Carole Rome

Carole Rome is the wife of Florida Governor Charlie Crist. The couple wed on Friday, December 12, 2008. Their winter wedding took place a the First United Methodist Church in St. Petersburg, Florida.Florida Today: Gov. Crist, Fiancee Tie the Knot Tonight (December 12, 2008) About 200 protesters gathered outside of the church to protest the state's ban on gay marriage. Some of the demonstrators held signs that read, "Best Wishes: Why Can't I?"TampaBay.com: Gay protesters outside Crist's wedding: When can I get married? (December 13, 2008)

Christ and Rome were engaged on July 3, 2008, after dating for nine months. Crist reportedly proposed to Rome at his home in St. Petersburg, Florida.The Ledger: Charlie Crist Engaged to Girlfriend of Nine Months (July 3, 2008)

Rome and Governor Charlie Crist were married in St. Petersburg, Florida, at First United Methodist Church, on December 12, 2008. The couple exchanged traditional wedding vows.Florida Today: Gov. Crist, Fiancee Tie the Knot Tonight (December 12, 2008) During the ceremony, a group of about 200 demonstrators gathered outside of the church to protest Crist's support of Amendment 2, the constitutional change that defined marriage as a union between a man and a woman. Amendment 2 had the support of 62% of Floridians and led to the ban of gay marriage in the state. The protesters held signs that read, "Best Wishes: Why Can't I?"TampaBay.com: Gay protesters outside Crist's wedding: When can I get married? (December 13, 2008)