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Queerly Beloved is Shifting from its current name to "Queerly in Love" Conversations on all things LGBTQ+ love, community and identity" 

This is not death to Queerly Beloved but rather an expansion to something new.

Right now, there is so much happening in Minneapolis I wanted to share that this will be the focus right now. Thank you for continuing to support  and follow along, please consider checking out some of the resources below to get involved or donate.

Support Mutual Aid In Minneapolis (CANMN)

Get Legal Observing Training with Monaraca

Resources for those affected and learning more with MIRAC MN

Support our Somali Neighbors through Isuroon 

Get involved in your neighborhood networks

We take care of us and we take care of our neighbors. Don't forget to find moments of joy.

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How is everyone holding up? This week we check in about all that's happening, learn about the lesbian flag and have a little bit of an uncomfortable conversation on something I get a little firey about. Specifically: the way some straight vendors get excited about photographing queer weddings not because they care about our community, but because it makes them look cool, inclusive, or “good.”

olive's tiktok where I learned about the lesbian flag - follow them!

Other BIPOC folks you should follow (by no means is this comprehensive, please share your favs with me on instagram!!!!)

• - Charmee 
• Horace Gold
• Black Gay Weddings
• Blair Imani

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today we’re diving into a topic that’s not always comfortable but so important: confronting problematic vendors.

Whether you're a couple planning your wedding or a vendor working in the industry, you’ve probably witnessed or experienced something that made you think, “Yikes… what do I do here?”

We’re talking everything from microaggressions to “wow… that REALLY like REALLY should have been an inside thought” moments, and how to handle these moments with clarity, care, and courage. We'll look at this from both perspectives: how couples can respond, and how vendors can step up and hold each other accountable.

I learned about this week's "Know Homo" segment from HERE.

HERE is the episode on more red flags.

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Trying to figure out what you want to wear on your wedding/ elopement day can feel overwhelming for some- dress? pants? neither? both? Listen to this week's episode with Kati from @portraitofabrideonfire to chat through tips and ideas for finding ways to dress and present that will truly bring you joy on your day.

Find all of Kati's socials etc and more by clicking HERE!

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Do you feel the same? Let me know by leaving a comment below!

Take the  Minnesota LGBTQIA2S+ Community Needs Survey

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You'll have to listen all the way to see why I named it this ;)

Thank you to all for submitting your answers and for fighting to keep this a right for a long time to come.

As mentioned, here are some resources for folks to help find lawyers to protect yourselves and your partners, with or without a wedding:

Unique Estate Law

Outfront MN

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What an absolute blast this was to do this live and I hope you'll listen in to hear about Red and Beige Flags in the wedding industry (and put them to the test by playing a game with us), hear from Tony and Ben share about their experiences planning their own wedding and a Q+A session with all things lgbtq+ weddings! A huge shout out to Urban Growler Brewery for being an amazing host and an epic place to host your wedding!

Click HERE to watch the Queerly Beloved Events event on things you can do as a lgbtq+ person to protect yourself in the upcoming years.

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Couples: What things can you be looking for in how vendors are moving through the world to see if they really are genuinely passionate about working with you and for you and not just doing the bare minimum or rainbow washing?

Vendors: How can you speak authentically both to couples and the general wedding space in a way that genuinely showcases your desire to work with lgbtq+ couples and aren't just checking a box or approaching it in a way that centers you too much?
Listen too this weeks episode to find out! :)
Here is the link to the LGBTQ+ wedding certification course by Equally Wed to learn all the ins and outs of being a great ally in the weeding world!

**REMEMBER to come to my live podcast even on February 20 at Urban Growler!

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I NEED YOUR HELP! I want to hear stories that you have had as a lgbtq+ couple in planning your wedding (past OR present) AND also any questions you might have for my upcoming live podcast at Urban Growler on February 20!

• DM me @widlyconnectedphoto on instagram
• Email me: [email protected]

This episode includes Insights from my personal experience as a lgbtq+ engaged person and what's been helping me and giving me hope! I hope you'll listen in and be in this journey with me.

I know facebook is kind of the w*rst right now, but here could be a good place to connect with local queer folks:
Queer Exchange

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Back with another absolutely heart-warming (yet filled with moments of laughter and comedy) queer love story! This week I chat with Travis and James, an absolutely amazing couple whom I photographed their small wedding in August of 2024. T + J share themes of love, queer wedding planning tips in rural areas, and sharing about what it's like to navigate family not coming to your wedding. Give it a listen and go check out their wedding gallery to put a visual to all the words <3
https://gallery.wildlyconnectedphotography.com/travisandjamesgetmarried/

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