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Images by Misti Layne - Gay FriendlyPhotography / Videography in San Francsico, CA, USA

Images by Misti Layne
280 10th Ave #2, San Francsico, CA, 94118, USA

Phone: 1 415 225-1128
Contact: Misti Layne

Serving: Global
Purple Unions Disc: 5%, Mention PURPLE UNIONS

Gay Wedding Photography / Videography in San Francisco, CA, USA. This is your day and I'm here to capture it in a non-obtrusive and fun style with lots of laughs. I document your day in an artistic, fashionable and simple way. Capturing the little things that you may miss or in a light you had never thought possible. Willing to travel.
USA, CA, San Francisco - Gay Friendly

Lostracco Photography - Gay OwnedPhotography / Videography in Oakland, CA, USA

Lostracco Photography
1 Kingsland Pl, Oakland, CA, 94619, USA

Phone: 1 510 434-0725
Fax: 1 510 434-0725
Contact: Nick

Serving: SF Bay Area
Purple Unions Disc: 15%, Mention PURPLE UNIONS

Gay Wedding Photography / Videography in San Francisco, CA, USA. Capture memories with stunning images from Lostracco Photography. Photographer Nick Lostracco captures life's precious moments in beautiful photographs for you to enjoy for years to come. Special packages including small intimate ceremonies to large events, Nick has the experience and expertise to bring new perspectives and passing minutes to life. Nick's personable approach to service and photography make him and his business a pleasure to integrate into your special events.
USA, CA, San Francisco - Gay Owned

Mitch Landy, Harpist - Gay FriendlyEntertainment in El Sobrante, CA, USA

Mitch Landy, Harpist
425 Rincon rd., #2, El Sobrante, CA, 94803, USA

Phone: 1 510 758-0959
Contact: Mitch Landy

Serving: Greater Bay area
Purple Unions Disc: No

Gay Wedding Entertainment in San Francisco, CA, USA. Music for the ceremony and the reception - harp solo or flute & harp - classical, pop, jazz, Irish. A harp creates a mood -- romantic and blissful -- like no other instrument. All the joy, the love, the hopefulness of the occasion can be expressed in the music. With a broad repertoire to select from, I can create a program to match your preferences. Sound clips at my website, and CD available upon request.
USA, CA, San Francisco - Gay Friendly

Joel Nelson Productions - Gay FriendlyEntertainment in San Jose, CA, USA

Joel Nelson Productions
1157 Saratoga Ave., San Jose, CA, 95129, USA

Phone: 1 408 446-5000
Toll Free: 1 800 578-5780
Fax: 1 408 446-5964
Contact: Ryan Rosoff

Serving: Northern California
Purple Unions Disc: 10%, Mention PURPLE UNIONS

Gay Wedding Entertainment in San Francisco, CA, USA. Joel Nelson Productions, Inc. has been the Bay Area's leader in event music management since 1981. With a staff of highly-trained professionals, JNP will find the perfect band, DJ, MC, or variety act for your wedding. We have an incredibly diverse lineup of bands, DJ's/Emcee's, and specialty entertainment. We are passionate about customer care and flawless execution with a personal touch.
USA, CA, San Francisco - Gay Friendly

DJ Hep Jen - Gay FriendlyEntertainment in San Francisco, CA, USA

DJ Hep Jen
405 24th Ave #2, San Francisco, CA, 94121, USA

Phone: 1 415 531-8195
Contact: Jen Holland

Serving: SF Bay Area
Purple Unions Disc: 10%, Mention PURPLE UNIONS

Gay Wedding Entertainment in San Francisco, CA, USA. DJ Hep Jen specializes in swing music, for a classic, fun, and unique wedding celebration. DJ Hep Jen can even teach dance lessons at your wedding to get everybody on the dance floor!,
USA, CA, San Francisco - Gay Friendly

Midnight Productions LLC - Gay FriendlyEntertainment in San Diego, CA, USA

Midnight Productions LLC
PO Box 12070, San Diego, CA, 92112, USA

Phone: 1 619 517-2719
Toll Free: 1 877 728-7663
Contact: David Patrone

Serving: San Francisco
Purple Unions Disc: 10%, Mention PURPLE UNIONS

Gay Wedding Entertainment in San Francisco, CA, USA. Midnight Productions offers the best Jazz, Blues and Classical musicians for your wedding. Midnight Productions is owned and operated by sought after, daily gigging, Jazz, Blues and Classical musicians so we don't represent anyone who can't do the job with class, elegance, style and Jazz; real Jazz, not that junk you hear at most weddings.
USA, CA, San Francisco - Gay Friendly

Harpist Michelle Sell - Gay FriendlyEntertainment in Fairfax, CA, USA

Harpist Michelle Sell
Box 1002, Fairfax, CA, 94978, USA

Phone: 1 415 457-3912
Contact: Michelle Sell

Serving: San Francisco Bay Area
Purple Unions Disc: 5%, Mention PURPLE UNIONS

Gay Wedding Entertainment in San Francisco, CA, USA. Gay wedding entertainment in San Francisco, CA, USA: Michelle has been a professional harpist for 31 years touring with Frank Sinatra, Sr., Linda Ronstadt, and appearing on The Tonight Show. She appears on a DVD, recorded live, with k.d. lang and Tony Bennett. She can be heard on "Home For the Holidays" with the San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus. Michelle is well known as a classical and jazz harpist, specializing in ceremony and reception music.
USA, CA, San Francisco - Gay Friendly

Mori Achen Classical Guitarist - Gay FriendlyEntertainment in Berkeley, CA, USA

Mori Achen Classical Guitarist
1437 ada st, Berkeley, CA, 94702, USA

Phone: 1 510 524-8770
Contact: mori achen

Serving: Bay Area
Purple Unions Disc: 5%, Mention PURPLE UNIONS

Gay Wedding Entertainment in San Francisco, CA, USA. Hello, I'm Mori Achen. I can provide beautiful classical guitar music for your wedding or any special occasion. I have been performing in the Bay Area for over 25 years and also offer flute & guitar or cello, flute & guitar ensembles. In addition to solo classical guitar, I also perform jazz and pop music.
USA, CA, San Francisco - Gay Friendly

Relative Motion DJ Service - Gay FriendlyEntertainment in Concord, CA, USA

Relative Motion DJ Service
P.O. BOX 6185 , Concord, CA, 94524, USA

Phone: 1 925 348-2920
Fax: 1 925 687-7901
Contact: Rick Wolcott

Serving: Greater Bay Area
Purple Unions Disc: 5%, Mention PURPLE UNIONS

Gay Wedding Entertainment in San Francisco, CA, USA. Our primary goal is to provide all of our customers with an avenue to make their day as perfect as possible. We will always do everything we can to help make your special day flow without a hitch.
USA, CA, San Francisco - Gay Friendly

Skyline String Trio - Gay FriendlyEntertainment in Oakland, CA, USA

Skyline String Trio
3300 13th Ave., Oakland, CA, 94610, USA

Phone: 1 510 534-9695
Contact: Katrina Wreede

Serving: SF Bay Area
Purple Unions Disc: 10%, Mention PURPLE UNIONS

Gay Wedding Entertainment in San Francisco, CA, USA. 25+ years providing elegant Classical, Jazz, Broadway and American SongBook favorites for every very special occasion. Solo violin, duo, trio, and string quartet.
USA, CA, San Francisco - Gay Friendly

Heather Paschoal, Harpist - Gay FriendlyEntertainment in Petaluma, CA, USA

Heather Paschoal, Harpist
413 Mountain View Ave., Petaluma, CA, 94952, USA

Phone: 1 707 763-1899
Contact: Heather Paschoal

Serving: Greater Bay Area
Purple Unions Disc: No

Gay Wedding Entertainment in Sonoma, CA, USA. Heather Paschoal has spent 25 years playing harp for events in the San Francisco Bay Area. She has played in wonderful locations, such as the San Francisco Ritz Carlton, The French Laundry, and Trentadue Winery. She would love to add that special touch to your wedding day.,
USA, CA, Sonoma - Gay Friendly

Compass Rose Yacht Charters - Gay FriendlyEvent Location in Berkeley, CA, USA

Compass Rose Yacht Charters
Berkeley Marina, Berkeley, CA, 94710, USA

Phone: 1 510 523-9500
Fax: 1 510 523-9200
Contact: Barbara Lum

Serving: Bay Area
Purple Unions Disc: - Mention PURPLE UNIONS. 10% Yacht Rental fee

Gay Wedding Event Location in Berkeley, CA, USA. Compass Rose Yacht Charters offers the finest privately owned dinner cruise yachts on San Francisco Bay. Our boats are the perfect venue for weddings, commitment ceremonies, birthdays, anniversaries, and corporate events. Make your next daytime or evening event unforgettable by dining while cruising under the Golden Gate Bridge. Boarding is available in Berkeley, San Francisco, or Sausalito.
USA, CA, Berkeley - Gay Friendly

Mayacamas Ranch - Gay FriendlyEvent Location in Calistoga, CA, USA

Mayacamas Ranch
3975 Mountain Home Ranch Rd, Calistoga, CA, 94515, USA

Phone: 1 415 279-0576
Contact: 1 415 908.2660

Serving: Nothern California
Purple Unions Disc: No

Gay Wedding Event Location in Calistoga, CA, USA. Mayacamas Ranch is an exclusive-use, wine country destination wedding venue that devotes the entire facility and professional staff to you and your guests for your weekend affair. Our ranch provides extraordinary views and a dramatic open air stage that rises to the importance of the occasion. As a full-service green wedding facility, the Ranch offers locally sourced cuisine and wines, and experienced wedding planning professionals to coordinate your specific party plans.
USA, CA, Calistoga - Gay Friendly

Isis Oasis - Gay FriendlyEvent Location in Geyserville, CA, USA

Isis Oasis
20889 Geyserville Ave, Geyserville, CA, 95441, USA

Phone: 1 707 857-4747
Contact: Loreon Vigne

Serving: Sonoma County
Purple Unions Disc: No

Gay Wedding Event Location in Geyserville, CA, USA. Gay wedding event location in the heart of Alexander Valley Wine Country 75 miles north of San Francisco off of 101. Ancient Egyptian Temple or massive 600 year old tree for ceremony. Minister on site. Lodge and amazing grounds with exotic cats and birds. Accommodates 50 people overnight plus 100 more for seating in our dining pavilion.
USA, CA, Geyserville - Gay Friendly

Dawn Ranch Lodge - Gay FriendlyEvent Location in Guerneville, CA, USA

Dawn Ranch Lodge
16467 River Rd, Guerneville, CA, 95446, USA

Phone: 1 707 869-0656
Fax: 1 707 869-0658
Contact: Michael Clark

Serving: San Francisco Bay
Purple Unions Disc: 20%, Mention PURPLE UNIONS

Gay Wedding Event Location in Guerneville, CA, USA. Dawn Ranch Lodge is a gay owned and operated resort. Located in the town of Guerneville, CA on the banks of the gorgeous Russian River, we are the clear choice for your celebration. The Knot magazine recently named us the best outdoor reception site for your wedding in Northern California.
USA, CA, Guerneville - Gay Friendly

Wildwood Retreat Center - Gay OwnedEvent Location in Guerneville, CA, USA

Wildwood Retreat Center
20111 Old Cazadero Rd. , Box 78, Guerneville, CA, 95446, USA

Phone: 1 707 632-5200
Contact: Tim Stoddard

Serving: San Francisco North
Purple Unions Disc: 10%, Mention PURPLE UNIONS

Gay Wedding Event Location in Guerneville, CA, USA. Exclusive use of a very private resort in redwood forest w/ views.
USA, CA, Guerneville - Gay Owned

Testarossa Winery - Gay FriendlyEvent Location in Los Gatos , CA, USA

Testarossa Winery
300-A College Ave, Los Gatos , CA, 95030, USA

Phone: 1 408 354-6150
Fax: 1 408 354-8200
Contact: Events Sales Mgr.

Serving: Bay Area
Purple Unions Disc: 10% Mention PURPLE UNIONS. All-Exclusive weddings, 75+

Gay Wedding Event Location in Los Gatos, CA, USA. Experience the romance of a 19th century winery! Your guests will enjoy suberb service and award-winning wines in a unique setting located in the South Bay.
USA, CA, Los Gatos - Gay Friendly

Ralston White Retreat - Gay FriendlyEvent Location in Mill Valley, CA, USA

Ralston White Retreat
2 El Capitan Ave , Mill Valley, CA, 94941, USA

Phone: 1 415 388-0858
Toll Free: 1 888 388-0858
Fax: 1 415 383-8196
Contact: Michael White

Serving: SF Bay Area
Purple Unions Disc: 20%, Mention PURPLE UNIONS

Gay Wedding Event Location in Mill Valley, CA, USA. Historic non-profit retreat center on 42 private acres nestled in the redwoods on the sunny south slope of Mt Tamalpais. Come enjoy our beautiful location for special day, or stay the whole weekend. 15 minutes north of San Francisco. Can hold up to 125 people for receptions, and lodging for up to 35 people
USA, CA, Mill Valley - Gay Friendly

Unity in Marin - Gay FriendlyEvent Location in Novato, CA, USA

Unity in Marin
600 Palm Dr., Novato, CA, 94949, USA

Phone: 1 415 475-5000
Fax: 1 415 475-5304
Contact: Joshua Holmes

Serving: Bay Area
Purple Unions Disc: No

Gay Wedding Event Location in Novato, CA, USA. The Unity Center is a Marin County wedding venue. It includes a chapel, Unity Hall, a commercial kitchen, and a lawn and courtyard with fountain, garden and shaded colonnade. A bell tower, capped by a terracotta-colored dome, rises above the chapel's roofline. Roses, wisteria, beautifully trimmed palms and a broad lawn surround the structure, which blends pleasingly with the Spanish Colonial-style buildings in the adjacent town center. Perfect for ceremonies and/or receptions.
USA, CA, Novato - Gay Friendly

Olema Inn - Gay FriendlyEvent Location in Olema, CA, USA

Olema Inn
10,000 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Olema, CA, 94950, USA

Phone: 1 415 663-9559
Contact: Carole Wiltshire

Serving: Bay Area
Purple Unions Disc: No

Gay Wedding Event Location in Olema, CA, USA. The Olema Inn is West Marin's most beautiful historic country hotel and restaurant. Our six room Inn is the ideal setting for an intimate gathering of family and friends in celebration of your wedding day. Our restaurant offers a variety of accommodations for groups from ten to 130. Inside the Inn seats 98 people. For larger groups, we tent the outside patio creating seating for an additional 70 people.
USA, CA, Olema - Gay Friendly

Sheraton Palo Alto - Gay FriendlyEvent Location in Palo Alto, CA, USA

Sheraton Palo Alto
625 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA, 94301, USA

Phone: 1 650 328-2800
Contact: Karen Bowne

Serving: SF/Bay Area
Purple Unions Disc: No

Gay Wedding Event Location in Palo Alto, CA, USA. There is no better place to experience the best of northern California than at the Sheraton Palo Alto. Set amidst picturesque water and flower gardens and koi ponds, the Sheraton Palo Alto Hotel is a source of familiar comfort in the Silicon Valley. With weddings at Sheraton Palo Alto, your special day will be everything you have dreamed of - so you can toast, cheer, and share your day with the ones that matter most.
USA, CA, Palo Alto - Gay Friendly

Palm Pavilion - Gay FriendlyEvent Location in Pleasanton, CA, USA

Palm Pavilion
4501 Pleasanton Ave., Pleasanton, CA, 94566, USA

Phone: 1 925 426-7600
Fax: 1 925 426-7599
Contact: Event Department

Serving: Bay Area
Purple Unions Disc: 10%, Mention PURPLE UNIONS, Off facility rental only (restrictions apply)

Gay Wedding Event Location in Pleasanton, CA, USA. The beautifully-renovated Palm Pavilion overlooks the pristine Pleasanton Golf Center to the north and our Rose Garden and landscaped lawns to the south. Many couples choose to have their ceremony in the Rose Garden and their reception in the Palm Pavilion. The Pavilion can be lit to create the perfect ambience for your special occasion, making even the largest gathering an intimate and memorable experience.
USA, CA, Pleasanton - Gay Friendly

Old Point Reyes Schoolhouse Compound - Gay FriendlyEvent Location in Point Reyes Station, CA, USA

Old Point Reyes Schoolhouse Compound
11559 State Route 1, Point Reyes Station, CA, 94956, USA

Phone: 1 415 663-1166
Fax: 1 415 663-1916
Contact: Karen Gray

Serving: San Francisco Area
Purple Unions Disc: 10%, Mention PURPLE UNIONS

Gay Wedding Event Location in Point Reyes Station, CA, USA. A large gathering patio that can accomodate up to 60 people for your reception. Outdoor kitchen, gas grill, full fridge & freezer are available. Event co-ordinater for local florists and caterers at your disposal. Separate, beautiful & private lawn space for ceremony with attached exclusive family building, including fireplace, serving table and powder room for ceremony participants to prepare. A perfect country experience, just a short drive from San Francisco.
USA, CA, Point Reyes Station - Gay Friendly

Swedenborgian Church - Gay FriendlyEvent Location in San Francisco, CA, USA

Swedenborgian Church
3200 Washington St., San Francisco, CA, 94115, USA

Phone: 1 415 346-6466
Contact: Valentyna

Serving: Bay Area
Purple Unions Disc: No

Gay Wedding Event Location in San Francisco, CA, USA. We invite you to celebrate your special occasion at the Swedenborgian Church, located in famous Pacific Heights, San Francisco and designated an historic landmark. Our caring minister, talented musicians and hostess are available to make your celebration special. Our cozy Parish House is available for your reception. Built in 1895 by a coterie of artists, architects and spiritual seekers, the historic Swedenborgian Church is rustic and charming in the Arts and Crafts tradition.
USA, CA, San Francisco - Gay Friendly

Hornblower Cruises & Events - Gay FriendlyEvent Location in San Francisco, CA, USA

Hornblower Cruises & Events
Pier 3 on The Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA, 94111, USA

Phone: 1 415 788-8866
Toll Free: 1 800 on the bay
Fax: 1 415 434-0425
Contact: Lisa Gallup

Serving: Northern California
Purple Unions Disc: No

Gay Wedding Event Location in San Francisco, CA, USA. At Hornblower Cruises & Events you'll find the perfect setting for an event as memorable as the occasion itself. Hornblower features San Francisco's most elegant fleet of luxury yachts that can accommodate anything from intimate commitment ceremonies of 20 to a larger group of 2,200. Each Cruise is a celebration of imaginative cuisines, spectacular views, and first class service.
USA, CA, San Francisco - Gay Friendly

First Unitarian Church, SF - Gay FriendlyEvent Location in San Francisco, CA, USA

First Unitarian Church, SF
1187 Franklin St, San Francisco, CA, 94109, USA

Phone: 1 415 776-4580
Fax: 1 415 776-4400
Contact: Jay Roller

Serving: San Francisco Area
Purple Unions Disc: $30, Mention PURPLE UNIONS

Gay Wedding Event Location in San Francisco, CA, USA. Unitarian ministers have been uniting loving couples for over 40 years. We are thrilled that these unions will now have legal standing. Our chuch is led by a gay minister and our members have officially voted to enthusiastically support marriage equality. Our location in the heart of San Francisco is supurb! Choose our historic sanctuary or intimate fireside room, modern chapel or spacious courtyard. Reception rooms are also available.
USA, CA, San Francisco - Gay Friendly

Wine Country Elopements - Gay FriendlyEvent Location in Santa Rosa, CA, USA

Wine Country Elopements
1014 Hopper Ave ste 128, Santa Rosa, CA, 95403, USA

Phone: 1 707 540-9006
Fax: 1 707 540-0999
Contact: Jackie Jones Wilson

Serving: Sonoma Wine Country
Purple Unions Disc: No

Gay Wedding Event Location in Santa Rosa, CA, USA. Exquisite & intimate vineyard elopements in the heart of California's Sonoma Wine Country. We do all of the work while allowing you to personalize many details to reflect your personal relationship and style. We employ only the top vendors and boast a 100% client satisfaction rating. Please contact for additional photos and information.
USA, CA, Santa Rosa - Gay Friendly

Sova Gardens - Gay FriendlyEvent Location in Sebastopol, CA, USA

Sova Gardens
5186 S. Gravenstein Hwy., Sebastopol, CA, 95472, USA

Phone: 1 707 795-4747
Contact: Denise Looney

Serving: San Francisco
Purple Unions Disc: 10%, Mention PURPLE UNIONS

Gay Wedding Event Location in Sebastapol, CA, USA. Gay wedding event site located in Sebastopol- the gateway to the Russian River. Enjoy 2 acres of private landscaped gardens, an indoor tavern and a 1906 farm house. We can accommodate 250 people comfortably. Come celebrate your vows in a loving and gorgeous environment.
USA, CA, Sebastapol - Gay Friendly

Vine Hill House - Gay FriendlyEvent Location in Sebastopol, CA, USA

Vine Hill House
3601 Vine Hill Rd., Sebastopol, CA, 95473, USA

Phone: 1 707 823-8590
Toll Free: 1 888 889-0929
Fax: 1 707 829-2870
Contact: Dan or Jan O'Connell

Serving: Sonoma County
Purple Unions Disc: 5%, Mention PURPLE UNIONS

Gay Wedding Event Location in Sebastopol, CA, USA. Guesthouse and event facility in the Russian River Valley Wine Country of Sonoma County
USA, CA, Sebastopol - Gay Friendly

Ink House - Gay FriendlyEvent Location in St. Helena, CA, USA

Ink House
1575 S St. Helena Hwy, St. Helena, CA, 94574, USA

Phone: 1 707 963-3890
Toll Free: 1 866 963-3890
Contact: Kevin

Serving: Napa Valley
Purple Unions Disc: 20% Mention PURPLE UNIONS

Gay Wedding Event Location in St. Helena, CA, USA. A historic mansion surrounded by vineyards in the Napa Valley Wine Country - weddings from 2 - 200.
USA, CA, St. Helena - Gay Friendly

Wine Country Inn - Gay FriendlyEvent Location in St. Helena, CA, USA

Wine Country Inn
1152 Lodi Ln, St. Helena, CA, 94574, USA

Phone: 1 707 963-7077
Toll Free: 1 888 465-4608
Fax: 1 707 963-9018
Contact: Kate Sands

Serving: Napa Valley
Purple Unions Disc: No

Gay Wedding Event Location in St. Helena, CA, USA. Located in the heart of the Napa Valley, the Wine Country Inn provides an intimate and romantic elopement package for the couple and up to 10 guests.
USA, CA, St. Helena - Gay Friendly

Fleurs de France - Gay FriendlyFlowers in Sebastopol, CA, USA

Fleurs de France
6150 Guerneville Road, Sebastopol, CA, 95472, USA

Phone: 1 707 824-8158
Contact: Jessica Switala

Serving: Sonoma County California
Purple Unions Disc: 5%, Mention PURPLE UNIONS

Gay Wedding Flowers in Napa, CA, USA. Extraordinary wedding floral & event design, in the Sonoma & Napa Wine Country.
USA, CA, Napa - Gay Friendly

Lavender - Gay FriendlyFlowers in Sonoma, CA, USA

Lavender
1110 Loma Ct, Sonoma, CA, 95476, USA

Phone: 1 707 935-8638
Toll Free: 1 800 566-9901
Fax: 1 707 935-8638
Contact: Josette Brose-Eichar

Serving: Sonoma, Napa counties
Purple Unions Disc: No

Gay Wedding Flowers in Sonoma, CA, USA. Lavender, a full service wedding and event floral design studio serving Sonoma, Napa and Marin counties. Creating floral designs with a wine country flavor. First consultation is free. I create floral designs based on your vision and budget, and deliver personal service focused on you alone.
USA, CA, Sonoma - Gay Friendly

Fleurs de France - Gay FriendlyFlowers in Sebastopol, CA, USA

Fleurs de France
6150 Guerneville Road, Sebastopol, CA, 95472, USA

Phone: 1 707 824-8158
Contact: Jessica Switala

Serving: Sonoma County California
Purple Unions Disc: 5%, Mention PURPLE UNIONS

Gay Wedding Flowers in Sonoma, CA, USA. Extraordinary wedding floral & event design, in the Sonoma & Napa Wine Country.
USA, CA, Sonoma - Gay Friendly

Premier Catering & Events - Gay FriendlyFood & Beverage in San Francisco, CA, USA

Premier Catering & Events
627 Vallejo St., San Francisco, CA, 94133, USA

Phone: 1 415 986-4710
Fax: 1 415 986-4720
Contact: Laura Parente

Serving: Bay Area
Purple Unions Disc: No

Gay Wedding Food & Beverage in San Francisco, CA, USA. Premier Catering & Events is a full service food and licensed beverage caterer and event planner. Customer satisfaction and affordable pricing are our top goals.
USA, CA, San Francisco - Gay Friendly

Bewitching Elegance - Gay FriendlyFood & Beverage in Burlingame, CA, USA

Bewitching Elegance
1170 Broadway, Burlingame, CA, 94010, USA

Phone: 1 510 469-6976
Fax: 1 510 568-9337
Contact: Diane Rinella

Serving: Bay
Purple Unions Disc: No

Gay Wedding Food & Beverage in San Francisco, CA, USA. Bewitching Elegance provides you with the best possible personalized service. We specialize in luscious artisan cakes as unique as you are. Our creations range from lavish to vivacious designs using innovative techniques. We take pride in creating decadent traditional, vegan, gluten-free, and diabetic friendly agave cakes and have spent many hours perfecting our recipes to achieve fabulous flavors that you will savor.
USA, CA, San Francisco - Gay Friendly

Trinity Cove - Gay OwnedHoneymoon Lodging in Glen Ellen, CA, USA

Trinity Cove
4000 Trinity Rd, Glen Ellen, CA, 94127, USA

Phone: 1 415 606-1963
Fax: 1 415 841-0257
Contact: Rhonee Allen

Serving: Sonoma Valley
Purple Unions Disc: 10%, Mention PURPLE UNIONS

Gay Wedding Honeymoon Lodging in Glen Ellen, CA, USA. Trinity Cove is a romantic getaway just 12 minutes to Highway 12 and downtown Glen Ellen, one block to Oakville, 15 minutes to Highway 29, St Helena and Yountville. Enjoy a private two bedroom, one luxury bath cottage, plus separate shower complete with beautiful deck overlooking the grounds, just a step from the relaxing contemporary living room with fireplace and stereo Ipod ready. Two bedrooms complete with small televisions with a video library, (no cable).
USA, CA, Glen Ellen - Gay Owned

24 Henry - Gay OwnedHoneymoon Lodging in san francisco, CA, USA

24 Henry
24 Henry St, san francisco, CA, 94114, USA

Phone: 1 415 864-5686
Toll Free: 1 800 900-5686
Fax: 1 415 864-0406
Contact: Walter or John

Serving: California
Purple Unions Disc: 10%, Mention PURPLE UNIONS

Gay Wedding Honeymoon Lodging in San Francisco, CA, USA. An economical yet elegant Inn in the heart of the Gay Castro District. Near a gay wedding chapel and City Hall.
USA, CA, San Francisco - Gay Owned

Willows Inn - Gay OwnedHoneymoon Lodging in San Francisco, CA, USA

Willows Inn
710 14th St, San Francisco, CA, 94114, USA

Phone: 1 415 431-4770
Toll Free: 1 800 431-0277
Fax: 1 415 431-5295
Contact: Michael Curless

Serving: SF Bay Area
Purple Unions Disc: No

Gay Wedding Honeymoon Lodging in San Francisco, CA, USA. Enjoy your honeymoon at the popular Willows Inn, located in the Gay and Lesbian Castro neighborhood. We're just steps away from the city's transit lines and are surrounded by restaurants, bars, shops, gyms and more. Rates include an expanded continental buffet breakfast and a complimentary evening beverage. All rooms have cable TV, VCRs, direct dial phones, wireless internet and mini-refrigerators.
USA, CA, San Francisco - Gay Owned

PosePrints - Gay FriendlyInvitations in Sausalito, CA, USA

PosePrints
19 Alexander Ave., Sausalito, CA, 94965, USA

Phone: 1 888 526-7673
Toll Free: 1 888 526-7673
Contact: Denise

Serving: California
Purple Unions Disc: 10%, Mention PURPLE UNIONS

Gay Wedding Invitations in San Francisco, CA, USA. Select from hundreds of facial features and accessories to create a sophisticated one- or two-person look-alike caricature (or pose) to appear on high-quality paper products. One- and two -person Silhouette Cards are an option if you choose not to create your pose! Create Gay and Lesbian save-the-dates, wedding invitations, bridal shower invitations, thank-you notes, rehearsal dinner invitations, bachelorette / bachelor party invitations, wedding announcements and more.
USA, CA, San Francisco - Gay Friendly

Bonaventura Balloons, Inc. - Gay FriendlyMiscellaneous in Oakville, CA, USA

Bonaventura Balloons, Inc.
P.O.Box 150, Oakville, CA, 94558, USA

Phone: 1 707 944-2822
Toll Free: 1 800 FLY-NAPA
Fax: 1 707 944-2220
Contact: JoyceAnna

Serving: Napa/Sonoma Wine Country
Purple Unions Disc: 10%, Mention PURPLE UNIONS

Gay Wedding Miscellaneous in Napa, CA, USA. JoyceAnna offers complete wedding/commitment packages for your special day! Imagine exchanging your vows in California's most legendary wine country ... Imagine being together under the silky, kaleidoscopic rainbow canopy of your private balloon ... Champagne is toasted... and you lift off like a huge butterfly sailing on the breeze! We can do this for you (and more) with your feet on the ground or not in spectacular Napa Valley.
USA, CA, Napa - Gay Friendly

Ceremonies and Celebrations - Gay FriendlyOfficiants in Oakland, CA, USA

Ceremonies and Celebrations
730 Canyon Oaks Dr #D, Oakland, CA, 94605, USA

Phone: 1 510 969-5756
Contact: Irene Kane

Serving: SF Bay Area
Purple Unions Disc: $25, Mention PURPLE UNIONS

Gay Wedding Officiants in San Francisco, CA, USA. Together we'll create a ceremony that honors your lifetime pledge and focuses on the special bonds you share with one another. Whether we incorporate a story about your attraction and commitment to each other, or select a more traditional ceremony, your vows will be uniquely yours. For smaller events, I offer a combination ceremony and photography package.
USA, CA, San Francisco - Gay Friendly

Weddings Preferred - Gay FriendlyOfficiants in Sacramento, CA, USA

Weddings Preferred
P.O. Box 292040, Sacramento, CA, 94115, USA

Phone: 1 916 769-0805
Fax: 1 415 440-6708
Contact: E. L. Keppard

Serving: San Francisco
Purple Unions Disc: 10%, Mention PURPLE UNIONS

Gay Wedding Officiants in San Francisco, CA, USA. Female officiant of color. Retired county clerk and marriage commissioner. ULC minister
USA, CA, San Francisco - Gay Friendly

Rev. Angel Stork - Gay FriendlyOfficiants in San Francisco, CA, USA

Rev. Angel Stork
508B Diamond St., San Francisco, CA, 94114, USA

Phone: 1 415 285-2571
Contact: Angel Stork

Serving: San Francisco/nearby counties
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Gay Wedding Officiants in San Francisco, CA, USA. Every ceremony is tailored to fit your personalities, beliefs and lifestyle values. With many years' experience and a reservoir of ceremony material, I can assist you to create a unique and memorable wedding or commitment ceremony. Personalized, non-religious weddings, baptisms, memorials, healings and blessings since 1985. Call or email for free information packet and sample ceremony.
USA, CA, San Francisco - Gay Friendly

Weddings of Heart - Gay FriendlyOfficiants in Petaluma, CA, USA

Weddings of Heart
620 B St, Petaluma, CA, 94952, USA

Phone: 1 707 778-1382
Contact: Lili Freitas

Serving: San Francisco Bay
Purple Unions Disc: 5%, Mention PURPLE UNIONS

Gay Wedding Officiants in San Francisco, CA, USA. Weddings of Heart offers personalized, heartfelt ceremonies on your special day! In discovering the unique qualities of your relationship, we collaborate with you to create a personalized wedding ceremony that has special meaning and celebrates your love.. Non-denominational, interfaith, religious or secultar, marriage services offered. Pre-marriage coaching to support preparation for marriage is available. Service throughout the greater Northern California and San Francisco Bay area. Call or email for a free consultation.
USA, CA, San Francisco - Gay Friendly

Heartfelt Weddings - Gay FriendlyOfficiants in Novato, CA, USA

Heartfelt Weddings
1725 Marion Ave., Novato, CA, 94945, USA

Phone: 1 415 893-0477
Contact: Kathy Wilkerson

Serving: SF Bay Area
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Gay Wedding Officiants in San Francisco, CA, USA. Gay wedding ceremonies offered throughout the SF Bay Area.
USA, CA, San Francisco - Gay Friendly

Ceremonies For Sacred Days - Gay FriendlyOfficiants in Oakland, CA, USA

Ceremonies For Sacred Days
5843 Fremont St, Oakland, CA, 94608, USA

Phone: 1 510 594-1585
Contact: Shyamala Littlefield

Serving: San Fracisco Area
Purple Unions Disc: 10%, Mention PURPLE UNIONS

Gay Wedding Officiants in San Francisco, CA, USA. Your wedding, your way... A ceremony is a feast of love and I’ll help you create a recipe that suits your unique tastes whether simple or layered with creative expression. I’m ordained as a non-denominational minister serving all faiths, beliefs, orientations. While we wait for Prop 8 to be overturned, joining together in a commitment ceremony brings sacred transformation. When Prop 8 is repealed, I'll remarry my couples for free in my Oakland garden.
USA, CA, San Francisco - Gay Friendly

Simple Blessings - Lesbian OwnedOfficiants in Pacifica, CA, USA

Simple Blessings
Pacifica, CA, 94044, USA

Phone: 1 650 515-0900
Contact: Terri Echelbarger

Serving: SF Bay Area
Purple Unions Disc: No

Gay Wedding Officiants in San Mateo, CA, USA. Tie the knot, jump the broomstick, smash a glass, dance down the isle and have your puppy bring the rings (well, maybe not all those things in one ceremony, but, we could try...). I truly enjoy weddings / holy unions/ handfastings and feel deeply honored when I'm invited to celebrate love with people in love. What's your idea? Tell me your story. Let's talk about celebrating.
USA, CA, San Mateo - Lesbian Owned

Mary Alice O'Connor - Gay FriendlyOfficiants in Pleasant Hill, CA, USA

Mary Alice O'Connor
Pleasant Hill, CA, 94523, USA

Phone: 1 925 256-9787
Contact: Mary Alice

Serving: Northern California
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Gay Wedding Officiants in Walnut Creek, CA, USA. Love and Spirit express through us without regard to gender. Celebrate your love in a commitment ceremony with family and friends. This experience encourages your community to support you throughout your lives together. You choose all words and rituals for a personalized, customized ceremony. I offer you a complimentary, no obligation session. Take this opportunity to have your relationship acknowledged in love and community. I welcome you and take heart in love in all forms.
USA, CA, Walnut Creek - Gay Friendly

Sherry Burkart Photography - Lesbian OwnedPhotography / Videography in Berkeley, CA, USA

Sherry Burkart Photography
1105 Keeler Ave., Berkeley, CA, 94708, USA

Phone: 1 510 548-7732
Toll Free: 1 877 548-7732
Contact: Sherry Burkhart

Serving: SF Bay Area
Purple Unions Disc: No

Gay Wedding Photography / Videography in Berkeley, CA, USA. Using creative photography I capture the vitality and essence of people and their events. See my website for portraits, pets, parties, weddings, commitment ceremonies and civil unions. I have 2 locations: California and Vermont.
USA, CA, Berkeley - Lesbian Owned

Images by Misti Layne - Gay FriendlyPhotography / Videography in San Francsico, CA, USA

Images by Misti Layne
280 10th Ave #2, San Francsico, CA, 94118, USA

Phone: 1 415 225-1128
Contact: Misti Layne

Serving: Global
Purple Unions Disc: 5%, Mention PURPLE UNIONS

Gay Wedding Photography / Videography in San Francisco, CA, USA. This is your day and I'm here to capture it in a non-obtrusive and fun style with lots of laughs. I document your day in an artistic, fashionable and simple way. Capturing the little things that you may miss or in a light you had never thought possible. Willing to travel.
USA, CA, San Francisco - Gay Friendly

Ben Janken Fine Photography - Gay OwnedPhotography / Videography in Oakland, CA, USA

Ben Janken Fine Photography
2825 Kitchener Ct., Oakland, CA, 94602, USA

Phone: 1 510 482-9041
Contact: Ben

Serving: San Francisco Bay Area
Purple Unions Disc: No

Gay Wedding Photography / Videography in San Francisco, CA, USA. We gay people are at a unique place in our lives, our families, our communities, and in history. We're Getting Married!!!! Ben Janken Fine Photography, in Oakland, California, is not just gay friendly, but proudly gay owned. We have served the San Francisco Bay Area LGBT community for 20 years. Wedding photography-- portraiture, candids and photojournalism, artistry that captures the romance and love of your day-- is our specialty. Please email us for sample albums.
USA, CA, San Francisco - Gay Owned

Jen Molander Photography - Gay FriendlyPhotography / Videography in Berkeley, CA, USA

Jen Molander Photography
1486 Northside Avenue, Berkeley, CA, 94702, USA

Phone: 1 510 528-0055
Contact: Jen Molander

Serving: SF Bay Area
Purple Unions Disc: No

Gay Wedding Photography / Videography in San Francisco, CA, USA. Documentary style - negatives & high-res scans included with every package!
USA, CA, San Francisco - Gay Friendly

Rebecca Meyer Photography - Lesbian OwnedPhotography / Videography in San Francisco, CA, USA

Rebecca Meyer Photography
1389 Utah St., San Francisco, CA, 94110, USA

Phone: 1 415 572-2746
Contact: Rebecca Meyer

Serving: SF Bay Area
Purple Unions Disc: 10%, Mention PURPLE UNIONS

Gay Wedding Photography / Videography in San Francisco, CA, USA. Breathtaking, creative, personalized photography and video to capture the beauty of your wedding day.
USA, CA, San Francisco - Lesbian Owned

Lostracco Photography - Gay OwnedPhotography / Videography in Oakland, CA, USA

Lostracco Photography
1 Kingsland Pl, Oakland, CA, 94619, USA

Phone: 1 510 434-0725
Fax: 1 510 434-0725
Contact: Nick

Serving: SF Bay Area
Purple Unions Disc: 15%, Mention PURPLE UNIONS

Gay Wedding Photography / Videography in San Francisco, CA, USA. Capture memories with stunning images from Lostracco Photography. Photographer Nick Lostracco captures life's precious moments in beautiful photographs for you to enjoy for years to come. Special packages including small intimate ceremonies to large events, Nick has the experience and expertise to bring new perspectives and passing minutes to life. Nick's personable approach to service and photography make him and his business a pleasure to integrate into your special events.
USA, CA, San Francisco - Gay Owned

Holman Photography - Gay FriendlyPhotography / Videography in Pacifica, CA, USA

Holman Photography
630 Reina del Mar, Pacifica, CA, 94044, USA

Phone: 1 650 430-5225
Contact: Jody Holman Webster

Serving: San Francisco
Purple Unions Disc: 20%, Mention PURPLE UNIONS

Gay Wedding Photography / Videography in San Francisco, CA, USA. A San Francisco based photographer, Jody travels all across N. America to shoot weddings & commitment ceremonies. She is professional, creative, unobtrusive and passionate about her work. She loves shooting weddings and it shows! A recent client says, "You are so great, Jody, we are really thrilled with how everything has gone...too bad weddings are "once in a lifetime," else we'd want you there for every one we have!"
USA, CA, San Francisco - Gay Friendly

Mark Rogers Photography - Gay FriendlyPhotography / Videography in San Francisco, CA, USA

Mark Rogers Photography
163 Westwood Dr., San Francisco, CA, 94112, USA

Phone: 1 415 378-8602
Contact: Mark

Serving: No. California
Purple Unions Disc: 10%, Mention PURPLE UNIONS

Gay Wedding Photography / Videography in San Francisco, CA, USA. I specialize in photographing small, intimate weddings where I can capture people truly enjoying themselves in the moment. I'm an LGBT-friendly business and active member of the GGBA.
USA, CA, San Francisco - Gay Friendly

Jill Doherty Photography - Gay FriendlyPhotography / Videography in Oakland, CA, USA

Jill Doherty Photography
Oakland, CA, 94619, USA

Phone: 1 510 421-2535
Contact: Jill Doherty

Serving: SF Bay Area
Purple Unions Disc: No

Gay Wedding Photography / Videography in San Francisco, CA, USA. I'm so grateful to call the amazing San Francisco Bay Area home and to be fulfilling my lifelong passion for photography. I do my best to live each day with awareness and consciousness which keeps me in the moment - photography is a constant reminder of how precious each moment truly is. My compassionate, gentle spirit gives me the ability to work closely and naturally with my clients. I look forward to hearing from you.
USA, CA, San Francisco - Gay Friendly

Infinity Video Productions - Gay OwnedPhotography / Videography in Sunnyvale, CA, USA

Infinity Video Productions
1287 Hammerwood Ave, Sunnyvale, CA, 94089, USA

Phone: 1 408 720-0281
Fax: 1 408 720-0282
Contact: Thomas Giap

Serving: Bay Area
Purple Unions Disc: 10%, Mention PURPLE UNIONS

Gay Wedding Photography / Videography in Sunnyvale, CA, USA. Infinity Video Productions is headquartered in Sunnyvale, CA and has been producing videos in the Bay Area for over 25 years. Infinity has been providing the best value in video services to the ballrooms, boardrooms and backyards of Silicon Valley and the San Francisco Area. We use state-of-the-art technologies to capture any event onto video. ,
USA, CA, Sunnyvale - Gay Owned

Dream Wedding - Gay FriendlyPlanners in Santa Rosa, CA, USA

Dream Wedding
2132 San Antonio Dr, Santa Rosa, CA, 95405, USA

Phone: 1 707 579-5886
Fax: 1 707 566-9251
Contact: Robbin Montero

Serving: Napa Sonoma Counties
Purple Unions Disc: No

Gay Wedding Planners in Napa, CA, USA. A Dream Wedding, the largest most comprehensive wedding planning firm in the Northern California Wine Country, specializes in Napa and Sonoma Counties, offering full-service planning, day-of coordination, and mid-week elopements and intimate wedding packages. Our wedding team will help you realize your perfect wedding day dream! Travel & Leisure Magazine called A Dream Wedding the expert planners for the California Wine Country.
USA, CA, Napa - Gay Friendly

Unique Weddings and Rituals - Lesbian OwnedPlanners in Berkeley, CA, USA

Unique Weddings and Rituals
1861 Solano Ave. Ste 202, Berkeley, CA, 94707, USA

Phone: 1 510 260-4552
Contact: Chantal Rohlfing

Serving: San Francisco Bay Area
Purple Unions Disc: 20%, Mention PURPLE UNIONS

Gay Wedding Planners in San Francisco, CA, USA. Feeling overwhelmed about planning your wedding? Tight budgets or timelines? I'll help you plan a unique event that reflects your personalities, values and commitment. I work with variety of needs and budgets. "Chantal is an amazing wedding planner. She is well organized, while maintaining a sense of lightness, humor and meaningfulness about the event. She has excellent ideas - our wedding was beautiful, creative and fun, on a small budget!
USA, CA, San Francisco - Lesbian Owned

California Special Occasions - Gay FriendlyPlanners in San Jose, CA, USA

California Special Occasions
1346 The Alameda, Ste. 7-124, San Jose, CA, 95126, USA

Phone: 1 408 998-4435
Fax: 1 408 275-8240
Contact: Maxine Goulding

Serving: Bay Area
Purple Unions Disc: 15% Mention PURPLE UNIONS

Gay Wedding Planners in San Jose, CA, USA. California Special Occasions (CSO) has been in business since 2003 and is a service company that specializes in planning, designing, and coordinating special and business events.
USA, CA, San Jose - Gay Friendly

Brilliant Earth - Gay FriendlyRings in San Francisco, CA, USA

Brilliant Earth
12 Geary St, Ste 605, San Francisco, CA, 94108, USA

Phone: 1 800 691-0952
Toll Free: 1 800 691-0952
Contact: Beth Gerstein

Serving: US/Canada
Purple Unions Disc: No

Gay Wedding Rings in San Francisco, CA, USA. Celebrate your relationship in a truly ethical way with rings from Brilliant Earth. Our rings reflect your values, since all of our precious gemstones and metals are socially responsible and eco-friendly. Brilliant Earth offers conflict free diamonds from Canada, recycled gold and platinum, and fair trade sapphires and other gemstones.
USA, CA, San Francisco - Gay Friendly

Elizabeth Ross Fine Jewelry - Gay FriendlyRings in San Francisco, CA, USA

Elizabeth Ross Fine Jewelry
760 Market St, Ste 756, San Francisco, CA, 94102, USA

Phone: 1 650 355-6055
Contact: Elizabeth Ross

Serving: SF Bay Area
Purple Unions Disc: 10%, Mention PURPLE UNIONS

Gay Wedding Rings in San Francisco, CA, USA. Elizabeth Ross, long-time designer and goldsmith, produces custom wedding and commitment rings in gold, silver, and platinum.
USA, CA, San Francisco - Gay Friendly

Prestige Limousine - Gay FriendlyTransportation in Concord, CA, USA

Prestige Limousine
901 Sunvalley Blvd, #250 , Concord, CA, 94520, USA

Phone: 1 925 691-7000
Toll Free: 1 800 551-9664
Fax: 1 925 825-4771
Contact: Rebecca

Serving: Bay Area Napa Sonoma
Purple Unions Disc: 5%, Mention PURPLE UNIONS

Gay Wedding Transportation in San Francisco, CA, USA. We have been serving the Bay Area for over fifteen years and have very experienced chauffeurs. As the leader in the industry, Prestige Limousine provides a full range of limousine services including: airport transportation, corporate travel services, as well as limo service for prom nights, weddings, bachelorette/bachelor parties and club & bar hopping. We also provide luxury transportation for parties, concerts, sporting events or any other special occasion you want to celebrate.
USA, CA, San Francisco - Gay Friendly

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    Ninth Circuit Blocks Release of Prop 8 Video Tapes

    Feb 3rd, 2012

    Today, a three-judge panel of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals declined to release Judge Vaughn Walker's videotapes of the Prop 8 trial. The panel's decision seemed to be determined by the fact that Judge Walker promised to keep the tapes under seal. We expected as much. But, that makes the opinion sound broader than it actually is. In fact, the... read_more

    Ninth Circuit to Rule Thursday on Release of Prop 8 Videotapes

    Feb 1st, 2012

    The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals announced today that it plans to file an opinion by 10 am PT Thursday, Feb. 2, regarding the public release of Proposition 8 trial videotapes. San Diego Gay & Lesbian News will cover the breaking news tomorrow. Chief District Judge James Ware on Sept. 19, 2011, granted a motion to temporarily unseal the video recordings... read_more

    Love Honor Cherish Begins Gathering Signatures to Repeal Prop 8

    Jan 18th, 2012

    As the fight to repeal Proposition 8 on the November ballot begins, Love Honor Cherish has partnered with the NOH8 Campaign to create a public education campaign telling voters why marriage equality is important. The partnership will launch at a party being organized by nonprofit group "Reason to Party" in San Francisco this Sunday, Jan. 22. Love Honor Cherish was formed in... read_more

    Big Rally Planned in San Francisco for Day of Ninth Circuit Prop 8 Decision

    Jan 11th, 2012

    The Ninth Circuit has completed all hearings and briefing in the Prop 8 case and could rule at any time. San Francisco is prepared -see Plan below. Since proposition 8 was passed and then challenged in the California and Ninth Circuit Courts, the San Francisco LGBT community has rallied and protested outside each and every hearing, with activists... read_more

    Nancy Pelosi Intervenes, Wins Gay Married Binational Couple Two Year Reprieve

    Jan 5th, 2012

    Bradford Wells and Anthony John Makk, a bi-national, married gay couple who have lived most of the 19 years of their relationship in San Francisco's Castro district, today won a two year stay against the threat of deportation, thanks to the personal intervention of their representative, House leader Nancy Pelosi, D-San Francisco. Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., and state Sen. Mark... read_more

    Should International Law Influence the Ninth Circuit's Prop 8 Decision in California?

    Dec 30th, 2011

    The US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit is currently considering the constitutionality of Proposition 8, the 2008 initiative that amended the California Constitution to provide that only marriage between a man and a woman would be recognized by the state. In determining the initiative's constitutionality, the court will follow the approach of Judge Vaughn Walker of the US... read_more

    Mackenzie Phillips Joins NOH8 Campaign

    Dec 29th, 2011

    Actress Mackenzie Phillips has joined the NOH8 Campaign, the silent protest which raises awareness and funds for gay rights causes, including ending California's 2008 voter-approved gay marriage ban, Proposition 8. The 52-year-old Phillips is best known for playing Julie Cooper Horvath opposite Bonnie Franklin and Valerie Bertinelli in the long-running CBS situation comedy One Day at a Time. She also played... read_more

    California's New Domestic Partnership Equality Act Addresses Issues With Domestic Partnership Law

    Dec 28th, 2011

    While California's domestic partnership laws grant certain rights to same-sex couples, they do not provide all of the rights of marriage. On October 9, 2011, the legislature and Governor Brown corrected some of that inequity by passing the Domestic Partnership Equality Act. Effective in January, the law will provide for several rights already existing in marriage. Erik Newton, a partner... read_more

    New Poll Shows California Independents Strongly Favor Gay Marriage

    Dec 28th, 2011

    From Love Honor Cherish: Love Honor Cherish (LHC) applauds the strong support for marriage equality among California's decline-to-state voters demonstrated in an independent poll conducted by the leading polling firm Tulchin Research on behalf of the California League of Conservation Voters Education Fund. According to Tulchin Research, decline-to-state voters, comprising "20 percent of the electorate," "show strong support for the LGBT community... read_more

    The NoH8 Campaign Celebrates Three Successful Years

    Dec 24th, 2011

    The NOH8 campaign recently celebrated its third anniversary with a star-studded party at the House of Blues on Sunset. The NOH8 campaign is a photographic silent protest created by celebrity photographer Adam Bouska and partner Jeff Parshley in direct response to the passage of Proposition 8 in November 2008. Photos feature subjects with duct tape over their mouths, symbolizing their voices... read_more

    CA: Judge Appears Sympathetic to Anti Prop 8 Case

    Dec 17th, 2011

    A U.S. judge appeared sympathetic to a lesbian federal employee's bid to strike down a law denying health-insurance benefits to her spouse, in the first hearing since the Obama administration decided to quit defending the statute. U.S. District Judge Jeffrey White heard two hours of arguments on Friday at a hearing on a challenge to the Defense of Marriage Act, or... read_more

    Prop 8 Repeal Initiative Gets Go Ahead for Signature Collection in Californa

    Dec 17th, 2011

    A gay rights group that wants to repeal the state constitutional amendment that stripped same-sex couples in California of the right to get married received clearance Friday to start gathering signatures for a measure that would rescind the gay marriage ban known as Proposition 8. Los Angeles-based Love, Honor, Cherish has until May 14 to collect the 807,615 voter signatures required... read_more

    San Francisco Asks for Advance Notice of Prop 8 Decision from Ninth Circuit

    Dec 16th, 2011

    In a highly unusual letter, the City of San Francisco wrote the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit yesterday requesting advance notice of any decision upholding or striking down California's anti-gay Proposition 8: In several prior instances when decisions have been issued relating to the marriage rights of same-sex couples, there have been large gatherings, including protesters, at... read_more

    Watch: Part Two of the Prop 8 Hearing

    Dec 14th, 2011

    Part II is an appeal of a ruling by Chief District Judge Ware, denying a motion to vacate Judge Vaughn Walker's decision in Perry v. Schwarzenegger on the ground that he should be disqualified from presiding over the case because he was involved in a same-sex relationship at the time. Full Story from The Washington Blade Click here for... read_more

    Watch: Part One of the Prop 8 Hearing

    Dec 14th, 2011

    In Part I of the video from Thursday's hearing, the plaintiffs argued that the public deserves to see the tapes created by Judge Walker at the original Federal trial. Full Story from The Washington Blade Click here for gay wedding resource in California.

    ... read_more

    New Director of Love Honor Cherish Vows to Fight for Marriage Equality in California

    Dec 9th, 2011

    Eric Harrison is on a mission to achieve marriage equality and he won't stop until he gets it. Now the 34-year old Los Angeles resident just landed a job that will allow him to focus 100% percent of his time fighting for that goal. Love Honor Cherish, an L.A.-based group that has been working since 2008 to restore marriage equality in... read_more

    Marriage Equality Activist Ed Watson Dies on Eve of Prop 8 Hearing

    Dec 8th, 2011

    Derence Kernek and Ed Watson became prominent faces in the California gay community's campaign for the right to marry when they urged a federal appeals court earlier this year to halt the enforcement of Proposition 8 so they could wed before Watson succumbed to advancing illness. On the eve of a Thursday hearing on challenges to a 2010 ruling that the... read_more

    CA: 9th Circuit Judges Skeptical of Prop 8 Proponents' Claims

    Dec 8th, 2011

    In what was likely the last hearing before a ruling is delivered on the constitutionality of Proposition 8, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals on Thursday appeared unconvinced that a previous ruling on the ban be tossed because the judge was in a longterm same-sex relationship. Before the issue of whether former Chief District Judge Vaughn Walker should have recused himself... read_more

    Prop 8 Hearing Today in California

    Dec 8th, 2011

    On Thursday, a federal appeals court panel in San Francisco will hear two issues related to the Proposition 8 lawsuit: Whether video of the 2010 trial can be released to the public and whether Judge Vaughn Walker's decision striking down the anti-marriage equality ballot measure should be vacated because he is gay. On the latter issue, U.S. district judge James... read_more

    Rally Tomorrow in San Francisco Before Prop 8 Hearing

    Dec 7th, 2011

    On Thursday, December 8, a three-judge panel in the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals will hear oral arguments on the efforts to release video of the Prop. 8 trial as well as the anti-gay proponent ProtectMarriage motion to throw out the case. Same-sex couples allies and family will hold a "Free the Tapes" and "Motion to Marry" rally on the steps... read_more

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    At Purple Unions, we take marriage equality seriously. As a gay couple who have been together since 1992, we know that gay and lesbian couples can and do form long-term, stable, supportive relationships, and we believe the institution of marriage and all the responsabilities and benefits that come with it should be opened up to committed gay and lesbian couples everywhere. To this end, we created Purple Unions as a place where gay and lesbian couples can find gay friendly wedding vendors to help them plan their perfect wedding day.

    California has a long and storied history on the recognition of gay and lesbian relationships. In 1999, the initial domestic partnership bill was passed. In 2000, Proposition 22, a legal ban on gay marriage, passed with 61% of the vote. In 2001, domestic partnerships were expanded to add additional rights. In 2003, the legislature expanded domestic partnerships to include all the rights of marriage that the state granted to straight couples.

    In 2004, in response to President Bush's announcement that he would seek a national constitutional ban on marriage equality, San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom threw open the doors of city hall to gay and lesbian couples. Between February 14th and March 11th, approximately 4,000 couples made thetrek to The City to marry. The Supreme Court ultimately shut down the weddings, declaring them invalid in August.

    In June 2008, the Supreme Court stepped in again, declaring that gay and lesbian couples had the right to full, legal marriage in California. Once again, thousands of couples married, but the ruling also gave fuel to the fire of Proposition 8, which had been gathering signatures to place a constitutional ban on gay marriage since the fall of 2007.

    In November, voters approved 52.5% by 48.5%, a much closer margin than Prop 22, but heartbreaking nonetheless. The California Supreme Court later ruled that the amendment was valid, but also upheld the marriages performed before it went into effect.

    A lawsuit was subsequently filed against the new amendment, and it was declared unconstitutional in Federal Court in August, 2010. The appeal continues to wind its way through the courts.

    At this time, Domestic Partnerships are still available to gay and lesbian couples.

    Gay and lesbian couples can also adopt in California.

    We hope that you find these resources useful, and that you'll join us in the fight for marriage equality!

    --Scott & Mark, Purple Unions