Maryland couples saving the date for 2013, in which marriage equality will begin to be legally recognized in the state, can seek out vendors in one place on Sunday, April 29 in Baltimore.
The founders of popular LGBT wedding coop Marry Me in DC, which brings together licensed celebrants and wedding ministers to specialize in LGBT marriages, have produced an extensive wedding expo, Marry Me in Maryland, to help connect couples with LGBT-friendly wedding vendors.
“An LGBT Wedding Expo in Maryland could not come at a better time,” said Sheila Alexander-Reid, co-founder of Marry Me in DC. “Same sex couples in Maryland are ready to plan their nuptials. And while wedding expos have traditionally catered to heterosexual couples, any couple planning a wedding can benefit from attending an expo-style event. This new LGBT Wedding Expo will give same sex couples from Baltimore and across Maryland their chance to engage with an array of gay-friendly wedding service providers all in one place.”
Soon-to-be spouses will have the opportunity to peruse booths of photographers, bakeries, caterers, florists, venues, as well as legal and financial planning professionals.
“This Expo will enable LGBT attendees to create and plan the wedding—and hopefully the marriage—of their dreams,” said Deborah Cummings-Thomas, the other co-founder of Marry Me in DC. “In addition to the many services couples can evaluate at the Expo, attendees will also have the opportunity to participate in workshops and chances to win raffles and drawings for numerous wedding services and other prizes.”
Gov. Martin O’Malley, who signed the bill into law in March, and Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake, have been invited to attend the event to accept an award for their work on the marriage equality legislation passage.
