FeministWedding.com
A place to constructively discuss a feminist approach to weddings.
Western patriarchal culture often remains hostile to a woman's attempts to deviate from the "traditional" wedding routine. Friends and relatives might expect her to set aside her convictions about equality for the sake of not causing a stir, even pressuring her to change her name if she had not planned on it. But there are women who have successfully incorporated feminist elements into their wedding, and there are other women who are planning to. This site exists to reiterate that fact and provide information and resources for those who are wondering if it is possible to have a feminist wedding and what it might look like. There is no one-size-fits-all, but a lot can be learned from those who have already paved the way.
- Check out the Blog for news and updates.
- Find books, articles, and links in the Resources section to peruse or recommend to someone preparing for a wedding.
- Learn more about the history of wedding traditions and why some of them bother feminists in the Topics section.
- Share your thoughts in the Forum. If you did something different at your wedding or wished you had, want advice in planning a feminist wedding, worry about the pressure to change your last name, or just need to vent about an uber-traditional ceremony you attended ... it's open for discussion.
Did you know? FeministWedding.com has been featured on WomenMakeNews.com
Have a friend getting married who could benefit from being steered in a feminist direction? Invite her or him to check out the site and discussions on the Forum.
Check out the Frequently Asked Questions page for info about the creation of this site and how to get started on the Forum.
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