Gay Friendly Ohio Wedding Vendors Back to the USA Note: Listings are ordered by vendor type, then by city. Country Lakes Party Center 8626 Broadview Rd, Broadview Heights, OH, 44147, USA Phone: 1 440 526-0216 Fax: 1 440 526-3056 Contact: Joyce or Kimberly Serving: Cleveland area Purple Unions Disc: 5%, Mention PURPLE UNIONS Gay Wedding Event Location in Broadview Heights, OH, USA. Your own place in the country. Country Lakes Party Center. Enjoy a fine tradition of special occasions, served with impeccable taste. A well trained staff offers personal attention to you and your guests. Have your ceremony at the Gazebo by the glistening lake and the reception in our beautiful and classic event rooms with seating accommodations for 350. USA, OH, Broadview Heights - Gay Friendly Embassy Suites Columbus - Dublin 5100 Upper Metro Pl, Dublin, OH, 43017, USA Phone: 1 614 790-9000 Toll Free: 1 800 EMBASSY Contact: Sue Bellan Serving: Columbus Purple Unions Disc: No Gay Wedding Event Location in Dublin, OH, USA. You pick the date....we'll do the rest! Embassy Suites Columbus - Dublin offers 6,100 square feet of event space that can accommodate anything from small, private ceremonies to lavish affairs. Our award-winning staff will help take the stress out of planning and assist you in handling every last detail. Guests are invited to take advantage of our all-suite accommodations and amenities such as complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast and evening manager's reception. 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We've created an environment that makes the Inn & Spa at Cedar Falls an ideal place for your commitment ceremony. The Inn's 75 acres is perfectly suited for small, intimate gatherings of up to 50 people. USA, OH, Logan - Gay Friendly Victorian Tudor Inn 408 W. Main St., Bellevue, OH, 44811, USA Phone: 1 419 483-1949 Contact: Richard Stegman Serving: Midwest Purple Unions Disc: 5%, Mention PURPLE UNIONS Gay Wedding Honeymoon Lodging in Toledo, OH, USA. An upscale, award winning, Victorian era Inn catering to commitment and wedding events with overnight accommodations, all with private baths. USA, OH, Toledo - Gay Owned Mid Ohio Weddings 25 Church St., Bellville, OH, 44813, USA Phone: 1 419 612-9318 Contact: Karen Bruno Serving: Columbus, Mid Ohio Purple Unions Disc: 10%, Mention PURPLE UNIONS Gay Wedding Officiants in Bellville, OH, USA. Celebrations of love are unique to each couple. Wedding/Union ceremonies are a creative collaboration of the individuals and an expression of their relationship. Although not legally recognized in Ohio, your relationship can and should be witnessed and enjoyed by those who love you. Rev. Karen Bruno currently serves as the pastoral care minister of a Unitarian Universalist Church in Mid Ohio and looks forward to helping you create a wonderful celebration of your union. USA, OH, Bellville - Gay Owned Tri-State Unique Ceremonies 672 Totten Way, Cincinnati, OH, 45226, USA Phone: 1 513 533-3399 Contact: Gay Glasscott Serving: Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky Purple Unions Disc: No Gay Wedding Officiants in Cincinnati, OH, USA. Your wedding, commitment ceremony, civil union or now renewal should reflect your love and devotion to each other. Your ceremony will be unlike any other because your story is yours alone. Working together, we will create your ceremony using poems, music, readings, rituals, and ethnic customs. 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Cleveland: Jun 30, 2013-Jun 30, 2013, "8" The Play Reading, Cleveland Playhouse. Details Fremont: Sep 13, 2013-Saturday 02, 0, "8" The Play Reading, Fremont Community Theatre. Details See All Events | Add Your Own Event Featured Gay Friendly Wedding Vendor: Whitmeyer Photography, Asheville, North Carolina Posted On May 25th, 2013 Australia: Why Rudd Flipped on Marriage Equality; and A Personal Protest Posted On May 25th, 2013 USA: New Poll Says 59% of Americans Think Gay Unions Are Morally Acceptable Posted On May 25th, 2013 Seriously? Posted On May 25th, 2013 Puerto Rico Legislators Approve LGBT Protection Bill Posted On May 25th, 2013 More Marriage Equality News from Gayapolis.com Ohio, USA: Bill to Prohibit LGBT Discrimination Introduced in House May 11th, 2013 As things get moving on the effort to repeal Ohio's ban on gay marriage, lawmakers are considering another gay-friendly measure. On Top Magazine reports: A bill which seeks to prohibit housing and workplace discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity was introduced in the Ohio House and Senate on Friday. The Equal Housing and Employment Act... read_more Ohio Democratic Party Endorses Repeal of Ban on Marriage Equality May 9th, 2013 The Democrats in Ohio decided to endorse marriage equality and the repeal of the state's gay marriage ban. On Top Magazine reports: In an email to supporters, the party asked, "Isn't it time that we make Ohio the 12th state to embrace equality?" a reference to the recent passage of a marriage bill in Delaware. The organization also... read_more Ohio Catholic Bishop Confirms Teacher Was Fired for Being Married to a Woman May 1st, 2013 LGBTQ Nation reports: Bishop Frederick Campbell told The Columbus Dispatch for a story published Wednesday that Carla Hale was fired in March because she violated the church's moral teaching through what he described as a "quasi-spousal relationship" with a woman. He said an extramarital affair by a heterosexual couple would go against the same teaching. Hale said she was... read_more Rep. Tim Ryan Pledges to Support Marriage Equality Effort In Ohio Apr 28th, 2013 At a rally in Youngstown over the weekend, the US Democratic representative promised to support the push for marriage equality in the state. Vindy.com reports: "The promotion of fairness, equality and justice is a hallmark of who we are as Ohioans and Americans," Ryan said in remarks prepared for the approximately 100 people attending the rally. "These entrenched... read_more New Poll Says Ohio Voters Back Marriage Equality 48% to 44% Apr 19th, 2013 On the heels of a poll last month showing 54% supported repealing the state's ban on marriage equality, a new Quinnipiac poll says 40% endorse marriage quality itself. The Columbus Dispatch reports: According to a survey released this morning by the Quinnipiac University Polling Institute, more Ohioans support same-sex marriage than don't by a margin of 48 percent to... read_more Ohio, USA: Lucas County Commissioners Support Marriage Quality Amendment Apr 17th, 2013 The Lucas County Board of commissioners voted unanimously to support the repeal of Ohio's constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriage. Lucas County is home to the city of Toledo.The Blade reports: Lucas County commissioners have thrown their support behind the campaign for an Ohio constitutional amendment to allow same-sex marriage. The commissioners unanimously approved a resolution Tuesday endorsing the Ohio... read_more Ohio, USA: Marriage Equality Initiative Timing Squeezed by Supreme Court Ruling Mar 31st, 2013 The proposed marriage equality initiative may suffer from a quirk of timing in relation to the upcoming US Supreme Court rulings. The Columbus Dispatch explains: The justices’ decisions are expected in late June. The Ohio group has until July 3 to file its petition to qualify legalization for the November ballot. The most-interesting scenario might come if... read_more Marriage Equality Rallies Begin Around the USA Mar 24th, 2013 The rallies and candlelight vigils planned around the US Supreme Court hearings on marriage equality have started. In New York City, there was a candlelight vigil tonight in Times Square. LGBTQ Nation reports: Several hundred marriage equality supporters turned out for a candlelight vigil in New York's Times Square on Sunday evening, in a peaceful demonstration to mark this... read_more Marriage Equality Support Jumps to 54% in Ohio Mar 24th, 2013 In the wake of Senator Rob Portman's announcement that he now endorses marriage equality, support in Ohio has now surpassed 50% for the first time. Pink News reports: The Saperstein Poll for The Dispatch, has shown that 54% of Ohio voters are in support of new measures to repeal the ban, and to “allow two consenting adults to... read_more Ohio Senator Portman Gives Speech to Constituents for First Time Since Supporting Marriage Equality Mar 24th, 2013 For the first time since his stance to support marriage equality, Ohio Governor Rob Portman spoke in front of a group of GOP constituents. 10TV reports: Portman was the featured speaker Saturday at the Butler County GOP's Lincoln Day dinner. The Republican-dominated county north of Cincinnati is home to House Speaker John Boehner, who repeated his opposition... read_more Ohio Governor Backs Off of Support for Civil Unions Mar 21st, 2013 That was fast. Just this morning, we were reporting on Ohio Governor John Kasich's apparent support for the idea of civil unions in his state. But he mist have gotten a call from the folks over at the National Organization for Marriage, because he quickly recanted. Cleveland.com reports: A spokesman for the Republican governor... read_more Ohio Governor Kasich - Portman Good, Civil Unions OK, Marriage Equality Bad Mar 21st, 2013 Ohio's Governor came out in support of Senator Rob Portman, although he wouldn't go as far as to support marriage equality in Ohio. News Net 5 reports: Kasich was asked if he could imagine a situation that might cause him to change his position. "I really can't see one, I mean, I talked to Rob and encouraged him,"... read_more Lesbian Scout Leader, Son of Lesbian Parents Join Fight for Marriage Equality in Ohio Mar 20th, 2013 Two gay rights advocates are joining the fight to repeal the constitutional ban on gay marriage in Ohio, On Top Magazine reports: Jennifer Tyrrell and Zach Wahls have joined the effort to repeal Ohio's constitutional amendment banning gay marriage. The 2004 voter-approved amendment prevents the state from recognizing any union other than a heterosexual marriage. Tyrrell, the Belmont County... read_more Senator Rob Portman's Endorsement of Marriage Equality Stirs Up a Hornet's Nest Mar 18th, 2013 I don't think we appreciated what a big deal it was when Senator Rob Portman endorsed marriage equality late last week. For one, he was actually a co-sponsor of DOMA. For another, he was the first sitting US GOP Senator to support gay marriage. And finally, his announcement has stirred up a bit of a... read_more USA: GOP Politicians Slam Senator Rob Portman for Marriage Equality Stance Mar 17th, 2013 So much for civility under the ever-shrinking republican Big Tent. A Kansas representative, Tim Huelskamp, slammed Senator Rob Portman for endorsing marriage equality after his son came out as gay. Think Progress reports: Speaking in a sideroom, Huelskamp blasted Portman's announcement this week that he has evolved to favor same-sex marriage two years after learning... read_more Ohio, USA: Traditional Values Coalition Likens Senator Portman's Gay Son to a Drunk Driver Mar 16th, 2013 Yesterday, Ohio Senator Rob Portman shocked the conservative world by coming out for marriage equality after his son came out to him as gay. Reaction has been swift and at times fierce, and now the lovely folks at the Traditional Values Coalition are jumping on the bandwagon,. Pink News reports: Now, Andrea Lafferty of the California based... read_more Ohio, USA: Reactions to Senator Portman's Endorsement of Marriage Equality Mar 15th, 2013 As we reported earlier this morning, Senator Ron Portman from Ohio became the first sitting US Senator to endorse marriage equality after one of his sons came out to him. Now the reactions are rolling in. The chairman of the Ohio Republican Party says he stands behind Senator Portman, as does the Ohio GOP. GBTQ Nation read_more Ohio GOP Senator Rob Portman Supports Marriage Equality After Son Comes Out Mar 15th, 2013 It's really all about family. When one of Ohio GOP Senator Rob Portman's sons came out to him, he changed his mind on gay marriage. Think Progress reports: Two years ago, my son Will, then a college freshman, told my wife, Jane, and me that he is gay. He said he’d known for some time, and that... read_more Wayne County, Ohio Democrats Endorse Gay Marriage Ban Repeal Mar 8th, 2013 Democrats in Wayne County, Ohio, have endorsed the push to repeal the ban on marriage equality in the state, the Akron Beacon Journal reports: "We support this amendment because a loving couple should have the freedom to marry regardless of gender," Betsy Sheets, the party's chairwoman, said in a news release. "The amendment also guarantees religious choice. It will... read_more Progressive Muslim Group Endorses Marriage Equality in Ohio Feb 25th, 2013 Wow - Joe.My.God has a press release from the group Muslims for Progressive Values, endorsing the push for marriage equality in Ohio: "We are pleased to stand strong with our LGBT sisters and brothers in Ohio as they strike the perfect balance with their Freedom to Marry and Religious Freedom Amendment," Zonneveld said. "This is a civil and basic... 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. Ohio currently does not allow or recognize marriages between gay and lesbian couples, and has both a constitutional and legal ban to gay marriage. The state also bans joint 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