Forgo the Engagement Ring?

Times are still tough, and by many accounts we are still in a recession.  Weddings, no matter how small; do cost money. Many couples are looking for alternatives and ways to save money on their wedding expenses.  Some are doing without flowers for their wedding and saving money with DIY projects as opposed to professional services.  But would you forgo the ring?  This was a question posted on the LearnVest site, (LearnVest is a site that helps users live their "richest life", and is full of great tutorials and information for budget-savvy consumers).

So...would you skip the engagement ring in order to save money, to make a down payment on a house or for other financial reasons?  With engagement rings averaging over $5, do you feel that money could be put to "better" use?  Leave a comment below and let us know if you would be willing to skip the engagement ring.

Business Spotlight: Olivia Travel

Our business spotlight shines on Olivia Travel, the premier lesbian travel company. Let Olivia, the leader in lesbian travel, spoil you with a honeymoon to remember! Whenever and wherever you tie the knot, know that Olivia has the perfect honeymoon escape for you.  We always charter the entire ship or buy out the whole resort, so you will be surrounded by women, able to be out and free.

Set sail on a Caribbean cruise for a week of fun-in-the-sun, take a riverboat cruise through romantic France, or try an all-inclusive resort vacation, like our Vallarta Palace Resort in beautiful Puerto Vallarta—Mexico’s most gay and lesbian friendly destination.

Let us delight you with our touching group commitment ceremony complete with champagne and cake.  Maybe we’ll even see you starring in our popular Oldywed/Newlywed game!

For a full list of our great lesbian honeymoons, visit www.olivia.com

For more information or to make a reservation, call 800-631-6277 or 415-962 5700, option 1 or submit an online request form. 

Meet Perfect Reflections Travel: LGBT-Friendly Travel Agent

This series we will be spotlighting LGBT- friendly businesses, that would love to help make your big day special! Meet Perfect Reflections Travel great for your honeymoon, romantic getaway or your destination wedding!

Welcome to Perfect Reflections Travel, the experts in global travel! 

Perfect Reflections Travel, a Member of the Travel Connection RI, provides consultation and vacation arrangements to satisfy the uniqueness of individual and group travel. We also pride ourselves in providing you with the ultimate travel experience for honeymoons and destination weddings. Perfect Reflections Travel has over twenty years of experience in the Travel and Entertainment industry. We are located in the Boston, MA, Cranston, RI and Washington, DC areas.

We provide the same attentive personalized care and service from handling an individual's travel needs to managing worldwide travel for large groups. Our packages and rates are extremely competitive to meet your travel and entertainment needs. Perfect Reflections Travel has a worldwide reach and, in addition, we have experience working with and meeting the needs of all groups. Visit our website at www.goprt.com.

We wish for you to experience our motto...."Don't just dream it, live it. We create memories that last a lifetime!"

Gay Marriage Legal in NY!

NY has made history today, passing the same-sex marriage bill with a vote 33-29!

NYC is my home, and I am so happy that they have passed this historic bill into law.  I know lots and lots of couples will finally get the chance to legally wed in the city the love! Congrats to NY!


Who's tying the knot in NYC now that it's legal??

Who's proposing tonight???

October Is GLBT History Month!

With so much going on this month, I had almost forgotten that this is GLBT History Month! Yes, shame on me! For a great and informative tribute to LGBT pioneers, entrepreneurs, activists and leaders head on over to: http://www.glbthistorymonth.com