Gay Friendly San Francisco Bay Area Wedding Vendors
Note: Listings are ordered by vendor type, then by city.
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Images by Misti Layne
280 10th Ave #2, San Francsico, CA, 94118, USA
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1 415 225-1128 |
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Misti Layne |
Serving: Global
Purple Unions Disc: 5%, Mention PURPLE UNIONS
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| 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. |
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USA, CA, San Francisco - Gay Friendly
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Lostracco Photography
1 Kingsland Pl, Oakland, CA, 94619, USA
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1 510 434-0725 |
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1 510 434-0725 |
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Nick |
Serving: SF Bay Area
Purple Unions Disc: 15%, Mention PURPLE UNIONS
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| 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. |
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USA, CA, San Francisco - Gay Owned
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Mitch Landy, Harpist
425 Rincon rd., #2, El Sobrante, CA, 94803, USA
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1 510 758-0959 |
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Mitch Landy |
Serving: Greater Bay area
Purple Unions Disc: No
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| 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. |
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USA, CA, San Francisco - Gay Friendly
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Joel Nelson Productions
1157 Saratoga Ave., San Jose, CA, 95129, USA
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1 408 446-5000 |
| Toll Free: |
1 800 578-5780 |
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1 408 446-5964 |
| Contact: |
Ryan Rosoff |
Serving: Northern California
Purple Unions Disc: 10%, Mention PURPLE UNIONS
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| 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. |
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USA, CA, San Francisco - Gay Friendly
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DJ Hep Jen
405 24th Ave #2, San Francisco, CA, 94121, USA
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1 415 531-8195 |
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Jen Holland |
Serving: SF Bay Area
Purple Unions Disc: 10%, Mention PURPLE UNIONS
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| 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!, |
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USA, CA, San Francisco - Gay Friendly
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Midnight Productions LLC
PO Box 12070, San Diego, CA, 92112, USA
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1 619 517-2719 |
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1 877 728-7663 |
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David Patrone |
Serving: San Francisco
Purple Unions Disc: 10%, Mention PURPLE UNIONS
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| 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. |
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USA, CA, San Francisco - Gay Friendly
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Harpist Michelle Sell
Box 1002, Fairfax, CA, 94978, USA
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1 415 457-3912 |
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Michelle Sell |
Serving: San Francisco Bay Area
Purple Unions Disc: 5%, Mention PURPLE UNIONS
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| 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. |
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USA, CA, San Francisco - Gay Friendly
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Mori Achen Classical Guitarist
1437 ada st, Berkeley, CA, 94702, USA
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1 510 524-8770 |
| Contact: |
mori achen |
Serving: Bay Area
Purple Unions Disc: 5%, Mention PURPLE UNIONS
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| 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. |
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USA, CA, San Francisco - Gay Friendly
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Relative Motion DJ Service
P.O. BOX 6185 , Concord, CA, 94524, USA
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1 925 348-2920 |
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1 925 687-7901 |
| Contact: |
Rick Wolcott |
Serving: Greater Bay Area
Purple Unions Disc: 5%, Mention PURPLE UNIONS
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| 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. |
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USA, CA, San Francisco - Gay Friendly
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Skyline String Trio
3300 13th Ave., Oakland, CA, 94610, USA
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1 510 534-9695 |
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Katrina Wreede |
Serving: SF Bay Area
Purple Unions Disc: 10%, Mention PURPLE UNIONS
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| 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. |
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USA, CA, San Francisco - Gay Friendly
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Heather Paschoal, Harpist
413 Mountain View Ave., Petaluma, CA, 94952, USA
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1 707 763-1899 |
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Heather Paschoal |
Serving: Greater Bay Area
Purple Unions Disc: No
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| 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.,
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USA, CA, Sonoma - Gay Friendly
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Compass Rose Yacht Charters
Berkeley Marina, Berkeley, CA, 94710, USA
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1 510 523-9500 |
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1 510 523-9200 |
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Barbara Lum |
Serving: Bay Area
Purple Unions Disc: - Mention PURPLE UNIONS. 10% Yacht Rental fee
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| 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. |
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USA, CA, Berkeley - Gay Friendly
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Mayacamas Ranch
3975 Mountain Home Ranch Rd, Calistoga, CA, 94515, USA
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1 415 279-0576 |
| Contact: |
1 415 908.2660 |
Serving: Nothern California
Purple Unions Disc: No
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| 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. |
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USA, CA, Calistoga - Gay Friendly
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Isis Oasis
20889 Geyserville Ave, Geyserville, CA, 95441, USA
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1 707 857-4747 |
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Loreon Vigne |
Serving: Sonoma County
Purple Unions Disc: No
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| 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. |
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USA, CA, Geyserville - Gay Friendly
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Dawn Ranch Lodge
16467 River Rd, Guerneville, CA, 95446, USA
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1 707 869-0656 |
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1 707 869-0658 |
| Contact: |
Michael Clark |
Serving: San Francisco Bay
Purple Unions Disc: 20%, Mention PURPLE UNIONS
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| 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. |
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USA, CA, Guerneville - Gay Friendly
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Wildwood Retreat Center
20111 Old Cazadero Rd. , Box 78, Guerneville, CA, 95446, USA
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1 707 632-5200 |
| Contact: |
Tim Stoddard |
Serving: San Francisco North
Purple Unions Disc: 10%, Mention PURPLE UNIONS
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| Gay Wedding Event Location in Guerneville, CA, USA. Exclusive use of a very private resort in redwood forest w/ views. |
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USA, CA, Guerneville - Gay Owned
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Testarossa Winery
300-A College Ave, Los Gatos , CA, 95030, USA
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1 408 354-6150 |
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1 408 354-8200 |
| Contact: |
Events Sales Mgr. |
Serving: Bay Area
Purple Unions Disc: 10% Mention PURPLE UNIONS. All-Exclusive weddings, 75+
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| 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. |
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USA, CA, Los Gatos - Gay Friendly
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Ralston White Retreat
2 El Capitan Ave , Mill Valley, CA, 94941, USA
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1 415 388-0858 |
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1 888 388-0858 |
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1 415 383-8196 |
| Contact: |
Michael White |
Serving: SF Bay Area
Purple Unions Disc: 20%, Mention PURPLE UNIONS
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| 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 |
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USA, CA, Mill Valley - Gay Friendly
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Unity in Marin
600 Palm Dr., Novato, CA, 94949, USA
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1 415 475-5000 |
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1 415 475-5304 |
| Contact: |
Joshua Holmes |
Serving: Bay Area
Purple Unions Disc: No
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| 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. |
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USA, CA, Novato - Gay Friendly
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Olema Inn
10,000 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Olema, CA, 94950, USA
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1 415 663-9559 |
| Contact: |
Carole Wiltshire |
Serving: Bay Area
Purple Unions Disc: No
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| 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. |
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USA, CA, Olema - Gay Friendly
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Sheraton Palo Alto
625 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA, 94301, USA
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1 650 328-2800 |
| Contact: |
Karen Bowne |
Serving: SF/Bay Area
Purple Unions Disc: No
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| 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. |
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USA, CA, Palo Alto - Gay Friendly
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Palm Pavilion
4501 Pleasanton Ave., Pleasanton, CA, 94566, USA
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1 925 426-7600 |
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1 925 426-7599 |
| Contact: |
Event Department |
Serving: Bay Area
Purple Unions Disc: 10%, Mention PURPLE UNIONS, Off facility rental only (restrictions apply)
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| 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. |
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USA, CA, Pleasanton - Gay Friendly
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Old Point Reyes Schoolhouse Compound
11559 State Route 1, Point Reyes Station, CA, 94956, USA
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1 415 663-1166 |
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1 415 663-1916 |
| Contact: |
Karen Gray |
Serving: San Francisco Area
Purple Unions Disc: 10%, Mention PURPLE UNIONS
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| 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. |
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USA, CA, Point Reyes Station - Gay Friendly
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Swedenborgian Church
3200 Washington St., San Francisco, CA, 94115, USA
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1 415 346-6466 |
| Contact: |
Valentyna |
Serving: Bay Area
Purple Unions Disc: No
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| 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. |
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USA, CA, San Francisco - Gay Friendly
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Hornblower Cruises & Events
Pier 3 on The Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA, 94111, USA
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1 415 788-8866 |
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1 800 on the bay |
| Fax: |
1 415 434-0425 |
| Contact: |
Lisa Gallup |
Serving: Northern California
Purple Unions Disc: No
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| 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. |
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USA, CA, San Francisco - Gay Friendly
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First Unitarian Church, SF
1187 Franklin St, San Francisco, CA, 94109, USA
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1 415 776-4580 |
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1 415 776-4400 |
| Contact: |
Jay Roller |
Serving: San Francisco Area
Purple Unions Disc: $30, Mention PURPLE UNIONS
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| 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. |
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USA, CA, San Francisco - Gay Friendly
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Wine Country Elopements
1014 Hopper Ave ste 128, Santa Rosa, CA, 95403, USA
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1 707 540-9006 |
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1 707 540-0999 |
| Contact: |
Jackie Jones Wilson |
Serving: Sonoma Wine Country
Purple Unions Disc: No
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| 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. |
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USA, CA, Santa Rosa - Gay Friendly
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Sova Gardens
5186 S. Gravenstein Hwy., Sebastopol, CA, 95472, USA
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1 707 795-4747 |
| Contact: |
Denise Looney |
Serving: San Francisco
Purple Unions Disc: 10%, Mention PURPLE UNIONS
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| 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. |
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USA, CA, Sebastapol - Gay Friendly
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Vine Hill House
3601 Vine Hill Rd., Sebastopol, CA, 95473, USA
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1 707 823-8590 |
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1 888 889-0929 |
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1 707 829-2870 |
| Contact: |
Dan or Jan O'Connell |
Serving: Sonoma County
Purple Unions Disc: 5%, Mention PURPLE UNIONS
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| Gay Wedding Event Location in Sebastopol, CA, USA. Guesthouse and event facility in the Russian River Valley Wine Country of Sonoma County |
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USA, CA, Sebastopol - Gay Friendly
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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
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| 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. |
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USA, CA, St. Helena - Gay Friendly
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Wine Country Inn
1152 Lodi Ln, St. Helena, CA, 94574, USA
| Phone: |
1 707 963-7077 |
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1 888 465-4608 |
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1 707 963-9018 |
| Contact: |
Kate Sands |
Serving: Napa Valley
Purple Unions Disc: No
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| 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. |
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USA, CA, St. Helena - Gay Friendly
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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
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| Gay Wedding Flowers in Napa, CA, USA. Extraordinary wedding floral & event design, in the Sonoma & Napa Wine Country. |
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USA, CA, Napa - Gay Friendly
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Lavender
1110 Loma Ct, Sonoma, CA, 95476, USA
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1 707 935-8638 |
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1 800 566-9901 |
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1 707 935-8638 |
| Contact: |
Josette Brose-Eichar |
Serving: Sonoma, Napa counties
Purple Unions Disc: No
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| 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. |
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USA, CA, Sonoma - Gay Friendly
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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
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| Gay Wedding Flowers in Sonoma, CA, USA. Extraordinary wedding floral & event design, in the Sonoma & Napa Wine Country. |
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USA, CA, Sonoma - Gay Friendly
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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
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| 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. |
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USA, CA, San Francisco - Gay Friendly
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Bewitching Elegance
1170 Broadway, Burlingame, CA, 94010, USA
| Phone: |
1 510 469-6976 |
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1 510 568-9337 |
| Contact: |
Diane Rinella |
Serving: Bay
Purple Unions Disc: No
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| 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. |
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USA, CA, San Francisco - Gay Friendly
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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
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| 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). |
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USA, CA, Glen Ellen - Gay Owned
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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
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| 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. |
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USA, CA, San Francisco - Gay Owned
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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
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| 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. |
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USA, CA, San Francisco - Gay Owned
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PosePrints
19 Alexander Ave., Sausalito, CA, 94965, USA
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1 888 526-7673 |
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1 888 526-7673 |
| Contact: |
Denise |
Serving: California
Purple Unions Disc: 10%, Mention PURPLE UNIONS
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| 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. |
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USA, CA, San Francisco - Gay Friendly
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Bonaventura Balloons, Inc.
P.O.Box 150, Oakville, CA, 94558, USA
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1 707 944-2822 |
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1 800 FLY-NAPA |
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1 707 944-2220 |
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JoyceAnna |
Serving: Napa/Sonoma Wine Country
Purple Unions Disc: 10%, Mention PURPLE UNIONS
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| 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.
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USA, CA, Napa - Gay Friendly
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Ceremonies and Celebrations
730 Canyon Oaks Dr #D, Oakland, CA, 94605, USA
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1 510 969-5756 |
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Irene Kane |
Serving: SF Bay Area
Purple Unions Disc: $25, Mention PURPLE UNIONS
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| 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. |
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USA, CA, San Francisco - Gay Friendly
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Weddings Preferred
P.O. Box 292040, Sacramento, CA, 94115, USA
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1 916 769-0805 |
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1 415 440-6708 |
| Contact: |
E. L. Keppard |
Serving: San Francisco
Purple Unions Disc: 10%, Mention PURPLE UNIONS
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| Gay Wedding Officiants in San Francisco, CA, USA. Female officiant of color. Retired county clerk and marriage commissioner. ULC minister |
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USA, CA, San Francisco - Gay Friendly
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Rev. Angel Stork
508B Diamond St., San Francisco, CA, 94114, USA
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1 415 285-2571 |
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Angel Stork |
Serving: San Francisco/nearby counties
Purple Unions Disc: 10%, Mention PURPLE UNIONS
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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. |
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USA, CA, San Francisco - Gay Friendly
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Weddings of Heart
620 B St, Petaluma, CA, 94952, USA
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1 707 778-1382 |
| Contact: |
Lili Freitas |
Serving: San Francisco Bay
Purple Unions Disc: 5%, Mention PURPLE UNIONS
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| 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. |
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USA, CA, San Francisco - Gay Friendly
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Heartfelt Weddings
1725 Marion Ave., Novato, CA, 94945, USA
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1 415 893-0477 |
| Contact: |
Kathy Wilkerson |
Serving: SF Bay Area
Purple Unions Disc: 5%, Mention PURPLE UNIONS
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| Gay Wedding Officiants in San Francisco, CA, USA. Gay wedding ceremonies offered throughout the SF Bay Area. |
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Ceremonies For Sacred Days
5843 Fremont St, Oakland, CA, 94608, USA
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1 510 594-1585 |
| Contact: |
Shyamala Littlefield |
Serving: San Fracisco Area
Purple Unions Disc: 10%, Mention PURPLE UNIONS
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| 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. |
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USA, CA, San Francisco - Gay Friendly
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Simple Blessings
Pacifica, CA, 94044, USA
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1 650 515-0900 |
| Contact: |
Terri Echelbarger |
Serving: SF Bay Area
Purple Unions Disc: No
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| 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. |
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USA, CA, San Mateo - Lesbian Owned
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Mary Alice O'Connor
Pleasant Hill, CA, 94523, USA
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1 925 256-9787 |
| Contact: |
Mary Alice |
Serving: Northern California
Purple Unions Disc: $25, Mention PURPLE UNIONS
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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. |
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USA, CA, Walnut Creek - Gay Friendly
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Sherry Burkart Photography
1105 Keeler Ave., Berkeley, CA, 94708, USA
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1 510 548-7732 |
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1 877 548-7732 |
| Contact: |
Sherry Burkhart |
Serving: SF Bay Area
Purple Unions Disc: No
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| 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. |
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USA, CA, Berkeley - Lesbian Owned
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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
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| 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. |
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USA, CA, San Francisco - Gay Friendly
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Ben Janken Fine Photography
2825 Kitchener Ct., Oakland, CA, 94602, USA
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1 510 482-9041 |
| Contact: |
Ben |
Serving: San Francisco Bay Area
Purple Unions Disc: No
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| 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. |
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Jen Molander Photography
1486 Northside Avenue, Berkeley, CA, 94702, USA
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1 510 528-0055 |
| Contact: |
Jen Molander |
Serving: SF Bay Area
Purple Unions Disc: No
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| Gay Wedding Photography / Videography in San Francisco, CA, USA. Documentary style - negatives & high-res scans included with every package! |
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USA, CA, San Francisco - Gay Friendly
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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
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| Gay Wedding Photography / Videography in San Francisco, CA, USA. Breathtaking, creative, personalized photography and video to capture the beauty of your wedding day. |
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USA, CA, San Francisco - Lesbian Owned
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Lostracco Photography
1 Kingsland Pl, Oakland, CA, 94619, USA
| Phone: |
1 510 434-0725 |
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1 510 434-0725 |
| Contact: |
Nick |
Serving: SF Bay Area
Purple Unions Disc: 15%, Mention PURPLE UNIONS
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| 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. |
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USA, CA, San Francisco - Gay Owned
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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
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| 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!" |
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USA, CA, San Francisco - Gay Friendly
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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
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| 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. |
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USA, CA, San Francisco - Gay Friendly
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Jill Doherty Photography
Oakland, CA, 94619, USA
| Phone: |
1 510 421-2535 |
| Contact: |
Jill Doherty |
Serving: SF Bay Area
Purple Unions Disc: No
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| 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. |
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USA, CA, San Francisco - Gay Friendly
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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
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| 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. , |
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USA, CA, Sunnyvale - Gay Owned
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Dream Wedding
2132 San Antonio Dr, Santa Rosa, CA, 95405, USA
| Phone: |
1 707 579-5886 |
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1 707 566-9251 |
| Contact: |
Robbin Montero |
Serving: Napa Sonoma Counties
Purple Unions Disc: No
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| 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. |
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USA, CA, Napa - Gay Friendly
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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
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| 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!
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USA, CA, San Francisco - Lesbian Owned
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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
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| 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. |
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USA, CA, San Jose - Gay Friendly
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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
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| 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.
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USA, CA, San Francisco - Gay Friendly
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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
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| 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. |
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USA, CA, San Francisco - Gay Friendly
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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
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| 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. |
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USA, CA, San Francisco - Gay Friendly
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USA, CA, Concord: Saturday 02, 0, Gathering on Ninth Circuit Day of Decision, Rainbow Community Ctr, 6-7 PM. Details
USA, CA, San Francisco: Saturday 02, 0, Day of Decision: Rally After Ninth Circuit Prop 8 Decision, Market & 17th (at Castro), 5 PM. Details
USA, CA, San Francisco: Saturday 02, 0, Day of Decision: Gather for Ninth Circuit Decision on Prop 8, 9th Circuit Courthiouse, 95 7th St., 9:45 AM. Details


Ninth Circuit Blocks Release of Prop 8 Video TapesFeb 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 VideotapesFeb 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 8Jan 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 DecisionJan 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 ReprieveJan 5th, 2012Bradford 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 CampaignDec 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 LawDec 28th, 2011While 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 MarriageDec 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 YearsDec 24th, 2011The 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 CaseDec 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 CalifornaDec 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 CircuitDec 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 HearingDec 14th, 2011Part 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_moreWatch: 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 CaliforniaDec 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 HearingDec 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' ClaimsDec 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 CaliforniaDec 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 HearingDec 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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