' Stories, Current Events, Dating, Defense of
Marriage Act, Feminism, Feminist, Feminist Wedding, Identity, Marriage, Marriage
Equality, Same-Sex Marriage, Sex, The Feminist Bride, wedding websites, Women

Part of the #LoveHasNoLabels campaign, the Ad Council and NFL teamed up to show
real and diverse couples on the Kiss Cam.


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HOW SHE PROPOSED TO HIM: LOVE ACTUALLY IN ACTION

On January 27, 2017 by TheFeministBride With 0 Comments - Alternatives, Awesome
Women's Stuff, Bridal Boldness, Bride, Couples' Stories, Culture, Engagement,
Feminism, Feminist, Feminist Wedding, Identity, Marriage, Proposal, The Feminist
Bride, Wedding, Wedding Planning, Wedding Traditions, Wife

Image Courtesy of Youtube

The woman-led proposal is as rare as a unicorn, but no less magical. Restrictive
gender norms dictate that it’s the “man’s job to propose,” to which The Feminist
Bride says poppycock patriarch-cock!


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WEDDING CRASHES WOMEN’S MARCH

On January 25, 2017 by TheFeministBride With 0 Comments - Bride, Couples'
Stories, Culture, Current Events, Feminism, Feminist, Feminist Wedding, Groom,
Marriage, Marriage Equality, The Feminist Bride, Wedding, wedding websites,
Women's Equality

JAI GIRARD PHOTOGRAPHY INC.

What better way to prove “Love Trumps Hate” than with a wedding…that also
happens to coincide with the biggest coordinated global women’s march?


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THE COMPLETE WEDDING SURVIVAL CHECKLIST

On January 19, 2017 by TheFeministBride With 0 Comments - Alternatives, Bride,
Consumerism, Culture, Feminism, Feminist, Feminist Wedding, Groom, Health, The
Feminist Bride, Wedding, Wedding Planning, wedding websites

A feminist bride asked for a wedding “survival kit” list to prepare for her
upcoming nuptials. Assuming that this lady has packed for a trip before, I
assumed she’d know to pack a toothbrush so her ceremony kiss would be minty
fresh. But then I had a change of heart, when your heart is racing on the big
day and your mind is overloaded, anything can happen and forgetfulness can
ensue. Here’s the ultimate wedding to-do and to-bring list for everyone going to
a wedding:


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SHOULD YOU CHANGE YOUR NAME?

On January 19, 2017 by TheFeministBride With 0 Comments - Alternatives, Bridal
Boldness, Bride, Culture, Feminism, Feminist, Feminist Wedding, Groom, History,
Identity, Name Change, The Feminist Bride, Tradition, Wedding, Wedding Planning,
wedding websites, Women, Women's Equality

The Feminist Bride returns as a guest on the Bridechilla Podcast to discuss the
wedding tradition of name change (Ep #226). Host Aleisha McCormack asks (and I
answer) why do women change their name? Should they? What other options are
there? How come men don’t? There’s a whole lot to consider than just your
personal motivations – seriously, they might shock you. If you’re a feminist
bride (or groom) grappling with whether or not this tradition is for you, I
highly recommend you give it a listen (which you can do on iTunes, Android or by
downloading the bridechilla app!

And if you missed The Feminist Bride’s first guest spot on the podcast, check
out Episode 169, where I discuss the traditions in most need of feminism and the
obsolete and sexist symbolism imbedded in them.




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THE PURPOSE OF RING BEARERS AND FLOWER GIRLS

On January 11, 2017 by TheFeministBride With 0 Comments - Bride, Ceremony,
Culture, Feminism, Feminist, Feminist Wedding, Groom, Sex, The Feminist Bride,
Tradition, Wedding, Wedding Party, Wedding Traditions, wedding websites

Image: Bustle Events

Ever wonder what the point of flower girls and ring bearers are beyond
celebratory cuteness? These mini grooms and brides are not conceited homages to
the newylweds. The pomp and circumstance of the tiny tyke parade has everything
to do with fertility superstition actually.  


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WEDDING INVITATION NAME ETIQUETTE

On January 8, 2017 by TheFeministBride With 0 Comments - Bride, Culture,
Engagement, Etiquette, Feminism, Feminist, Feminist Wedding, Groom, Identity,
Name Change, The Feminist Bride, Tradition, Wedding, Wedding Planning, Wife,
Women, Women's Equality

I adore the New York Times and I love me a good party, but even more so I am
pedantic about honoring people’s surnames. So I was particularly dismayed
when Phillip Galanes answered in a NYT’s Social Q’s column to a C. Z., San
Francisco that they should by no means be concerned about their spouses poor
invitation etiquette, “Your neighbors will be far happier to be invited than
distraught by Hubby’s inability to spell Frances. (Or is it Francis?)” Galanes
idea of invitation etiquette is probably the worst advice two people planning a
wedding and writing their invitations could possibly follow.  Galanes probably
has no clue what problems he is contributing to in his response.


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DON’T FEAR TAKING THE PLUNGE (VIDEO)

On January 4, 2017 by TheFeministBride With 0 Comments - Bride, Comedy, Culture,
Engagement, Engagement Rings, Feminism, Feminist, Feminist Wedding, Groom,
Marriage, Media, Movie, Proposal, The Feminist Bride, Tradition, Wedding,
Wedding Traditions

Many fear taking the plunge. They wonder what if he or she is not the one or if
they can afford to get married or worry that if Brangelina can’t make it than
who can? Four seniors from The School of Visual Arts literally dive into these
questions and fears with their senior thesis film, Taking The Plunge.


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ECO-FRIENDLY ENGAGEMENT AND WEDDING RING IDEAS

On December 15, 2016 by TheFeministBride With 0 Comments - Alternatives, Bride,
Consumerism, Culture, Engagement, Engagement Rings, Feminism, Feminist, Feminist
Wedding, Groom, Proposal, The Feminist Bride, Tradition, Wedding, Wedding
Planning, Wedding Traditions, wedding websites, Wife, Women

An engagement ring and wedding band carries priceless memories and meaning,
but producing it comes with a high cost (not including what you pay for it). The
negative impact precious metal and stone mining has on the environment and human
rights is huge, “the mining watchdog group Earthworks estimates that a standard
18-karat wedding band leaves behind 20 tons of ore and waste rock.” Improving
how and what one consumes in relationship to the environment is important in
terms of eco-feminism too as environmental issues tend to hurt women more. Here
are some ring alternatives that help make your wedding more eco-conscious for
the couple that’s looking for some good karma to add to their marital hope and
future. 


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KATHERINE HEIGL PUTS ON ANOTHER WEDDING DRESS IN JENNY’S WEDDING (MOVIE REVIEW)

On October 21, 2016 by TheFeministBride With 0 Comments - Bride, Comedy,
Culture, Defense of Marriage Act, Engagement, Feminism, Feminist, Feminist
Wedding, Identity, Marriage Equality, Media, Movie, Movie Review, Proposal,
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Jenny’s Wedding (2015): When I saw Katherine Heigl in yet another wedding/rom
com movie, I rolled my eyes. What other type of Wedding Industrial Complex and
women-are-only-valuable-if-they’re-in-a-relationship shenanigans is she getting
into this time?


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THE PROS AND CONS OF THE #LOVEYOURSPOUSE CHALLENGE (BUST.COM)

On August 31, 2016 by TheFeministBride With 0 Comments - Bride, Couples'
Stories, Culture, Feminism, Feminist, Feminist Wedding, Groom, Health, Identity,
Marriage, Media, Singlehood, The Feminist Bride, Wedding, wedding websites,
Women

Does posting a picture each day over seven days prove to yourself, your
marriage and the Internet that you love your spouse? I take a look at the
#LoveYourSpouse e-chain challenge that’s slowly taking over your newsfeed for
Bust Magazine. Is this hashtag challenge all that it’s cracked up to be? What do
you think?


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WHY DO BRIDESMAIDS (AKA BEST LADIES) DRESS ALIKE?

On August 31, 2016 by TheFeministBride With 0 Comments - Bride, Bridesmaid,
Consumerism, Culture, Feminism, Feminist, Feminist Wedding, Gowns, History,
History, The Feminist Bride, Tradition, Wedding, Wedding Party, Wedding
Planning, Wedding Traditions, wedding websites, Wife, Women

Every wonder why best ladies dress alike? It’s not because the bride has a twin
fetish or because ordering someone what to wear is part of some sick and twisted
mommy dearest game (though who knows, it could be…). It’s actually not for anal
uniformity in photos either or team spirit. And would you believe it wasn’t
originally so the bride would stand out among her entourage (though it has sorta
become that)?

The dressing alike tradition goes all the way back to before the middle ages. It
was thought that evil demons wanted to curse the bride with their bad juju. So
her maids, nearest or dearest would actually dress like the bride in order to
fool the mean spirits. This explains why it was kosher for Pippa Middleton to
dress in white like her future-queen sister, Kate. And if you think about it,
Pippa did indeed thwart any negative attention away from Kate; although in 2011
the evil spirits where more like the paparazzi and anyone with the Internet who
thought it was okay to objectify Pippa’s derriere…

Best ladies are not the only ones who originally dressed like the bride; the
flower girl mimics her outfit too. Although a flower girl’s goal is not to
thwart the evil eye but it’s still equally superstitious. She is supposed to
represent the bride’s future children, who would biologically-speaking
physically resemble the bride, hence the matching uniform.

The fact that best ladies still dress alike harkens back to these ancient
superstitions, though the efforts of the wedding industry and advertising has
oppositely influenced the tradition. Now it’s about making the bride stand out,
like a white bull’s-eye among a uniform sea of crimson cocktail dresses. This
new age emphasis on the bride is what has created bridezillas, so one could
argue that the me-me-me bride has indeed become infected by those demons or
become one… Maybe there’s something to this dress-alike tradition after all.

 


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THE POWER OF THE PENIS TIARA

On August 15, 2016 by TheFeministBride With 0 Comments - Bachelorette Parties,
Bachelorette Party, Body Image, Bride, Bridesmaid, Consumerism, Culture,
Feminism, Feminist, Feminist Wedding, Identity, Party Central, Sex, The Feminist
Bride, Tradition, Wedding, Wedding Planning, Wedding Traditions, wedding
websites, Women

Originally published on In the Powder Room. Reprinted with permission.


It’s not often that penises are appropriate outerwear. They’re weather
sensitive, you never know if you’re going to pull out a turtle or v-neck, and
they shrink in the wash. Occasionally, they create a pearl necklace.

For bachelorettes though, the dick diadem is standard ware for one night. When
asked by a bachelorette (who opted out) why brides wear them and why they
attract so much attention, I thought, “What a sizable question!”


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10 WAYS TO DONATE YOUR WEDDING DRESS

On August 11, 2016 by TheFeministBride With 0 Comments - Alternatives, Bridal
Boldness, Bride, Bridesmaid, Consumerism, Culture, Divorce, Feminism, Feminist,
Feminist Wedding, Gowns, The Feminist Bride, Tradition, Wedding, Wedding
Planning, Wedding Swag, Wedding Traditions, wedding websites, Women

Not sure what to do with your wedding dress collecting dust in your closet
taking up precious square footage OR those bridesmaid dresses the bride swore
you could wear again but never will? Consider donating it to one of the
ten charities below. It’s important to note that, overall, donating your wedding
dress will most likely come at an additional expense to you – many of the shops
require dry cleaning or at least an additional monetary donation; that also
doesn’t include the cost for shipping your dress to the non-profit if you don’t
live in the area and some even want a self-addressed stamp envelop to send you a
tax donation receipt. The upside to the extra financial burden is that your
dress will eventually make someone very happy and the sale proceeds will go
towards various causes, plus you’ll be practicing eco-feminism because you won’t
be sending your dress to sit in a landfill.


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WHY IS MISS PIGGY OBSESSED WITH MARRIAGE?

On August 5, 2016 by TheFeministBride With 0 Comments - Bridal Boldness, Bride,
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Photo Courtesy: Muppets Most Wanted

The great romances of our time have always unfolded like a Greek tragedy, a
Shakespearian play, a Dickinson novel or sometimes a delicious telenovela.
Heloise and Abelard, Romeo and Juliet, Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy, Kennedy and
Monroe, Sam and Diane, Ross and Rachel, Franco and Rogen, there’s a long list of
would-be lovers but none are as memorable, iconic, romantically complicated and
plushy as Miss Piggy and Kermit the Frog.

Kermit will lament that, “it’s not easy being green;” but Miss Piggy embodies
how difficult it is, loving and wanting someone – who is green. For the last
30-plus years, Miss Piggy has chased, bamboozled, coerced and sometimes
karate-chopped Kermit towards marital submission. However, the slippery
amphibian has continuously dodged and spurned her advances. Why after so many
years of cat and mouse is marriage Miss Piggy’s pièce de résistance?


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JOE BIDEN MARRIES SAME-SEX COUPLE

On August 2, 2016 by TheFeministBride With 0 Comments - Couples' Stories,
Culture, Current Events, Defense of Marriage Act, Domestic Violence, Feminism,
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websites

If you didn’t have enough reason to get all Leslie Knope on Joe Biden, the Vice
President got temporarily ordained by the District of Columbia in order to marry
two White House staffers…in a same-sex wedding…at his personal house. Swoon!

Brian Mosteller, Director of Oval Office Operations married Joe Mahshie, a trip
coordinator for Michelle Obama at the U.S. Naval Observatory in Washington in
front of their immediate family. It’s the VAWA founder’s first wedding as an
officiant, though there’s no indication as to whether he plans to marry more
deserving couples after his stint as Veep (maybe he should!). In a time when a
certain potential presidential candidate drives people with fear and loathing,
it’s nice to know there are those politicians out there who still understand
that love and support is how you lead by example. Dr. Biden put it best! 

Congrats to Mahshie and Mosteller; may your marriage be blessed by the rays of
Biden’s winning smile with years of happiness and love.

 

 

 

 


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THE BENEFITS OF NOT CHANGING YOUR SURNAME AFTER MARRIAGE

On July 27, 2016 by TheFeministBride With 0 Comments - Alternatives, Bridal
Boldness, Bride, Culture, Feminism, Feminist, Feminist Wedding, Groom, Identity,
Marriage Equality, Name Change, The Feminist Bride, Tradition, Wedding, Wedding
Planning, Wedding Traditions, wedding websites, Wife, Women, Women's Equality


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MODERN WEDDING BOUQUET TOSS ALTERNATIVES

On July 26, 2016 by TheFeministBride With 0 Comments - Alternatives, Bouquets,
Boutonnières, Bride, Culture, Feminism, Feminist, Feminist Wedding, Groom,
Reception, Sex, The Feminist Bride, Tradition, Wedding, Wedding Planning,
Wedding Traditions, wedding websites, Women

A bridal bouquet usually costs mucho dinero (I think I paid over $100 for mine
in 2010), so it can be hard to justify tossing it away for someone else to keep
when you barely had any time to bond with it. It also stops a bride from being
able to dry it out and keep it for eternity in their hutch á la Miss Havisham.
There’s also plenty of feminist reason to modernize the bouquet especially so
it’s less of a double standard and pushy-marriage game. So if you’re on the
fence about whether or not to play the game or want to update it to minimize the
downsides to the traditional rules, here are ten modern wedding bouquet toss
alternatives.


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WHY THE BOUQUET TOSS NEEDS A MAKEOVER

On July 25, 2016 by TheFeministBride With 0 Comments - Bouquets, Bride, Culture,
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Tradition, Wedding, Wedding Traditions, wedding websites, Women

These days, the bridal bouquet toss is as popular as Beanie Babies. There’s a
mildly fond recollection of the pastime, but no one really wants to play with
them anymore. Maybe the reason why is that somehow despite the “me” generation
clamoring for attention online, clamoring for a bunch of flowers in front of
family and friends is just not cool? Or maybe it’s also not cool to pressure
people into marriage anymore (if it ever was)? Then again, maybe it’s because
the floral game is a sexual double standard compared to the erotic garter toss?
Or maybe it has something to do with identifying all the single ladies in the
room and playing a game that implies being single is bad and undesirable? I’m
gonna go with D. All of the Above.


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MODERN (FEMINIST) WEDDING INVITATION ETIQUETTE

On July 13, 2016 by TheFeministBride With 0 Comments - Bride, Culture,
Engagement, Etiquette, Feminism, Feminist, Feminist Wedding, Groom, Identity,
The Feminist Bride, Tradition, Wedding, Wedding Planning, Wedding Traditions,
wedding websites


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SPEECH! SPEECH! THE HISTORY OF THE WEDDING TOAST

On July 12, 2016 by TheFeministBride With 3 Comments - Bride, Bridesmaid,
Consumerism, Engagement, Etiquette, Feminism, Feminist, Feminist Wedding, Groom,
Groomsmen, History, History, Reception, The Feminist Bride, Tradition, Wedding,
Wedding Planning, Wedding Traditions

We all love the wedding toast, mostly because it can either go amazingly awesome
or terribly wrong. I don’t really have much to offer in the way of feminist
words or suggestions, though recognizing both people and not just the bride or
groom is important.

The history of the wedding toast comes courtesy of my spouse from a speech he
gave as a best man once. In ancient times, when people were most likely at war
with their neighbors, many would come to a truce by marrying the leaders’
children. At the banquet table, the bride’s father would be the first to drink
from a communal wine pitcher to show his guests that it was not poisoned. My
spouse, being a good best man promised to all the guests at the wedding his own
self-sacrifice by sampling all the beer and liquor behind the bar for their
safekeeping. Feel free to borrow this one, it went over well.

And speaking of toast, we call it a toast because wine was not always a tasty
libation. To cure the spirit of its rancidness, a burnt piece of toast was
placed in the pitcher to absorb some of the acidity. The host would also eat
this piece after everyone had drunk from the vessel as a sign of graciousness to
his guests.

But here’s a feminist toast – “ To friends and foes, it doesn’t matter who you
know, feminists will unite, and always fight the good fight!”


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WEDDING ANNIVERSARY GIFTS: TRADITION GETS A MAKEOVER

On July 1, 2016 by TheFeministBride With 0 Comments - Alternatives, Bride,
Consumerism, Culture, Etiquette, Feminism, Feminist, Feminist Wedding, Groom,
History, History, Honeymoon, Marriage, Money, Party Central, The Feminist Bride,
Tradition, Wedding, Wedding Planning, Wedding Swag, Wedding Traditions, Wife

Life Magazine, photo unknown

Hey folks, remember that time you got married? I hope so because you’re required
to keep on remembering  – every year, FOREVER. Not remembering wedding
anniversaries can lead to nights on the couch, even
more-expensive-than-you’d-normally-buy jewelry or signing up for things you’d
normally refuse to do with your spouse like Zumba lessons or using your naked
body as a platter for an intimate Sunday football meal.


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FEMINIST BRIDE PRESS

On June 30, 2016 by TheFeministBride With 0 Comments - Culture, Feminism,
Feminist, Feminist Wedding, Guest Writers, Press Shout-outs, The Feminist Bride,
Wedding, wedding websites

The Feminist Bride loves to empower a new generation of newlyweds that are
looking for the perfect wedding with perfect equality. Here are some interviews,
personal shout outs, and articles that have used The Feminist Bride or the book,
The Adventures of a Feminist Bride as an inspirational resource.

 1.  The Public Library Podcast, Episode 16, iHeart Radio, June 2018.
 2.  Women Killing It Podcast, Ep 103: Being a Feminist Bride with Writer and
     Artist Katrina Majkut, Aug. 2018.
 3.  2018 Summer Reading List from Helen R. Little, BelaKharma.com, June 4,
     2018.
 4.  The Big Wedding Podcast, Episode 86: Feminism & Weddings – Questioning
     Traditions. May 2018.
 5.  The Thing That Happened This Week Podcast with Ian Brodsky and Claire
     Manship. Episode 69. May 2018.
 6.  La Vem a Noiva. E O Noivo? Cosmopolitan Magazine in Brazil. May 2018.

 7.  How to Succeed at Weddings by Admitting Their Sexist Failures: Musings by
     Katrina Majkut. Catalyst Wedding Blog. April 2018.

 8.  Bridechilla podcast, Episode 311. “The Adventures and Discoveries of a
     Feminist Bride.” March 2018.

 9.  El Pais: É possível organizar um casamento feminista? Brazil. 2017.
 10. Bridal Musings: The 100+ Best Wedding Blogs For *Every* Couple. 2015.
 11. Roses Are Red, We All Are Blue: Activists Send ‘Love Letters’ to Speaker
     Ryan. Rewire Magazine Online. February 2017.
 12. The Feminist Bride Interview, Episode 226. Bridechilla podcast. 
 13. The Feminist Bride Interview, Episode 169. Bridechilla podcast. May 2016.
 14. Pregame Magazine: Creative MVP: Katrina Majkut. September 2016.
 15. Bust: The Pros And Cons Of The #LoveYourSpouse Challenge by Katrina Majkut
 16. Elle Magazine: Why Won’t Anyone Let Me Throw Out My Wedding Dress? by
     Jessica Machado
 17. Salon Radio on City World Radio Network, International Women’s Salon. New
     York, NY. August 2016.
 18. S Moda Magazine (Spain & Brazil): ¿Es posible organizar una boda
     feminista? by Alexandra Lores
 19. Bust.com 15 Ways To Have A Feminist Wedding by Katrina Majkut
 20. Little India: The Bindass Bride.
 21. SheDoesTheCity.com: How I had a Feminist Asian American Wedding by Cindy A.
     Nguyen
 22. The Feminist Wedding Diaries: The Importance of Wedding Planning
     Parity by Sarah Sahagian‎ 
 23. Mic Media: This Is the Feminist Wedding Magazine We’ve Been Waiting For
     by Ellie Krupnick 
 24. The Huffington Post: 44 Pro-LGBT Companies You Could Support This Holiday
     Season by James Nichols
 25. Racked.com: Vogue: Diamond Engagement Rings Are So Basic by Leslie Price
 26. Bustle.com: 9 Feminist Wedding Quotes That Celebrate Love And Equality On
     Your Big Day by Chelsey Grasso
 27. Demystifying Wedding Ritual One Cross-Stitch at a Time by Chiseche Salome
     Mibenge
 28. LadyEconomist.com: Happy Anniversary: A Rant on Marriage Name Changing
 29. BayAreaRelationshipCenter.com: 6 Resources For Out-Of-The-Box Brides
 30. Boston Magazine: Where Do Our Wedding Rituals Come From? by Margaret Burdge

 


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14 ALTERNATIVE BRIDAL BOUQUETS

On June 22, 2016 by TheFeministBride With 0 Comments - Alternatives, Bouquets,
Bride, Consumerism, Culture, Feminism, Feminist, Feminist Wedding, The Feminist
Bride, Tradition, Wedding, Wedding Planning, Wedding Swag, Wedding Traditions,
wedding websites

Eco-feminism – it’s a thing! It’s known that environmental issues adversely
affect women the most as a result of their higher exposure to poverty and lower
access to healthcare and education. When it comes to living a green life, even
the smallest gesture can help offset hurting the environment. Flower bouquets
and arrangements can have huge carbon footprints if the flowers are out of
season or shipped in from far away; not to mention, their short and expensive
life can seem like a waste in the big scheme of things. When it comes to
achieving the perfect wedding why not take the environment into consideration
too, especially if down the road there’s a correlation to the condition of
women’s equality and health? Even if you don’t think skipping one or two clipped
flower bouquets will make a positive difference on the environment, there are
plenty of other benefits and upsides to these bouquet alternatives. So for the
feminist bride who is also an eco-feminist here are fourteen bouquet
alternatives that focus on easily accessible (local), found, upcycled and
recyclable bouquets that can either become a family heirloom for future brides
or be easily dismantled with little negative impact on the environment.


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WHY YOU’RE GOING TO SO MANY JUNE WEDDINGS

On June 21, 2016 by TheFeministBride With 0 Comments - Culture, Feminism,
Feminist, Feminist Wedding, History, History, Marriage, Marriage Contract, Party
Central, The Feminist Bride, Tradition, Wedding, Wedding Traditions

Is the start of your summer filled with nothing but weddings? There’s a long
history explaining why so many fall in this month. Most of it stems from ancient
Roman times and is tied to nature’s seasonal cycles. With mankind being agrarian
for most of human history there are some traditions that are just harder to
break, even if we get our food from Whole Foods now. Here’s a list of a few
possible explanations.


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THE (NEW) BINDAAS BRIDE: FB INTERVIEW IN LITTLE INDIA

On June 20, 2016 by TheFeministBride With 0 Comments - Alternatives, Bridal
Boldness, Bride, Ceremony, Culture, Engagement, Feminism, Feminist, Feminist
Wedding, Identity, The Feminist Bride, Tradition, Wedding, Wedding Planning,
Wedding Traditions, wedding websites, Wife, Women

I was interviewed as The Feminist Bride for the magazine, Little India about
brides attempting to personalize, honor but also modernize wedding traditions.
Check it out to hear what Indian fiances are doing to navigate the old and the
new! 


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THE ORIGINS OF THE WEDDING CAKE

On June 6, 2016 by TheFeministBride With 0 Comments - Bride, Cake, Consumerism,
Culture, FB Lectures, Feminism, Feminist, Feminist Wedding, Groom, History,
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Every wonder why wedding cake is a tradition? Here’s a fun lecture I did at
Tufts University on The Origins of the Wedding Cake and in my own wedding dress
to boot! The origins is just a small part in my full lecture of “The Sexy and
Sexist Layers of the Wedding Cake” for the Women’s Center 2nd Annual Symposium.








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8 SONGS FOR A FATHER-SON WEDDING DANCE

On June 3, 2016 by TheFeministBride With 0 Comments - Alternatives, Culture,
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Photo by Kathryn Krueger Photography

There’s simply no reason why a groom can’t dance with his dad or the man who
raised him. It doesn’t have to be with just mom because some outdated dance
tradition dictates that formal dancing should be with someone of the opposite
sex. So in keeping with the post, 8 Songs for a Mother-Daughter Wedding
Dance (which explains the selection criteria too), here are a eight potential
songs to cut a rug with dad.


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FINDING A NATURAL APPROACH TO WEDDING SKINCARE

On May 25, 2016 by TheFeministBride With 0 Comments - Alternatives, Body Image,
Bride, Consumerism, Culture, Feminism, Feminist, Feminist Wedding, Groom,
Health, The Feminist Bride, Wedding, Wedding Planning, wedding websites, Women

When Joanna Shu and I first saw The Devil Wears Prada, we agreed Anne Hathaway
had it much easier than us. Our first jobs out of college were far worse, there
was no free designer clothing and plenty of modern sexism to endure as two of
the few women in the office. Without getting into specifics, our boss’s daily
mistreatment made Meryl Streep’s character look like a sweet puppy. It’s no
wonder that we forged a deep friendship as a result, and it’s definitely no
wonder that both of us, almost a decade later, have set out to work for
ourselves; myself as a visual artist and writer, and Shu as the founder and COO
of Refresh Skin Therapy.

As The Feminist Bride, I’m always on the look out for companies that meet
fiancé’s wedding needs without sucking them down the deep, dark consumerist hole
that is the wedding industrial complex. I’m also interested in featuring
companies that promote and support women either socially or professionally (e.g.
there are way too few companies with women in leadership positions). Shu, a
divorced single-mom of two and leader of this vegan skincare line, fit the bill
perfectly. So I wanted to ask Ms. Shu how Refresh Skin Therapy fits into the
bridal beauty industry and what sets her and her company apart from the others.


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25 SIGNS YOU’RE A FEMINIST BRIDE

On May 18, 2016 by TheFeministBride With 0 Comments - Alternatives, Bridal
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What does it take to be a truly modern and feminist bride? I come across a lot
of proud brides proclaiming to me how forward thinking they are. For example, a
bride might explain how she explored all the equitable options before taking her
husband’s surname…but forgot to ask him to consider taking hers. Or a bride will
explain how she is going to trash the dress to stick it to the wedding
industrial complex not realizing the wedding industrial complex doesn’t care
because it already got her $1,500 for the designer gown.


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OUR INTERVIEW ON THE #1 WEDDING PODCAST, SAVE THE DATE!

On May 16, 2016 by TheFeministBride With 0 Comments - Alternatives, Awesome
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Super excited to be interviewed on the #1 wedding podcast, Save The Date. It was
really fun sitting down with the host, Aleisha McCormack to talk about some of
the most sexist wedding traditions out there and what “bridechillas”‘ and
“groomchillas” (bride/grooms who are chill) can do to make them more feminist
and respectful for all. So please check out and listen to Episode 169, which by
the way, is a totally appropriate number considering how much we discussed the
role of sex in wedding traditions! To all the feminist brides (and grooms) out
there, I hope it’s an eye opening listen and as fun for you as it was for me in
recording it!


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8 SONGS FOR A MOTHER-DAUGHTER WEDDING DANCE

On May 10, 2016 by TheFeministBride With 0 Comments - Alternatives, Bride,
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Even in 2016, formal dancing still reeks of gender divides (even Dancing with
the Stars has yet to feature two partners of the same sex), but modern, feminist
brides should feel absolutely free to dance with the woman who raised them
instead of their father or next male of kin as tradition usually dictates.
There’s absolutely no reason why a bride can’t dance with her mom for the
parental wedding reception dance instead (or split a song so both parents can
take a turn). So here are eight song suggestions to inspire the moment you cut a
rug with mom.


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HOW TO POOP IN A WEDDING DRESS…

On May 2, 2016 by TheFeministBride With 0 Comments - Alternatives, Bride,
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Does a bear shit in the woods? Yes. Will a bride take a big one on her big day?
Probably. How the bear drops a deuce, thankfully, is not my problem. But if
you’ve been a bridesmaid, you’ve probably had an up close encounter with a bride
doing her business on the porcelain throne (which might explain why they insist
on wearing tiaras sometimes). It’s because most brides select cumbersome wedding
gowns, begging the question, “How do I pee in this?”


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COLORADO RULES TO PROTECT LGBT RIGHTS IN WEDDING CAKE CASE

On April 26, 2016 by TheFeministBride With 0 Comments - Bride, Cake, Civil
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Sweet justice has been served! The Colorado State Supreme Court ruled that a
public-facing business cannot refuse service to customers on religious grounds
under the state’s anti-discrimination law,. The law stops businesses from
discriminating against people on the basis of race, sex, national origin, or
sexual orientation.


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SUFFERING FROM THE BRIDAL SHOWER BLUES?

On April 25, 2016 by TheFeministBride With 1 Comments - Bride, Bridesmaid,
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Of all the traditions associated with weddings, bridal showers might be one of
the most obsolete traditions remaining. While there’s hope with the new trend of
“Jack and Jill” showers (both sexes), it remains narcissistically sexist,
greedy, outdated, and well, cheesy.


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Q&A WITH AN OUT-OF-THE-BOX WEDDING PLANNER

On April 21, 2016 by TheFeministBride With 0 Comments - Alternatives, Bride,
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Fiancés put tremendous time, energy and resources into making their wedding
unforgettable; but the reality is, if they are sticking to tradition, the
wedding will still look like all the others. When I met Hudson Valley wedding
planner and business owner, Adina Franconi of Hoopla! Events at (un)convention
Brooklyn, I was happy to meet one of the few wedding industry professionals who
has the hutzpah and vision to make a wedding truly one of a kind. It’s super
refreshing to meet someone in the wedding world who wants to fulfill the vision
and personality of the couple over sticking to tradition for the sake of
tradition, so I wanted to hear more about Franconi and Hoopla! Events. 




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BEN & JERRY’S: MARRIED TO ACTIVISM, ICE CREAM AND CIVIL RIGHTS

On April 20, 2016 by TheFeministBride With 0 Comments - Alternatives, Awesome
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Ben and Jerry’s founders were arrested at the U.S. capital recently protesting
money in politics, this is not the first time the ice cream enthusiasts have
taken political action. In 2012, the Vermont,
change-the-world-one-scoop-at-a-time ice cream enthusiasts, Ben & Jerry’s is
changed some of their ice cream flavors in support of gay marriage. I can count
two separate instances where the company has done so, and I found one image of a
personalized ice cream flavored circulating the Internet called, My Fat Greek
Gay Wedding.

When Vermont allowed gay marriage they changed classic Chubby Hubby to Hubby
Hubby for the month in September 2009. Ben & Jerry’s opted for an ice cream
buffet in 2010 instead of a wedding cake to celebrate when DC decided to allow
same-sex couples the right to marry too. They hosted a wedding and reception for
local couple Keith Spangler-Vellios and Andreas Vellios at the Georgetown Ben &
Jerry’s Scoop Shop.



And overseas in the UK, they are trying to encourage same-sex marriage awareness
and understanding as parliament debates whether or not to legalize it with the
aid of Stonewall, a gay rights organization. The activist flavor of choice in
this case is Apple-y Ever After. There is also an extensive Facebook and social
media campaign to help people influence government and show their support by
virtually marrying each other and being able to download a letter of support to
send to parliament.

In the US they are rewarding states that approve same-sex marriage with an icy,
sweet treat which is wonderful, but I wonder if more campaigns like the one in
the UK are more important in the long run in achieving equal marriage rights for
all.

With a lot of customized ice cream flavors and monikers associated with specific
causes, it is unclear via Ben & Jerry’s company reports whether buying the
same-sex flavors proceeds go directly to the partnered gay organizations.

“Ben & Jerry’s has a long history of commitment to social justice, including gay
rights. Its partnership with Freedom to Marry, a national leader in the movement
for marriage equality, aims to raise awareness of the importance of marriage
equality and to encourage other states to follow the blazing trails of Vermont,
Massachusetts, Connecticut, Iowa, and Maine.”

Ben & Jerry’s Co-founder Jerry Greenfield is a sponsor of the ReligiousFreedom
and Civil Marriage Equality Amendment Act of 2009.

Ben & Jerry’s has always taken corporate social responsibility to new levels and
it’s great to see such a caring company dare to support a cause that could
alienate other ice cream lovers. They’re putting social gain over ice cream
consumption. That’s not something most companies are willing to do, even on an
internal level. (In 1993, Ben & Jerry’s was one of the first US companies to
offer health and employment benefits to unmarried domestic partners regardless
of their sexual orientation.) Their dedication to greater social causes and
progressive business philosophies is just the cherry topping we all need.

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THE POLITICS OF WEDDING GOWN COLOR

On April 15, 2016 by TheFeministBride With 2 Comments - Alternatives, Body
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Most brides would not consider anything other than a white wedding dress.;
alternatives like cream, beige or winter winter doesn’t really count as breaking
with tradition. While the connection between a white wedding dress and virginity
is dying a slow (but rightful) death in bridal culture, there’s still plenty of
people who will make making passive side remarks about the bride and her vagina
like, “Looks like she decided to wear white after all.” Gone should be the days
when wearing white or any other color for that matter should indicate what the
bride’s sexual status is, but there’s plenty of bridal culture precedent to
still work against. The politics of a white wedding dress was firmly shaped by
religion, class and consumerism, though weirdly enough one of the big enforcers
on such bogus color politics was poetry…which, might explain why brides stick
with the white wedding dress.


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THERE’S NO “ME” IN BRIDE

On April 13, 2016 by TheFeministBride With 0 Comments - Bridal Boldness, Bride,
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Some people use their astrological signs to describe their personality –
preordained by time and chance according to the alignment of the stars.  Some
attribute their character based on their parents or environment; access to money
or lack thereof.  There are many internal and external factors that help
create you, and it’s nice to think that identity, to some extent, is something
we can choose. After a short lifetime of making those critical choices or being
products of our genetics or childhood, when it’s time to ring the wedding bells
do we still have that personal choice to choose “who am I – as a bride?”




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THE FEMINIST BRIDE LISTED IN TOP 15 WEDDING BLOGS!

On April 6, 2016 by TheFeministBride With 0 Comments - Awesome Women's Stuff,
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Not to brag, but totally to brag…YouQueen listed TheFeministBride.com as one of
the top wedding blogs to follow! It’s so nice to know that there are others
behind modernizing wedding traditions with a feminist twist! Thanks to YouQueen
and all the feminist brides (and grooms) out there who support us everyday. YAS
QUEEN!


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LEAP DAY: THE ONLY DAY WOMEN CAN PROPOSE…NOT!

On February 29, 2016 by TheFeministBride With 0 Comments - Bride, Culture,
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There is a wedding tradition that states women are only allowed to propose to
men on February 29th, Leap Day. That’s once for twenty-four hours every four
years and that’s if she’s in a relationship that’s ready to move to the next
step. Having such an opportunity is almost as rare as Donald Trump telling the
truth or acting humble. The question is where does such nonsense come from?


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FEMINIST MATH PROOF: WHY “MS.” IS BETTER THAN “MRS.”

On February 10, 2016 by TheFeministBride With 0 Comments - Bridal Boldness,
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Can’t wait to become the new “Mrs. His Name?” Ever think about why men never
change their title of “Mr.” when they get married, ever stop to consider what it
means for women to only change her title?

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10 ALTERNATIVES TO THE SUPERSTITIOUS BABY-MAKING WEDDING CAKE

On February 9, 2016 by TheFeministBride With 0 Comments - Alternatives, Bride,
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Wedding cake is not just dessert! It’s a tradition because cooked inside it is a
lot of superstition. Those five layers of fondant are nothing more than a
towering talisman trying to knock the bride up. Don’t believe me? Well, a cake
is nothing more than wheat, sugar, water and eggs, which are all symbols for
fertility. Cook them together, eat it and people thought it would literally put
a bun in the oven. But today, despite lots of people going after Planned
Parenthood in a modern day witch hunt, there are many women and couples, who
don’t actually ever want to have kids. So instead of serving wedding cake and
pushing a baby-making agenda they don’t want, here are 10 dessert alternatives
that don’t come with the same sticky, messy symbolism(though feel free to pick
one type of dessert if you’re not interested in a dessert bar).


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HOW GENDER DISCRIMINATION IS CREATING A MARRIAGE CRISIS IN INDIA AND CHINA

On February 4, 2016 by TheFeministBride With 0 Comments - Bride, Culture,
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Image Caption: The Economist Video –
Why China and India face a marriage crisis

Discrimination against women is a global crisis. There is not one place in the
world where women experience complete equality. The belief that women should
access education, which leads to better physical and financial health,
intellectual fulfillment and professional opportunities is not evenly held
across the globe either. A lot of this has to do with the idea that a women’s
place is only in the home and not as an outside member of the community. This is
why many individuals in certain countries have practiced sex-selected abortions
or infanticide if they find out they are having a girl (and for the record,
while the video below focuses on India and China, those are not the only two
places where these practices exist). Boys are socially allowed to get educations
and be income earners and therefore can contribute to the family unlike women,
who are not given the same opportunities or social stature. This is why many
cultures see men are the more valued gender. 


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JILTED BRIDE DONATES WEDDING TO HOMELESS

On February 2, 2016 by TheFeministBride With 0 Comments - Alternatives, Bridal
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Karen Olsen talks with twin sisters, Sarah, left, and Rebecca, along with
Sarah’s daughter Sarah, 7, and Rebecca’s son, Emmanuel, 9, as they thank her for
the evening donated to Mary’s Place families at Sodo Park on Saturday. (Lindsey
Wasson / The Seattle Times)

If you were left at the altar or left before you could walk down it, would you
have the clarity to turn a wedding fiasco into a triumph of humanity? Dana Olsen
put aside her broken heart and decided, with the help of her family, to donate
her would-be-wedding to the homeless families of Seattle’s Mary’s Place
emergency shelter.  Guests from Mary’s Place were treated to hairdo’s and
donated formal wear to wear to their special formal dinner before they arrived
to the upscale Sodo Park venue. They enjoyed a catered meal and danced the night
away to a live band.


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CHELSEA HANDLER DOES MARRIAGE ON NETFLIX

On January 26, 2016 by TheFeministBride With 0 Comments - Bridal Boldness,
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Image: Netflix

In Netflix’s new docuseries, Chelsea Does, comedian and former talk-show host,
Chelsea Handler does marriage in the first episode. The only problem is that
Chelsea can’t find anyone to do her until death do they part. Absent groom
aside, she’s not sold on the idea of a wedding and sets off to discover what the
big deal is about weddings and being married.


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