Quote of the day: “Still it is true that many same-sex couples want nothing more than to join society as fully integrated socially responsible family-centered taxpaying Little League-coaching nation-serving respectably married citizens. So why not welcome them in Why not recruit them by the vanload to sweep in on heroic wings and save the flagging and battered old institution of matrimony from a bunch of apathetic ne’er-do-well heterosexual deadbeats like me”
― Elizabeth Gilbert, Committed: A Skeptic Makes Peace with Marriage
We are one
Sunday, I had the great privilege to take part in the biggest wedding celebration I’ve ever attended. Sixteen same-sex couples were married at my church, celebrating the legalization of same sex marriage in Minnesota beginning August 1, 2013.
Along with the 16 couples who were married, 6 couples who had been legally married in other states previously, reaffirmed their vows.
Many couples had children and like all kids, they were somewhat bored by the formal proceedings but really got into the dancing and balloons.
They were families like any other families and I am so happy they can now have the same legal rights that my husband and I take for granted.
Celebrating Love
What a joyful day! I had the honor of being one of several volunteer photographers at the event. It was a day of tearful moments, shared toasts, joyful dancing, laughter, hugs and kisses.
I am so proud to be a member of a church community that proclaims loudly that Love is Love, no matter what your sexual orientation.
Patio Chapel – Rainbow Love
A group of cheerful, creative, and energetic volunteers organized this wonderful wedding party. They set up chapels inside and outside the church for the private wedding ceremonies, organized food, music, and decorations.
It was a beautiful day!
Garden Chapel
Ready to party
Ready for mass cake cutting
One of the wedding cakes
Saying Yes to love
5 Comments
Belinda Rose · August 13, 2013 at 9:19 pm
I agree that love is love. I pray one day humanity will understand this simple but profound truth.
Marilyn · August 14, 2013 at 9:57 pm
Amen. Thank you for stopping by.
Deborah Weber · August 13, 2013 at 9:30 pm
What a lovely and love-filled post! Your photos are beautiful and it’s a delight to peek into this celebration. May love always win.
Marilyn · August 14, 2013 at 9:58 pm
Thank you! Yes, it is just a peek as I wanted to respect the privacy of the couples who were married – it was a delightful celebration.
Susan Lobb-Porter · August 14, 2013 at 1:17 am
What a wonderful, inspiring post! As Deborah said above, “May love always win.”