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Category Archives: Real Stories
Win a Free Wedding Package from an Award Winning Photographer
Our friend and FABuLIST photographer Kym Ventola is giving away their most popular wedding package valued at $4500! That’s right, and YOU could be the winner if you submit the most creative and fun video telling the story of how … Continue reading
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Man’s Maiden Name
My husband, Andy has been wanting to get a tattoo for several years, but he didn’t actually go get one until last week. He waited so long because he couldn’t decide what he wanted. He knew he wanted something meaningful … Continue reading
Gay Marriage now recognized as Marriage! in New York
It wasn’t Gaga, Ellen, Ricky and Madonna that made this long time struggle come to fruition, sure, they helped the fight and became a voice for many same sex couples and allies but it was the years of writing, pleading, sweating, … Continue reading
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Straight Ally and Her Quest for Marriage Equality
Recently, I was enlightened to learn about a project that a friend of mine is currently working on. The project is a documentary film about the marriage equality struggle in Arizona and California. However, this documentary has a bit of a … Continue reading
- Cicely Rocha.Miller said:
Drew, I have tears running down my face! I can’t wait to watch this documentary and am so proud of all of our communities allies. Thank you for sharing this!
{April 20, 2011}
CNN :: Website for Those Born This Way
I know I am probably not showing you something you haven’t seen yet but I was blown away by this artlice on CNN today that is about a blog called, “Born This Way”. It’s fantastic and such a sweet innocence … Continue reading
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Engagement Session: Shari-lynn and Kristine
An engagement session in Huntington Beach?! Yes, please! The weather was beautiful, the ocean smelled lovely, and the breeze was refreshing. We had a fantastic time getting to know these two lovely ladies during their engagement session. Shari-lynn and Kristine, … Continue reading
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Planning A Wedding Surprise :: Part 3
Guest Blogger :: Drew Holcombe Waller landed in Phoenix at around 9 o’clock the morning of our wedding. We took him toLa Grande Orange for some breakfast and put him up in the Hotel Valley Ho. We then sent Andy to run … Continue reading
- Susan Amestoy said:
Hi,
{January 19, 2011}
I am writing a book called “So…How Did You Meet Anyway?” It is a collection of people’s “how we met” stories.
I have posted the stories which have been sent in on;
So…How Did You Meet Anyway?
http://wwwsohowdidyoumeet.blogspot.com/
I am always shopping for stories and I would like to add yours. Please check out the site, and if you would like to contribute your “how we met” story contact me at;
susan.amestoy@gmail.com
I really want your story:)
Happy New Year and…congratulations!
Susan
Planning a Wedding Surprise :: The Prologue
Before I could have a modern union, I needed to find a man to wed. Before I could find a man to wed, he needed to step out to the world as himself. Normally this can be achieved with the … Continue reading
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Tools for the Virgin Maid of Honor
Guest Blogger :: Shannon My maid of honor felt ill-equipped when fulfilling her MOH duties. Yes, let’s be real, they are duties, fun or not. As the bridal shower & bachelorette party dates approached, my MOH admitted, “I’ve never been … Continue reading
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Cupcakes–the Ultimate Anniversary Treat
Guest Blogger :: Shannon My wife and I agree that our wedding day was magical, yet somewhat blurry with friends and family to entertain, tear-jerking toasts, dancing, garters to toss, cake to cut, memories to capture…and did I mention CAKE? … Continue reading
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I agree with Cicely, using the term “master” makes your new last name sound less important.
{August 25, 2011}Excellent post.
As a married gay man how do you feel about your last name being referred to as your “Master Name”? I think I prefer “Bachelor Name”… I just feel like “Master” sounds like a slavery term and being owned….
thoughts?
{August 22, 2011}