Gay Friendly Maryland Wedding Vendors Back to the USA Note: Listings are ordered by vendor type, then by city. Cherry Hill Park 9800 Cherry Hill Rd, College Park, MD, 20740, USA Phone: 1 301 879-0409 Fax: 1 301 937-3110 Contact: Linda Gurevich Serving: Metro DC Purple Unions Disc: 5%, Mention PURPLE UNIONS. Not combinable with other discounts 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. USA, MD, College Park - Gay Friendly Chapel of Love Ceremonies 4722 Morning Glory Trail, Bowie, MD, 20720, USA Phone: 1 202 253-3629 Contact: Rev. Starlene Joyner Burns Serving: MD, DC, VA Purple Unions Disc: No Gay Wedding Officiants in Baltimore, MD, USA. Congratulations! If you're looking for a modern day minister who embraces all people, then you've found her. I have been preparing personalized ceremonies for same sex couples since 2004. The spoken words of these celebrations have touched the hearts and minds of those listening. Your ceremony can be religious, spiritual, or nonreligious. And you can help create it. Couples using my service receive a ceremony workbook. So call me, for a free consultation. USA, MD, Baltimore - Gay Friendly MusicMasters 251 Fallsbrook Rd, Timonium, MD, 21093, USA Phone: 1 410 252-2299 Toll Free: 1 800 818-4ADJ Contact: Dan Hawkins Serving: Baltimore, Annapolis Purple Unions Disc: 10%, Mention PURPLE UNIONS, not Saturdays 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., USA, MD, Baltimore - Gay Friendly Inn at Brookeville Farms 19501 Georgia Ave., Brookeville , MD, 20833, USA Phone: 1 301 924-6500 Fax: 1 301 260-2594 Contact: Darcy Long Serving: Mid Atlantic Purple Unions Disc: 5%, Mention PURPLE UNIONS, Excluding Saturday 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. USA, MD, Brookeville - Gay Friendly Cherry Hill Park 9800 Cherry Hill Rd, College Park, MD, 20740, USA Phone: 1 301 879-0409 Fax: 1 301 937-3110 Contact: Linda Gurevich Serving: Metro DC Purple Unions Disc: 5%, Mention PURPLE UNIONS. Not combinable with other discounts 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. USA, MD, College Park - Gay Friendly Inn at Peralynna Manor 10605 Rte 108, Columbia, MD, 21044, USA Phone: 1 410 715-4600 Toll Free: 1 877 737-2596 Fax: 1 410 715-0046 Contact: Cynthia Lynn Serving: Central Maryland Purple Unions Disc: No 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. USA, MD, Columbia - Gay Friendly River House Inn, LLC 201 E. Market St, Snow Hill, MD, 21863, USA Phone: 1 410 632-2722 Fax: 1 410 632-0200 Contact: Dwayne Mease Serving: Salisbury, Ocean City Purple Unions Disc: 5%, Mention PURPLE UNIONS 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. USA, MD, Snow Hill - Gay Owned Inn at Peralynna Manor 10605 Rte 108, Columbia, MD, 21044, USA Phone: 1 410 715-4600 Toll Free: 1 877 737-2596 Fax: 1 410 715-0046 Contact: Cynthia Lynn Serving: Baltimore Washington Metro Purple Unions Disc: 20%, Mention PURPLE UNIONS 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. USA, MD, Columbia - Gay Friendly Chapel of Love Ceremonies 4722 Morning Glory Trail, Bowie, MD, 20720, USA Phone: 1 202 253-3629 Contact: Rev. Starlene Joyner Burns Serving: MD, DC, VA Purple Unions Disc: No Gay Wedding Officiants in Baltimore, MD, USA. Congratulations! If you're looking for a modern day minister who embraces all people, then you've found her. I have been preparing personalized ceremonies for same sex couples since 2004. The spoken words of these celebrations have touched the hearts and minds of those listening. Your ceremony can be religious, spiritual, or nonreligious. And you can help create it. Couples using my service receive a ceremony workbook. So call me, for a free consultation. USA, MD, Baltimore - Gay Friendly Rev. Alberta Eaton 23 Bourbon Ct, Baltimore, MD, 21234, USA Phone: 1 410 256-5330 Contact: Rev. Alberta Eaton Serving: Maryland Purple Unions Disc: No 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. USA, MD, Baltimore - Gay Friendly Ring in Love 400 Boyd Ave, Takoma Park, MD, 20912, USA Phone: 1 301 270-4089 Fax: 1 301 270-1730 Contact: Bonnie J. Berger Serving: East Coast/Mid-Atlantic Purple Unions Disc: 10%, Mention PURPLE UNIONS 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 USA, MD, Takoma Park - Lesbian Owned Studio C Photography 154 North Market Street, Frederick, MD, 21701, USA Phone: 1 301 631-5458 Fax: 1 301 695-7888 Contact: Susan Centineo Serving: Baltimore, Frederick Purple Unions Disc: 10%, Mention PURPLE UNIONS, call for info 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. USA, MD, Baltimore - Gay Friendly Awesome Video Productions Bowie, MD, 20720, USA Phone: 1 301 661-1482 Contact: Dennis Sample Serving: Maryland Metro area Purple Unions Disc: $10, Mention PURPLE UNIONS Gay Wedding Photography / Videography in Baltimore, MD, USA. Awesome Videos specialize in preserving priceless memories at an affordable price. We offer professional and friendly service to the Maryland and Virginia metro area. Our videos are creative and unique so give us a call; I promise you won't be disappointed! USA, MD, Baltimore - Gay Friendly JPG Photography 3608 Merrick Rd., Philadelphia, PA, 19129, USA Phone: 1 888 574-3686 Toll Free: 1 888 JPG-FOTO Fax: 1 888 574-3686 Contact: Joseph Gidjunis Serving: PA Purple Unions Disc: No Gay Wedding Photography / Videography in Salisbury, MD, USA. JPG Photography offers two professional newspaper photojournalists to capture your special day. We capture the wedding as its happening. We're LGBT ready! USA, MD, Salisbury - Gay Friendly Everett designers of fine jewelry 6030 daybreak cir., Clarksville, MD, 21029, USA Phone: 1 410 531-7990 Fax: 1 410 531-7994 Contact: Rick Serving: howard county maryland Purple Unions Disc: 25%, Mention PURPLE UNIONS, in stock jewelry 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. USA, MD, Clarksville - Gay Friendly Photos by Carlotta P.O. Box 404, Shrewsbury, PA, 17361, USA Phone: 1 410 598-1612 Contact: Carlotta Serving: DC, DC, PA Purple Unions Disc: No Gay Wedding Photography / Videography in Baltimore, Maryland, 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. USA, Maryland, Baltimore - Gay Friendly Wedding Vendor Listings on Sale thru 1/15: Join Us For $99 for 3 Full Years - Save 64%! Click Here Join our Gay Marriage Watch maillist and get our daily marriage equality news delivered to your inbox free: Email: Name: City: State: Country: Privacy Policy Like Us on Facebook: Relationship Recognition: Domestic Partnerships Out of State Recognition: Maybe Adoption: Yes More Information on LBGT Rights Laws in Maryland from HRC.org If we know about any local marriage equality events, we'll list them here. USA, MD, Adelphi: Feb 07, 2012, Phonebanking for Marriage Equality, Paint Branch UU Congr, 6-8:30 PM. Details USA, MD, Bowie: Feb 06, 2012, Phonebanking for Marriage Equality, Goodloe UU Congr, 6-8:30 PM. Details USA, MD, Frederick: Feb 05, 2012, Phonebanking for Marriage Equality, Evangelical Reformed UCC, 5-7 PM. Details See All Events | Add Your Own Event Marriage Equality Events Today/Tomorrow: 2/3-2/4/12 Posted On Feb 3rd, 2012 Catholic Church Funds Minnesota's Anti Gay Marriage Amendment Posted On Feb 3rd, 2012 NJ: Governor Christie Thinks Voters Would Pass Gay Marriage Posted On Feb 3rd, 2012 New Jersey Assembly Committee Passes Gay Marriage Bill 5-2 Posted On Feb 3rd, 2012 Maryland State Bar Endorses Gay Marriage Bill Posted On Feb 3rd, 2012 More Marriage Equality News from Gayapolis.com Maryland State Bar Endorses Gay Marriage Bill Feb 3rd, 2012 The Board of Governors of the Maryland State Bar Association (MSBA), the state's largest legal professional organization, voted by an overwhelming majority on Jan. 26 to endorse the proposed Civil Marriage Protection Act (Senate Bill 241), which, if passed into law, would grant same-sex couples the right to legally marry in Maryland. The bill went before the State Senate Judicial Proceedings... read_more Home-Schooled 14-Year-Old Asks Maryland Senate to Vote No on Gay Marriage Bill Jan 31st, 2012 Maryland's Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee heard testimony this afternoon on the marriage equality bill pending there. Among those testifying was a 14-year-old girl named Sarah Crank. Said Sarah: "Today is my 14th birthday and it would be the best birthday present ever if you would vote NO on gay marriage. I really feel bad for the kids who have two parents of... read_more Maryland Gay Marriage Hearing Covers Gay Rights, Religious Freedom Jan 31st, 2012 Dozens of activists from both sides of the gay marriage debate packed a state Senate committee hearing Tuesday to make arguments about civil liberties, equal rights and protections for children. The Judicial Proceedings Committee hearing marked this year's first public debate on legislation to legalize same-sex unions, a measure introduced by Gov. Martin O'Malley last week. O'Malley, a Democrat, argued that the... read_more Marriage Equality Hearing in Maryland Senate Tuesday Jan 30th, 2012 The Maryland Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee will hold its first hearing on the Civil Marriage Protection Act tomorrow at 1 p.m. but LGBT supporters will be at work hours before the testimony begins. Marylanders for Marriage Equality has announced a 9:30 a.m. rally for supportive clergy at the Maryland Inn (16 Church Circle) in Annapolis. The hearing comes a day after the... read_more Does Maryland's Gay Marriage Bill Strike a Balance Between Gay and Religious Rights? Jan 29th, 2012 LAST YEAR, a last-minute blitz by some conservative and African American lawmakers derailed proposed legislation to legalize same-sex marriage in Maryland. Some critics rejected a definition of marriage as anything but the union of one man and one woman; others were concerned that religious groups might be forced to perform same-sex marriage ceremonies that violate their religious beliefs. There may be... read_more Maryland Governor's Wife Calls Marriage Equality Foes Cowards Jan 27th, 2012 Maryland's first lady Katie O'Malley is behind her husband's push for the legalization of same-sex marriages in the state and she's not afraid to let everyone know how she feels. Speaking Thursday at the 24th annual Conference on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Equality, the first lady threw some mud at the lawmakers that prevented a legalization of same-sex marriage bill... read_more MD: Governor O'Malley's Remarks on Marriage Equality Bill Jan 26th, 2012 I want to thank all of you for being here this morning. There is a broad coalition. Many of its members are arrayed on the steps here with me. And they are all supportive of the bill that was introduced last night on civil marriage equality in the state of Maryland. All of us want the same thing for our children.... read_more MD: Marriage Equality Bill Includes Strong Religious Protections Jan 25th, 2012 The new same-sex marriage bill introduced yesterday by Gov. Martin O'Malley (D-MD) in the Maryland Senate includes additional protections for religious institutions that were not part of last year's failed measure, the Baltimore Sun reports. The so-called Civil Marriage Protection Act includes four changes: "It is now stated that religious leaders, as well as their institutions, are protected from lawsuits; that... read_more Maryland's Governor O'Malley Submits Marriage Equality Bill Jan 23rd, 2012 Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley announced his legislative agenda Monday for the 2012 General Assembly that includes proposed bills to implement offshore wind energy, limit septic tanks and legalize same-sex marriage. Mr. O'Malley, a Democrat, officially submitted the bills to the House and Senate on Monday night. Last week, he submitted a proposed budget that included several tax hikes and $3.6 billion... read_more Maryland Governor O'Malley Expected to Introduce Gay Marriage Bill Monday Jan 22nd, 2012 Gov. Martin O'Malley is expected Monday to introduce most of his proposed legislation for this year's General Assembly, but some Democrats are already criticizing the budget he submitted last week. Among the bills the Democratic governor is expected to submit are one to establish offshore wind energy and another to legalize same-sex marriage, an O'Malley spokeswoman said. However, the announcements will come... read_more Maryland's Marriage Equality Bill Less Controversial... in Baltimore Jan 20th, 2012 Gay marriage isn't as controversial as it used to be in Charm City. On Wednesday night, a Baltimore City Council resolution asking the city's delegation to the Maryland General Assembly to support same-sex marriage legislation passed the Judiciary and Legislative Investigations Committee with no opposition and only a handful of people present to support the bill. That's in stark contrast... read_more Maryland: New Poll Shows Slight Decline in Gay Marriage Support Jan 18th, 2012 A new survey released by Patrick E. Gonzales' Research and Marketing Strategies, Inc. could indicate a small but important decline in support for same-sex marriages in Maryland over the past year. The company conducted three surveys over the past 12 months -- January 2011, October 2011, and the newly released January 2012. Some 800 registered Maryland voters were questioned by telephone... read_more Maryland Marriage Equality Advocates Leaving "No Stone Unturned" Jan 18th, 2012 The hunt for votes in favor of marriage equality is on in Annapolis. With the start of the Maryland General Assembly's 90-day legislative session Jan. 11, advocates are actively lobbying Free State legislators to pass a marriage-equality bill after a similar bill died in the General Assembly last year. Del. Heather Mizeur (D-Montgomery Co.), one of eight LGBT legislators in the... read_more Maryland's Marriage Equality Bill to Get Hearings in Two House Committees Jan 18th, 2012 A proposed bill that would make Maryland the seventh state to legalize gay marriage will be heard in two House committees, House Speaker Michael E. Busch announced on Monday. According to The Washington Post, the move could boost the bill's chances of reaching the House floor. The measure last year narrowly managed to clear the Judicial Committee before it fizzled in the... read_more New Maryland Gay Marriage Bill Being Hashed Out Jan 14th, 2012 Maryland's debate over same-sex marriage returned Friday to the General Assembly -- behind closed doors. WBAL-TV 11 News reporter David Collins reported a lawmaker has yet to introduce a bill, but passage is expected in the Senate early in the session while the House remains five votes short. Senate President Mike Miller, who opposes same-sex marriage, said he expects his chamber... read_more Maryland Marriage Equality Bill Likely To Move Quickly Thru State Senate Jan 13th, 2012 Expect Maryland senators to approve marriage equality legislation in a hurry. As The Washington Post's John Wagner reported Thursday, Senate President Thomas V. Mike Miller Jr. (D-Calvert County) "wants his chamber to act quickly on a same-sex marriage bill" during the 90-day legislative session, which began this week. Miller, however, reiterated his opposition to gay marriage during a radio interview this... read_more Maryland's Democratic Senate President Calls Gay Marriage "An Attack on the Family" Jan 11th, 2012 Maryland Senate President Mike Miller (D) spoke out against Gov. Martin O'Malley (D) push for marriage equality, describing the effort as "an attack on traditional families" this morning on The Marc Steiner Show. "I don't want to sound like one of the Republican candidates for President," Miller joked, "but I am what I am." Miller said he would vote against... read_more If Maryland Passes Marriage Equality, Referendum Could Follow Jan 8th, 2012 If Maryland lawmakers approve a marriage equality bill during the upcoming legislative session, opponents of same-sex marriage have pledged to organize a petition initiative and put it before voters during November's general election. If that happens, marriage equality in Maryland may end up on the same ballot as the state's Dream Act, which gives in-state tuition to college students living in... read_more Maryland's AFL-CIO to Back Gay Marriage Bill Jan 5th, 2012 Maryland's AFL-CIO, a 300,000-member strong labor union, will back the same-sex marriage legislation, marking a key endorsement from a powerful political force in the state. The group last month passed a resolution supportive of gay unions, and will hold a news conference Thursday. The same-sex marriage debate is expected to be a fierce one this year, and advocates on both sides... read_more MD: Conservative Dems May Insist on Religious Exemptions in Gay Marriage Law Jan 3rd, 2012 As Maryland lawmakers consider legislation expanding marriage equality to gays and lesbians this session, some on-the-fence Democrats will introduce language to exempt religious institutions from performing same-sex marriages and allow those organizations to deny services to same-sex couples: One person in that category is Del. John Olszewski, a Baltimore County Democrat who expressed concerns about the legislation last session but has... read_more

home | blog | facebook | twitter | add/edit listing | contact us | add banner | about us | policies | links | sitemap Purple Unions designed/maintained by Mongoose on the Loose Copyright 2011 | Purple Unions, PO Box 4666, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Some images from the slideshow above provided by Candace Freeland at Blue Pearl Images, used with permission

At Purple Unions, we take marriage equality seriously. As a gay couple who have been together since 1992, we know that gay and lesbian couples can and do form long-term, stable, supportive relationships, and we believe the institution of marriage and all the responsabilities and benefits that come with it should be opened up to committed gay and lesbian couples everywhere. To this end, we created Purple Unions as a place where gay and lesbian couples can find gay friendly wedding vendors to help them plan their perfect wedding day. Maryland currently does not allow or recognize marriages between gay and lesbian couples, but the state does have domestic partnerships. The state's Attorney General has also ruled that the state may recognize valid gay and lesbian marriages from other jurisdictions. An attempt to pass full marriage equality in Maryland fizzeled in 2011 after some Democrats balked. The state does also llow adoption by gay and lesbian couples. We hope that you find these resources useful, and that you'll join us in the fight for marriage equality! --Scott & Mark, Purple Unions