Gay and Lesbian Weddings: Planning the Perfect Same-Sex Ceremony

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Summary: Some Recent Reviews
Review: "If you're looking to tie the knot (so long as it's not around your partner's neck) this is the book for you."
-Rita Mae Brown, author of Rubyfruit Jungle

"I'm recommending GAY AND LESBIAN WEDDINGS to all of my friends...especially the straight ones!"
-Dinah Manoff, director, writer, and actress

"Thank goodness I don't have to consult Amy Vanderbilt anymore!"
-Phranc, all-American Jewish lesbian folksinger

"After a battery of publications in the past year that explore the serious questions of gay marriage...comes this fun, practical how-to guide...with answers to nagging questions like, 'What do men toss?' and "Which family pays?'" -- Time Out New York

"I'd recommend this book to all couples thinking about getting married, whether you're gay or straight. This is a great general wedding book." Mark Lynch, WICN-FM

"The author made history when Bride's magazine published his article about same-sex weddings. The event was covered by The New York Times and The Washington Post. Toussaint now, with co-author Heather Leo, offers this book to help couples plan their special but far from conventional ceremony. The authors cover basics that any couple, regardless of gender, needs to consider in order to make the whole affair go smoothly. There's advice on setting and working within your budget and making those difficult decisions like whether you should use plastic forks so you can afford floral centerpieces (authors say "no"). A clear-eyed discussion on working together as a team, a detailed task list, and a calendar countdown provide a steady foundation during hectic days. But this book also addresses issues of more particular interest such as coping with homophobia from friends and relatives and navigating laws relating to same-sex unions. Gay-friendly honeymoon spots are also discussed. This affirming guide helps couples create an experience to reflect their unique relationship." -Lesbian & Gay Pink Pages

Escape to the Martha Stewart-esque land of Gay and Lesbian Weddings." -- Frontiers Magazine

"Gay and Lesbian Weddings may just be the only planner you'll ever need! From announcements to invitations, to caterers and honeymooning with your honey, Toussaint and Leo cover it all and everything in between." -- Out Smart Magazine


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Summary: The Advocate
Review: "Same-sex marriage has not just inspired political books arguing the cases for and against...It's also generated a terrific 'how-to' book. In this smart, concise guide to gay unions, David Toussaint answers questions of taste, style, and etiquette that will spare you hours of prenuptial bickering."--The Advocate


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Summary: WOWZEE
Review: I had the opportunity to hear David Toussaint speak on his book. He was amaizng!

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Summary: Lesbian Love
Review: I heard about this book after a friend of mine in L.A. went to a signing. Thanks, Amazon, for carrying it. Toussaint and Leo did a great job telling us how to plan the wedding, and I'd recommend this book to anyone. But what I liked best, and didn't expect, was that the book told us all about the legal stuff; we might want to adopt someday, and there is a whole section about the different laws from each state. There was also a part on how to find an officiant, which helped a great deal. I thought I was going to have to spend days on the Internet searching for places to get help in that area, but it's all spelled out in the book. They give a whole list of sites to go to. We hope to someday make it to Massachusetts to make the whole thing legal, but until then, and after reading this book, we feel our "marriage" is as real as the best of them.

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Summary: G & L Weddings: The perfect gift for ANYONE getting married
Review: I read Mr. Toussaint's original article on gay and lesbian weddings last fall in Brides, found it enlightening but wished there were more. I was delighted to learn that he'd put together an entire book!

Love the real-life stories of couples at the start of each chapter -- found that they apply to anybody, gay or straight, who are getting married. That's why I've given copies to friends and family, gay and straight, whether they're planning on getting married to their mates or not. And I'd love to see if Mr. Toussaint can follow up with another edition -- I'm sure this is a book that can be updated regularly with new info and new real-life stories. I'll be looking forward to new editions, and I'll keep giving copies to couples as gifts.

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Summary: Fun and Practical
Review: I recommend this book completely. It is funny, but it takes the subject matter seriously, giving practical advice much of which is useful for any couple, straight or gay. The quizzes and style guides are fun, and the step-by-step wedding planning check list is enormously practical. Lots of other guides were written in the 90s, but this book is new out this year, and it shows.

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Summary: Not only helpful but funny, too.
Review: Let's face it: getting ready for a wedding isn't exactly a laugh a minute. The sheer stress of the endeavor is enough to make anyone slightly loopy. Gay and Lesbian Weddings to the rescue. Not only does this book answer the questions that everyone wants to know, it'll make you grin in the process.

Every chapter of the book begins with the experiences of a real couple and then proceeds to give helpful advice on just about every topic you can think of. The beginning chapters even address political and social issues, making valuable insights that will aid anyone in defending gay marriage.

The authors are experienced weddingistas (I think I just made that word up) who definitely know what they're talking about.