Gay Friendly Eastern New York Wedding Vendors Back to New York Note: Listings are ordered by vendor type, then by city. Shining Light Jewelry 1292 High St., Eugene, OR, 97401, USA Phone: 1 541 895-4173 Contact: Miche Meizner Serving: New York Purple Unions Disc: 5%, Mention PURPLE UNIONS, Inernet Sales Only Gay Wedding Rings in New Paltz, NY, USA. Wedding bands, engagement rings. Made by hand, made with heart. Your relationship was custom made; your rings can be too. Online store only. I work with customers all over the globe. Eco-friendly, 100% recycled gold, platinum and silver. Fair trade gems and conflict-free diamonds. USA, NY, New Paltz - Lesbian Owned Hudson Valley LGBTQ Ceremonies 102 Lucas Avenue, Kingston, NY, 12401, USA Phone: 1 845 248-2903 Contact: Rev. Louis Zeppone Serving: Hudson Valley Purple Unions Disc: 20%, Mention PURPLE UNIONS Gay Wedding Officiants in Kingston, NY, USA. Welcome, we are glad you found Hudson Valleys Gay wedding specialists! Hudson Valley LGBTQ Ceremonies is gay owned and staffed by ordained and licensed ministers. We provide Non-denominational Interfaith services to all people, faiths, traditions and sexual orientations. USA, NY, Kingston - Gay Owned Style Des Reves Custom Dressmaking 560 Old King's Highway, Accord, NY, 12404, USA Phone: 1 845 626-5353 Contact: Barbara Kerner Serving: Mid Hudson Valley Purple Unions Disc: No Gay Wedding Attire in Kingston, NY, USA. Years of experience in custom sewing and the fashion industry result in the region's finest custom clothing service. Whether what you desire is contemporary or traditional, fancy or simple, white or "green", allow me to craft a garment that is the style of your dreams! Specializing in bridal attire, other services include men's and children's custom made clothing and accessories, copying or restoring vintage clothing, re-styling or altering store-bought gowns and other clothing. USA, NY, Kingston - Gay Friendly Cambiata Chamber Players 1 Marys Ave., Kingston, NY, 12401, USA Phone: 1 845 339-3848 Contact: Pauline Mancuso Serving: Hudson Valley Purple Unions Disc: 20%, Mention PURPLE UNIONS Gay Wedding Entertainment in Kingston, NY, USA. Fine ensembles for your elegant event, creative, sophisticated, and charming! Concerts, parties, dinners, ceremonies, and Viennese balls in the Hudson Valley and beyond, since 1973. Classical ensembles of many sizes for your elegant event. Corelli to Cole Porter - Strauss to Sondheim. Flute, piano, strings, special requests are our delight! We have performed at over 700 memorable occasions; may we provide music for yours? USA, NY, Kingston - Gay Friendly Botticelli Chamber Players 127 S. Hamilton St., Poughkeepsie, NY, 12601, USA Phone: 1 845 473-0078 Contact: Nanette J. Koch Serving: Hudson Valley Purple Unions Disc: 10%, Mention PURPLE UNIONS Gay Wedding Entertainment in Poughkeepsie, NY, USA. Elegant music for exceptional occasions. The Botticelli Chamber Players have been providing music for weddings and other functions for more than twenty years. Our musicians are all professional players, living and performing in the Hudson Valley. We are all graduates of well-known conservatories and concertize as well. We would be happy to answer any questions you might have and are particularly good at helping you choose music you will love. USA, NY, Poughkeepsie - Gay Friendly Cromwell Manor Inn 174 Angola Rd., Cornwall, NY, 12518, USA Phone: 1 845 534-7136 Contact: Eileen Hartmann Serving: Hudson Valley, NY Purple Unions Disc: No Gay Wedding Event Location in Cornwall, NY, USA. Top 10 Inn of NY, "Highly recommended" by USA Today. Cromwell Manor Inn is the perfect place for your wedding of up to 100 people. Most choose to get married under our gorgeous, ancient Sycamore tree with the reception following under a tent with beautiful views. USA, NY, Cornwall - Gay Friendly Omi International Arts Center 59 Letter S Road, Ghent, NY, 12075, USA Phone: 1 201 683-6017 Contact: Dorothy Randall Serving: Hudson Valley NYC Purple Unions Disc: 10% Mention PURPLE UNIONS Gay Wedding Event Location in Ghent, NY, USA. We are just 20 minutes from the Western Mass. border! USA, NY, Ghent - Gay Friendly Hurley Stone House 476 Old Route 209, Hurley, NY, 12443, USA Phone: 1 845 339-4041 Fax: 1 845 330-4041 Contact: Sam Scoggins Serving: Mid Hudson Valley Purple Unions Disc: No Gay Wedding Event Location in Hurley, NY, USA. The Stone House is a stunning 300 year old Dutch estate on the banks of the Esopus Creek. Our beautiful, uncluttered, luxury B&B can accommodate guests in style. Have your ceremony in a wooded arbor overlooking the water, or in the large front parlor with 18th century wide plank floors, beams and fireplace. We can accommodate a big tent in the garden for larger events, and the house itself is perfect for more intimate gatherings. USA, NY, Hurley - Gay Friendly Celebration Chapel 29 Wurts St., Kingston, NY, 12401, USA Phone: 1 845 853-3557 Fax: 1 800 755-6009 Contact: paul joffe Serving: New York Purple Unions Disc: No Gay Wedding Event Location in Kingston, NY, USA. Set in historic Kingston NY on the Hudson is a restored 150 year old church with tiffany windows, a working pipe organ and steeple-bell. for weddings and celebrations., Celebrate your marriage and your friends in a 150 year old, tiffany window, chapel only 90 miles from New York City, in the historic Rondout district of Kingston New York, on the Hudson. USA, NY, Kingston - Gay Friendly Whiteface Club & Resort 373 Whiteface Inn Lane, Lake Placid, NY, 12946, USA Phone: 1 518 523-2551 Fax: 1 518 523-4278 Contact: Kristin Parker Serving: Adirondack Mountains Purple Unions Disc: No Gay Wedding Event Location in Lake Placid, NY, USA. Located in the heart of the Adirondack Mountains, your perfect wedding site is waiting for you! Ceremony location on Lake Placid surrounded by a gorgeous wedding garden, cocktail reception in the Moose Lodge on the water and dinner and dancing in the clubhouse. The Whiteface Club & Resort is the most romantic wedding location in New York State. USA, NY, Lake Placid - Gay Friendly Copperfield Inn 307 Main St, North Creek, NY, 12853, USA Phone: 1 518 251-9808 Toll Free: 1 877 235-1466 Contact: Cynthia Pritchard Serving: Adirondacks Purple Unions Disc: No Gay Wedding Event Location in North Creek, NY, USA. The Copperfield Inn is a gay-friendly resort, and we offer the perfect venue for your gay and lesbian wedding celebration in New York's Adirondacks. Located on historic North Creek's vibrant Main Street across from the Hudson River, we offer many wedding packages to choose from. USA, NY, North Creek - Gay Friendly Clark House B&B 3292 rte 23a, Palenville, NY, 12463, USA Phone: 1 518 678-5649 Contact: michael clark Serving: Purple Unions Disc: No Gay Wedding Event Location in Palenville, NY, USA. We want you family and friends, to have a day to remember forever. Our simple, sophisticated, cosmopolitan approach, and our unique Victorian house with 5 acres of mountain backdrop meadow is a perfect place for your wedding. Let us guide and pamper you, with our in-house caterer we will listen to your ideas, and suggest menus to suit you with every detail personally designed for your day. USA, NY, Palenville - Gay Friendly Mansion Inn 801 RT 29 , Rock City Falls , NY, 12863, USA Phone: 1 518 885-1607 Toll Free: 1 888 996-9977 Contact: Lori E Wodicka Serving: Eastern Upstate NY Purple Unions Disc: No Gay Wedding Event Location in Rock City Falls, NY, USA. Gay owned, stunning Victorian Mansion, destination wedding ceremony & receptions. Are you dreaming of finding the perfect place that provides just the right setting for one of the most special & magical days in your life? Let us take your dreams and turn them into cherished memories at The Mansion Inn USA, NY, Rock City Falls - Gay Owned Bed by the Stream 9 George Sickle Rd, Saugerties, NY, 12477, USA Phone: 1 845 246-2979 Contact: Bill Reinhardt Serving: New York Purple Unions Disc: 5%, Mention PURPLE UNIONS Gay Wedding Event Location in Saugerties, NY, USA. We are located two hours from Manhtattan, on the border of Woodstock and Saugerties, NY. Bed By The Stream is a cozy ranch-style inn, with a beautiful historic barn, located on five acres of streamside property. Stop and see our beautiful gardens, walk in the orchard and experience the sounds and fresh air of the country. USA, NY, Saugerties - Gay Friendly Opus 40 50 Fite Rd, Saugerties, NY, 12477, USA Phone: 1 845 246-8584 Contact: Patricia Richards Serving: Northeast Purple Unions Disc: 10%, Mention PURPLE UNIONS Gay Wedding Event Location in Saugerties, NY, USA. Pledge your vows within one of America's great works of art, and one of our greatest monuments to love and commitment. Please visit our website. USA, NY, Saugerties - Gay Friendly Chapel on the Hill 75 N. Kensico Ave, Valhalla, NY, 10595, USA Phone: 1 914 708-8669 Fax: 1 914 686-8190 Contact: Gail Detommaso Serving: Eastern NY Purple Unions Disc: $25, Mention PURPLE UNIONS Gay Wedding Event Location in Valhalla, NY, USA. We have a charming 1896 facility perfect for a wedding ceremony. It has all the nuances of a church. We have a non-denominational minister on staff, or provide your own. Plan the event yourself, or we can arrange all the extras for you. We can accommodate 50-60 guests, with plenty of free parking. USA, NY, Valhalla - Gay Friendly F.E.A.S.T. at Round Hill 110 Round Hill Rd., Washingtonville, NY, 10992, USA Phone: 1 845 497-7476 Toll Free: 1 800 337-2556 Fax: 1 845 497-3394 Contact: Peter Kupersmith Serving: NYC Metro Purple Unions Disc: 5%, Mention PURPLE UNIONS Gay Wedding Event Location in Washingtonville, NY, USA. For those couples looking for intriguing and distinctive alternatives to conventional wedding sites, Round Hill is less than one hour from the George Washington Bridge. Intimate, romantic and enveloped by lush gardens, fountains and lawns, this early 1800's Greek Revival Mansion has been impeccably restored to its original grace and grandeur. The food and service of FEAST will satisfy the most discriminating standards. The sophistication and outstanding quality of Manhattan, at out-of-town prices. USA, NY, Washingtonville - Gay Owned Charlotte Berwind Fine Foods 2 Rosedale Dr, Carmel, NY, 10512, USA Phone: 1 845 228-4905 Fax: 1 845 228-9469 Contact: Charlotte Berwind Serving: NY Purple Unions Disc: No Gay Wedding Food & Beverage in Carmel, NY, USA. Where we expertly design, plan and cater your worry free event. Close to the Berkshires in Massachussets we work to reflect your inner spirit and create a celebration to be remembered. The gracious staff is at your service so you can be as relaxed as your pampered guests. Only the finest suppliers of linens, china, silver, tents and other party necessities are brought to your table. USA, NY, Carmel - Gay Friendly Gersky's Catering 898 Route 6, Mahopac, NY, 10541, USA Phone: 1 845 621-0696 Toll Free: 1 800-7GERSKY Fax: 1 845 621-4799 Contact: Howie Gershman Serving: Putnam Westchester Dutchess Purple Unions Disc: 10%, Mention PURPLE UNIONS Gay Wedding Food & Beverage in Mahopac, NY, USA. Complete off premise catering and event planning services for social and corporate affairs including weddings, bar & bat mitzvahs, barbecues and company picnics. Share your dreams and visions with us. We'll listen to what you want - and make it real. USA, NY, Mahopac - Gay Friendly INn by the Mill 1679 Mill Rd, St. Johnsville, NY, 13452, USA Phone: 1 518 568-2388 Toll Free: 1 866 568-2388 Contact: Judith Hezel Serving: Upstate Eastern NY Purple Unions Disc: $10, Mention PURPLE UNIONS Gay Wedding Honeymoon Lodging in St. Johnsville, NY, USA. A unique private romantic waterside B&B in a tranquil park-like setting, Historical 1835 Stone Grist Mill complex, underground railroad site, mill house, theme rooms, private waterside cottages, hot-tub spas overlooking cascading waterfalls and breathtaking natural gorge, extensive gardens. Views from the Cottages show the deer feeding in the woods and crisscrossing the waterfall gorge. Complimentary gourmet desserts & ice-cream in museum-like emporium & ice cream billiard parlor. USA, NY, St. Johnsville - Gay Friendly Rev. Jim Rooney 376 Route 9D, Beacon, NY, 12508, USA Phone: 1 917 880-0791 Contact: Jim Rooney Serving: Hudson Valley Purple Unions Disc: 15%, Mention PURPLE UNIONS Gay Wedding Officiants in Beacon, NY, USA. My training and experience have given me a deep knowledge of the role of officiant and celebrant in the community and the important place of ritual and ceremony in our lives. We will create a beautiful Order of Service that expresses your deepest feelings and most powerful emotions - whether they be feelings of love, joy, optimism, grief or acceptance. USA, NY, Beacon - Gay Owned Hudson Valley LGBTQ Ceremonies 102 Lucas Avenue, Kingston, NY, 12401, USA Phone: 1 845 248-2903 Contact: Rev. Louis Zeppone Serving: Hudson Valley Purple Unions Disc: 20%, Mention PURPLE UNIONS Gay Wedding Officiants in Kingston, NY, USA. Welcome, we are glad you found Hudson Valleys Gay wedding specialists! Hudson Valley LGBTQ Ceremonies is gay owned and staffed by ordained and licensed ministers. We provide Non-denominational Interfaith services to all people, faiths, traditions and sexual orientations. USA, NY, Kingston - Gay Owned Hudson Valley Interfaith Minister 670 Aaron Ct., Kingston, NY, 12401, USA Phone: 1 914 466-0090 Contact: Diane Epstein Serving: Hudson Valley Purple Unions Disc: 10%, Mention PURPLE UNIONS, Excl. travel time or exp Gay Wedding Officiants in Kingston, NY, USA. As an interfaith minister, I welcome, respect and embrace all paths from the spiritual to the secular. Each time we cross a threshold in life, and mark it with a ceremony, we have an opportunity to transform ourselves, our community and our world. It is my great pleasure to help you create a personal, unique and heartfelt ceremony for your wedding, recommitment or any rite of passage. USA, NY, Kingston - Gay Friendly Roots & Wings 12 Ramah Ln, New Paltz, NY, 12561, USA Phone: 1 845 255-2278 Contact: Puja A.J. Thomson Serving: Mid-Hudson Valley Purple Unions Disc: $25, Mention PURPLE UNIONS Gay Wedding Officiants in New Paltz, NY, USA. In the spirit of your tradition or beliefs, Rev. Puja Thomson will help you create a ceremony that uniquely reflects your special commitment. Whether your celebration is small and intimate or large and elaborate, with Puja as Officiant, you will feel confident and well-prepared for your ceremony. Puja's calming presence and lovely Scottish voice will add a special touch to your memorable day. USA, NY, New Paltz - Gay Friendly Custom Ceremonies 21 Brook St., Oneonta, NY, 13820, USA Phone: 1 607 432-4625 Contact: Emily VanLaeys Serving: Chenango/Otsego/Delaware Purple Unions Disc: No Gay Wedding Officiants in Oneonta, NY, USA. Wedding officiant and celebrant, certified by Celebrant Foundation USA. Works with clients to create a unique, personalized ceremony. May be religious, interfaith, intercultural, or civil - it's up to you! Services include interview, communication by phone and e-mail until clients love the ceremony, rehearsal, collaboration with other wedding professionals. USA, NY, Oneonta - Gay Friendly Matt Alexander 2726 W Main St, Wappingers Falls, NY, 12590, USA Phone: 1 845 632-1217 Contact: Matt Alexander Serving: Downstate, NYC, LI Purple Unions Disc: No Gay Wedding Officiants in Wappingers Falls, NY, USA. Would be proud to officiate at same-sex weddings in New York State. USA, NY, Wappingers Falls - Gay Owned Hudson Valley Ceremonies 1237 Centre Rd., Rhinebeck, NY, 12572, USA Phone: 1 845 266-6076 Contact: Jeanne Stark Serving: Hudson Valley, NY, Poughkeepsie Purple Unions Disc: $25 Gay Wedding Officiants plan in Poughkeepsie, NY, USA. Our wonderful officiants are so excited to provide this long awaited ceremony to our same sex couples. Preparing for your wedding needs to be an enjoyable time. We can help you design your ceremony with minimal stress and some guaranteed laughs and tears of joy. The ceremony can be of may different faiths or none at all. All packages & prices are listed on our website. USA, NY, Poughkeepsie - Gay Friendly C.A. Moore Photography 143 Hackett Blvd., Albany, NY, 12208, USA Phone: 1 518 482-8757 Contact: Cheryl Moore Serving: Upstate NY Purple Unions Disc: 10%, Mention PURPLE UNIONS, except holidays. Gay Wedding Photography / Videography in Albany, NY, USA. Photojournalistic, creative photography. Huge value for your money. USA, NY, Albany - Lesbian Owned Phyllis Bobb Photography 1189 North Ave., Beacon, NY, 12508, USA Phone: 1 347 756-3896 Contact: Phyllis Serving: NYC/Hudson Valley Purple Unions Disc: No Gay Wedding Photography / Videography in Kingston, NY, USA. A fine arts photographer for many years, Phyllis started her wedding business in 1996. She brings her unobtrusive, fun, candid style to the events she shoots. By appointment. USA, NY, Kingston - Gay Friendly Hudson River Photographer 24 Buist Rd, Rhinebeck, NY, 12572, USA Phone: 1 845 876-0652 Contact: Diane Serving: Hudson Valley Purple Unions Disc: No Gay Wedding Photography / Videography in Rhinebeck, NY, USA. The art of the wedding. Hudson River Photographer brings a blend of photojournalism and fine art to your wedding day photos. With a unique style, honed by a background in documentary film, Diane's unobtrusive style and candid imagery capture the spirit of the independent fun-loving couple. USA, NY, Rhinebeck - Lesbian Owned Catskill Images 1259 Upper Meeker Hollow Rd., Roxbury, NY, 12474, USA Phone: 1 607 326-7547 Contact: Jill Ribich Serving: Catskill Mountains Purple Unions Disc: 10%, Mention PURPLE UNIONS Gay Wedding Photography / Videography in Roxbury, NY, USA. The premier wedding photography company in the scenic Catskill Mountains. A two and a half hour drive from NYC offers a "back to nature" weekend destination for your wedding. USA, NY, Roxbury - Gay Friendly Forget-Me-Not Events P.O. Box 4333, Kingston, NY, 12402, US Phone: 1 845 430-9582 Contact: Jane Wilcox Serving: Hudson Valley Purple Unions Disc: 10%, Mention PURPLE UNIONS Gay Wedding Planners in Kingston, NY, USA. The Hudson Valley's premier day-of wedding coordination company salutes the NY marriage equality law. Let us take care of all the details on the day, so you and your family can relax and enjoy your special day. Call us for a free consultation. USA, NY, Kingston - Gay Friendly Hudson Valley Ceremonies 1237 Centre Rd., Rhinebeck, NY, 12572, USA Phone: 1 845 266-6076 Contact: Jeanne Stark Serving: Hudson Valley, NY, Poughkeepsie Purple Unions Disc: $25 Gay Wedding Planners in Poughkeepsie, NY, USA. At Hudson Valley Ceremonies we have created a reasonable and affordable solution to assisting you at your wedding. Our goal is to look at you on your wedding day and see smiles not tears. We have packages to assist any type of wedding or budget. We will be there to solve problems, foresee dilemmas & make sure everything flows naturally. Full wedding planning and coordination, partial, and day of wedding coordination available. USA, NY, Poughkeepsie - Gay Friendly Shining Light Jewelry 1292 High St., Eugene, OR, 97401, USA Phone: 1 541 895-4173 Contact: Miche Meizner Serving: New York Purple Unions Disc: 5%, Mention PURPLE UNIONS, Inernet Sales Only Gay Wedding Rings in New Paltz, NY, USA. Wedding bands, engagement rings. Made by hand, made with heart. Your relationship was custom made; your rings can be too. Online store only. I work with customers all over the globe. Eco-friendly, 100% recycled gold, platinum and silver. Fair trade gems and conflict-free diamonds. USA, NY, New Paltz - Lesbian Owned Forever Jewelers 38 Main St., Warwick, NY, 10990, USA Phone: 1 845 986-2248 Toll Free: 1 866 986-2248 Contact: Sarah Schwartzberg Serving: Hudson Valley Purple Unions Disc: No Gay Wedding Rings in Warwick, NY, USA. Featuring fine jewelry and fashion jewelry, pearls and watches, Forever Jewelers is a full-service jewelry store offering repair, custom design and engraving services. One of the main attractions within our store is our vast collection of engagement mountings and wedding bands. These selections are numerous and diverse with an emphasis on white gold and contemporary metals such as titanium and tungsten. We have loose diamonds available, as well. USA, NY, Warwick - Gay Friendly Top Class Limousine 24 Ashburton Ave, Yonkers , NY, 10701, USA Phone: 1 914 423-5466 Fax: 1 914 423-2277 Contact: Lauren Serving: westchester county Purple Unions Disc: No Gay Wedding Transportation in Yonkers, NY, USA. Let Top Class Limousine help plan all your transportation needs. USA, NY, Yonkers - Gay Friendly Wedding Vendor Listings: Join Us For Just $99 for 12 Months! 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Posted On Feb 22nd, 2012 New Mexico Governor's Hairstylist Drops Her Over Anti Gay Marriage Stance Posted On Feb 22nd, 2012 More Marriage Equality News from Gayapolis.com New York Had More Than 2,400 Same Sex Marriages Upstate Since July Feb 16th, 2012 State records show about 2,400 marriages of same-sex couples in upstate New York since it was legalized last summer. The new Health Department data, which don't include New York City, show more than 35,000 marriage licenses issued from July through December. Most went to couples of the opposite sex, with about 20 percent to those who did not declare their sexuality, which... read_more New York Assemblyman Daniel O'Donnell Marries Partner Jan 30th, 2012 THE PRIME SPONSOR of New York's gay-marriage law married his longtime partner Sunday in Manhattan. Assemblyman Daniel O'Donnell and John Banta were married by Judith Kaye, the former chief justice of the state Court of Appeals. Guests included Gov. Cuomo, who aggressively pushed passage of the same-sex marriage bill last year. Also in attendance was O'Donnell's sister, talk show host Rosie O'Donnell,... read_more Four New York Republican Senators Who Supported Gay Marriage Rewarded With Donations Jan 19th, 2012 The NYT reports that the New York GOP state Senators who voted to pass marriage equality have been rewarded by donors: State Senator Roy J. McDonald, a Republican who is a Vietnam veteran from Saratoga County, became a momentary folk hero for many gay people when he blurted out that people who were unhappy with his support for same-sex marriage “can... read_more New York Weddings Jump 14% After Passage of Marriage Equality Jan 2nd, 2012 Gay and lesbian couples are being credited for an increase in the demand for New York City marriage licenses, the Wall Street Journal reported. New York legalized gay marriage in June and the law took effect in July. Since that time, the New York City Clerk's Office has seen a significant demand for marriage licenses over the same time period in... read_more New York GOP Senators Mostly Praised for Marriage Equality Vote Dec 24th, 2011 They have received some jeers in their districts for voting to legalize same-sex marriage in New York. A friend criticized Sen. James Alesi, R-Perinton, while Alesi was eating dinner at an upscale Rochester restaurant. A person yelled at Sen. Stephen Saland, R-Poughkeepsie, while attending a chicken barbecue. Sen. Mark Grisanti, R-Buffalo, said some people have stopped him in his district to... read_more Gay Couple, Together 64 Years, Finally Marries in New York Dec 21st, 2011 When the Columbia Library closed each night at ten, it was the custom of John Spofford Morgan, who was studying for a master's in international affairs, to hop on the subway and head downtown to the New Verdi on West 72nd. Back then, there were two kinds of bars for gay men, he says: pickup joints and old-friends joints. The... read_more Marriage Equality USA and Marriage Equality New York Merge Dec 16th, 2011 This is an interesting development in our LGBT community. Marriage Equality USA (MEUSA) & Marriage Equality New York (MENY) have agreed to merge, bringing together 2 of the strongest forces in our movement. MENY will continue as a fully functioning chapter within MEUSA. "This is a very exciting day for the grassroots movement to achieve full civil marriage equality nationwide," stated... read_more New York Gay Couple Marries in Prison Dec 14th, 2011 Last spring New York legalized same-sex marriage, which allowed thousands of gay and lesbian couples finally to tie the knot. Earlier this week, in another landmark event, an inmate at the Auburn Correctional Facility and his boyfriend became the state's first gay couple to marry in a prison, the Auburn Pub reported in a Dec. 13 article. Inmate Ronald Cook, 31,... read_more NY: Judge Allows Lawsuit Against New York's Gay Marriage Law to Proceed Nov 30th, 2011 A lawsuit seeking to overturn New York's landmark marriage equality law can proceed given claims that private meetings between Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Senate Republicans may have violated state laws, according to reports. As the New York Daily News is reporting, Livingston County state Supreme Court Judge Robert Wiggins, a Republican, stressed he was not voicing his opinion on same-sex marriage,... read_more New York's Archbishop Dolan Says He Was Deceived on Gay Marriage Bill Nov 26th, 2011 Timothy Dolan, the archbishop of New York, says politicians 'deceived' Catholic bishops on a gay marriage bill. While Dolan vigorously objected to passage of the bill, critics noted that few other bishops spoke out on the issue and Dolan himself wasn't in New York the day lawmakers approved the law in June. Writing at the blog Queering the Church, gay rights activist... read_more Conan O'Brien Will Officiate a Gay Wedding on His Show Oct 28th, 2011 To commemorate his one-year anniversary at TBS, Conan O'Brien is taping his late-night show Conan at New York's Beacon Theater next week, but that milestone won't be the only cause for celebration. Vulture hears that O'Brien will be officiating an on-air wedding during one of those episodes, and it's the sort of marriage ceremony that couldn't have taken place back when... read_more Financial Ramifications for New York's Newly Married Gay Couples Jul 5th, 2011 The State of New York gives 1,324 rights and responsibilities as a wedding gift to couples who marry. With same-sex couples about to enter that mix, they will soon be able to access this diverse list for the first time. Take, for instance, the transfer of property. Previously, if a same-sex couple lived in a house, and the deed was only... 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. New York passed a civil unions bill in 2006, but attempts to pass marriage equality were frustrated by the state Senate, which famously voted the bill down last time in 2009. On June 24th, 2011, after furious wrangling over religious exemptions, the Senate finally passed the marriage equality bill and sent it to the governor two days before New York City's Gay Pride. The state may recognize valid gay marriages from other states - a recent court decision ruled in favor of this. We hope that you find these resources useful, and that you'll join us in the fight for marriage equality! --Scott & Mark, Purple Unions