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Lesbian Marriage

To describe same-sex marriage equality as "gay marriage" undercuts the fact that lesbian couples have been just as important in the fight for equality as gay ones. Many of the most pivotal fights depended on the courage of lesbian couples to fight against discrimination, from Baehr v. Miike in Hawaii to DeBoer v. Snyder, a case that was consolidated with Obergefell v. Hodges in the pivotal U.S. Supreme Court case. But more fundamentally, lesbian marriage is the commitment of two women who vow to love and protect each other as long as they both shall live. Read more on The Advocate!

Watch these brothers step up after their dad refused to attend their sister's queer wedding

After one bride's father refused to attend or take part in her wedding, her brothers decided to fill his role instead.

Christian Singer Amy Grant to Host Niece's Same-Sex Wedding

Grant will also be one of the esteemed artists celebrated this week at the Kennedy Center Honors.

Jillian Michaels Announces Engagement to DeShanna Marie Minuto

The couple shared the news of their impending nuptials on Instagram.

Women’s Soccer Players Chloe Logarzo, McKenzie Berryhill Are Engaged

Logarzo popped the question while they were traveling in Greece.

Billie Jean King Reveals She Secretly Married Her Partner in 2018

The tennis legend also weighs in on the concept of fluid sexuality. 

Homophobic Winery That Turned Away Lesbian Wedding Changes Policy

The owners caved after a bride posted an email from the winery on social media.

Brides Set Gowns on Fire in Stunning Ceremony

Inspired by the fire-benders of The Last Airbender, the women wanted to make sure their wedding was unforgettable.

Olympic Hockey Rivals Meghan Duggan and Gillian Apps Are Married

Duggan of Team USA and Apps of Team Canada faced off on Olympic ice in Vancouver and in Sochi. 

A Lesbian Horror Holiday in 'What Keeps You Alive'

The new film features female desire and cabin frights. 

The Lesbian Proposal That Put a Smile on the World's Face

Becky and Jessa's engagement was pure joy.

A Perfect Valentine's Day Love Story

Connie Kurtew and Dalila Ali Rajah share their love story — including their very eventful wedding — just in time for Valentine's Day.

94 Photos of 106 Lesbians Getting Married

During Women’s Week in P-town, over 50 lesbian couples got hitched in a mass wedding.

Meet the Iowa Lesbians Finally Married After 72 Years

They met in Yale, Iowa, in 1942, but didn't come out to the world--and to people they loved--until Sept. 6, 2014.

WATCH: Microsoft Commercial Features Lesbian Wedding

The latest ad from Microsoft is a reflection of the shifting attitude toward marriage equality in the mainstream.

N.Y. Court Accepts Canadian Lesbian Marriage

Marriages of same-sex couples entered into outside of New York State must be recognized, a state appellate court ruled Friday.