Almost everything having to do with gay marriage can run the gamut of SUPER complicated to not even legal. It's hard to get a break. But find out how sometimes being a queer bride can help you a super deal! -Megan

Kiona and Jennifer's engagement photo by John Newsome Photography
Now that we have a venue and the date is set, my partner and I set out on a mission to get an awesome photographer. Our whole wedding is going to cost under 12K, but we budgeted $1500 for photography. We are going the DIY route for most things. The only other expenses that come close are venue, food, alcohol (we have a guest list of 250+), and changing our names. I have been moaning and groaning for a while about the fact that hetero couples get to change their names as part of their marriage certificate stuff, for generally less than $200; while my partner and I each have to cough up $400 so we can share a last name.
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