Oh Happy Day...Same-Sex Weddings was legalized in the U.S. state of New York on June 24, 2011 by the New York State Legislature and Governor Andrew Cu

Same-sex marriage was legalized in the U.S. state of New York on June 24, 2011 by the New York State Legislature and Governor Andrew Cuomo.
In 2006, the New York Court of Appeals ruled that there is no constitutional right to same-sex marriage in New York.[1] Following the 2006 Court decision, the New York State Assembly passed same-sex marriage legislation in 2007, 2009, and 2011. However, the New York Senate rejected same-sex marriage legislation in a 38-24 vote on December 2, 2009.[2] After negotiations between Republican members of the Senate and Governor Andrew Cuomo, regarding protections against discrimination lawsuits for religious groups and non-profit organizations, a same-sex marriage bill known as the Marriage Equality Act passed the State Senate by a vote of 33-29 on June 24, 2011.[3] Governor Andrew Cuomo signed the measure the same night, allowing the law to go into effect on July 24, 2011.[3]

One More Vote For Gay Weddings In New York

New York is on the verge of becoming the sixth state to allow gay marriage. Gov Cuomo introduced the bill in both chambers on Tuesday. In an effort to pacify Republicans, the bill has several stipulations that exempt religious institution from having to oblige or provide facilities for gay weddings.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo has pushed for gay marriage, garnishing widespread support from Democrats in the State Assembly. However, Republicans, who control the State Senate, have been an obstacle in his goal. But, Republicans are coming around to the idea. Tuesday, two Republican state senators gave their support to Gov. Cuomo’s gay marriage bill. Thirty-one Republicans support the bill.

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Real Gay Wedding....Edd And Paul

Edd Clark and Paul Stephan have been together for over 25 years. On a vacation to Palm Spring Ca, they decided it was high time to get married! So back to NYC they went to plan their wedding. Both Musicians, Paul is the Minister of Music for the Madison Avenue Baptist Church. So the church was the perfect place for a chic spring cocktail reception.

Rev. Susan Sparks held one of the most joyful rehearsals had ever done. Not only did she bring champagne for all, she has a great sense of humor that put the couple and family at ease. It was a perfect spring day in NYC for a perfect NY couple.

Great Friends performed at the wedding and the reception. David Eldridge, the past floral designer of the Plaza Hotel, created English garden arrangements in soft yellow, blue and cream.

I created a musical cup cake tower for the couple.
Congratulations Edd and Paul!

Event planner: Nancy Swiezy
Flowers: David Eldridge
Venue: Madison Avenue Baptist Church
Officiated: Rev. Susan G. Sparks
Reception held in the church

About Nancy Swiezy Events

Nancy Swiezy
Floral Designer,Weddings and Events
Ms Swiezy has over 20 years in the Special Event and Wedding Industry, She has worked with New York's top event and florial companies including Tentation Potel and Chabot. Her sister Company, A Newport Affaire was proud to have been chosen to plan the wedding for a New York society family in Newport R.I. at The Marble House.
As a past member of Actors Equity and The First Sous Chef for Gods Love We Deliver,
Ms Swiezy has many Friends and Family who deserve to be married just Like the rest of us.
She was the Associte Publisher of Bizbash Media and is a editorial contributor to many publications including Newport Life Magazine, Destination I Do, Grace Ormond Wedding Style, Special Event Magizine and the Wedding Podcast Network.