I love weddings – I get to see two people in love sharing their happiness with families and friends and, even better, I get to help them design a wedding ceremony that reflects who they are as a couple and draws in their guests in that collective affirmation of their relationship. Read More
How same-sex couples can get married in the ACT
The ACT becomes the very first state to legislate marriage equality through a state government vote.
Here are your questions answered on the current Marriage Equality legislation in the ACT.
Please share for all those who have some questions. When can l get married? How long they must wait to get a marriage license? Is it recognised outside the ACT? Read More
Bridegroom Documentary
BRIDEGROOM is a documentary directed by Linda Bloodworth-Thomason that tells the emotional journey of Shane and Tom, two young men in a loving and committed relationship — a relationship that was cut tragically short by a misstep off the side of a roof. Read More
Weddings one or two receptions?
What if your family believes strongly in a marriage between a man and a woman? When it comes to big events where people are surrounded by ‘traditional’ families it can make times like Christmas, Easter, Birthdays and most importantly your wedding day an extremely stressful scenario. Read More
New Zealand's Same-Sex Marriage Act; Pre-requisites
With five days to go until same-sex couples can legally marry, it is worth looking at a few things if you are considering the leap to tie the knot. Read More
Australia As We Stand
Netherlands celebrates a whopping 12 years of marriage-equality, Belgium 10 years and Canada 8 years… and yet we are still struggling to gain the same recognition here in Australia.With the recent bill introduced in the South Australian parliament it was looking like a step forward in the right direction, but with a 44 – 28 defeat opposing recognition of overseas same-sex marriages it is yet another setback. Read More
MP Maurice Williamson's Speech for Marriage Equality
The MP for Pakuranga since 1987, Maurice Williamson, made this speech in parliament following its third and final reading for the bill to allow equal marriage, which passed by 77 votes to 44. It was hailed by Gawker as ”a speech for the ages”, and quickly went viral on social media and other sites. Read More
International Marriage Equality Map
Click the link below to see where you can marry in the world....
TIP: open this full screen to see the details... Read More
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