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I am an ordained, licensed interfaith/non-denominational minister/officiant who would love to help you celebrate and honor your love, relationship, and legitimacy! Each ceremony will be uniquely and lovingly created just for you! I was part of the New Paltz weddings--I am pleased to be part of the NY weddings. There is special joy in ceremony. USA, NY, New York - Gay Friendly Music for the Moment 22 Horizon Dr., Mendham, NJ, 07945, USA Phone: 1 973 543-2402 Contact: Deena Leff Serving: Northern and Central Purple Unions Disc: No Gay Wedding Entertainment in New York, NY, USA. A string quartet and string trio for your ceremony, cocktail hour and/or entire affair. We perform in New Jersey, Manhattan, Staten Island, Rockland, Westchester and Eastern Pennsylvania. 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The Ceremony sets the tone for so much that follows, and you want it to be perfect and performed just as you plan it and envision it. That's Rev. Will's mission as well as his profession, and he does it very, very well. Rev. Will is clearly your best choice! USA, NY, New York - Gay Friendly Rainbow Vision Ceremonies 12-29 Robin Lane, Bayside, NY, 11360, USA Phone: 1 347 276-5827 Contact: Roberta Koepfer Serving: New York Purple Unions Disc: 5%, Mention PURPLE UNIONS Gay Wedding Officiants in New York, NY, USA. I am a Celebrant, certified by the Celebrant USA Foundation. The decision to offer a lifetime of love and support to a life partner is a momentous and joyful step. If you have made such a step and wish to proclaim your loving intentions, and share your happiness, through a ceremony, I can help you to create a unique event that is worthy of your personal vision and of the community that supports you. USA, NY, New York - Gay Friendly Rev. Deborah Roth New York, NY, 10025, USA Phone: 1 212 665-9660 Contact: Deborah Roth Serving: Metro- New York Purple Unions Disc: 5%, Mention PURPLE UNIONS Gay Wedding Officiants in New York, NY, USA. I am an ordained Interfaith Minister who loves helping couples create a wedding ceremony that reflects your unique personalities, spiritual beliefs and heartfelt feelings. My Master's thesis was on the power of transformative ritual, and I truly believe that weddings are the highest form of sacred play! Together, we craft a memorable, creative ceremony that elegantly (and often playfully!) expresses your love for and commitment to each other. Please do call for a free consultation. USA, NY, New York - Gay Friendly Chapel of Love Ceremonies Washington, DC, USA Phone: 1 646 845-9189 Fax: 1 202 253-3629 Contact: Rev. Starlene Joyner Burns Serving: Manhattan, DC Purple Unions Disc: No Gay Wedding Officiants in New York, NY, USA. I am Rev. Starlene Joyner Burns of SJB Ministries LLC. 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I have been in the wedding business as a Singer/Pianist for over 10 years. I was ordained in 2007 through The New Seminary and am licensed to officiate in NYC and the surrounding areas. I am so excited to be part of your special day and my promise to you is to help you create a ceremony that celebrates you as a couple. USA, NY, New York - Gay Friendly Rev. Annie Lawrence 317 East 14th St, Apt. C, New York, NY, 1003, USA Phone: 1 917 620-6307 Contact: Rev. Annie Serving: NY, Long Island Purple Unions Disc: No Gay Wedding Officiants in New York, NY, USA. Rev. Annie Lawrence is an ordained Interfaith Minister and licensed Wedding Officiant in NYC, available for spiritual, civil, non-denom, destination weddings & life rituals. Congratulations on your wedding plans & thanks for finding me! I'm happy to speak to you about ceremony plans in New York City, Long Island, and destinations. We'll honor the personal, spiritual, cultural, romantic influences you wish to include, and create a wedding ceremony celebrating your love, committment, and happiness. USA, NY, New York - Gay Friendly All Faiths Ceremonies 104 Panorama Dr., Edgewater, NJ, 07020, USA Phone: 1 201 886-3007 Contact: Sheila Gay Gross Serving: NY Purple Unions Disc: 5%, Mention PURPLE UNIONS Gay Wedding Officiants in New York, NY, USA. I am an ordained, licensed interfaith/non-denominational minister/officiant who would love to help you celebrate and honor your love, relationship, and legitimacy! Each ceremony will be uniquely and lovingly created just for you! I was part of the New Paltz weddings--I am pleased to be part of the NY weddings. There is special joy in ceremony. USA, NY, New York - Gay Friendly Rev. Lynn Keller 58 Mt. Airy Rd., Saugerties, NY, 12477, USA Phone: 1 845 246-9102 Contact: Lynn Keller Serving: NYC, Hudson Valley Purple Unions Disc: No Gay Wedding Officiants in New York, NY, USA. Relationships are a spiritual path. Your choice to enter into a marriage/commitment is a powerful statement of your intent to trust in this journey. I will guide you through this creative rite of passage. Drawing from traditional or non-traditional texts, literature, or music to bring the truth of your love into a form that represents you both. Congratulations! USA, NY, New York - Lesbian Owned Rev. Laurie Sue Brockway New York, NY, 10014, USA Phone: 1 212 631-3520 Contact: Rev. Laurie Sue Brockway Serving: New York City Purple Unions Disc: 30% thru 2012 Gay Wedding Officiants in New York, NY, USA. Finally, your marriage ceremony can include a NYS marriage license! You've waited a long time and your wedding should be a beautiful and memorable occasion that truly celebrates your love. As an interfaith minister, I can help blend your faiths, cultures and families; and as a nondenominational officiant I can preside over a romantic nonreligious ceremony. USA, NY, New York - Gay Friendly Stephen Dym 555 West 52 St #1005, New York, NY, 10019, USA Phone: 1 917 855-6830 Contact: Stephen Dym Serving: New York City Purple Unions Disc: No Gay Wedding Officiants in New York, NY, USA. All weddings are moving, but same sex weddings have a special resonance because LGBT people have been denied the right to marry until now; consequently, many couples who are getting married today have been together for many years. One of the couples, whose wedding I recently officiated, has been together for over 50 years. This requires special acknowledgement. Whether you've known each other for 6 months or 60 years, I want to tell your story. USA, NY, New York - Gay Owned Rev. Susanna Stefanachi Macomb 115 West 30th St, Ste 502, New York, NY, 10001, USA Phone: 1 212 663-1044 Contact: Rev. Susanna Stefanachi Macomb Serving: New York Purple Unions Disc: No Gay Wedding Officiants in New York, NY, USA. Rev. Susanna Stefanachi Macomb, an ordained licensed interfaith minister and published author, creates and performs utterly memorable personalized interfaith ceremonies straight from the heart. Rev. Macomb's work has appeared on national and cable TV, radio, as well as in notable national and regional publications. Her book, Joining Hands and Hearts, Interfaith, Intercultural Wedding Celebrations, A Practical Guide for Couples (Simon & Schuster) was dubbed "cutting edge" by Publishers Weekly. USA, NY, New York - Gay Friendly Rev. Mark Giller 37 Old Pomona Rd., Suffern, NY, 10901, USA Phone: 1 845 354-2157 Toll Free: 1 888 250-8624 Contact: Mark GIller Serving: LI, NYC, Hudson River Valley Purple Unions Disc: $25, Mention PURPLE UNIONS Gay Wedding Officiants in New York, NY, USA. Celebrating one love, one dream, one heart. Completely personalized, heartfelt ceremonies for couples of all faiths, beliefs, cultures & traditions. Interfaith, Intercultural or non-denominational. USA, NY, New York - Gay Friendly Rabbi Bill Kurry 100 Little Silver Pkwy, Little Silver, NJ, 07739, USA Phone: 1 732 245-9965 Contact: Rabbi Bill Kurry Serving: NY, NJ, PA Purple Unions Disc: No Gay Wedding Officiants in New York, NY, USA. Your ceremony should be all about the two of you and how much you love each other, nothing is more important. Interfaith couples can blend faith traditions to make a joyful, romantic, beautiful energetic ceremony. Let's do it! USA, NY, New York - Gay Friendly Rev. Leslie Harry 2 Tudor City Pl. 4hn, New York, NY, 10017, USA Phone: 1 212 949-9529 Contact: Leslie Harry Serving: NYC Purple Unions Disc: No Gay Wedding Officiants in New York, NY, USA. Rev. Leslie is an Intfaith minister who will provide a ceremony that is beautifully unique. USA, NY, New York - Gay Owned Rev. Virginia VerEecke, LCSW 601 11th St, Brooklyn, NY, 11215, USA Phone: 1 917 923-6744 Contact: Rev. 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USA, NY, New York - Gay Friendly Paula Posman Weddings 1760 2nd Ave, New York, NY, 10128, USA Phone: 1 212 818-0689 Toll Free: 1 800 510-1203 Fax: 1 917 338-7677 Contact: Paula Posman Serving: New York City Purple Unions Disc: No Gay Wedding Officiants in New York, NY, USA. Let me help you create your dream NYC wedding and officiate your ceremony to reflect your personal beliefs, styles and, of course, your unique relationship and desire to be married. I officiate ceremonies and assist New York couples plan their wedding and specialize in working with couples who travel to NYC from all over the world to be married. Please visit my website, nycmarriage.com to learn more about me and my work. USA, NY, New York - Gay Friendly Gerald Fierst 259 Park St, Upper Montclair, NJ, 07043, USA Phone: 1 973 746-4608 Contact: Gerald Fierst Serving: New York Metro Purple Unions Disc: 10%, Mention PURPLE UNIONS Gay Wedding Officiants in New York, NY, USA. I am a Civil Celebrant who creates unique ceremonies based on your needs, stories and traditions. Your words should have the power of your feeling for each other. My book the Heart of the Wedding has been called "a new road map for the landscape for love." I will make the words you say the most memorable part of your wedding day. For more information about me, my work as a storyteller, author, and officiant. USA, NY, New York - Gay Friendly Steven Rosen Photography 80 Cranberry St, Apt. 12A, Brooklyn, NY, 11201, USA Phone: 1 718 625-7076 Contact: Steven Rosen Serving: NY Purple Unions Disc: 10%, Mention PURPLE UNIONS, not combinable with other offers Gay Wedding Photography / Videography in New York, NY, USA. I'm passionate about same-sex weddings! As a gay wedding photographer, I have seen many lovely couples joined together. I am thrilled that I can now do the same for my own community in my home state. 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Details See All Events | Add Your Own Event Amendment One and An Angry Lament of a Native Son Posted On May 10th, 2012 President Obama Finally Says "I Do" to Marriage Equality Posted On May 9th, 2012 Gay Marriage Events Today/Tomorrow: 5/2-5/3/12 Posted On May 2nd, 2012 FL, USA: Gay Couple Fights DMV Over Recognition of Massachusetts Marriage License Posted On May 2nd, 2012 Minnesota: Dakota County Group Mobilizes Against Mariage Equality Ban Posted On May 2nd, 2012 More Marriage Equality News from Gayapolis.com New York Assembly Passes Transgender Protection Bill for Fifth Time May 1st, 2012 The Assembly at the New York state legislature has passed an anti-discrimination bill to protect transgender citizens for the fifth time, but the senate may yet stall progress. The lower house passed the Gender Expression Non-Discrimination Act yesterday to mend what Pride Agenda called a "patchwork" of protections, but the senate has consistently failed to pass the Act. The law would protect... read_more An Update on the New York Republicans Who Supported Marriage Equality Apr 11th, 2012 At the end of January, New York's Conservative Party, the most influential of the minor parties that complicate the state's politics, celebrated its 50th anniversary at a Holiday Inn near the Albany airport, a vast and dingy venue that reminded me of athlete housing left over from the 1980 Moscow Olympics. Politicians like former Gov. George Pataki, who owed his... read_more Central Park Wedding and a New York City Celebration Apr 9th, 2012 When New York legalized same-sex marriages in June of last year there began a stampede of same-sex couples rushing to New York City, finally exercising their right to legalize their union. Every wedding celebrant I have spoken to was exhilarated to be a part of this momentous time in the state’s history. It has been an incredible and exciting few... read_more New York State Senator Happily Joins NOM Efforts to Drive Wedge Between Black, Gay Communities Apr 4th, 2012 It seems the National Organization for Marriage believes that if it simply redoubles its race-baiting tactics as if they are not problematic and offensive, then the controversy over its now-known intention to do so will somehow be overlooked. New York state Senator Rev. Ruben Diaz (D) has unsurprisingly volunteered to be the anti-equality group's latest token to help "drive a... read_more New York: Manhattan Judge Agrees to Dissolve Vermont Civil Union Apr 4th, 2012 A Manhattan judge has agreed to dissolve the civil union of a same-sex New York couple hitched in Vermont. Louis Viel and Gregory Williams were joined in civil union in Vermont more than a decade ago, said Viel's lawyer, Malcolm Taub of Davidoff Malito & Hutcher. In a ruling from the bench on Wednesday, Supreme Court Justice Matthew Cooper granted Viel's... read_more New York: Five Binational Couples Sue Federal Government Over Marriage Equality Apr 2nd, 2012 Five married couples, wherein one partner had a non-US nationality, have filed suit in New York today against the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), arguing that it denies gay men and lesbians the right for permanent residence, as it is available to heterosexual couples, thereby violating equal protection under the constitution. The case, lodged by Immigration Equality, is part of a... read_more GOP Lawmakers in New York Who Voted for Marriage Equality Facing Challenges Mar 24th, 2012 New York conservatives are making good on their threat to punish several state Republican lawmakers for voting in favor of marriage equality in 2011. Four Republican State Senators who voted for the bill will not be endorsed by the Conservative Party and three will likely face Republican primary challengers this fall. The three likely facing challenges are James Alesi, Mark Grisanti,... read_more Gay Couple Married in New York Granted a Divorce in Columbus, Ohio Mar 23rd, 2012 Two Columbus men married in New York were granted a divorce by a private judge appointed by Franklin County Domestic Relations Court. Jonathan E. Baize, 31, and Stephen J. Wissman, 31, were granted a divorce last week by Judge Donald A. Cox after a 10-minute, "unremarkable" hearing, said attorney Thomas J. Addesa. He represented only Baize in the case. Baize and Wissman... read_more New York Council Speaker Christine Quinn Sets a Wedding Date With Partner Mar 13th, 2012 Council Speaker Christine Quinn's office announced yesterday that she has set a date to marry her longtime partner. Quinn, who could become the city's first gay mayor in 2013, set May 19 for her nuptials with Kim Catullo, said her office, which revealed virtually no other wedding details. Quinn, 45, sent out "save the date" cards yesterday to wedding guests in... read_more New York's Catholic Cardinal Dolan Still Griping About Gay Marriage Loss Mar 12th, 2012 Cardinal Dolan has revealed for the first time that New York's gay marriage vote caught the Catholic Church flat-footed -- insisting it was "burned" by Senate Republicans who claimed the legislation didn't have a prayer. "We got burned last year when we were told the redefinition of marriage didn't have much of a chance -- and of course it did," Dolan... read_more Fran Drescher Marries Gay Couple in New York Mar 8th, 2012 Last night was the big night for Tom Wahlen and Russell Kemp. Not only did the two men get legally married in New York City, but actress Fran Drescher officiated the happy event. Fran's "Love Is Love" campaign asked LGBT couples to submit videos and stories about their relationship, and the Happily Divorced creator / star chose the duo who most... read_more New York: Empire State Pride Agenda Fires Executive Director Mar 6th, 2012 Barely eight months after New York State's gay rights movement won its biggest victory ever, with the enactment of marriage equality, the Empire State Pride Agenda, the state's LGBT lobby, has fired its executive director, Ross Levi, Gay City News has learned. The action came in a March 5 conference call with members of the boards of the organization's two arms... read_more New York Conservative Party Drops Endorsement for GOP Senator Who Voted for Gay Marriage Feb 27th, 2012 A New York Republican senator is losing the backing of his local Conservative Party because he voted in favor of marriage equality last year. In New York, a state that allows candidates to run on tickets for more than one political party, the Conservative Party largely backs Republican candidates. Instead of endorsing incumbent state senator Mark Grisanti, party chairman Ralph C.... read_more Gay Weddings Boost New York City Revenue By $200,000 Feb 23rd, 2012 Gay marriage has been good for the city's bottom line. Total revenue to the city's marriage bureau jumped from $2.07 million from August through December 2010, to $2.26 million in the same period last year, after same-sex nuptials went into effect, according the City Clerk's Office. Gay couples began getting married on July 24 last year. Full Story from the NY... read_more 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 Manhattan Rents Surge Again Feb 9th, 2012 It may or may not be a leading sign of economic recovery, but rents in Manhattan are surging back to their all-time high. Manhattan apartment rents continued to soar through the roof in January and are now getting close to hitting historic highs. The average price of a rental apartment was a whopping $3,352, up 5% compared with January, 2011, according... read_more New York Councilwoman Quinn Tells Governor Christie to Stop Playing Games With Marriage Equality Feb 5th, 2012 New York City Council speaker Christine Quinn said that Gov. Chris Christie appears to be playing a "political game" rather than showing leadership with his call for a marriage equality referendum in New Jersey. Quinn spoke with reporters Saturday evening at the annual Human Rights Campaign Gala in New York. Asked about Christie's suggestion that New Jersey lawmakers put marriage... read_more New York: Daniel O'Donnell's Wedding - Where it All Began Feb 5th, 2012 IN 1978, on one of their first nights as students at the Catholic University of America, in Washington, John Banta and Daniel J. O'Donnell spent an evening hanging out at a pub with a crew of freshmen. Before heading to their dorm rooms, Mr. O'Donnell invited his new acquaintance to dish on a fellow beer-drinker. Mr. O'Donnell: "What'd you think of that... 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. July 24th, 2011: New York citys gay weddings. 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