Walking Miles of Aisles

I wrote a piece for the New York Times (July 24, 2011) about gay and lesbian couples considering getting married a second time in New York now that the state has legalized same-sex marriage:

Dust off those vows, find that cake topper: With New York State’s law taking effect on Sunday, a number of couples who have previously wed in other states or have had civil unions are considering marrying a second time. And there are those who have taken vows that are not legally binding, sometimes referred to as commitment ceremonies, who are now looking to close that legal loop.

AND while those planning to marry again may be motivated by pragmatic concerns, like gaining certain rights and benefits long denied same-sex couples, a second ceremony also means having a second opportunity to celebrate, on scales large and small.

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Free to Say 'I do' But Where?

I wrote a story for the New York Times (July 3, 2011) about gay and lesbian couples searching for venues to get married in once marriage equality goes into effect in New York State.

Here it is in a nutshell:

If first comes love and then comes the law, the next step is finding the space. For thousands of gay and lesbian couples who have been waiting years for the legalization of same sex-marriage in New York, the jockeying for dates has already begun, with many looking to tie the knot in the fall, if not earlier.

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