Lesbian Wedding Destinations
Lesbian couples that dream of a unique and memorable wedding should consider having a destination wedding. Certain locations welcome same-sex couples with open arms, allowing a couple to get married in peace. Same-sex marriage or same-sex civil unions are only recognized by a few states in the United States and a few countries. A lesbian destination wedding is a great way to show the world how much you and your partner mean to each other.
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Boston, Massachusetts
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Massachusetts is one of the one of the few states that recognizes same-sex marriages, making it a popular lesbian wedding destination. A unique place for your lesbian wedding in Boston is the Milky Way Lounge & Lanes. This wedding destination has a stage, dance floor, gourmet menu from Bella Luna bar and grill, a full bar featuring signature cocktails and seven antique candle pin bowling lanes. This location is fun, affordable and out of the ordinary. Interested couples can call (617) 524-3740 for details.
Fairfield, Connecticut
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Lesbian couples that want to get married in Connecticut can do so at Green Rocks Inn in Fairfield. The inn is owned by a lesbian couple, one of who is a wedding officate. Green Rocks Inn is an eco-friendly bed and breakfast. It is a good location for those who like outdoor activities. Wedding packages in 2009 started at $300.
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Iowa
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Iowa is the first state in the Midwest to legalize gay marriage. A lesbian destination wedding in Iowa is the perfect choice for couples who want to get married somewhere that just feels like home. There are many wedding venues to choose from in Iowa. Couples who enjoy city life will love all that Des Moines, the capital city, has to offer. Couples who are laid back and enjoy fine wine will adore a wedding at an Organic Garden in Iowa's wine country. Gay Weddings with Panache is an exclusive gay wedding planning service located in Des Moines that will help you plan the perfect lesbian wedding in Iowa.
Gay Weddings with Panache offers a unique Des Moines destination wedding package. In 2009 lesbian couples can pay $3,000 for a three-night stay in a luxury downtown hotel or historic bed and breakfast in Des Moines, travel to and from the airport, local travel, gift basket, assistance in obtaining a wedding license, personal shopping and spa appointments, wedding officiant, two hours of photography, small wedding cake for 10, reception dinner reservations (food not included) and unlimited referrals for local service providers. Pricing is subject to change. Interested couples can call (515) 306-7770 for details.
Misconceptions
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Many lesbian couples assume that because their marriage isn't recognized by the state that they shouldn't have a wedding. Many lesbian women dreamed about lavish and romantic weddings while they were young girls just as straight women did. Having a lesbian wedding shows the world that you and your partner are in love. It also symbolizes you and your partner's commitment to each other. A destination wedding is great in situations where family members are not supportive of your decision to marry your same-sex partner. Whisking your partner and a handful of friends away to a great location is the perfect way to celebrate your union.
Warning
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There are some close-minded individuals and locations that aren't supportive of same-sex marriages. A newspaper in Utah recently refused to publish a same-sex wedding announcement. If you wish to get married in a specific location, see if there is a GLBT (gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender) community there. If no GLBT community is present, prepare yourself mentally for possible protests or snide remarks from close-minded people.
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