5 things / open to all
I hope you've been enjoying the summer. I took time off to spend with my son and we had some great camping trips, beach outings, and water park adventures. It's my favorite time of year.
Here are some really interesting LGBTQ wedding/travel updates you might enjoy:
If you are a business with a storefront, whether you work for a venue, florist, etc, use Yelp to send a signal that your business is Open to All. Simply log in to your Yelp account (and if you don't have one, this is good time to do it) and check the box Open to All (also check the box gender neutral restrooms if that applies).
The New York Times has an interesting piece, "A Gay Wedding Is Just a Wedding" that I'd encourage you to read. It talks about many of the trends we've uncovered over 14 years in business. The article isn't written for wedding professionals, however - and you should know that while yes, a gay wedding is just a wedding, couples are using LGBT-specific search terms in google to find vendors. Your SEO still matters.
The heartwarming story of the month comes from the UK, where a gay man and lesbian who met in the air force and pretended to be a straight couple for years, had a double wedding to their same-sex partners. It's a great story!
Finally, have you shared our LGBTQ engaged and newlywed survey with your couples yet? Please pass along the link so we can continue to provide you with the most up to date data that will only help your business!