I realize it's been a while since I posted, but things have been very exciting round these parts.On June 24, New York passed marriage equality in a late night, end of term session.
The buzz has been amazing and the response from friends and family has been nothing short of incredible. The day after this took place, I walked into a shop where Brian had worked previously and was greeted with shouts of congratulations, handshakes and hugs.
Business calls with close associates begin with questions about wedding plans. My Facebook page was swamped with wonderful posts from friends all over the world.
And yes - we're finally getting married. Our 20 year engagement will be brought to a hard fought but wonderful close over the US Labor Day weekend.
We'll be in line for our marriage license when the Town Clerk's doors open on the morning of Monday, July 25.
The minister has been chosen.
Our dear friends here in town have offered us their historic home and garden as a venue.
A truly wonderful friend has offered to cater the event as our wedding gift from her.
Nearly all of our closest friends from everywhere we've ever lived have indicated they are coming.
We both sometimes just stop and wonder at the absolute joy and generosity we're getting from this wonderful circle of friends and family. And we've been so wonderfully overwhelmed to the point of crying about it at times.
We'll be combining our last names. That's decided already.
We're on our way. Now...just cake, vows, chairs, tablecloths, dishware and flatware, favors - what do we wear? Who's staying where? OMG.
Yeah. It's exactly what it looks like on TV.
I swear I will NOT become Groomzilla.
Wish us well, kids.
(and thank God we're part owners in a flower shop - it's one thing I won't have to think about)
9 comments:
Wow! Congratulations! I hope you both have the most amazing day and marriage.
Thanks, MoM! It's shaping up to be a lovely - if frustrating - experience.
Congratulations! Meanwhile here in RI we have the craptastic Civil Unions law with so many caves to the religious bigots that it even throws RI's 1995 ENDA into serious question.
It's going to end up in the courts before the fall. I can almost guarantee that.
@truthspew - y'know - even with the fact that New York law prevents a referendum or a constitutional amendment, the rabid freaks are still demanding blood. I feel for you and your fellow RI'ers - this CU law was so flawed, so wrong...
We are with you, if that means anything. Equality is inevitable, as long as we stand together.
New York's business is done - now's the time to take that message forward and help our brothers and sisters.
Hang in, truthspew - we're coming for you, baby.
Congratulations on your upcoming bonding.
Oops, that came out wrong!
Congratulations!
Congrats! So exciting to hear more and more weddings happening!
Congrats DuPree! We had a great time when the day came; I know it will be the same for the two of you.
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