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Alexander's Country Inn at Mount Rainier specializes in small weddings and elopements. USA, WA, Ashford - Gay Friendly Nisqually Winds Mountain House 147 Spiritwind Lane, Ashford, WA, 98304, USA Phone: 1 360 569-0518 Contact: Deborah Cooper Serving: Ashford, WA Purple Unions Disc: 10%, Mention PURPLE UNIONS Gay Wedding Event Location in Ashford, WA, USA. The perfect site for your ceremony or intimate event, Nisqually Winds Mountain House awaits you at the base of Mt. Rainier. Hidden in 91 wooded acres with the Nisqually River flowing through the property, you have beautiful natural settings in which to exchange vows on your special day. Nisqually Winds Wedding planner has had more than 30 years experience planning weddings and events. USA, WA, Ashford - Gay Friendly Robinswood House 2430 148th Ave SE, Bellevue, WA, 98007, USA Phone: 1 425 865-0795 Fax: 1 425 452-7825 Contact: Lindsay Roe Serving: Puget Sound Purple Unions Disc: No Gay Wedding Event Location in Bellevue, WA, USA. Robinswood House is one of the oldest pioneer homesteads in the Puget Sound area. The log house and cabana are tucked into secluded flower gardens, accommodating up to 75 people for smaller intimate ceremonies and receptions. Two spacious patios and a sunken English garden offer a flower filled summer wedding site for up to 225 guests. USA, WA, Bellevue - Gay Friendly Courtyard Hall 720 238th St SE, Ste H, Bothell, WA, 98021, USA Phone: 1 425 402-9818 Contact: teresa Serving: Seattle Sonhomish King Purple Unions Disc: $30, Mention PURPLE UNIONS Gay Wedding Event Location in Bothell, WA, USA. The beautiful and pasotal setting at Country Village is a perfect spot to hold weddings, unions, mettings and parties. Contact us today for pricing and availablity! 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A perfect place for a beautiful gathering of family and friends.. indoors or outdoors open year round. Please visit our Web site for detailed description, prices and pictures. USA, WA, Goldbar - Gay Friendly Resort At Port Ludlow One Heron Rd, Port Ludlow, WA, 98365, USA Phone: 1 360 437-7000 Toll Free: 1 800 732-1239 Fax: 1 360 437-7410 Contact: Nathan LaPlante Serving: Olympic Peninsula Purple Unions Disc: No Gay Wedding Event Location in Port Ludlow, WA, USA. With starlit skies and untouched wilderness, The Resort At Port Ludlow provides a panoramic, awe-inspiring backdrop for one of a kind Washington weddings. Whether you envision a traditional black-tie affair, or casual nautical nuptials, the resort is the perfect venue for weddings of any style. The Resort At Port Ludlow vows to make your dream wedding a flawless reality with the assistance of our attentive event staff and professional caterers. , USA, WA, Port Ludlow - Gay Friendly Clise Mansion 6046 W. Lake Sammamish Pkwy NE, Redmond, WA, 98007, USA Phone: 1 425 865-0795 Fax: 1 425 452-7825 Contact: Lindsay Roe Serving: Puget Sound Purple Unions Disc: No Gay Wedding Event Location in Redmond, WA, USA. Scenically set in King County's Marymoor Park near Redmond, Clise Mansion offers sweeping views of the surrounding gardens and lawns. For receptions, up to 250 can be seated throughout the interior spaces, and from April-October, the large private backyard, complete with gazebo and inlaid brick courtyard, can accommodate well over 500 guests. USA, WA, Redmond - Gay Friendly Woodland Park Zoo 601 North 59th St, Seattle, WA, 98103, USA Phone: 1 206 548-2590 Fax: 1 206 547-0544 Contact: Katie or Carol Serving: Seattle Area Purple Unions Disc: No Gay Wedding Event Location in Seattle, WA, USA. Hailed as one of the finest zoos in the world, this park-like site offers the best in wedding and reception planning. Our venues can accomodate 20-400 people. USA, WA, Seattle - Gay Friendly Stimson-Green Mansion 1204 Minor Ave, Seattle, WA, 98101, USA Phone: 1 206 624-0474 Fax: 1 206 624-9596 Contact: Gillian Baumann Serving: Washington State Purple Unions Disc: 10%, Mention PURPLE UNIONS, based on availability Gay Wedding Event Location in Seattle, WA, USA. Marriage whether you are gay, straight, or bisexual, is a celebration of love between two individuals. At the Stimson-Green Mansion, we celebrate this love and would like to offer you the perfect location to host your Commitment Ceremony. It would be our privilege to share this landmark home, to be of service, and to offer you the assistance you require along the way. We hope you make the Mansion your own for the day. USA, WA, Seattle - Gay Friendly Kaspars Special Events and Catering 19 west harrison, Seattle, WA, 98119, USA Phone: 1 206 298-0123 Contact: Nancy DOnier Serving: Washington Purple Unions Disc: 5%, Mention PURPLE UNIONS Gay Wedding Event Location in Seattle, WA, USA. Kaspars Special Events and Catering has it all, with over 20 years of experience, our highly trained staff and a reputation for excellence and attention to detail. Chef Kaspar creates fresh, local creative cuisine using the finest Washington ingredients. Every reception reflects the unique personality of the couples and we work with you to create the perfect reception that you both envision. USA, WA, Seattle - Gay Friendly Chapel on Swans Trail 5419 64th St SE, Snohomish, WA, 98290, USA Phone: 1 425 315-5623 Contact: Lynn Hallstrom Serving: Washington State Purple Unions Disc: No Gay Wedding Event Location in Snohomish, WA, USA. The Chapel was built in 1915 and has the simplistic beauty of that era. Situated on two plus acres in the country, overlooking the Snohomish River Valley and located only 5 miles from Everett. The landscaped grounds make a beautiful backdrop for a garden wedding at the gazebo, or a more formal, intimate ceremony in the Chapels sanctuary. You can make it simple and charming or as elaborate as you like. USA, WA, Snohomish - Gay Friendly Design Perfect 12842 NE 15th Pl, Bellevue, WA, 98005, USA Phone: 1 425 467-8129 Fax: 1 425 467-8322 Contact: Daina Carter Serving: Greater Seattle - Bellevue Purple Unions Disc: 10%, Mention PURPLE UNIONS Gay Wedding Food & Beverage in Bellevue, WA, USA. Passion - Integrity - Experience. Design Perfect has been catering to the PNW for over 17 years. Executive Chef, Mark Carter left the Seattle Yacht Club in 1994 to open his own catering company with his wife. Over the years Mark has become well known for his sauces and fine art of beautifully displayed food. It doesn't matter if it's a back yard BBQ or a 5 course sit down dinner he takes pride in every event. USA, WA, Bellevue - Gay Friendly Madres Kitchen 1801 E. Marion St, Seattle, WA, 98122, USA Phone: 1 206 227-7478 Fax: 1 206 524-3886 Contact: Kristen Cole Serving: Greater Seattle Purple Unions Disc: 5%, Mention PURPLE UNIONS Gay Wedding Food & Beverage in Seattle, WA, USA. Madres Kitchen will bring your vision and attitude to the table. With our intriguing menus created with the freshest, seasonal ingredients from local farmers, you know our food is going to be amazing. But successful catering is more than that! It's our heartfelt service, kick booty professional servers, bartenders and well-coordinated event planning that will ensure your event is exactly the way you want - from start to finish. We are here for you. USA, WA, Seattle - Gay Friendly Seahurst Garden Studio 13713 16th Ave SW, Burien, WA, 98166, USA Phone: 1 206 551-7721 Contact: Alice Goodman Serving: Pacific Northwest Purple Unions Disc: No Gay Wedding Honeymoon Lodging in Burien, WA, USA. Intimate, personal, relaxing women's sanctuary and retreat overlooking luscious gardens, Puget Sound, Olympic Mountains and dramatic sunsets! Queen size bed, private bath, living room, kitchen, TV/VCR, video/book library, WIFI, and full kitchen. Ten minutes from SeaTac airport, 20 minutes to downtown. Great location for day trips to the ocean and mountains. Personal retreat, business travel, or romantic honeymoon getaway. USA, WA, Burien - Lesbian Owned Queen of the Valley Inn 12757 Chilberg Rd, Mount Vernon, WA, 98275, USA Phone: 1 360 466-4578 Toll Free: 1 888 999-1404 Fax: 1 360 466-9279 Contact: Shelly Davis Serving: Pacific Northwest Purple Unions Disc: 10%, Mention PURPLE UNIONS, 2+ nights Gay Wedding Honeymoon Lodging in Mount Vernon, WA, USA. Authentic historic farmhouse just outside the charming waterfront village of La Conner. Large private rooms with en-suite baths, refrigerators. 1 acre of gardens surrounded by farmland. Recommended by The Lonely Planet Guide 2008, calling us "super-friendly" and our breakfasts "scrumptious"! USA, WA, Mount Vernon - Gay Friendly Bed & Breakfast on Broadway 722 Broadway E., Seattle, WA, 98102, USA Phone: 1 206 329-8933 Fax: 1 206 726-0918 Contact: Don Fabian & Russel Lyons Serving: Pacific NW, Puget Sound Purple Unions Disc: No Gay Wedding Honeymoon Lodging in Seattle, WA, USA. Four unique comfortable rooms with private baths central location on popular Capitol Hill District, walk to restaurants, coffee shops nearby tourist attractions USA, WA, Seattle - Gay Owned Dryden Calligraphy 23408 SE 262nd Place, Maple Valley, WA, 98038, USA Phone: 1 425 432-7999 Contact: Cyndi Dryden Serving: WA Purple Unions Disc: 10%, Mention PURPLE UNIONS Gay Wedding Invitations in Seattle, WA, USA. Hand lettered calligraphy adds that personal touch to your wedding envelopes. USA, WA, Seattle - Gay Owned For Your Pleasure Parties PO Box 32, Bellevue, WA, 98009, USA Phone: 1 206 992-0349 Fax: 1 928 441-2740 Contact: Teresa Smith Serving: Puget Sound Area Purple Unions Disc: No Gay Wedding Miscellaneous in Seattle, WA, USA. I am a romance party consultant and would love to come to your home or event and organize a party for you. We do bachelor(ette) parties, bridal/groom showers, spa parties - you name it! It's a fun, discreet, and comfortable way to add spice to your love life. In addition to adult novelty products and lingerie, we sell many brands of spa products including Shunga, Intimate Organics and our new signature FYP line. USA, WA, Seattle - Gay Friendly A Perfect Little Wedding 5203 NE 70th St, Seattle, WA, 98115, USA Phone: 1 802 349-0041 Contact: Curtis Rhodes Serving: WA Purple Unions Disc: No Gay Wedding Officiants in Seattle, WA, USA. We offer beautiful ceremonies and, if you like, affordable professional photography...even bouquets and boutonnieres! USA, WA, Seattle - Gay Friendly HeartPlay 14821 29th Ave W., Lynnwood, WA, 98087, USA Phone: 1 425 678-8300 Contact: MaryLee Lykes Serving: Puget Sound Purple Unions Disc: No Gay Wedding Officiants in Seattle, WA, USA. HeartPlay - Non-denominational wedding officiant- it's my pleasure to assist you in designing a ceremony that emanates from your heart and soul. 14 yrs exp USA, WA, Seattle - Gay Friendly Frank Harlan Secular Officiant NE 53rd, Seattle, WA, 98105, USA Phone: 1 206 781-2081 Contact: Frank Harlan Serving: Seattle Metro Purple Unions Disc: No Gay Wedding Officiants in Seattle, WA, USA. Seattle-based Officiant Frank Harlan presides over non-religious wedding ceremonies for Traditional and Same-sex couples hosting their celebrations in Seattle, and surrounding communities. Frank has long been an advocate of marriage equality and is passionate about assisting all couples in creating memorable and engaging nuptial celebrations! Years of professional experience allows Frank to be a great resource to brides or grooms planning their wedding day. USA, WA, Seattle - Gay Friendly Steve Smith Photography 10825 SE 200th St, #B102, Kent, WA, 98031, USA Phone: 1 253 709-0102 Contact: Steve Smith Serving: Pacific Northwest Purple Unions Disc: 5%, Mention PURPLE UNIONS Gay Wedding Photography / Videography in Seattle, WA, USA. Steve has 15 years experience as a photojournalist Steve captures your event with a creative, fresh approach and insightful eye. Steve has shot numerous weddings and commitment ceremonies on a local and national level. Providing coverage to all of North America. USA, WA, Seattle - Gay Owned La Luz Photography 138 30th Ave, Seattle, WA, 98122, USA Phone: 1 206 390-8306 Contact: Aly Medina Serving: Western Washington Purple Unions Disc: 5%, Mention PURPLE UNIONS Gay Wedding Photography / Videography in Seattle, WA, USA. Award-winning Seattle wedding and portrait photography. We specialize in clean, modern images showcasing the true emotion of your wedding. We have worked with several gay/transgender couples in the past who are happy to provide glowing recommendations of our services. USA, WA, Seattle - Gay Friendly Jubilee Event Engineers 3234 S Ferdinand St, Seattle, WA, 98118, USA Phone: 1 206 260-9095 Contact: Alex Martin Serving: Pacific Northwest Purple Unions Disc: $30, Mention PURPLE UNIONS Gay Wedding Planners in Seattle, WA, USA. Jubilee Event Engineers offers complimentary initial consultations, wedding day coordination onsite throughout the Pacific Northwest, and any level of planning support from consultations through full wedding planning services. We say yes to green & sustainable, yes to creative solutions, yes to working on a smart and savvy budget. You're independent-minded people. You deserve a celebration that incorporates your values and reflects your authentic selves. With over ten years experience, we can help! USA, WA, Seattle - Lesbian Owned New Chapter Weddings PO Box 33064, Seattle, WA, 98133, USA Phone: 1 206 853-2142 Contact: Jenny Harding Serving: Puget Sound Purple Unions Disc: 15%, Mention PURPLE UNIONS Gay Wedding Planners in Seattle, WA, USA. At New Chapter Weddings, we take a very personalized, stylish and fun approach to creating a day that is unique and reflective of each couple. We love to be open and inspired throughout the process, which allows us to do our best work. Anything is possible when the energy and ideas are flowing. We will hand pick the vendors and details that will best match not only your budget, but also your personality and style. USA, WA, Seattle - Lesbian Owned VOWS Wedding & Event Planning Kirkland, WA, 98033, USA Phone: 1 425 576-1073 Contact: Katy Griffiths Serving: Seattle, Maui Purple Unions Disc: 15%, Mention PURPLE UNIONS Gay Wedding Planners in Seattle, WA, USA. Reducing stress & maximizing style. With 12 years experience, we make the planning of your event memorable, beautiful & most importantly: fun! Full planning, design, & day-of coordination available. Booking gay weddings for 2012 in the Seattle Region and in Maui, HI. Love is love. Plain and simple. Hope to hear from you! USA, WA, Seattle - Gay Friendly ILoveBlush.com Newcastle, WA, 98056, USA Phone: 1 206 353-8139 Contact: Karen Vogt Serving: King County Area Purple Unions Disc: No Gay Wedding Salons in Seattle, WA, USA. If you are seeking just the right Hair or Makeup Artist for your special event and would like to have the relaxation of getting ready in your own space we are the company for you! We specialize in on-site services, offering you a personalized experience. USA, WA, Seattle - Gay Friendly JJ Limousine Services Inc 1840 130th ave NE Ste 13, Bellevue, WA, 98005, USA Phone: 1 425 454-5053 Toll Free: 1 888-604-5466 Fax: 1 425 883-4807 Contact: Jeet S. Sidhu Serving: Seattle, Puget Sound Purple Unions Disc: 10%, Mention PURPLE UNIONS Gay Wedding Transportation in Seattle, WA, USA. JJ Limosine Services is " The Talk Of Seattle " USA, WA, Seattle - Gay Friendly See the Prop 8 Play Online Here Wedding Vendor Listings: Just $99 for 12 MonthsClick Here Join our Gay Marriage Watch maillist and get our daily marriage equality news delivered to your inbox free: Email: Name: City: State: Country: Privacy Policy Like Us on Facebook: Relationship Recognition: Full Marriage Equality (eff. 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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 Competing Efforts to Repeal Marriage Equality in Washington State Stir Up Confusion Apr 25th, 2012 This year's political argument over same-sex marriage is already divisive; it shouldn't have to be confusing to boot. Confusion has been arising from the two signature-gathering campaigns to overturn the Legislature's legalization of same-sex marriage. Some citizens aren't clear on what cause they're be advancing by signing or not signing the petitions. The short take: A signature on either petition helps... read_more WA: Freedom to Marry Head Says Marriage Equality Repeal Likely to Make Ballot Apr 20th, 2012 Opponents of same-sex marriage will collect enough signatures to force a statewide vote and Washington is due for a nasty, costly Referendum 74 campaign in the fall, supporters heard at a Thursday night banquet. "There will be a ballot measure vote in November," Evan Wolfson, founder and president of the national group Freedom to Marry told QLaw, the GLBT Bar Association... read_more Seattle Church Gives Catholic Priest Standing Ovation for Rejecting Anti Gay Marriage Petition Apr 18th, 2012 At least six Catholic parishes in Washington state have ignored the Seattle Archbishop's call to gather signatures for a referendum repealing the state's recently-enacted marriage equality law, calling the effort "hurtful and seriously divisive in our community." "Seattle's Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church gave the Rev. Tim Clark a standing ovation Sunday" when he announced that the parish... read_more Spokane City Council Tables Marriage Equality Resolution Apr 17th, 2012 Gay marriage is one issue the Spokane City Council won't take a stand on, after tabling the issue indefinitely after five hours of discussion Monday night. Close to 300 people attended Monday night's council meeting, the largest crowd some city employees say they've seen in a decade. In all, 96 people spoke at the meeting. Each person was given three minutes... read_more Two More Seattle Parishes Decline Gay Marriage Law Repeal Effort Apr 12th, 2012 A growing number of Seattle's Catholic parishes are saying "no" to Archbishop J. Peter Sartain's offer that churches become signature gathering points for Referendum 74, the ballot measure to roll back Washington's recently passed same-sex marriage law. St. Mary's Parish in the Central Area, and the new, growing Christ Our Hope parish in downtown Seattle, are the latest to decide petitions... read_more Second Catholic Parrish in Seattle Refuses to Help Repeal Gay Marriage Law Apr 12th, 2012 A second big Catholic church in Seattle, St. Joseph Parish on Capitol Hill, says it will not circulate ballot petitions on a referendum to repeal the state's new same-sex marriage law. The pastor at St. Joseph, the Rev. John D. Whitney, S.J., warned two months ago that a Catholic bishops' letter denouncing marriage equality "will bring great pain" among those "so... read_more Seattle Cathedral Rejects Marriage Equality Repeal Petitions Apr 12th, 2012 In a heartening move Father Michael Ryan, St. James Cathedral's senior pastor, e-mailed his congregation this week to inform them that the cathedral was not participating in the signature gathering effort to force Referendum 74 on the November ballot. Referendum 74, a project of National Organization for Marriage, would repeal Washington's new civil marriage equality law. St. James Cathedral is the... read_more Gay Marriage Repeal Effort Off to Slow Start in Washington State? Apr 9th, 2012 The drive to repeal marriage equality in Washington State is not off to an auspicious start, if the campaign's reported number of collected signatures supporting a November referendum is accurate. Though a judge approved ballot language for Referendum 74 nearly one month ago, the group Preserve Marriage Washington, the NOM-backed group pushing for repeal of the the new law, reports... read_more Catholic Bishops Call for Parishoners to Work for Washington State Marriage Equality Bill's Repeal Apr 7th, 2012 Two Catholic bishops of the Archdiocese of Seattle have written a letter asking parishioners to take part in a campaign to repeal Washington state's recently enacted marriage equality law. Calling the effort "critically important," Archbishop J. Peter Sartain and Auxiliary Bishop Eusebio Elizondo argue that denying same-sex couples the rights of marriage does not constitute discrimination since gays and lesbians... read_more Jewish Rabbis Support Washington Marriage Equality, Call for Conversations Apr 6th, 2012 As efforts to protect Washington's new marriage equality law continue, it is beautiful to see the increasing amount of support that Washington United for Marriage has gotten from faith communities across Washington state. Their support helps people realize that civil marriage equality is completely consistent with religious liberty. In the tradition of seeking to do justice, Jewish rabbis from the Reconstructionist,... read_more Competing Sides on Washington State Marriage Equality Law Gathering Support Apr 4th, 2012 There was a time when gay-rights supporters fought fire with fire, when they staged operations with names like "Bigot Busters" -- showing up in parking lots, fairs and festivals -- places where their opponents were collecting signatures with the goal of mixing it up. Now, as the campaign to put same-sex-marriage legislation on the November ballot gets under way, those wishing... read_more Washington State: In Spite of Referendum 71 Claims, Gay Marriage Foes Unafraid to Gather Signatures Mar 26th, 2012 Two years ago, the U.S. Supreme Court grappled with whether people who signed a state ballot petition should remain anonymous. "Running a democracy takes a certain amount of civic courage," Justice Antonin Scalia said during oral arguments. The case involved Referendum 71. The 2009 ballot measure sought, but failed, to repeal a Washington law allowing gay couples to register as domestic... read_more Washington: Catholic Bishops Admit Protect Marriage Washington is a National Organization for Marriage Front Group Mar 23rd, 2012 As if in answer to my observation that It's Almost As If Washington's Bishops Own Preserve Marriage Washington, The Washington State Catholic Conference (WSCC), which represents the Catholic Bishops of the State of Washington on issues of public policy, has posted the following comment on their "Preserve Marriage Washington" (PMW) web page. PMW is the campaign trying to roll back... read_more Washington Gay Marriage Supporters Also Gathering Signatures Mar 23rd, 2012 Thursday, NBC Right Now told you about where to go, and who to contact if you're interested in signing a petition for Referendum 74 and Initiative 1192. But they're not the only ones gathering signatures during this time. Washington United For Marriage, and other marriage equality supporters are seeking to match 150,000 signatures by the June 6th deadline. Although politically it doesn't... read_more Featured Gay Friendly Wedding Vendor: Clise Mansion, Redmond, Washington Mar 20th, 2012 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. Scenically set in in King County's Marymoor Park near Redmond, Clise Mansion offers sweeping views of the surrounding gardens and lawns. For receptions, up to 250 can be seated throughout the interior spaces, and from April-October,... read_more Is the Catholic Church Behind Preserve Marriage Washington? Mar 15th, 2012 What are we to make of this? The Washington State Catholic Conference (WSCC), which represents the Catholic Bishops of the State of Washington on issues of public policy, has created a "Preserve Marriage Washington" (PMW) web page on their site. PMW is the campaign trying to roll back Washington's new marriage equality law. The WSCC's PMW page is given high prominence:... read_more Washington State: Judge Dumps "Redefine Marriage" From Referendum 74 Language; Signature Gathering to Begin Mar 14th, 2012 The two sides in Washington's same-sex marriage debate argued for changes in the ballot wording for Referendum 74 today. The hearing lasted all morning, and Judge Tom McPhee finally approved the wording this afternoon in Thurston County Superior Court. "It's much worse," Joseph Backholm of the Family Policy Institute of Washington said of McPhee's changes to wording submitted by the Attorney... read_more How Marriage Equality Was Won in Washington State Mar 13th, 2012 When Washington's state legislature passed the marriage equality bill in February, it marked the culmination of a 17-year effort led by Sen. Ed Murray. The gay lawmaker took office in 1995, just as the state's Defense of Marriage Act, which outlawed same-sex marriage, was introduced. Republicans then in control of the state legislature considered the debate so offensive that they... read_more Washington State: Signature Gathering for Gay Marriage Repeal Begins Mar 10th, 2012 Opponents of same-sex marriage have started to collect signatures to repeal the legislature's approval of gay marriage in Washington. The petitions have hit the streets for on of two expected ballot measures on the topic. The first out of the gape is Initiative 1192, which would change the Washington Constitution to define marriage as between one man and one woman. Pastor... read_more Washington State: One Man Contacting Referendum 71 Signers to Open Dialogue About Marriage Equality Mar 9th, 2012 Opponents of equality are currently collecting signatures in an attempt to challenge Washington state's new marriage equality law at the ballot through Referendum 74. But Washington conservatives have pushed back on same-sex couples' recognition before, through 2009s failed Referendum 71, a challenge to the state's "everything but marriage" domestic partnerships. Despite attempts to keep the signatories of that campaign hidden,... 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. Washington enacted domestic partnership legislation in 2007, and in 2009, the legislature upgraded the domestic partnership law to include the same benefits as full marriage (at least at the state level), without the name. An attempt was made in 2010 to repeal the law, but voters rejected it. In February, 2012, the legislature passed a full marriage equality law. A referendum challenge is currently gathering signatures; if it fails, same sex couples will start marrying in June; otherwise it will be put on hold until the November election. The state also allows 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