Same Sex Marriage Law In CT
Photo by David Goehring
Since we worked with two vendors who specialize in civil union and same sex marriage celebrations, photographer Glenn Koetzner and the Wake Robin Inn of Lakeville, CT, I’ve been thinking a lot about ways to expand our wedding entertainment services to this group.
So I started educating myself…and I learned that Connecticut is the third state (after Massachusetts and California) to legally recognize same sex marriage in addition to civil unions. It’s a recent development, as of November 2008, in fact.
A lovely lesbian couple approached us last year to provide the entertainment for their commitment ceremony. We were excited to be involved, but were unavailable for their date by the time they were ready to book. (Side note: I did see the gorgeous photos from their day at the Grandview, taken by wedding photographer Elissa Davidson.)
I was curious as to the differences between a traditional wedding reception and a same sex wedding…and aside from the obvious differences, the event proceeds pretty much the same. Good music, good food, good fun. Every couple wants fun, loving, compassionate (and cheese-free) entertainment catered to their own style, personality and preferences.
Jeff and I are always up for new experiences when it comes to entertainment. That’s one of the many things that makes our job so much fun!
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January 12th, 2009 at 9:42 am
Steph…
I was just speaking with Cindy from the Rainbow wedding network as well. She said that NY is most likely the next state to OK same sex marriages…and our Governor is ready to sign a bill in support of it at any time….
January 24th, 2009 at 5:34 pm
I smiled when I read: “I was curious as to the differences between a traditional wedding reception and a same sex wedding…and aside from the obvious differences, the event proceeds pretty much the same. Good music, good food, good fun. Every couple wants fun, loving, compassionate (and cheese-free) entertainment catered to their own style, personality and preferences.”
That’s it exactly. We were interviewed recently by a newspaper in Litchfield County, CT, and the reporter keep asking the same question about gay weddings. What are the differences? What are the differences? The whole point is that the new law equalizes marriage, and at some point we will stop saying gay or straight. It doesn’t matter, and shouldn’t matter. While there are obvious differences, the core of any wedding is celebrating – and celebrating in a way that makes sense for the couple. (Hint for brides & grooms, grooms & grooms, brides & brides: choose destinations and vendors that will work with you to customize your special day.) The uniqueness of each celebration in the end comes from the couple themselves and who they are as individuals, not whether they are gay or straight. Thanks! Shaffin, Wake Robin Inn