Do You Take This Man?

On today’s episode of Do You Take This Man? soon-to-be-married couple, Steven and Ryan share their story as bisexual polyamorous man and trans man who found in each other, the one. And, if there is one thing that this episode will teach is that vulnerability, negotiation, honesty and communication are the bedrocks of every relationship. We have a lot to learn from our bisexual and trans brothers....

On this episode of Do You Take This Man? we are talking vows. And ceremonies. And toasts. Because there is nothing more essential to making your wedding unique than the words you share at it. We are joined by Steven Greitzer, founder of Provenance, the online service dedicated to helping you find what to say when you walk down the aisle and raise a glass. Don't go it alone when it comes to express...

On this episode of Do You Take This Man?, we raise a glass to veteran and vintner, Brad and his husband and chef, Danny. We learn how they are building both a marriage and a winery together. Hear how they are "rare birds" in the rare world of winemaking, both as one of the few gay couples in the industry and as winemakers who strip back the pretense of enjoying a fine glass of wine. Discover more...

When it comes to relationship advice, one might not turn to a reality-star-turned-OnlyFans-star for guidance. But our conversation with Bruno—the breakout star of Season 5 of Below Deck and one of OnlyFans biggest content creators—revealed just how much wisdom a life lived while the cameras are on can share with those of us living life in a relationship with the cameras off. It won't come as much...

In this episode, we meet three men—Daniel, Caleb, and Will—who have been in a throuple for the past five years. They tell their story about becoming a throuple, connecting to other throuples in the community, and how they're helping evolve our understanding of relationships. We discuss communication, sex, and common misperceptions of throuples. Follow along with Daniel, Caleb and Will on Instagram...

Welcome host Eduardo Braniff to the "Do You Take This Man?" podcast! In this episode, Eduardo introduces us to his dear friends Jay and Mason. They discuss their marriage, both before and after it was legally recognized, and talk about how we are challenging the institution of marriage to evolve. Mason is also the founder of OUTWORDS, an organization that captures, preserves, and shares the storie...

Bailey and Eron join the "Do You Take This Man?" podcast to share about their experiences as out gay active duty military service members. We talk about the stereotypes of each branch of the military (Which one has the most gays?) and get a glimpse into their lives as new dads.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/doyoutakethismanpodcast/support

Husbands and fathers Brian and Ty tell us how it takes a village to bring a child into the world. We talk about how they knew they were ready to become dads, what was important during the surrogacy process, and how life has changed since they became parents. Hear about Brian & Ty's unique special relationship with their surrogate and about the twists and turns along the path to parenthood. Read Br...

Husbands-to-be John and Alex are Americans living in Shanghai. We talk about the little daily challenges they face as a couple while living in a foreign country and how their experience abroad shapes their relationship. They tell us about their unique perspective on weddings: they're more than just a party... planning a wedding grants us a glimpse into one another's values.  Read John & Alex's fea...

Elle Magazine says that today's guest "sounds how I imagine a warm shortbread cookie might talk if it came to life." What a treat for us all! The lovable Coinneach MacLeod is a TikTok sensation and now the published author of The Hebridean Baker: Recipes and Wee Stories from the Scottish Islands. Journey with Sam and Coinneach to the Scottish Islands in today's episode.  Get your copy of The Hebri...

Richard Dusseau, co-founder of Men's Vows, returns to "Do You Take This Man?" to answer some frequently asked questions about the Men's Vows Wedding Directory. We talk about how weddings have changed in recent years to be more inclusive and how the industry will continue to evolve. Hear how the Men's Vows team is doing its part to support groom-friendly wedding vendors. Share this episode with eng...

James offers a unique perspective on parenthood as he is the father to two children. His daughter was born into a heterosexual marriage in the 1990s, and his son was born in 2020 with two fathers. James opens up about the details of the surrogate process and the effects of a miscarriage. We daydream about what the next generation has to look forward to, and Sam admits who he would ask to donate eg...

In Part Two of the conversation between the host (Sam) and his boyfriend (Zack) we explore the reasons why we think we work as a couple. We address the fear of change as relationships get serious and how to shift your mindset to manage that fear. Zack’s grandma comes up on multiple occasions in this conversation, so it’s clear how much he values relationship advice from her. Zack also finds a mome...

This episode's guest is none other than the boyfriend (Zack) of the host (Sam). We find out how Zack truly feels about surprises and hear the origin story of their relationship—and the origin story of this podcast. Zack tells us what it was like meeting Sam's family for the first time. We talk about the keys to a healthy relationship and get honest with each other about the challenges in a relatio...

We were hungry for more from some of our favorite episodes of "Do You Take This Man?" These are the deleted scenes from episodes with Will & James, Chris & Clay, Marcelino & Edwin, Samuel Anthony, and Bryan & Chris. Included are questions from Sam's two favorite ways to get people talking about relationships: Eight Dates: Essential Conversations for a Lifetime of Love (John M. Gottman, Doug Abrams...

Join expert wedding planners from around the United States in this panel discussion on inclusivity. Jason Mitchell Kahn, the resident Men's Vows wedding expert, hosts the discussion. He's joined by Christina and Adam of Dos Goats Plans (Minneapolis) and Julian of Julian Leaver Events (Dallas). Hear how these planners create unforgettable experiences for their grooms and what they are looking forwa...

We congratulate McCae and Ike on their engagement as we hear the hot tub proposal story, and we stand firm with the grooms-to-be in the face of discrimination. Listen to the couple talk about what it was like to be turned down by a local wedding venue. Hear them describe the reaction of the community and what that means for their future. Help us share stories like these so we can change the world...

Husbands and hosts of the Real House Husbands podcast Tim and Rod were the winners of The Amazing Race in Australia. We talk about Pride Parties, gay dating in Australia, and responding to negative comments online. Tim and Rod share how the stay confident and support each other.  Follow Tim & Rod on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/timandrod/ Listen to the Real House Husbands Podcast: https://...

Whether your dream vacation involves a hike through the national parks of Moab, Utah, a surprisingly delightful river cruise through Europe, or a foray into the ancient world of Egypt, we’re regaining our ability to travel the world alongside our loved ones. Join Richard and Jennifer as they discuss all that travel has to offer and why you should invest in a professional to help make it count! Lea...

Jason and Sam team up to interview Jake Cohen, a "nice Jewish boy who loves food." Jake talks about how he celebrates the diversity in what it means to be Jewish, including the way food can represent the blending of cultures. We love asking about how Jake (a trained chef) and his husband (a pianist) work together in the kitchen. The conversation gets really interesting as we talk about our relatio...

Listen to Will and James share how they prepared as a couple to work together to win The Amazing Race. Hear how they kept the true story of the proposal a secret for over a year. They tell us what they learned about each other through the experience of a reality TV show and discuss how to have a healthy sense of competitiveness in a relationship. Travel along with Will and James on their YouTube c...

As the title of his album would suggest, Hayden brings something "Different" to the modern country music scene. He tells us about living in places like New York City and San Francisco after growing up in South Carolina, after finally settling in Nashville to pursue a career in music. We talk about long distance relationships, inclusivity in the country music industry, and—true to country music for...

You've seen them before on mensvows.com; now we peel back the curtain with Chris and Clay. They talk us through the behind-the-scenes of their flash mob proposal and surprise wedding choreography (spoiler alert... it was only a surprise for ONE person!). Join us as we take the scenic route to their Palm Springs destination wedding, exploring the fabulous work of their wedding photographer, Tyler (...

It's a crazy time to plan a wedding... especially when travel is involved! Have no fear, Kimberly (President & Owner, Valerie Wilson Travel) and Jason (Celebrity Wedding Planner, Men's Vows) walk us through wedding and travel planning in 2021. If you are planning a wedding, postponed a wedding, or have been invited to attend a wedding this year, then this episode is for you! Travel with Valerie Wi...

Sam and Sam talk about living your life in a way that's right for you, rather than the way you think you're "supposed to." We talk about Samuel's intimate wedding and being true to yourself. Samuel tells us about meeting his husband in an elevator in Las Vegas and how his friends recreated the elevator story à la "Drunk History." Follow Samuel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samuelanthony/...