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Gay Weddings Go on Without Bridezillas

Flamboyant or offbeat Calif. ceremonies could hurt the cause

By Sam Gale Rosen, Newser Staff

Posted Jun 17, 2008 1:56 PM CDT

(Newser) – Same-sex couples getting married in California are trying to avoid offbeat weddings that gay marriage opponents could use in a campaign against them, reports the LA Times. "We want everybody to be free, but the image does matter. They are going to try to... Read full story »

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