Weddingbee Blog

Mr. Skunk and I believe that all people should have the right to marry. We understand that everyone has different beliefs so we don’t want to rub anyone the wrong way, but it’s still important to us to do something on our day to support marriage equality. So like many bees before us, we’re going to have a small bowl of White Knots on a small table with a little explanation for guests to take if they feel inclined.

Because there is such a strong resistance to marriage equality in my state, we do tend to stand on the outs of our community’s beliefs. Because of that I’d like to share a tidbit from the whiteknot.org website that I particularly love.

5 Things You Can Say…

…when someone asks you why you are wearing a White Knot.

1. I wear a White Knot because I support Marriage Equality. Everyone should have the right to tie the knot.
2. Marriage is about committed couples—all committed couples—who want to make a lifelong promise to take care of and be responsible for each other. This can only strengthen family and society.
3. Denying committed couples the security and legal protections of marriage hurts them; it’s wrong to make it harder for committed couples to take care of and be responsible for each other.
4. People can have different beliefs and still treat everyone fairly. That’s why our constitution exists to protect everyone equally, including minorities.
5. What if you were told that you couldn’t marry the person you loved? What would that do to you? And what if you got married, and someone tried to take it away?

Are you doing anything at your wedding to support your beliefs?