Here's the rundown of same-sex marriage laws in the three new states: Delaware, Rhode Island and Minnesota:Delawarefirst date to apply: July 1, 2013 Waiting Period: 24 hours after license is issuedWitnesses: 2Blood Test: None Divorce Decree Required: YesFee: $50 for state residents;...read more
Posted Tuesday 5/14/2013
by Bernadette Coveney Smith
Since the laws are rapidly changing (yay for Delaware, Rhode Island and Minnesota, not to mention some new countries), I'm going to resurrect some of my old how-to style blog posts. This one is an oldie but a goodie: how to get your parents excited about your gay wedding.Start here with the first...read more
Posted Tuesday 5/14/2013
by Bernadette Coveney Smith
Are you registering for gifts? It seems like the answer should obvious, but in fact, many gay couples do not. The top two reasons for not registering that I’ve observed are:1. Many gay couples have already been together for years, accumulating a houseful of great stuff—and just don’t need to register.2....read more
Posted Wednesday 4/10/2013
by Bernadette Coveney Smith
Eloping in New York City is pretty easy! 14 Stories sells a NYC elopement package which takes care of everything and even helps you get your marriage license, provides professional photography, cake flowers, an officiant and more.Other options are to go to City Hall in Manhattan and have...read more
Posted Tuesday 3/12/2013
by Bernadette Coveney Smith
Common question: With gay couples, does the person who was proposed to have to “propose back” with a ring? With gay and lesbian couples, there’s no right answer about who proposes, who gets a ring, and what that ring looks like.I’ve seen rings that are a mirror images of each other, rings that had...read more
Posted Saturday 2/16/2013
by Bernadette Coveney Smith