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Beyond the Civil Union License…Celebrate Your Union with a Party
Mayor Rahm Emanuel told the crowd yesterday as the first cermonies began being held!.
Illinois is the sixth state to allow civil unions or their equivalent, which provide same-sex or opposite-sex couples the same state-level rights as married couples. Wednesday was the first day couples could get civil union licenses and, as with marriage, there is a one-day waiting period before a ceremony can be held.
“This is indeed a historic day, a special day that all of us in the land of Lincoln can celebrate,” Governor Quinn said. “There are all kinds of families in Illinois, but we are all the family of Illinois.”
So you want to have a Civil Union?!Step One – register with Cook County –
And then you have a judge Civil Union-ize you.
Step Two – Do you want more of a formal
ceremony for family and friends?
You will need an officiant. Meet Reverend Vito Anthony! “My role as celebrant is to offer a non-judgmental, non-denominational, spiritual ceremony for you and your loved ones, for any variety of momentous occasions in your life. As the pages turn with every new chapter in your life-whether it be one of joy or sorrow-it is equally important to mark your new chapters with a dignified ceremony. It is my goal to provide you with a ceremony that will not only fit your exact needs, but also to conduct a unique and memorable ceremony to help you begin your journey, whether in grief or happiness. – I am VERY EXCITED that the State of Illinois is offering Civil Unions to the LGBT Community!”
Rev. Vito Anthony
1-800-436-9085
Every wedding or party HAS TO HAVE A CAKE!
OAK MILL BAKERIES has 6 locations in Chicago, are a family-owned retail and wholesale specialty Bakery committed to providing only the freshest and finest European style baked goods. The BEST I have ever seen or tasted!
Specializing in high-end cakes, superior pastries, tortes, sweet table displays, and baked goods made from scratch and fresh from their ovens daily. Their gourmet products are made from natural ingredients using only fresh fruits & purees, natural butter, fresh eggs, fresh whipping cream and parve (kosher) chocolate imported directly from Europe. Their products are guaranteed to make your special event delicious, and we invite you to stop by one of our stores to sample their daily selections.
Born of Polish heritage, Bogna Iwanowska-Solak came to the United States in 1981 with plans extending only to a short vacation. She ended up staying and launching a successful bakery business. With quality and freshness at the forefront, Oak Mill Bakery still imports some of its ingredients directly from Poland staying true to its roots. This combination of European and natural ingredients along with attention to detail has created what many consider to be a source of pastry perfection.
Oak Mill Bakeries
1-847-318-6400
What About Flowers?
FLOWERS CHANGE EVERYTHING!
Andrea North at FlowerPetal says, “We have earned the trust of many couples by delivering on the promise of providing the same high level of service to each and every one of our customers. We know you have a choice, and we encourage you to shop around and find the best fit for your wedding or ceremony. When you decide on FlowerPetal for your wedding, you will know you’ve made the right choice.
And we are very excited to be working with the LGBT community of Chicagoland! This is an exciting time!
Many wedding vendors hear the word “wedding” and automatically raise the prices! “We don’t charge a “Wedding Tax”. Many florists automatically double or triple their prices when they hear you are shopping for a wedding. FlowerPetal charges the same prices regardless of the event type, and allows each customer to decide for themselves how much time they needs with our wedding consultant and our professional florist. We automatically include 2 hours with our wedding consultant to ensure everything is tailored to your specifications.”
Andrea North at FlowerPetal 1-800-893-5719 ext 103
What else do you need? Invitations? A hotel and/or honeymoon package? A caterer? Decorations?? Many people do not realize how invaluable a planner can be to them.
Take a deep breathe, ADH EVENTS can help. Whether you’re planning your ceremony locally or internationally, ADH Meetings & Events can help. From an intimate wedding, buying out a small boutique hotel which allows for all the guests to get to know each other over a few days, or planning a wedding on a grand scale, ADH assists in provide the right balance. According to Alexander deHilster “your wedding might not seem a destination wedding to you when you’re planning it in your home town, for many of your guests who are traveling from afar it would be. Often the guests’ experience seems to get lost in the process of planning the perfect day.”
ADH Events can assist with any of the needs for your special day from locating the perfect wedding/reception venue to arranging hotel accommodations for out-of-town guests, a dedicated phone line for your guests to book air travel , to assisting in menu, floral, entertainment, transportation and decor selection all while staying within your budget. Their dedicated coordinators will plan every detail to make sure everything runs smoothly so you can enjoy your day.
Additionally, “The time spent to plan a gay or lesbian ceremony are just as involved as planning a conventional wedding, but for gay and lesbian couples there are a few important details to consider.” says owner Alexander deHilster. ” With constant changes in rules and regulations in cities, states and countries around the globe, and depending in which part of the world you’re planning to commit to your life partner, the names run from commitment ceremonies, civil unions and weddings, we at ADH Events are here to help you.”
“Some places only allows for you two to commit legally if one of the partners is either a residence or a national, other locations requires you’re both residents while at others there are no residency requirements at all.” ADH will make the entire planning experience a smooth one and helps you to find the perfect location to make this day a very special one! From Buenos Aires, Mexico City or Hawaii to Chicago, Paris or Amsterdam – they can help!
ADH EVENTS 312-265-9759
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