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Gay Wedding Institute, Allure’s 2012 Mission

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https://domainetremblay.com/66305-rencontre-femme-caudry-76511/ Hello Wednesday!  Here we are, the week wedged between Christmas and New Years.  For me, things are a little hectic right now since we are in the middle of a move, so I thought I would post on a topic that I am passionate about, something I love talking and writing about, and something important to Allure.  Nothing like a little inspired direction to get a girl focused!

Tizi Gheniff rencontre homme riche célibataire I am a wedding planner and I love weddings.  Obvious enough, right?  I love what weddings mean, I believe in the institute of marriage and I know how important an expression of this love and belief can be to people.  I see it at every wedding I attend or plan.  Yet, many people I care deeply about, and many more I don’t know at all, don’t have the right to legally enter into this institution I believe so strongly in.  They can express their love, and do–beautifully and emotionally and personally–but in 44 states, same-sex marriage is illegal.  Like many, I hope the laws change in every state in order to recognize and support gay marriage.  I believe this is our generation’s civil rights movement and I want to be part of the change.  I want my son to be able to marry whomever he loves one day, just like I want my brother to be able to do that today.  He and his boyfriend should be able to discuss whether marriage is the next step just like my husband and I did when we were dating. 

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Michelle Martinez, the owner of Allure, and I believe in marriage equality.  We want to be a part of planning and producing weddings for same-sex couples.  This is a mission at Allure and we are proud to be part of the community within the wedding industry.  I am really looking forward to 2012.  I’m sure you can guess my goal!

And one last note before I sign off: My parent’s are the co-presidents of PFLAG Fort Worth, Texas.  My brother is my best friend.  For me, for us, for Allure…this is personal.  I am so proud of my brother and the man he has become and I have amazing parents who literally practice what they preach: acceptance, love and non-judgement.  I want to make them proud.

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  1. Kathi says

    December 28, 2011 at 9:48 am

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  2. Alex says

    December 29, 2011 at 12:07 pm

    Awesome post!! Good luck with your 2012 mission, can’t wait to see what amazing things you do for your first gay wedding!

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    December 30, 2011 at 11:56 am

    Christy and Michelle,
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