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Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka wed in Italy

Neil Patrick Harris, fresh off his Tony Award winning run in “Hegwig and the Angry Inch” married longtime bf David Burtka in Italy this past weekend.

“We happily confirm that Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka were married in Italy in an intimate ceremony surrounded by their close friends and family,” Harris’s representative tells PEOPLE.

Wearing custom Tom Ford tuxedos, the How I Met Your Mother star, 41, and Burtka, 39, wed with close friend and mentor Pam Fryman, the long-time director of How I Met Your Mother, officiating.

Also taking part in the celebration were the couple’s fraternal twins, Harper Grace and Gideon Scott, 3½.

One highlight of the festive evening was a special performance at the reception by Sir Elton John.

Congrats to the happy couple!

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“Days Of Our Lives” makes history with wedding of Will & Sonny

The nuptials of Will Horton (played by Guy Wilson) and Sonny Kriakis (Freddie Smith) on NBC’s Days Of Our Lives made television daytime history this week.

Will Horton and Sonny Kiriakis made it legal on NBC’s Days of Our Lives today, becoming the first gay male couple to get married on U.S. daytime television.

The ceremony, performed by veteran Days actress Deidre Hall, was teased out over a three-day storyline culminating Thursday.

“So honored to be part of history right now. Thanks to the LGBT community for inspiring me with your courage and your strength everyday,” tweeted Freddie Smith, who plays Kiriakis.

(via NewNowNext)

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THE TALK’s Sara Gilbert marries long-time girlfriend Linda Perry

In a ceremony overlooking the ocean, THE TALK host Sara Gilbert married her long-time girl friend Linda Perry yesterday.

The ceremony capped a year-long engagement that began with a park, a guitar player and a brass band.

Gilbert told E! Online:

“We go to a park, and we have food and we’re eating it, it’s really sweet and there’s this guy sitting playing guitar, like a street musician, and he starts playing this song that we love,” Gilbert recalled.

“I’m like, ‘Oh, that’s so weird, this is so magical and amazing.'”

She continued, “So that ends, and she’s like, ‘Oh, I’m gonna ask him to play this other song,’ but this other song is really obscure and this guy wouldn’t know it, but magically he knows it.”

The next thing the Talk star knew, she said, their fellow picnickers pulled out instruments and joined the guitarist to serenade the couple with “Love Song.” At which point, Perry put on a series of T-shirts that each had one word, eventually forming the question “Will You Marry Me?”

Congrats to the happy couple!

(via E!Online)

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Houston Mayor Annise Parker marries longtime partner

Kathy Hubbard (L) and Mayor Annise Parker (R)

Via press release issued by Houston:

Mayor Annise Parker and her long-time partner, First Lady Kathy Hubbard, were joined in marriage today in a sunset ceremony held at a private home in Palm Springs, California.

A small gathering of family and friends, including the mayor’s mother and Ms. Hubbard’s sister, were on hand for the exchange of vows, which were presided over by the Reverend Paul Fromberg, a family friend from San Francisco. Two other close friends from Houston, Judge Steve Kirkland and Mr. Mark Parthie, served as the attendants and formal witnesses.

Mayor Parker and the First Lady selected January 16th for their wedding because it marks the 23rd anniversary of the start of their lives together.

“This is a very happy day for us,” said Mayor Parker. “We have had to wait a very long time to formalize our commitment to each other. Kathy has been by my side for more than two decades, helping to raise a family, nurture my political career and all of the other ups and down and life events that come with a committed relationship. She is the love of my life and I can’t wait to spend the rest of my life married to her.”

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California caterer refuses to service gay wedding based on religious convictions

Kama Kaina and Mathew Rivera

Here we go again. 

On the grounds that doing so would violate her religious beliefs, a California caterer has refused to service a gay couple’s wedding reception.

The Advocate reports:

On November 26, Kama Kaina contacted Janet Zimmerman Catering with a request to cater his wedding to his longtime partner, Mathew Rivera. Zimmerman, who had been recommended by the couple’s planned venue in Big Bear, Calif., initially agreed. But several hours later, she sent an email expressing a change of heart because of her “Christian beliefs.”

“Thank you for contacting me in regards to your upcoming wedding,” Zimmerman wrote to Kaina, according to an email forwarded to The Advocate. “I really appreciate that you were honest with me and gave me a heads up that this would be a same sex marriage. I hope that you will also appreciate when I am honest with you when I say that catering your wedding would comprise [sic] my Christian beliefs and I will be unable to accept this job. I am sure that you will be able to find someone who will better suit your needs.”

I realize that this is discriminatory, but after so many of these stories I’m of a mind that we should just let the community know about these folks who don’t want to provide services to LGBT weddings, and then make sure we spread the word about companies that ARE happy to work with LGBT events. Make sure that the good guys get credit for their open nature.

And once we know who the haters are, leave them alone. Who wants to deal with people like that anyway?

I would like to know if Zimmerman is so devout about EVERY biblical teaching, or if it’s just the gay issues that “compromise” her Christian beliefs…

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T.R. Knight marries longtime boyfriend in quiet ceremony in NYC

T.R. Knignt with new husband Patrick. The couple wed in NYC this past weekend after three years of dating.

US Weekly is reporting that T.R. Knight is officially off the market!

The former Dr. O’Malley married his boyfriend of three years, Patrick, in a quiet ceremony in New York City over the weekend!  And Katherine Heigl was there

The pair said “I do” on Friday, Oct. 4 in an intimate ceremony in front of family and friends.

“It [was] very small and quiet,” an insider revealed to US Weekly. Knight’s former ABC costars and  friends Katherine Heigl and Kate Walsh flew in for the ceremony, the source says.

Congrats to the happy couple!

Katherine Heigl attended T.R. Knight's wedding ceremony in NYC this past weekend

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Lance Bass of ‘NSYNC is engaged

Lance Bass announced on Instagram today that he’s engaged to boyfriend Michael Turchin.

“He said YES!!” Bass tweeted “Love this man.”

“Happiest guy in the world,” wrote Turchin.

The couple, who live in Los Angeles, have been dating since December 2011.

Turchin is an actor and model, and self-described “nice Jewish boy” on Twitter. Bass most recently joined his former band mates on stage during the MTV video music awards.

(via source)

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US Marine Corps Captain Matthew Phelps marries Ben Schock

U.S. Marine Corps Captain Matthew Phelps wed Ben Schock this Saturday in Seattle.

Captain Phelps famously proposed to Schock this past December, becoming the first gay couple ever to do so at the White House.   

As you may recall, Phelps and Schock have been outspoken about the damage DOMA has caused gay military couples such as themselves. 

Congratulations to the happy couple!  More wine!

Photo credit – Nate Gowdy Photo

(source)

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Marriott now welcomes gay weddings at their hotels

The Mormon-owned Marriott chain of hotels has begun welcoming gay weddings at their hotels.

From the Marriott website:

“Marriott hotels provide ideal venues for ceremonies honoring you and your partner. With luxurious hotels and stunning resorts all around the world, we offer the perfect settings and Planning Services for your most special day. Continue the magic of your union with the perfect honeymoon. With our Honeymoon Gift Registry, we make it possible for your friends and family to provide the get-away of your dreams.”

Mind you, Mitt Romney was once a member of the board at Marriott…