EPISODE · Jan 5, 2026 · 48 MIN
Inclusivity + Gender Expression with Jake from Functions and Gatherings
from Outside the Frame: A Podcast for Wedding Pros to Be Better Humans in Business + Life · host Kaitlyn + Kaylyn
We had such a great time in this fun and impactful conversation with Jake (they/them) of Functions and Gatherings, a wedding planning team based in Seattle, WA. In this episode, we talk about: Jake’s own story and their journey with gender expressionexpressing gender and finding authentic joy in wedding planningwhy we should be going beyond just “acceptance” for the queer communitysupporting and celebrating couples of all kinds the way they deserveways weddings can be more real, thoughtful, and community-focusedreframing inclusion and honoring clients as unique individuals the importance of visibility and representation in the wedding industryways to practice activism while supporting local communities and nonprofits
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We had such a great time in this fun and impactful conversation with Jake (they/them) of Functions and Gatherings, a wedding planning team based in Seattle, WA. In this episode, we talk about: Jake’s own story and their journey with gender expressionexpressing gender and finding authentic joy in wedding planningwhy we should be going beyond just “acceptance” for the queer communitysupporting and celebrating couples of all kinds the way they deserveways weddings can be more real, thoughtful, and community-focusedreframing inclusion and honoring clients as unique individuals the importance of visibility and representation in the wedding industryways to practice activism while supporting local communities and nonprofits
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