Should working with same-sex couples be a choice for professional wedding planners?  The answer to this question fueled a lively, LIVE! wedding planner online chat and debate session.

Discussed During this Episode

* Should wedding planners who choose not to plan same-sex weddings get out of the wedding industry?
* Is refusing to serve same-sex couples akin to refusing to do business with clients of a certain race, ethnic group or religion?
* And, if you're not comfortable working with same-sex couples, what should you say when someone contacts you for help with planning a same-sex wedding?
* Rachel works with Christian couples who have refused to work with her because of the same-sex weddings that she has worked on in the past.
* Marisa Tristan, an LGBT wedding planner specialist, suggests simply saying, 'I'm not available' if, for whatever reason, you chose not to plan a same-sex wedding.

If you can, try and listen to the entire episode.  There are so many nuggets of helpful information that our live co-hosts provided in the chatroom.  And, of course, share your comments, below and/or leave a voice message on the listener talkback line: +1 202-681-2126
Links Mentioned

* Story about wedding cake business owners who refused to work with gay clients who went out of business
* Are you an Ethical Wedding Planner?
* Chick Fil-A's position on same-sex relationships and marriage