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. 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. 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 Rachael's Dowry B&B 637 Washington Blvd., Baltimore, MD, 21230, USA Phone: 1 410 752-0805 Contact: Norman Finnance Serving: Mid Atlantic Purple Unions Disc: $10, Mention PURPLE UNIONS 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. USA, MD, Baltimore - Gay Owned 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 Samuel Riggs IV Alumni Center University of Maryland, College Park, MD, 20742, USA Phone: 1 301 405-9756 Toll Free: 1 800 336-8627 Fax: 1 301 314-6807 Contact: Angela Dimopoulos Serving: DC Metro Purple Unions Disc: 15%, Mention PURPLE UNIONS 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. 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 Yellow Turtle Inn 111 S Springdale Ave., New Windsor, MD, 21776, USA Phone: 1 410 635-3000 Contact: Joan Serving: MD, PA, VA Purple Unions Disc: No 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. USA, MD, New Windsor - Gay Friendly Strathmore 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda, MD, 20852, USA Phone: 1 301 581-5255 Fax: 1 301 581-5201 Contact: Kristin LoBiondo Serving: Metro DC Purple Unions Disc: No 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. USA, MD, North Bethesda - 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 Historic St. Mary's City 18751 Hogaboom Ln, St. Mary's City, MD , 20686, USA Phone: 1 240 895-4991 Toll Free: 1 800 762-1634 Fax: 1 240 895-4968 Contact: Muffin Padukiewicz Serving: Maryland Purple Unions Disc: No 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. USA, MD, St. Mary's City - Gay Friendly Sail Selina II 101 N Harbor Rd, St. Michaels, MD, 21663, USA Phone: 1 410 726-9400 Contact: Iris Clarke Serving: Eastern Shore Purple Unions Disc: 5%, Mention PURPLE UNIONS 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. USA, MD, St. Michaels - Gay Friendly Tilghman Island Inn 21384 Coopertown Rd, Tilghman, MD, 21671, USA Phone: 1 410 886-2141 Toll Free: 1 800 866-2141 Fax: 1 410 886-2216 Contact: David McCallum Serving: Maryland Purple Unions Disc: No 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. USA, MD, Tilghman - Gay Owned Black Walnut Point Inn 4417 Black Walnut Point Rd, Tilghman Island, MD, 21671, USA Phone: 1 410 886-2452 Contact: Bob or Tracy Serving: Eastern Shore MD Purple Unions Disc: No 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. USA, MD, Tilghman Island - Gay Owned bud Floral Design 11661 Doxdam Ter, Germantown, MD, 20876, USA Phone: 1 240 506-8180 Contact: Monica Berlin Serving: MD, DC, VA Purple Unions Disc: 5%, Mention PURPLE UNIONS 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. USA, MD, Rockville - Lesbian Owned Black Tie Caterers 1700 Edmondson Ave, Baltimore, MD, 21223, USA Phone: 1 410 669-3500 Fax: 1 410 669-1700 Contact: Linda Campbell Serving: Tri-State Purple Unions Disc: 10%, Mention PURPLE UNIONS 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. USA, MD, Baltimore - 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: 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 Glyph Fine Press 101B N. Washington St., Havre de Grace, MD, 21078, USA Phone: 1 410 939-0504 Contact: Joseph Smith Serving: Baltimore, Harford, Cecil Counties Purple Unions Disc: No 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. USA, MD, Baltimore - Gay Owned Joyful Heart Ceremonies 3377 York St, Manchester, MD, 21102, USA Phone: 1 443 507-5557 Toll Free: 1 800 549-9578 Contact: Debby Altomonte Serving: Maryland Purple Unions Disc: $30, Mention PURPLE UNIONS 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 USA, MD, Baltimore - 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. 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. 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. 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USA, MD, Baltimore - Gay Friendly Legally Wedded 104 13th Avenue, Brooklyn Park, MD, 21225, USA Phone: 1 410 428-7742 Contact: Sharon L. Lewis Serving: Maryland, DC Purple Unions Disc: $25, Mention PURPLE UNIONS 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. USA, MD, Glen Burnie - Lesbian Owned Rev. Susan Taylor 50 Mill Farm Trail, Berkeley Springs, WV, 25411, USA Phone: 304 258-6611 Contact: Susan Taylor Serving: MD/WV Purple Unions Disc: 5%, Mention PURPLE UNIONS 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 USA, MD, Hagerstown - 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: 1 240 446-6085 Fax: 1 301 695-7888 Contact: Susan Centineo Serving: Maryland, DC Purple Unions Disc: 5%, 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 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, 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. USA, MD, Baltimore - Gay Friendly Eric Gerber Photography 811 Frog Mortar Rd, Middle River, MD, 21220, USA Phone: 1 410 335-8142 Contact: Eric Gerber Serving: Central/Eastern MD Purple Unions Disc: No 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. USA, MD, Baltimore - Gay Friendly Elusion 8167 Main St Ste 106, Ellicott City, MD, 21043, USA Phone: 1 443 364-8113 Contact: April Serving: Baltimore, DC, VA Purple Unions Disc: 5%, Mention PURPLE UNIONS 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. USA, MD, Baltimore - Gay Friendly James Bonato Video 12108 Pikeview Terr, Germantown, MD, 20874, USA Phone: 1 301 428-3426 Contact: James Bonato Serving: MD/DC/VA Purple Unions Disc: No 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. USA, MD, Germantown - 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 See the Prop 8 Play Online Here Wedding Vendor Listings: On Sale in June - Just $99 for 36 Months - Save 60%: 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: Name: City: State/Prov: Country: Email: Yes, Add to Maillist No, Don't Add Full Contest Details Here Visit the Black Walnut Point Inn Website Relationship Recognition: Full Marriage Equality Out of State Recognition: Yes 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. Baltimore: Jan 12, 2014-Jan 19, 2014, Cruise the Seas With Equality Maryland. Details Silver Spring: Sep 22, 2013, Same Love, Same Rights Wedding Expo 2013. Details See All Events | Add Your Own Event USA: Prop 8 / Defense of Marriage Act Updates Posted On Jun 18th, 2013 What Happened, and What's Next for Marriage Equality in Illinois Posted On Jun 18th, 2013 Maryland, USA: Mayor of Baltimore Officiates at Mass Gay Wedding for Pride Posted On Jun 18th, 2013 New Poll Shows Marriage Equality Support Strong in Developed Nations Posted On Jun 18th, 2013 Colombia: Court-Mandated Marriage Equality Deadline Approaching Posted On Jun 18th, 2013 More Marriage Equality News from Gayapolis.com Maryland, USA: Mayor of Baltimore Officiates at Mass Gay Wedding for Pride Jun 18th, 2013 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_more Transgender Updates - Washington DC, Delaware, US Military Jun 8th, 2013 Some 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_more Maryland Phasing Out Domestic Partner Benefits May 2nd, 2013 Now 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_more Sodomy Laws Under Fire across the Country Apr 18th, 2013 10 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_more Featured Gay Friendly Wedding Vendor: Historic St. Mary's City, Maryland Mar 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 Introduced Jan 30th, 2013 A 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_more Maryland Wedding Vendors See Dollar Signs in Same Sex Weddings Jan 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_more Baltimore Ravens Player Ayanbadejo Wants to Bring Marriage Equality to the Superbowl Jan 23rd, 2013 At 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 Equality Jan 23rd, 2013 Maryland 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 Alcoholic Jan 14th, 2013 Maryland 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 Maryland Jan 8th, 2013 Gallaudet 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 Married Jan 6th, 2013 At 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 Maryland Jan 2nd, 2013 Same-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 Midnight Dec 31st, 2012 Seven 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 1st Dec 31st, 2012 A 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. ... Meanwhile, some Maryland couples are preparing for New Year's Eve celebrations leading up... read_more Shooting Same Sex Weddings "Awkward", Maryland Photographer Says Dec 27th, 2012 Same-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 Week Dec 27th, 2012 Gay 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 Marriage Dec 27th, 2012 Some 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 Equality Dec 26th, 2012 An 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 Jointly Dec 19th, 2012 Maryland 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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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. A marriage equality bill was passed and signed into law in Spring of 2012, but a voter petition drive put the law on hold in late May. On November 6th, voters upheld the marriage equality law, with gay and lesbian coupels able to marry starting on January 1st, 2013. We hope that you find these resources useful, and that you'll join us in the fight for marriage equality! --Scott & Mark, Purple Unions