Even though it is unpleasant to contemplate, funerals and memorials are actually an “event”. One that is filled with sadness, anger, confusion, stress, pressure, tension and many other outpourings of grief. Why is it considered an “event” in my eyes? Because funerals and memorial services frequently have people invited to attend. Often, even, people show up unexpectedly to show their respects after learning about or reading a death notice in the news or obituaries. There are many details which require direction and management.

“A planner well-versed and used to working in the world of GLBT weddings would have seen these pitfalls coming. They should would have their own list of fully-vetted vendors that aren’t going to care what a couple’s orientation is…”

アメリカ・ニューヨーク州で今年７月に合法化された同性同士の結婚。共働きで高収入が多い同性カップルの結婚によるＮＹ州への経済効果は３年間で240億円に上ると試算されています。行政も企業も狙う、同性婚をめぐるビジネスチャンスを取材しました。

Haven’t we all heard a story or two where something didn’t go right at a wedding? It happens all the time no matter who is in charge, but the key is how those problems are managed.

Late night funnyman Conan O’Brien on Thursday married a gay staffer and his partner.http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=qnaI_6BzmWY

California Senator Dianne Feinstein has said she believes the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) will eventually be repealed.http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=2ZJmWIG9FBk

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If a trashbag like Kim Kardashian can get married and divorced in the space of 72 days, then why can’t gay people do the same? …That’s the argument raging on Twitter.

CONCORD, N.H.—New Hampshire lawmakers moved closer to a vote Tuesday on repealing the state’s 15-month-old same-sex marriage law and replacing it with civil unions for any unmarried adults, including relatives.The House Judiciary Committee voted 11-6 to recommend wiping the gay marriage law off the books and establishing civil unions for any unmarried adults competent to enter into a contract. The committee recommended killing a second bill that would simply repeal gay marriage…The full House must vote on the bills early next year. If the House passes the repeal bill, it would go to the Senate.