At My Wedding Source, we believe that love is universal and that every love story deserves to be celebrated, respected, and beautifully represented. Planning a wedding is a deeply personal journey, and our goal is to ensure that every couple—regardless of their background—feels seen, welcomed, and supported by our content, checklists, and planning resources.
This Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Policy outlines our concrete commitments to fostering an inclusive platform for the modern, diverse wedding community in the United States and globally.
1. Inclusive Content and Language
We are committed to using gender-neutral and inclusive language across our guides, timelines, and checklists wherever possible.
- We recognize that modern weddings include brides, grooms, non-binary individuals, and LGBTQ+ couples. Our planning advice is intentionally structured to be adaptable to all couple dynamics, moving away from outdated, rigid traditions.
- We actively avoid heteronormative assumptions and strive to ensure our editorial tone is warm, welcoming, and accessible to everyone.
2. Diverse Representation in Imagery and Inspiration
Visual inspiration is at the core of the Pinterest and web experience for couples. We understand the power of representation and commit to the following:
- We actively source and feature diverse imagery, real wedding features, and style inspiration that showcase couples of all races, ethnicities, ages, body types, abilities, and religious or cultural backgrounds.
- When creating color palettes, decor guides, or bridal style tips, we ensure our recommendations reflect a wide spectrum of cultural traditions and diverse aesthetics.
3. Amplifying Diverse Wedding Professionals
The wedding industry thrives on the talent of local vendors and creators. My Wedding Source is dedicated to supporting equity within the wedding business community:
- In our vendor spotlights, expert roundups, and recommendation guides, we actively seek out and highlight businesses owned by Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC), LGBTQ+ individuals, women, and other historically underrepresented entrepreneurs.
- We believe that elevating diverse voices in the industry provides our readers with unique, high-quality expertise and a richer planning experience.
4. Accessibility for All Budgets and Celebrations
Inclusivity also means recognizing that weddings happen across a vast range of financial realities and scales.
- We place equal value on micro-weddings, elopements, backyard celebrations, and high-end events.
- Our budgeting guides and DIY tips are designed to empower couples to create a meaningful, gorgeous wedding day without financial strain or judgment, proving that a beautiful wedding is defined by love, not the price tag.
5. Accountability and Feedback
We view diversity and inclusion as an ongoing journey of learning and improvement. We regularly review our content archives to identify gaps in representation and update our guides accordingly.
We welcome feedback from our readers to help us do better. If you have suggestions on how we can make My Wedding Source more inclusive, or if you notice an area where we can improve our representation, please contact us at inclusion@myweddingsource.com.