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Planning a wedding<\/span><\/a> is an exciting and personal journey, allowing couples to express their unique love story and values. As we progress as a society, more and more couples are opting to <\/span>ditch tradition<\/span><\/a> and celebrate equality when tying the knot. We know that this can be daunting, though. Where do you even begin? What aspects of weddings are rooted in patriarchy in the first place?<\/span><\/p>\n

If you want a feminist wedding that celebrates you and your partner as equals, look no further. We’re breaking down the steps you can take and what to leave out to ensure that your day supports women’s rights as much as possible.<\/span><\/p>\n

How to Have A Feminist Wedding<\/span><\/h2>\n

Get Both Parents Blessing<\/span><\/h3>\n

Once it comes time to get engaged, you may find yourself uncomfortable with your fiancee asking your father for permission. Women aren’t property, and you shouldn’t be treated as such. If you’re old enough to be getting married, you’re probably old enough to make your own decisions–whether your parents agree or not. <\/span><\/p>\n

However, if this is a tradition that your fiancee isn’t willing to give up, consider having them ask your parents as well as their own. This implies that they respect all opinions and see it more as a blessing of the marriage than a dad passing his daughter off to someone else.<\/span><\/p>\n

Start with Open Communication<\/span><\/h3>\n

Begin the <\/span>wedding planning process<\/span><\/a> by having open and honest conversations with your partner about what feminism means to both of you and how you want to incorporate these values into your wedding. If you’re getting married, there’s a good chance you’ve already had these conversations in some way, shape, or form–but you may not have thought about applying them to your big day. It’s important to listen to and try to understand each other’s perspectives, values, and expectations to ensure you’re on the same page.<\/span><\/p>\n

Challenge Traditional Roles<\/span><\/h3>\n

Feminist weddings often challenge traditional gender roles. Consider how you want to present yourselves beyond the customary bride-groom dichotomy. Some ideas include:<\/span><\/p>\n