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 how to get married in a feminist-friendly way. 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 the site creator's take on feminist weddings, or the lack thereof.
- 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 in the Topics section.
- Share your thoughts in the Forum! Patriarchy's traditions, changing names, wearing white - it's all up for grabs! If you did something different at your wedding or wished you had, want advice in planning a more feminist-friendly event, 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.
Have a friend getting married who could benefit from being steered in a feminist direction? Be subtle: print out the "Wedding Equality Checklist" (available in two flavors - unconventional and more uncoventional) and drop it in a conspicuous place. :)
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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