Gay Friendly Maryland Wedding Vendors
Note: Listings are ordered by vendor type, then by city.
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Cherry Hill Park
9800 Cherry Hill Rd, College Park, MD, 20740, USA
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1 301 879-0409 |
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1 301 937-3110 |
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Linda Gurevich |
Serving: Metro DC
Purple Unions Disc: 5%, Mention PURPLE UNIONS. Not combinable with other discounts
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| Gay Wedding Event Location in College Park, MD, USA. 3600 square foot ballroom with hardwood floor, fireplace, and balcony. Three break-out rooms. Great for ceremonies and receptions. Commercial kitchen. |
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USA, MD, College Park - Gay Friendly
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Chapel of Love Ceremonies
4722 Morning Glory Trail, Bowie, MD, 20720, USA
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1 202 253-3629 |
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Rev. Starlene Joyner Burns |
Serving: MD, DC, VA
Purple Unions Disc: No
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| Gay Wedding Officiants in Baltimore, MD, USA. If you're looking for a modern day minister who stood with our governor in support for equality, dignity, and respect for all families; then you've found her. I'm Rev. Starlene Joyner Burns of SJB Ministries, LLC, and I have been preparing personalized ceremonies for couples since 2004. The deliverance of these celebrations always touches the hearts and minds of those listening. A ceremony can be spiritual, religious, or non-religious. Want to meet, call now. |
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USA, MD, Baltimore - Gay Friendly
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MusicMasters
251 Fallsbrook Rd, Timonium, MD, 21093, USA
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1 410 252-2299 |
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1 800 818-4ADJ |
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Dan Hawkins |
Serving: Baltimore, Annapolis
Purple Unions Disc: 10%, Mention PURPLE UNIONS, not Saturdays
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| Gay Wedding Entertainment in Baltimore, MD, USA. From formal and elegant to an all out party blast - MusicMasters will help you find the right DJ with the perfect mix of music and personality., |
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USA, MD, Baltimore - Gay Friendly
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Rachael's Dowry B&B
637 Washington Blvd., Baltimore, MD, 21230, USA
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1 410 752-0805 |
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Norman Finnance |
Serving: Mid Atlantic
Purple Unions Disc: $10, Mention PURPLE UNIONS
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| Gay Wedding Event Location in Baltimore, MD, USA. An historic inn, of downtown Baltimore by Camden Yards and the Baltimore Inner Harbor. Nestled in an historic district, the inn provides a quiet, intimate setting for your wedding and accommodations for you and your guests. The exquisite historic restoration, gardens and personal attention to details separates this wedding venue into a class of its own. |
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USA, MD, Baltimore - Gay Owned
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Inn at Brookeville Farms
19501 Georgia Ave., Brookeville , MD, 20833, USA
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1 301 924-6500 |
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1 301 260-2594 |
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Darcy Long |
Serving: Mid Atlantic
Purple Unions Disc: 5%, Mention PURPLE UNIONS, Excluding Saturday
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| Gay Wedding Event Location in Brookeville, MD, USA. The Grande Ballroom, which accommodates up to 150 guests, seated in the same room, with a 400 sq. ft. dance floor and private bar. The Ballroom features a 2-story soaring ceiling, large floor-to-ceiling-wall-to-wall windows along with a trio of grand chandeliers twinkling above it all. The adjacent "Meadow Room" is perfect for parties from 20 to 40 and creates additional space for events that may exceed 150 guests.
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USA, MD, Brookeville - Gay Friendly
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Cherry Hill Park
9800 Cherry Hill Rd, College Park, MD, 20740, USA
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1 301 879-0409 |
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1 301 937-3110 |
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Linda Gurevich |
Serving: Metro DC
Purple Unions Disc: 5%, Mention PURPLE UNIONS. Not combinable with other discounts
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| Gay Wedding Event Location in College Park, MD, USA. 3600 square foot ballroom with hardwood floor, fireplace, and balcony. Three break-out rooms. Great for ceremonies and receptions. Commercial kitchen. |
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USA, MD, College Park - Gay Friendly
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Samuel Riggs IV Alumni Center
University of Maryland, College Park, MD, 20742, USA
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1 301 405-9756 |
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1 800 336-8627 |
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1 301 314-6807 |
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Angela Dimopoulos |
Serving: DC Metro
Purple Unions Disc: 15%, Mention PURPLE UNIONS
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| Gay Wedding Event Location in College Park, MD, USA. Many hotels and conference centers can offer you a room - space to hold your wedding. But when you are inviting your closest friends and family to join you for an unforgettable occasion, you want more than "a space." You need a place that is as special as your event is as heartwarming as the memories you hope to create. |
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USA, MD, College Park - Gay Friendly
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Inn at Peralynna Manor
10605 Rte 108, Columbia, MD, 21044, USA
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1 410 715-4600 |
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1 877 737-2596 |
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1 410 715-0046 |
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Cynthia Lynn |
Serving: Central Maryland
Purple Unions Disc: No
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| Gay Wedding Event Location in Columbia, MD, USA. A luxurious bed and breakfast only 30 minutes away from Annapolis, Baltimore and D.C.. Our Inn provides the perfect space for executive meetings, retreats, teas, private parties and weddings. We will create your special occasion to match what it was that you pictured in your mind., We offer 18 suites, all individually designed and decorated. |
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USA, MD, Columbia - Gay Friendly
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Yellow Turtle Inn
111 S Springdale Ave., New Windsor, MD, 21776, USA
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1 410 635-3000 |
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Joan |
Serving: MD, PA, VA
Purple Unions Disc: No
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| Gay Wedding Event Location in New Windsor, MD, USA. Nestled on three beautiful rolling acres, the Yellow Turtle Inn is a lovely manor welcoming your guests to a tranquil, unique setting for an intimate personally styled wedding for 2 to 75. We offer a total wedding experience: wedding showers, rehearsal dinners, dressing area, couples massage, guest overnight accommodations in creatively decorated rooms with private baths or whirlpools. Brunch for your overnight guests. Brunch available for friends of guests the following morning. |
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USA, MD, New Windsor - Gay Friendly
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Strathmore
5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda, MD, 20852, USA
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1 301 581-5255 |
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1 301 581-5201 |
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Kristin LoBiondo |
Serving: Metro DC
Purple Unions Disc: No
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| Gay Wedding Event Location in North Bethesda, MD, USA. One location, two stunning settings to choose from for your dream day. The Mansion at Strathmore is an intimate turn-of-the-century Georgian mansion set high atop a hill. The Music Center at Strathmore is a magnificent light-filled modern building nestled into a pastoral hillside. Plus, custom catering by world-class chefs in an on-site kitchen. |
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USA, MD, North Bethesda - Gay Friendly
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River House Inn, LLC
201 E. Market St, Snow Hill, MD, 21863, USA
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1 410 632-2722 |
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1 410 632-0200 |
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Dwayne Mease |
Serving: Salisbury, Ocean City
Purple Unions Disc: 5%, Mention PURPLE UNIONS
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| Gay Wedding Event Location in Snow Hill, MD, USA. The River House Inn is located on the Pocomoke River with a large rolling lawn to the river. 8 guest rooms, heated outdoor pool and gazebo can accomodate up to 300 guests for outdoor weddings. |
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USA, MD, Snow Hill - Gay Owned
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Historic St. Mary's City
18751 Hogaboom Ln, St. Mary's City, MD , 20686, USA
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1 240 895-4991 |
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1 800 762-1634 |
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1 240 895-4968 |
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Muffin Padukiewicz |
Serving: Maryland
Purple Unions Disc: No
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| Gay Wedding Event Location in St. Mary's City, MD, USA. Imagine hosting your event in one of the unique and beautiful venues at Historic St. Mary's City (HSMC). Steeped in colonial history, it's is not just a gorgeous site, it's also a National Historic Landmark, Maryland's birthplace, and the state's first capital. Whether your style is elegant or casual, whether your budget is modest or unlimited, we can help you plan a wedding that reflects your vision. |
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USA, MD, St. Mary's City - Gay Friendly
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Sail Selina II
101 N Harbor Rd, St. Michaels, MD, 21663, USA
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1 410 726-9400 |
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Iris Clarke |
Serving: Eastern Shore
Purple Unions Disc: 5%, Mention PURPLE UNIONS
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| Gay Wedding Event Location in St. Michaels, MD, USA. For a special wedding that's romantic, private, and unique join us aboard the historic sailing yacht Selina II in the quaint Chesapeake Bay town of St. Michaels, MD. For couples who love the water, weddings aboard Selina II offer a unique venue for tying the knot. The only historic sailing vessel on the Eastern Shore specializing in ship board ceremonies, this 1926 yacht provides an intimate setting for a ceremony at sea. |
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USA, MD, St. Michaels - Gay Friendly
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Tilghman Island Inn
21384 Coopertown Rd, Tilghman, MD, 21671, USA
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1 410 886-2141 |
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1 800 866-2141 |
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1 410 886-2216 |
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David McCallum |
Serving: Maryland
Purple Unions Disc: No
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| Gay Wedding Event Location in Tilghman, MD, USA. Yachts and sailboats pass by making it the perfect backdrop for the celebration day. Depending on the month chosen for the wedding, many activities are available for you and your guests. Swim in the pool, go kayaking, join one of the large sailboats for a group sail, or enjoy a massage at our spa. The marina next door rents bicycles, small power boats, wave runners, etc. |
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USA, MD, Tilghman - Gay Owned
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Black Walnut Point Inn
4417 Black Walnut Point Rd, Tilghman Island, MD, 21671, USA
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1 410 886-2452 |
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Bob or Tracy |
Serving: Eastern Shore MD
Purple Unions Disc: No
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| Gay Wedding Event Location in Tilghman Island, MD, USA. Black Walnut Point Inn is a private estate located at the end of a 58-acre bird sanctuary. One of three gay owned and operated businesses on Tilghman Island, the seclusion and charm of the 1840's house makes for the most unique wedding venues on the eastern shore. |
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USA, MD, Tilghman Island - Gay Owned
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bud Floral Design
11661 Doxdam Ter, Germantown, MD, 20876, USA
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1 240 506-8180 |
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Monica Berlin |
Serving: MD, DC, VA
Purple Unions Disc: 5%, Mention PURPLE UNIONS
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| Gay Wedding Flowers in Rockville, MD, USA. Floral design for weddings and special events - quality product, quality workmanship, and unique floral designs are our hallmark. We take pride in the thoughtful creation of one-of-a-kind arrangements just for you, and providing you with the kind of personal service you won't find in most places. Whether you need just a few bouquets, or need us to transform your venue, we can make it happen! Serving the metro Baltimore/Washington DC area. |
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USA, MD, Rockville - Lesbian Owned
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Black Tie Caterers
1700 Edmondson Ave, Baltimore, MD, 21223, USA
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1 410 669-3500 |
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1 410 669-1700 |
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Linda Campbell |
Serving: Tri-State
Purple Unions Disc: 10%, Mention PURPLE UNIONS
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| Gay Wedding Food & Beverage in Baltimore, MD, USA. Full service caterering company. Here to offer that Black Tie Service that we are known for. We do wedding, reunions, business luncheon, birthday partiers, cook-out. |
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USA, MD, Baltimore - Gay Friendly
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Inn at Peralynna Manor
10605 Rte 108, Columbia, MD, 21044, USA
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1 410 715-4600 |
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1 877 737-2596 |
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1 410 715-0046 |
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Cynthia Lynn |
Serving: Baltimore Washington Metro
Purple Unions Disc: 20%, Mention PURPLE UNIONS
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| Gay Wedding Honeymoon Lodging in Columbia, MD, USA. We have luxurious, romantic suites hidden away in the heart or Howard County. Personally prepared hot breakfast is included. |
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USA, MD, Columbia - Gay Friendly
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Glyph Fine Press
101B N. Washington St., Havre de Grace, MD, 21078, USA
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1 410 939-0504 |
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Joseph Smith |
Serving: Baltimore, Harford, Cecil Counties
Purple Unions Disc: No
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| Gay Wedding Invitations in Baltimore, MD, USA. Glyph Fine Press is a best-in-class stationery and invitation boutique that features custom handcrafted invitations, stationary, greeting cards and posters. We offer personalized solutions to meet the most demanding wedding couple's needs. We serve all couples equally. |
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USA, MD, Baltimore - Gay Owned
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Joyful Heart Ceremonies
3377 York St, Manchester, MD, 21102, USA
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1 443 507-5557 |
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1 800 549-9578 |
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Debby Altomonte |
Serving: Maryland
Purple Unions Disc: $30, Mention PURPLE UNIONS
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| Gay Wedding Officiants in Baltimore, MD, USA. Being the premier gay wedding officiant Washington, DC, for the last 3 years, Reverend Debby wants to make your Baltimore/Maryland gay wedding perfect in every way. You have final say on all aspects of the wedding ceremony. For the last three years Rev. Debby Altomonte has been one of the most active same-sex wedding officiants in the Washington DC area, and now that Maryland has approved same-sex marriage |
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USA, MD, Baltimore - Gay Friendly
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Chapel of Love Ceremonies
4722 Morning Glory Trail, Bowie, MD, 20720, USA
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1 202 253-3629 |
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Rev. Starlene Joyner Burns |
Serving: MD, DC, VA
Purple Unions Disc: No
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| Gay Wedding Officiants in Baltimore, MD, USA. If you're looking for a modern day minister who stood with our governor in support for equality, dignity, and respect for all families; then you've found her. I'm Rev. Starlene Joyner Burns of SJB Ministries, LLC, and I have been preparing personalized ceremonies for couples since 2004. The deliverance of these celebrations always touches the hearts and minds of those listening. A ceremony can be spiritual, religious, or non-religious. Want to meet, call now. |
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USA, MD, Baltimore - Gay Friendly
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Rev. Alberta Eaton
23 Bourbon Ct, Baltimore, MD, 21234, USA
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1 410 256-5330 |
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Rev. Alberta Eaton |
Serving: Maryland
Purple Unions Disc: No
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| Gay Wedding Officiants in Baltimore, MD, USA. Beautiful, personalized ceremonies, rituals and readings. Participation by the couple in creating the ceremony is encouraged. Free initial consultation. |
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USA, MD, Baltimore - Gay Friendly
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Reb Tova
3229 Tartarian Court, Halethorpe, MD, 21227, USA
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1 443 364-8682 |
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Jan Dodi |
Serving: Maryland
Purple Unions Disc: 10%, Mention PURPLE UNIONS
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| Gay Wedding Officiants in Baltimore, MD, USA. I am an ordained Rabbi wishing to officiant at you wedding. |
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USA, MD, Baltimore - Lesbian Owned
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Weddings by Sandy
P.O. Box 3921, Frederick, MD, 21705, USA
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1 410 599-3224 |
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Sandra Bearden |
Serving: Mid Atlantic
Purple Unions Disc: 10%, Mention PURPLE UNIONS
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| Gay Wedding Officiants in Baltimore, MD, USA. Non-denominational wedding officiants authorized to perform weddings in the Mid-Atlantic. My team and I offer secular, spiritual and non-denominational ceremonies to any and all couples who wish to be legally and spiritually bound. Your ceremony is a symbolic way of expressing your commitment to bond yourself exclusively to another person. You will find our library of ideas useful to create whatever you can imagine. We do I dos! |
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USA, MD, Baltimore - Gay Friendly
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Legally Wedded
104 13th Avenue, Brooklyn Park, MD, 21225, USA
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1 410 428-7742 |
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Sharon L. Lewis |
Serving: Maryland, DC
Purple Unions Disc: $25, Mention PURPLE UNIONS
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| Gay Wedding Officiants in Glen Burnie, MD, USA. Your wedding, your way - is what I say! My spouse and I have shared 28 years together, the last 3 years legally married (DC). In some ways, since our marriage, I believe that Legally Wedded has become my "calling". My fee (sliding scale available) includes: a special wedding service written just for the two of you; all emails, phone calls and, at least one face-to-face meeting prior to the wedding date. |
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USA, MD, Glen Burnie - Lesbian Owned
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Rev. Susan Taylor
50 Mill Farm Trail, Berkeley Springs, WV, 25411, USA
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304 258-6611 |
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Susan Taylor |
Serving: MD/WV
Purple Unions Disc: 5%, Mention PURPLE UNIONS
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| Gay Wedding Officiants in Hagerstown , MD, USA. As an ordained licensed non-denominational minister, I serve the needs of my community, including the administration of the Holy Sacraments, regardless of a person's religious background, belief or lifestyle. Serving Western MD, Southern PA, Northern VA & Eastern WV |
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USA, MD, Hagerstown - Gay Friendly
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Ring in Love
400 Boyd Ave, Takoma Park, MD, 20912, USA
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1 301 270-4089 |
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1 301 270-1730 |
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Bonnie J. Berger |
Serving: East Coast/Mid-Atlantic
Purple Unions Disc: 10%, Mention PURPLE UNIONS
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| Gay Wedding Officiants in Takoma Park, MD, USA. Interfaith Minister available for marriage and commitment ceremonies. All faith paths honored. Mixed faith couples welcome. As spiritual or non-spiritual as you like. Willing to travel (including CT!) Partnering with you to make your special day truly special |
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USA, MD, Takoma Park - Lesbian Owned
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Studio C Photography
154 North Market Street, Frederick, MD, 21701, USA
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1 240 446-6085 |
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1 301 695-7888 |
| Contact: |
Susan Centineo |
Serving: Maryland, DC
Purple Unions Disc: 5%, Mention PURPLE UNIONS, call for info
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| Gay Wedding Photography / Videography in Baltimore, MD, USA. Step out of the box with award-winning photos and video by Studio C Photography Imaging. We focus only on high-end Wedding and fashion photography, which is why we are the fastest-growing studio in the DC/Baltimore/New York areas, and beyond. Nothing survives the day except the photographs. Packages include an over-sized 50-page Coffee Table Book, DVD photo montage set to music, two photographers, and more. |
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USA, MD, Baltimore - Gay Friendly
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Photos by Carlotta
P.O. Box 404, Shrewsbury, PA, 17361, USA
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1 410 598-1612 |
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Carlotta |
Serving: DC, DC, PA
Purple Unions Disc: No
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| Gay Wedding Photography / Videography in Baltimore, MD, USA. Editorial & photojournalism style photography. Carlotta is fun, energetic, professional and a creative wedding photographer. Photos by Carlotta offers pictures that capture you, your guests, and all of the details of the day. All the photography is customized to meet your style and your personality. Carlotta appreciates the edgy, classic, fun and candid pictures styles and we offer any combination of styles to fit your needs. |
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USA, MD, Baltimore - Gay Friendly
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Eric Gerber Photography
811 Frog Mortar Rd, Middle River, MD, 21220, USA
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1 410 335-8142 |
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Eric Gerber |
Serving: Central/Eastern MD
Purple Unions Disc: No
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| Gay Wedding Photography / Videography in Baltimore, MD, USA. I believe marriage equality in the United States is long overdue. I'm so happy that Maryland has finally voted to legalize same sex marriage. Hopefully more states will vote to let everyone who is in love in our country have the right to get married! I have been a professional wedding photographer for over ten years. I love capturing the joy and emotion of a couples wedding day. |
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USA, MD, Baltimore - Gay Friendly
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Elusion
8167 Main St Ste 106, Ellicott City, MD, 21043, USA
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1 443 364-8113 |
| Contact: |
April |
Serving: Baltimore, DC, VA
Purple Unions Disc: 5%, Mention PURPLE UNIONS
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| Gay Wedding Photography / Videography in Baltimore, MD, USA. Life. Art. Style. Affordable boutique experience from a brick-and-mortar Baltimore photography studio. We strive for the perfect combination of timeless elegance and fresh style. Our approach is contemporary yet classic, and always in the best of taste. Our cutting-edge photography studio in Ellicott City offers the most recent pro-grade technology, and we are well versed in modern wedding photography trends and preferences. |
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USA, MD, Baltimore - Gay Friendly
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James Bonato Video
12108 Pikeview Terr, Germantown, MD, 20874, USA
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1 301 428-3426 |
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James Bonato |
Serving: MD/DC/VA
Purple Unions Disc: No
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| Gay Wedding Photography / Videography in Germantown, MD, USA. We offer the highest quality wedding videography at the most affordable price. In business for 24 years and winner of multiple WEVA awards. |
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USA, MD, Germantown - Gay Friendly
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Everett designers of fine jewelry
6030 daybreak cir., Clarksville, MD, 21029, USA
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1 410 531-7990 |
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1 410 531-7994 |
| Contact: |
Rick |
Serving: howard county maryland
Purple Unions Disc: 25%, Mention PURPLE UNIONS, in stock jewelry
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| Gay Wedding Rings in Clarksville, MD, USA. We are a fine jewelry store and manufacture our own line of original design jewelry in gold and platinum with fine gemstones. Custom design is our specialty. We will design and sketch after a customer consultation. We have 20 years experience designing to customers satisfaction. |
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USA, MD, Clarksville - Gay Friendly
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Baltimore Gay Pride attendees were treated to something special this last weekend - a mass wedding of twenty gay and lesbian couples. LGBTQ Nation reports:
Twenty same-sex couples were married Sunday in a mass wedding ceremony at the annual Baltimore pride festival. The ceremony at Baltimore's Druid Hill Park was officiated by Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake, and was the... read_moreTransgender Updates - Washington DC, Delaware, US MilitaryJun 8th, 2013Some updates on the transgender rights front today. First off, from Washington DC, a bill to make it easier to change your sex on your birth certificate advanced this week. The Washington Blade reports:
The bill, written by Council member David Catania (I-At-Large), is called the JaParker Deoni Jones Birth Certificate Equality Amendment Act of 2013 in... read_moreMaryland Phasing Out Domestic Partner BenefitsMay 2nd, 2013Now that gay and lesbian couples can marry in Maryland, the state is phasing out domestic partner benefits. The Baltimoe reports:
The O'Malley administration has notified state employees in same-sex relationships that they won't be able to include domestic partners in their health insurance anymore. If they want coverage, they'll have to get married. The policy... read_moreSodomy Laws Under Fire across the CountryApr 18th, 201310 years after the US Supreme Court struck down sodomy laws in Texas, and effectively across United States, 17 states still have these laws on the books. The Washington Blade reports:
Laws that make it a crime for consenting adults to engage in sodomy remain on the books in 17 states and continue to be enforced in several of... read_moreFeatured Gay Friendly Wedding Vendor: Historic St. Mary's City, MarylandMar 15th, 2013
Periodically we'll feature one of our vendors here to let our readers know about some great people who can help you plan the perfect wedding.
Imagine hosting your event in one of the unique and beautiful venues at Historic St. Mary's City (HSMC). Steeped in colonial history, it's is not just a gorgeous site, it's also a National Historic Landmark, Maryland's... read_more Maryland Transgender Rights Bill IntroducedJan 30th, 2013A bill that would help protect Maryland's transgender citizens was re-introduced Tuesday, the Washington Blade reports:
Maryland lawmakers on Tuesday introduced a bill that would ban anti-transgender discrimination in the workplace, housing and public accommodations. The Fairness for All Marylanders Act of 2013 that gay state Sen. Rich Madaleno (D-Montgomery County) and state Sen. Jamie Raskin (D-Montgomery County) introduced... read_moreMaryland Wedding Vendors See Dollar Signs in Same Sex WeddingsJan 28th, 2013
The Baltimore Sun covers the emerging trend of gay wedding shows, and the financial windfal same sex weddings can bring to the wedding industry:
The financial motivation was on display Sunday at the second annual Gay and Lesbian Wedding Expo at the Tremont Suites Hotel & Grand Historic Venue in downtown Baltimore, where dozens of vendors competed for the... read_moreBaltimore Ravens Player Ayanbadejo Wants to Bring Marriage Equality to the SuperbowlJan 23rd, 2013At 3:40 am, hours after the Baltimore Ravens defeated the New England Patriots to earn a place in Super Bowl XLVII, Ravens linebacker and staunch gay marriage supporter Brendon Ayanbadejo wrote in an email:
"Is there anything I can do for marriage equality or anti- bullying over the next couple of weeks to harness this Super Bowl media?"
Ayanbadejo directed his email... read_more Maryland, USA: Turncoat Sam Arora "Explains" No Vote on Marriage EqualityJan 23rd, 2013Maryland Del. Sam Arora (D-Montgomery County) -- who campaigned on a pledge to support a marriage equality bill then voted against it -- has offered his first public explanation for the vote.
"A lot of us wanted the goal of full legal equality for all couples," Arora said during a Jan. 8 segment of NewsTalk with Bruce DePuyt in response... read_more Maryland GOP House Rep Says Marriage Equality Made Him an AlcoholicJan 14th, 2013Maryland Delegate Don Dwyer has blamed a drinking problem on passage of a gay marriage law in the House of Delegates.
Dwyer, a Republican from Pasadena, was charged with drunken boating in August after his 27-foot powerboat collided with another boat on the Magothy River. The incident left a 5-year-old girl with a fractured skull.
In an interview with the Capital Gazette,... read_more Gallaudet Diversity Officer Reinstated After Anti Marriage Equality Fiasco in MarylandJan 8th, 2013Gallaudet University announced Monday that it had reinstated its chief diversity officer, Dr. Angela McCaskill, after she was placed on paid administrative leave in October for signing a church petition against Maryland's gay marriage law.
"With this communication I am announcing that Dr. Angela McCaskill has returned to campus to resume her full-time duties and responsibilities as Chief Diversity Officer," Gallaudet... read_more Maryland, USA: Photos of Gay/Lesbian Couples Finally Getting MarriedJan 6th, 2013At midnight on New Year's Day, Maryland became the first state south of the Mason-Dixon Line to allow same-sex marriage.
Seven couples, including two men in their 60s who have been together for 35 years, rang in the new year with ceremonies at Baltimore's City Hall, USA Today reported Tuesday.
But they weren't alone. Following November's election, same-sex couples in Washington state... read_more Same Sex Couples Marry Across MarylandJan 2nd, 2013Same-sex couples in Maryland were greeted with cheers and noisemakers held over from New Year's Eve parties, as gay marriage became legal in the first state south of the Mason-Dixon Line on New Year's Day.
James Scales, 68, was married to William Tasker, 60, on Tuesday shortly after midnight by Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake inside City Hall.
"It's just so hard to... read_more Seven Same Sex Couples Marry in Baltimore, Maryland After MidnightDec 31st, 2012Seven gay couples in Maryland rang in the New Year with wedding bells early Tuesday, the first wave of nuptials since voters in the state backed the legalization of same-sex marriage.
The couples were "lawfully married" rather than pronounced "husband and wife" at the 12:30 a.m. (0530 GMT) ceremony on New Year's Day in Baltimore's City Hall.
Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake officiated... read_more Maryland Marriage Equality Law Takes Effect January 1stDec 31st, 2012A Maryland law enabling parents to better protect their children from identity theft is among several taking effect this week.
Same-sex marriage also will be allowed in Maryland this week, and another new law taking effect on Tuesday will allow veterans to show that status on their driver's licenses.
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Meanwhile, some Maryland couples are preparing for New Year's Eve celebrations leading up... read_more Shooting Same Sex Weddings "Awkward", Maryland Photographer SaysDec 27th, 2012Same-sex marriage becomes legal in Maryland next week, and oh it's going to take some getting used to. How about the horror of having to photograph two men or two women for a wedding ceremony. Apparently one anonymous photog has a professional problem with the aesthetics of it:
"John Zito, president of the Maryland Wedding Professionals Association, said he knows of... read_more Maryland, Maine Same Sex Weddings Begin This WeekDec 27th, 2012Gay marriage laws in Maine and Maryland begin in less than a week. In both states, voters decided the issue.
Maryland lawmakers approved a marriage equality bill and Democratic Governor Martin O'Malley signed it into law earlier this year. However, opponents mounted a ballot initiative to repeal it. Voters on November 6 decided to let the law take effect on January... read_more Maryland, USA: Some County Clerks Reassigned Over Objections to Same Sex MarriageDec 27th, 2012Some county clerks in Maryland would rather take a ride on Matt Grubbs' gay-free trolley than give same-sex couples marriage certificates. From the Washington Examiner:
When same-sex marriage becomes legal in Maryland next week, some employees in the St. Mary's County Circuit Court will stop performing marriages, passing the duty on to other employees.
"There are some [deputy clerks] that have voiced... read_more Maryland Trolley Company Stops Doing Weddings in Protest Over Marriage EqualityDec 26th, 2012An Annapolis company whose old-fashioned trolleys are iconic in the city's wedding scene has abandoned the nuptial industry rather than serve same-sex couples.
The owner of Discover Annapolis Tours said he decided to walk away from $50,000 in annual revenue instead of compromising his Christian convictions when same-sex marriages become legal in Maryland in less than a week. And he has... read_more Maryland Gay and Lesbian Couples Will Be Able to File State Taxes JointlyDec 19th, 2012Maryland Comptroller Peter V.R. Franchot vowed Wednesday to pursue any legislative or regulatory fixes necessary to allow the state's married same-sex couples to file joint state-level income tax returns.
Mr. Franchot, a Democrat, made the announcement Wednesday in response to a report in The Washington Times that outlined how Maryland has no policy in place to allow same-sex joint filing and... read_more
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