Weddings

This past weekend I had the opportunity to attend a same sex marriage.  I rarely attend weddings - I've been at fewer than 10 in my entire life.  This will probably be my only same-sex wedding.  The wedding was held in Vancouver and included 50 - 60 guests.  It was held at a condo building with the action occurring in the "common rooms" of the establishment.  It was a joyful occasion!  One of the wives had her nephew stand up for her; the other wife had her daughter.  The Marriage Commissioner was very open about the tax advantages and government subsidies involved in "being married."  I suspect that this was at the request of the two wives.  One of the reasons for the marriage was tax advantage.    But the two women do love each other, too!  

The ceremony was followed by an afternoon of board games and karaoke.  The karaoke was definitely the most popular.  Everyone seemed to have a very good time and we ended the celebration with a dinner of pizza and salad, followed by cake and fruit.  Wedding, indeed!