On Thursday, hundreds of same-sex couples in Washington lined up in the wee hours of the morning to obtain their marriage licenses. With the state’s obligatory three-day waiting period, legally recognized gay and lesbian weddings will start taking place on Sunday, December 9. To celebrate, longtime supporters of the LGBT community Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants will be featuring special promotions at their various Seattle locations to couples who will be among the first legally recognized same-sex weddings.
At the Hotel Vintage Park:
When: Sunday, December 9
What: The hotel has created a “Legally Wed” rate of $74 for Sunday night (normally $174). The hotel is also offering a complimentary stay in the Chateau Ste. Michelle Suite as a wedding gift to the first couple to get married. They will be hosting a Champagne toast during a complimentary wine hour for all couples that night.
Reservations: www.hotelvintagepark.com rate code: R74
Fine print: Must be for LGBT couples only. Must have gotten newly married as of 12/6/12–12/9/12 only and show marriage license at check-in.
At the Alexis Hotel:
When: Starting Friday, December 7, 2012–March 31, 2013
What: The hotel has created “Suite On You” package for $174/night for a luxurious and spacious suite along with complimentary Champagne.
Reservations: www.alexishotel.com rate code: R74
Fine print: Must be for LGBT couples only. Must have been married between 12/9/12 and 3/31/13. Must show marriage license at check-in.
At Tulio Ristorante:
When: December 9-December 31
What: Same-sex couples are invited to stop by Tulio Ristorante. With the purchase of a meal (dinner, lunch, brunch) they’ll receive ‘French 74’ (the Tulio version) so they can toast their new marriage.
Fine print: For LGBT couples only. Must be married on December 9, with proof of marriage license.
Brittny Drye is the senior editor at Equally Wed, the nation’s premier online magazine for gay and lesbian weddings and honeymoons. Follow her on Twitter @BrittnyDrye.
