Gay and Lesbian Weddings

With same-sex or gay marriage becoming legal in more countries and regions there are more gay and lesbian weddings happening every day. Traditional wedding rules do not always apply to same-sex weddings and many couples simply make up their own rules.

Planning a same-sex wedding is mainly the same as a traditional wedding. There is careful consideration as to the location to make sure it is gay friendly and the same theory applies if the couple chooses to be married in a church. Some couples choose to be married during their cities Gay Pride celebration since many gay friendly officiants are usually there for the celebration.http://gaylife.about.com/od/samesexmarriage/a/ceremony_2.htm

When it comes to attire Lesbian couples may choose to both wear wedding dresses or one or both may choose to wear more traditional menswear such as a tuxedo. Gay couples may also choose to both wear suits or tuxedos. http://gaylife.about.com/od/samesexmarriage/a/ceremony_2.htm

Family Support

Many families can still feel confused about their children or relatives wanting to have a gay or lesbian wedding. There are many organizations made to assist friends and family members of LGBT loved ones that can help. One organization is PFLAG or Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbian and Gays. http://community.pflag.org/Page.aspx?pid=194&srcid=-2

Gift Ideas

Gifts for Gay or Lesbian couples are the same as straight couples. If the couple is just starting out traditional gifts to start a home are appropriate. If the couple is more established then consider giving to their favorite charity or giving towards their honeymoon. There are popular websites such as honeymoon.com which caters towards this type of wedding gift.http://www.gayweddings.com/friends-family/faqs

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This video is a segment from The Ellen Show of Ellen and Portia's wedding. The video features behind the scene footage of the couple preparing for their wedding including setting up for ceremony. It also features photographs of the couple at their wedding and of them with their families and friends.

Locations Where Same Sex Marriages are Performed

Same Sex Marriages Performed:

Belgium
Canada http://www.equal-marriage.ca/resource.php?id=538
Netherlands
Norway
Portugal
South Africa http://www.un.org/ecosocdev/geninfo/afrec/vol21no1/211-gays-lesbians-combat-bias.html
Spain
Sweden http://www.cbc.ca/world/story/2009/05/26/f-same-sex-timeline.html

Performed in some Jurisdictions

Mexico
United States: CT, CD, IA, MA NH, and VT http://www.hrc.org/laws_and_elections/state_law_listing.asples/7017501996?Congress%20Considers%20Outcome%20of%20D.C.%20Gay%20Marriage%20Legislation
Aruba (Dutch only)
Israel
Netherlands Antilles

Civil Unions and Registered Partnerships

Andorra
Austria
Hungary
Iceland
Luxembourg
Columbia
New Caledonia
New Zealand
Slovenia
Switzerland
Ecuador
Denmark
Czech Republic
France http://www.lifesitenews.com/ldn/2006_docs/Francesummary.pdf
Wallis and Futuna
Germany
United Kingdome
Greenland
Uruguay http://www.allheadlinenews.com/articles/7017501996?Congress%20Considers%20Outcome%20of%20D.C.%20Gay%20Marriage%20Legislation

Civil Unions Performed in Some Jurisdictions

Argentina: BA, RC, RN, VCP 
Australia: ACT, NSW, TAS, and VIC
 Mexico: COA 
United States: CA, CO, HI, ME, NJ, NV, OR, WA, WI
 Venezuela: ME