Dating & Relationships
A Word In Edgewise: In the Spirit of Giving
Eventually, one has fewer intimates to whom one gives gifts, less spondulix to lavish on them, and, like you, they already have everything they need—and often much more. Moreover, even best friends, and certainly family, don’t always […]
Skirting the Issues: Loss
A couple months ago, I was contacted by a researcher who asked whether the ways I celebrate Thanksgiving and Christmas have changed since I came out as transgender. My reply was yes, there’s been a […]
Real Weddings: Amy Schrecengost & Mary Ellenberger
Photographer: Melissa Hesse of Rivets and Roses Date of Wedding: Feb. 10, 2018 Dating Since: April 2017 Location of Ceremony & Reception: The New Victorian Mansion; W.A Frost Florist: Fleur de Lis Fresh Flowers Stylist: Lindsay Dukes […]
From The Editor: Going To The Chapel
Fall is here! And while some of us may lament the passing of the warmer summer months, others delight at the prospect of cozy long-sleeved clothing, hot apple cider, and all those vibrant autumn colors. […]
Real Weddings: Sarah & Jodi Hirschfield
Photographer: Autumn Lee of Autumn Lee Studios Date of Wedding: Sept. 7, 2018 Dating Since: May 7, 2013 Location of Ceremony & Reception: Richfield, MN (Backyard of Sarah’s mother) Florist: Minneapolis Farmers Market Stylist: Chammi […]
Real Weddings: Amber & Sydney Porter
Photographer: Autumn Lee Studios (with Ian Hanson) Date of Wedding: Jan. 13, 2018 Dating Since: 2013 Location of Ceremony & Reception: Windows on Minnesota Florist: Regina Cannon – Belladonna Florist Wedding Coordinator: Eric Walsh – Marquette Hotel Wedding […]
Diamonds To Die For
John Sorich IV shares Diamonds Direct MN’s sparkling history and offerings. Let’s face it, diamonds are everyone’s best friend. This is a concept that was fully understood by John Sorich III, who started Diamonds Direct […]
Crossing Paths (And Paths And Paths)
The love story of Eric and Chris Herr-Madsen was meant to be written from the very start. Eric Herr, who worked professionally in theater for more than 18 years and currently works in customer service […]
A Word In Edgewise: First Comes Love, Then Comes Marriage, Then…
While “Baby Carriage” no longer must necessarily compete the triad of the old playground K-I-S-S-I-N-G song lyric, and today babies are no longer de rigeur to complete socially sanctioned marriage, many same-sex couples (along with straight counterparts) […]
At The Start Of The River
Britnee Dordal and Kelsey Lied share details of their love story and wedding. Wanted: wedding date. That’s how Kelsey Lied, a software developer from the Chicago area, found her now-wife Britnee Dordal, an early childhood […]
