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Hetero Calif. Couple Sues to Be Called Bride and Groom

'Party A,' 'Party B,' not romantic enough for lovers

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(Newser) – A heterosexual California couple is suing the state to put the words “bride” and “groom” on their marriage license, the Sacramento Bee reports. Rachel Bird and Gideon Codding refused to sign their marriage document because they dislike the gender-neutral “Party A” and “Party B” used on forms since gay marriage became legal in California. They are suing the state for violating their rights.

"Our personal objective is to be honored and recognized by the state of California as bride and groom," said Codding. His father explains that the suit is meant “ to take back traditions that we feel like have been taken away from us. These gender-neutral terms violate the rights of the majority," he said.

Sal Baglieri, left, and partner of 32 years Pete Cirincione, right, pose for a photo after receiving their marriage license at City Hall in San Francisco, Tuesday, June 17, 2008.
Sal Baglieri, left, and partner of 32 years Pete Cirincione, right, pose for a photo after receiving their marriage license at City Hall in San Francisco, Tuesday, June 17, 2008.   (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
A Calif. couple is suing to use to terms
A Calif. couple is suing to use to terms "bride" and "groom" on their marriage license.
Actress Portia de Rossi, left, and talk show host Ellen DeGeneres arrive at the 19th Annual GLAAD Media Awards in Los Angeles in this April 26 file photo.
Actress Portia de Rossi, left, and talk show host Ellen DeGeneres arrive at the 19th Annual GLAAD Media Awards in Los Angeles in this April 26 file photo.   (AP Photo)
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wheelj06
Dec 20, 08 3:45 PM CST
This is a very pathetic lawsuit, but homosexuals have been doing the exact same thing for years, and getting their way. If it takes heterosexual doing the same thing, so be it. You have my support 100% Reply
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Chudluv
Jun 7, 09 12:45 PM CDT
""The one thing this (lawsuit) shows is that words matter, and that's what we've been saying for years."".......You think?? If a Hetero couple think words matter, then how does a same-sex feel? They got their wish and where married in a church, more likely a church that will not marry a same-sex couple, and so in short order WTF will please people theses days? Reply
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